Holmfirth Festival 2005

Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th May 2005
various venues around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7BB, England MAP
£48 / £42(concs) / £16 (12-16yrs). Day tickets: £15 - £25 / £10 - £23 (concs) / £8 - £10 (1

Last updated: Sun 2nd Oct 2005

This event plays host to many well-known artists, including: the Angel Brothers, Bob Fox, Chris While and Julie Matthews, The Demon Barbers, Harriet Bartlett, the John Jones Trio, Mise, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, Roy Bailey, Shooglenifty, The Family Mahone, Whaley and Fletcher, and Whapweasel.

As well as gigs, the weekend features a variety of dance and music workshops. There's also a children's festival taking place on Saturday with storytelling, music and craft workshops, street shows, and stalls, the crowning of the May King and Queen and a festival procession.

EARLY BOOKING: Discounts available on weekend tickets if you buy before 31st March.
CAMPING: Weekend ticket holders can camp although camping costs extra at £10 for two nights per person, £12 for three nights, £15 for four nights. Children under 12 get to camp for free. The campsite and facilities will be open from Thursday night to accommodate weekend festival goers attending the pre-festival, 'Local Heroes concert with Blythe Power amongst others (£8 - tickets extra to weekend pass).