Well perhaps a few more toilets actually.

The first ever Beachdown Festival opened with a bang on Friday August 22.

Around ten thousand people descended on the site for what organisers have now said, will be an annual event.

Set in the incredible surroundings of Devils Dyke, just outside Brighton, with both sea and downs views the festival started brilliantly.

A few revellers felt the security staff were perhaps a little over-zealous with the 'four cans per person rule', or was it per group? they weren't quite sure, which was perhaps not quite in the party spirit.

However, once inside everyone relaxed.

Friday's weather was perfect, if a little cool, and the opening bands played to small but spirited crowds with the 30-strong Carnival Collective's infectious energy and party sound.

By the time Brighton-based The Maccabees took to the main stage on Saturday evening the crowds were out in force to enjoy a flawless performance.

Following The Maccabees most of the talk wasn't about the headliners, the Magic Numbers and Moloko's Roisin Murphy, but two earlier acts.

With De La Soul inexplicably playing on Stage 2 most of the crowd abandoned Reverend and the Makers on the main stage to watch the hip hop legends.

Both bands were given a great reception with Jon McClure, the self proclaimed Reverend, mixing street poetry and indie pop with the odd arrogant aside.

But as the weekend wore on it became obvious that one small slip-up was marring the festival.

Whilst the toilets were mostly very clean with running water, toilet paper and even soap, there simply was not enough of them.

It might seem like a small thing, but as any festival-goer knows, if you have spent an hour queuing for the loo in a field at 8am, it doesn't matter how good the bands, the site or even the weather is, that's what you'll remember.

Organisers did seem to cotton on to the problem and by Sunday more facilities were drafted in.

Sunday's driving rain sent a few people running with their collapsed tents clutched beneath their arms, but most stuck it out for the duration.

Some, like us, sought solace in the comfort of the Jose Cuervo tent where enthusiastic staff buoyed spirits by delivering food to the tent and making sure the Mojitos flowed.

Special mentions must go to Brighton's Brakes who played to sun-drenched crowds but could have done with a later spot, and to the Electro Tent which kept people dancing into the night.

Despite some unpredictable weather and the odd toilet queue the festival was a resounding success.

There is no doubt the event will attract more attention next year and Beachdown is well on track to rival the big boys of Reading and Glastonbury as the festival to be seen at.

Did you go to the festival?

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