Trinity is proud to be a partner in Where It All Began, a brand-new, not-for-profit festival with a bold new approach to festival organisation.
Set up by our friends at Chai Wallahs, and supported by Music Venues Trust, The Association of Independent Festivals, and Arts Council England, Where It All Began is designed to look after and represent the grassroots while providing an affordable, accessible festival experience for everyone.
In response to the challenges facing the UK’s independent festival scene, grassroots venues, and artists, Where It All Began aims to bring creative communities together, provide platforms for underrepresented artists, and celebrate the heart of grassroots culture. This is a festival model built on collaboration, inclusion, and sustainability, one that puts people and community first.
“This is a strong project that we’re proud to be part of, and a great opportunity for Trinity to continue driving the work we’ve championed for many years. It allows us to showcase more of the incredible artists from our city, Bristol, while creating greater opportunities for underrepresented artists and events staff.
"A festival like this is needed, as many line-ups are headliner driven. This model creates a level playing field and, I feel, will offer a better overall experience, without the mad rush to see huge artists. There are already smaller festivals hitting the nail on the head, but this will add to the wonderful ecosystem of grassroots festivals that help build a real sense of community for years to come,” said Jamell Ackford, Director of Culture at Trinity.
"Where It All Began" is set to take place from June 18th to 21st, 2026, at Grange Farm in Cambridgeshire, the home of the legendary Secret Garden Party. The event will showcase a wide array of exceptional musicians and artists, featuring some of the finest sound systems in the UK. Attendees can also look forward to an impressive selection of innovative, eclectic, and delicious food and drink vendors.
Before the festival launches, the team behind Where It All Began want to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help shape how the festival is organised, what it represents, and how it can best serve the grassroots community.
By completing a short 2-minute survey, you’ll also have the chance to win some brilliant prizes, including:
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Festival tickets
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Chai Wallahs & artist merch
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Chai bar tabs
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Exclusive DJ mixes
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Local gig tickets
“We’re excited to support a project that puts artists, audiences and communities at the centre of the festival experience,” said Cassie Madly, Music Program Manager, Trinity.
“Where It All Began reflects the same values that drive everything we do; collaboration, creativity, care and support for the grassroots.”
Your voice and opinion matter. Join the movement and help shape a festival where true festival culture can thrive once more.
Complete the survey here
Watch the video & visit the Crowdfunder here
About Chai Wallahs
When it comes to supporting the Grass Roots Music scene, providing consistent platforms for Independent artists, and the perfect performance environment, there really is only one festival venue capable of delivering.
Through years of careful curation, the preservation of relationships between stage, artist, and industry, and the steadfast, unquenchable desire to provide the festival audience with the finest acts that the Grass Roots scene has to offer; Chai Wallahs has become the UK’s Unrivalled, Critically Acclaimed, Independent, Festival venue. The alternative to the mainstream.
Throw truly unique, limitlessly characterful, ethically sound, bar and catering capabilities into the mix, and you have an all-encompassing space, adept in fulfilling all your festival desires.
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