Village Green 2015

Southend's arts and music festival, Village Green, will return to Chalkwell Park on Saturday 11th July 2015 for its 7th consecutive year - from 11am until 9pm.

Line-up

The headline act is Nitin Sawhney. Also confirmed are Snowboy and the Latin Section, Hollie Cook, Asylums, Roland Gift, The Selecter, Kimberley Anne, Sam Duckworth, Chloe Marriott, Whom by Fire, Longy, Tallowah, High/Low, Josephine Oniyama, Nothing But Thieves, and Arcaves.

Expect eight different stages, green spaces, rose gardens, cricket pitches, pathways and marketplaces with a mix of international music acts, theatre, spoken word, poetry, lindy-hop/ fox trot lessons and displays, outdoor arts, circus and cabaret, vintage acts, musical theatre, visual arts, comedy, improvisation, film, workshops and games all set against the backdrop of the Thames Estuary.

Tickets

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The early bird offer has ended, tickets are priced at £10  for adults, a teen (aged 11-17 years) tickets is priced at £8, and children (aged 0-10 years) can attend for free.

500 FREE tickets for low income families* and individuals in Southend. These can be secured with the council through their Southend Advantage Card scheme. For more details visit here.

*Please note that low income is defined as being in receipt of benefits.

Family-friendly

2015 will see more programming for early years and young children. We are introducing a new Games Tent for kids and adults alike, with activities such as Poetry Bingo, Musical Flares and a massive pass the parcel that will involve forfeits! The festival will also see the return of the Teen Stage, curated by local teenagers working in partnership with South Essex College.

Accommodation

There is currently no dedicated camping, however there are campsites located in the borough of Southend. There are also a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.