Land or Venue needed for New Years Eve festival 2016.

[Mandy and Dan]

Hi 

We are trying to plan a mini festival for about 500 people in Gloucestershire.  We had land in Malvern but they have backed out.  We have 3 bands booked and a DJ and stalls, security but need to find some land.  Can anyone help.  I need a field accessible to the motorway or on main roads due to being New Years Eve and we could have snow!

Desperate please help, I don't want this to not go ahead.

[kellly]

I live in Tewkesbury, have you tried Croft Farm? They used to hold Lakefest until this year so I know it has the land. Might be costly though, not too sure. They are great guys there though :)

[Mandy and Dan]

Hi No i havent tried there.  I think that might be too expensive but i'll contact them thanks.  If anyone else has any ideas or has any land they dont mind having an organised security and properly ran event from please let me know. I need to keep my options open.

 

Thanks

Mandy

[russycarps]

a festival in a field in the UK in winter. What could possibly go wrong.

 

[Mandy and Dan]

Not a lot if you are optimistic and not a pessimist.  We have thought about the weather which is why we are looking for locations close to motorways or main roads.  Also we have marquees arranged so the band and 500 people are undercover.  A main stretch tent to go over the stalls.  A marquee for the childrens area with large screen and movies with seating and heating.  Random heaters placed everywhere.  Obviously some will not be under cover but at least we can prepare for bad weather and if it is a nice wintery day which does happen then this is a bonus.  Festivals in the summer can get bad weather so it doesnt matter when you organise it!

[MadScientist]

Know anyone with a big garden? LeeFest is held in someones back garden and has a capacity of around 5,000 I believe!

[merago]

8 minutes ago, MadScientist said:

Know anyone with a big garden? LeeFest is held in someones back garden and has a capacity of around 5,000 I believe!

I think that was only the very early festivals (100-200 people if I remember right).  It moved after a couple of years to a nearby field and has moved a few times since then

[Mandy and Dan]

Hi I live in the countryside surrounded by fields but access in the winter could be a problem in case it snows! Where is Leefest held?  I would love someone to offer their field/back garden. 

 

[Nobody Interesting]

How about Elton Mazes where Something Else in the Dean takes place.

[MadScientist]

33 minutes ago, merago said:

I think that was only the very early festivals (100-200 people if I remember right).  It moved after a couple of years to a nearby field and has moved a few times since then

Oh right, still... Couple hundred in a garden !

 

7 minutes ago, Mandy and Dan said:

Hi I live in the countryside surrounded by fields but access in the winter could be a problem in case it snows! Where is Leefest held?  I would love someone to offer their field/back garden. 

 

I think it's in Kent. 

[gizmoman]

Do you have a licence for this? Do you need one? Sounds a bit like an old school rave!

[big__phil]

2 minutes ago, gizmoman said:

Do you have a licence for this? Do you need one? Sounds a bit like an old school rave!

...with a children's area.

[Mandy and Dan]

Hi we will get an events licence. No we've based on farmer phils festival. The bands are not heavy one is folk style and the dj liked a bit of 70's but we will steer him away from that as much as we can! It's not a rave been there done that. Want it to be family friendly. Raves aren't lol! 

[gizmoman]

This might seem like a bizarre suggestion but it might be worth looking at The Wurzels gig list, they play quite a few farms and outdoor gigs in this area, if you're stuck you could even ring their manager for advice, his numbers on the page!

http://www.thewurzels.com/gigs.htm

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

1 hour ago, Nobody Interesting said:

How about Elton Mazes where Something Else in the Dean takes place.

I'd second looking in to this.

[Mandy and Dan]

Hi just read the last ones will look into both of these. I've contacted croft water park and I'm waiting for a price. I'm open to suggestions ideas thanks for the ones already. 

[5co77ie]

The site location for Leopallooza is also available for hire I believe

 

ahh forget it - it's in Cornwall - doh! Should actually read people's posts

Edited September 21, 2016 by 5co77ie

[Waapster]

I'm no help with venues but its great to see you trying this. Good luck, I hope it goes really well.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

9 hours ago, Mandy and Dan said:

Hi 

We are trying to plan a mini festival for about 500 people in Gloucestershire.  We had land in Malvern but they have backed out.  We have 3 bands booked and a DJ and stalls, security but need to find some land.  Can anyone help.  I need a field accessible to the motorway or on main roads due to being New Years Eve and we could have snow!

Desperate please help, I don't want this to not go ahead.

Just wondering - is this place suppossed to accommodate families overnight too? If so, what accommodation did you have in mind for them?

[Slugworth]

Can i come?

[Mandy and Dan]

Yes you can come. If we get croft water park they have camping pods and chalets etc and can sleep up to 200 people there is also camping so if you own a caravan or mltorhome you can camp. 

[Mandy and Dan]

1 hour ago, Waapster said:

I'm no help with venues but its great to see you trying this. Good luck, I hope it goes really well.

Thanks. I hope it works too. 

[Mandy and Dan]

4 minutes ago, Slugworth said:

Can i come?

Yes lol 

[Slugworth]

3 minutes ago, Mandy and Dan said:

Yes lol 

Awesome. Thank you. I will have a look for you. Any ideas on what bookings you have in mind?

[Mandy and Dan]

Just now, Slugworth said:

Awesome. Thank you. I will have a look for you. Any ideas on what bookings you have in mind?

Yes it will be in Gloucestershire and the bands so far are ed donavon and the wandering moles. Undercovers and Boyz in the wood. Waiting to hear back from dub pistols and stiff joints and some others. Also a dj is booked. All we need now is somewhere to do it!! Yes keep and eye out I will post it if I get somewhere.