Photojournal : Pouzza Fest 2018

Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel. Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Written and photographed by Elisabeth Martel

My second year at Pouzza Fest felt like going to a big family reunion. I saw so many familiar faces who all greeted me with huge smiles: fellow photographers, festival goers, Pouzza staff members, and even members of the performing bands. You can’t help but feel at home when you’re at Pouzza. Everyone is kind and welcoming, no matter who you are or what you look like. This year, I got to capture bands on stage such as Anti-Flag, The Creepshow, Chixdiggit, Morgan, Reel Big Fish and so many more. They all put on such a great show for their dedicated fans. And when I say “dedicated fans” I really mean it. Even when it was pouring rain all day Saturday, the outdoor site was still full of people. The 8th edition of Pouzza Fest was only a few days ago and I already cannot wait for next year!

Lost Love. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Lost Love. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Morgan. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Morgan. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Grimskunk. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Grimskunk. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Antiflag. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Antiflag. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Antiflag. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Antiflag. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Creepshow. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Chixdiggit. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Chixdiggit. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

War on Women. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

War on Women. Pouzza Fest 2018. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

War on Woman. Pouzza Fest 2018. Shawna Potter. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

War on Woman. Pouzza Fest 2018. Shawna Potter. Photo Elisabeth Martel.

Pouzza Fest took place May 18-20, 2018. For info about next year’s Pouzza Festival, keep an eye out HERE.