When it comes to music and arts we do it our way.  We will always work harder on setup to reduce costs for basic infrastructure and this enables us to put on huge line-ups for such a small and independent event.

Our choices in music vary dramatically, from chilled out folk, to boot slinging punk and ska as well as all genres between.  We curate our stage to suit the energy in the crowd at that time of day, if we think it’s time for dancing, you’ll know about it and soon agree with us.  Music and art should take you on a journey and that is our first thought when booking bands and curating our spaces.

Most bands that we support are on the Grass Roots level, like us, doing it for themselves and the vast majority are unsigned.  Without the support for music at this level, there would never have been some of the great bands that you know and love today and we want to support, showcase and encourage these up and coming artists.

Whilst we are a family festival, some of the bands we have performing can and will swear or share opinions which may cause offence to some, we feel that because music is a form of expression that bands are welcome to do this, however we will endeavour to mark in guides and online any bands we feel parents should look into first before sitting to watch with young children.

For those times we have on offer one of the best selections of workshops and activities for families to take part in as well as our more acoustic Hidden Stage and performance space where family friendly music and entertainment will almost always be on offer.

We believe in paying all bands and artists fair wages and all of the money we generate is spent on making our festival one of the best in the UK, we are totally non profit and our only payment is the Smiles on your faces!

We also like to support local communities and charities, often inviting them to come along to raise awareness and money at our festival and bringing along some of their volunteers and service users for some well deserved fun.