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Brit Rock is coming to Kendal with a set of showstoppers. Join presenter Alastair Lee with special guests speakers and stars from the screen with a programme of incredible films representing the best of UK rock, ice and adventure stories.
Joining Al on stage will be Matt Wright from Hard Git plus Freja Shannon from Goddess Of Craic.
HARD GIT
Controversial and never far from the news; climber Mat Wright goes trailblazing across the UK, making wild first ascents, hard solos and bold new lines. Loveable rogue and working-class hero Mat puts his money where his mouth is in this tour-de-force of hard climbing. After weighing up his time-verses-routes equation, Mat abandons an attempt of the infamous Rhapsody (E11) and sets off on a quest to climb new inspiring lines. He does not disappoint, with his energetic journey culminating in the first ascent of ‘Magical Thinking’ E10 7a – a heart stoppingly dangerous route at Pavey Ark, Lake District.
Dir. Alastair Lee
UK / 25'
GODDESS OF CRAIC
This film tells the story of rising trad star Freja Shannon. We join half-Swedish, half-Irish Freja in her ancestral homelands as she pursues her climbing goals for the season – ‘Sista Bossen’ E8 6c at the world-class granite climbing area of Bohuslan, Sweden and ‘Snell’s Law’ E7 6c at the Burren on the west coast of Ireland. Freja is as affable as she is committed once on the lead, resulting in captivating and gripping footage that will leave your jaw on the floor. The film also delves into Freja’s past, where we learn of her less-than-glamorous journey to becoming a professional climber – and how she overcame her inner doubts to break through as a leading female trad climber and alpinist. Whippers, sends and Nordic power screams all-inclusive in this spectacular and entertaining film.
Dir. Alastair Lee
UK / 28'
HEADJAM
Filmmaker Alastair Lee turns the camera on himself in this deep introspective story of triumph through adversity. Perceived as a successful man with the perfect life, Al experiences unexpectedly dark times. Fearing he will lose everything, we watch a man on the brink claw his way from despair, using climbing and training to find peace and salvation. Having never been the greatest of climbers, Al demolishes his inner punter – attempting to fulfil his potential by setting his sights on routes he’s spent 30 years avoiding. Includes hard first ascents, calamitous trad leads and bold on sights. Carnage ensues almost every time Al sets off on a lead in this gripping, hilarious, emotional and ultimately inspiring story of a man in struggle as he seeks to reconnect with himself. Adding to the riotous flavour of this production, Al asks the climbers he’s working with to do the filming.
Dir. Alastair Lee
UK / 36'
Tickets for Wheelchair users are still available for this event. Please email: info@mountainfest.co.uk to book.