Elevated costs and a very difficult financial climate have been instrumental in this situation.
Acts confirmed so far include:
Friday:
Main Stage: Whole Lotta DC.
Big Indie Tent: Zion.
Saturday:
Main Stage: Starsailor, The Holloways, The Complete Stone Roses, and Terry Shaughnessy Band
Big Indie Tent: British Sea Power, Blakfish, Joe Allen, New Rising, Twenty Twenty, The Outlaws of Tombstone.
Sunday:
Main Stage: Mungo Jerry, Cornershop, The King Blues, The Le Brocks, Deborah Bonham Band
Big Indie Tent: Paul Carrack, Diana Jones, Maggie Louie, Andy Mckee, Thea Gilmore
Most of Friday is dedicated to showcasing unsigned bands. Donned 'The Indie Unsigned Launch Pad Day' it's an opportunity for 8 unsigned bands to strut their stuff and let rip in an arena environment.
Tickets are on sale now priced at £79.99 for a 3 day ticket. Camping is an additional £20 for three days of camping. Up to three Children under 12 will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult but they must have a free child's ticket. Tickets also include the 'Indie Flexi-Ticket' whereby anyone over 18 can purchase a 3 day event wristband, the wristband can then be shared between friends and family members over the weekend. There are 500 free child tickets. Thereafter, children under 12 will be charged at a discounted 3 day ticket price of £49.99.
To buy tickets, click here.
The festival also offers a live 'big screen' feed in the arena, food stalls, bars, crafts, and merchandise.
The event is organised and run by The Indie Guitar Company, a manufacturer of quality affordable guitars, and recognised as an independent company with a strong anti-corporate ethos.
More information will be here when available.
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