FROM Humble Beginnings

What began as a small party for some music-loving friends has now become a multi award-winning family festival, attended by some of the biggest names in music, and the place it calls home is the biggest permanently-licenced events venue in Cornwall.

To be honest, we’re not quite sure how it all happened either, but here’s what we remember…

The Wyldes began with the very first Leopallooza, back in 2006. It was meant to be a one-off…

Co-founder and director, Lee Ellis (whose family farm still sits at the top of the festival site) was frustrated at the lack of decent local music venues at which his band – The Fires – could play. With help from his friend (and now fellow co-founder and director) Sam Dunnett, that frustration waswere spent drinking tea and watching music videos on Myspace. A local graphic design company were sweet-talked into making a poster.

And now it had a name: Leopallooza.

In the weeks and days before the event, friends of the team would rock up on site and help our where they could… just as they have since. Once again, it was a roaring success. Clearly, there was no turning back now.

Things Get LegiT

In 2008, due to its success and growing size, Leopallooza went fully legit. Seeking the relevant licence and abiding by all the rules laid out by the authorities. Especially those regarding large and unsafe holes. Things were changing, but it was agreed amongst the team that the initial spirit of the first had to remain, just as it does