We’re up in Hornblowing HQ with After Sun.
It’s New Year’s Eve in Ripon, and Carney and Rich are on the ground to capture the last hours of the year as the town gathers in the square. The starter pistol for the festivities is the centuries-old nightly hornblower ceremony — a tradition dating back to the year 886 — its echo carrying across the cobbles as dusk settles in.
As the hornblower departed, the After Sun Band stepped onto a makeshift stage and the atmosphere lifted instantly. Their set was joyful, irresistible, and full of energy — the kind of performance that pulls people to their feet before they realise they’re dancing. The band have a reputation for turning any gathering into a celebration, and tonight is no exception; their music rippled through the square, drawing smiles, movement, and laughter from every corner.
Working seamlessly alongside Ed Henderson and the team at Tangerine Events, Carney and Rich filmed the whole experience with quiet precision and cinematic care — weaving together the texture of the crowd, the colour of the lights, and the exuberance of the band into a vivid portrait of Ripon on the brink of a new year. Every frame celebrating the spirit of the night: communal, festive, and deeply rooted in place.
The music will carry on toward midnight, building anticipation as the square sways and sings along. When the clock finally strikes twelve, fireworks will rise into the sky to greet 2026 — a burst of light over a town brought together by tradition, music, and the unmistakable joy that After Sun bring to every stage they step onto.