FIREVOLT AMBASSADORS

DENIS ANDREWS

Region: Stockport

Facebook: denis.andrews.31

Been watching bands since I was about 16.

Fave band is New Model Army.

Best gig Monsters of Rock in 1984 (AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy, Gary Moore and others)

You just can’t beat live music! 🎸🔊

I've been a rock chick since I was 11 and heard Whitesnake and Kiss playing on one of the girls' stereos in my dorm. I got in to the NWOCR scene in 2015 and fell in love with The Treatment in 2018 🖤💚  

Music is my true passion and if I have to go more than a couple of weeks without seeing live music, I tend to get a bit agitated! 

Fave band: The Treatment 💚🖤

 Fave gig/festival: Firestorm 2022 (obviously 😉) and Mayorsfest 2023

LIZ AUSTIN

Region: Nottingham

Facebook: Lizzycheeks76

MATT ELLIS

Region: Derbyshire

Facebook: matt.ellis.182

Got into rock after listening to the Axe Attack album my sis had for a Christmas present when I was at School. Also loved the Journey album Escape!


Fave gig has to be Bon Jovi at the Victoria Hall in Hanley in Stoke when they had just released Slippery When Wet! Awesome! Iron Maiden were also a close second on the Powerslave tour again up Hanley……duck!


Still loving the gigs…..the more the better! It’s my happy place!

KARIN MONK

Region: Bolton

Facebook: karin.monk.9

Hey, I'm Karin one of the Ambassadors/volunteers at Firevolt. I hope you are all ready to rock at this year's festival.

I got into rock music when I was in high school, it was my first love 💜

 I originally volunteered last year, came to the festival not knowing anyone and made so many life long friends, that is what the festival means to me. 

 I am looking forward to watching A'priori, Valhalla Awaits and Kris Barras this year along with many other bands.

 If you see me out and about, don't be shy, come and say hello.

SHARI OSBORNE

Region: Nottingham

Facebook: ShariOsborne1969

I’m Shari, a huge rock music fan whose favourite band is Alter Bridge! I traded in my first husband for a Download ticket many years ago and have never looked back. I’m never more at home than when I’m with my favourite people, in a field or at a gig. 

Best gig I’ve ever been to has to be Alice Cooper supported by Black Stone Cherry in Paris a couple of years ago.

Always happy to chat with like-minded fans of Firevolt Festival. 

LEE SAUNDERS

Region: Preston

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011492940567

Hi My name is Lee (LS Saunders) and I’m born and bred in Manchester (MCFC ⚽️). I was educated in the ways of rock in clubs such as Jillys/Banshee/UMIST and The Phoenix 🤘.

I love 80’s hair metal and bands such as FM, Marillion, Rush & Y&T and new talent such as Empyre, She Burns Red and Doomsday Outlaw. 

I’m passionate about live music and you can usually find me at The Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool and I’ll be at ‘Outlaw Weekender’ in Glossop and ‘Call of The Wild Festival’ in Lincoln, so come and say hello ! 

I volunteered for Firestorm last year and it was one of the best festivals I’ve ever attended. I made so many friends and all 30 bands were top quality . Stret & Bev have created a truly magical festival; long may it rain oops …I mean REIGN ! 🤩🤘

 

RUTH TRENDALL

Region: Oldham

Facebook: ruth.trendall

Hi I’m Ruth most commonly known on Facebook as Ruth Batfink Trendall 

My obsession with rock music started in the  early 80's. I remember watching Rock goes to College and being absolutely mesmerised by a sweaty and shirtless Bon Scott and that was me hooked 

That led me to bands like Cinderella, Warlock, Pink Floyd, and my first ever real obsession David Coverdale and Whitesnake especially the early Albums.

And although they are still high on my list once I discovered the Mighty Dave Grohl and The Foo Fighters my search for the perfect rock act was complete. 

My favourite album is Wasting Light (Foos). 

But my favourite Gig was one of 3 I have been to with my Mum, Cher, her enormous stage presence and energy gets me every time and her first farewell tour it truly was unforgettable.

I do hope you feel you know me a little better now and I look forward to meeting you all at Firevolt 🤘🤘

DONNA WIGHTMAN

Region: Nottingham

Facebook: donna.wightman.12

I became a rocker the moment I first heard AC/DC If you want blood album, at a young and impressionable age. I’ve not looked back since and attend as many gigs & festivals that my bank account allows 🤘🖤

My Favourite band is Clutch