Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellly Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russycarps Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 a festival in a field in the UK in winter. What could possibly go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScientist Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Know anyone with a big garden? LeeFest is held in someones back garden and has a capacity of around 5,000 I believe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merago Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 How about Elton Mazes where Something Else in the Dean takes place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScientist Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoman Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Do you have a licence for this? Do you need one? Sounds a bit like an old school rave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big__phil Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmoman Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5co77ie Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waapster Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I'm no help with venues but its great to see you trying this. Good luck, I hope it goes really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugworth Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Can i come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Slugworth said: Can i come? Yes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugworth Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy and Dan Posted September 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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