Badfest 2005
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July 2005RAF Twinwood arena in Clapham, nr Bedford, Bedfordshire, England MAP
£45 w/e ticket in advance; £55 on the gate; Concessions in advance only. Kids under 12 go free.
Organised by Buster Bloodvessel of Bad Manners (who has lost weight, slimming down from 31 stone to 12 stone) this festival lines up classic 80s ska bands and friends for a very bouncy weekend.
Confirmed bands for Friday are: The Blockheads, The Beat, Tenpole Tudor, The Fish Brothers, and Juma. On Saturday there's Bad Manners, Spear of Destiny, The Meteors, The 5.6.7.8's, 2-Tonic, The Big, Supatones, and Orange Street. Sunday has Chas 'n' Dave, Musical Youth, The Riffs, Big 10, and Urban Rythm. (The Buzzcocks were confirmed, but have had to cancel). Eddie Tenpole will be a guest presenter along with his performance on Friday, and Mark Lamarr and Jerry Dammers will be appearing as guest D.J.s.
The three day event will also host a funfair, comedians, competitions and other activities. Camping at the festival is free.
Confirmed bands for Friday are: The Blockheads, The Beat, Tenpole Tudor, The Fish Brothers, and Juma. On Saturday there's Bad Manners, Spear of Destiny, The Meteors, The 5.6.7.8's, 2-Tonic, The Big, Supatones, and Orange Street. Sunday has Chas 'n' Dave, Musical Youth, The Riffs, Big 10, and Urban Rythm. (The Buzzcocks were confirmed, but have had to cancel). Eddie Tenpole will be a guest presenter along with his performance on Friday, and Mark Lamarr and Jerry Dammers will be appearing as guest D.J.s.
The three day event will also host a funfair, comedians, competitions and other activities. Camping at the festival is free.