IF THE music doesn’t “moo-ve” you in the heart of the East Lancashire countryside then the chances are you’ve “herd” it all before.

There was no shortage of animal magnetism at the inaugural Moofest, at Wellybobs Farm, Darwen, with no fewer than 36 bands appearing over three days.

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Promoter Jamie Carter and Wellybobs boss Heath Kershaw are already planning a similar outing for 2016 after a mostly sun-kissed long-weekend.

In 2012 and 2013 Jamie was the driving force behind Tockholesbury.

Local favourites Sky Valley Mistresses, The Inciders and Good Foxy rubbed shoulders with some less-experienced names on the bill.

And Jamie said: “That’s what we’ve been trying to do. There was all kinds of different music on offer.

“We had some people who were just starting out with us at Tockholesbury who’ve really come on and hopefully it will be the same for new performers over this weekend.”

Heath, who has run Wellybobs for more than five years, added: “This is something that we have been looking to do even since we opened.

“What other festival is going to have these kinds of beautiful views, with so many bands over three days?

“And we were really lucky with the weather, though there were some doubts, so people had a great time.

“We’re already talking about what we’re going to be doing for next year.”

Not many musical gatherings can boast a Cowshed Stage, and Heath was eager to allay concerns that their regular farm favourites may have “ducked” out or been spooked by all that rock ‘n’ roll.

He added: “The animals have slept through it all and been quite comfortable. To be honest a four-year-old who drops their ice-cream can make more noise than some of those up on stage.”

The free festival, which became so popular halfway through June it had to be made a ticketed affair, also had a range of international cuisine, from Indian street food and Tex Mex, to Italian offerings and traditional Lancashire ice cream, to keep the punters happy.