The Xcerts, Shields, Dirt, Networks, and Wars for Butserfest

The Xcerts, Shields, Dirt, Networks, and Wars have joined the line-up for East Hampshire District Council 's Butserfest the UK's biggest alcohol free youth live music festival.

Headliners Don Broco will be joined on the main stage bill by Hacktivist, The Qemists, The One Hundred, and Cardinal Bay. The Alternative Stage will feature Fathoms, Carcer City, Zoax, Lock and Key, Create To Inspire, Prolong The Agony, Lost Atlanta, and Waking Angel.

The rest of the line-up of nationally up-and-coming bands and local unsigned acts from various music genres is yet to be revealed.

As well as watching the music expect free activities and entertainment including zorbing, bungee runs, laser quest and human demolition, with stalls from traders and local community groups, an open mic stage, air brushed tattoos, street entertainers, and workshops.

There will also be signing tents and meet and greet opportunities. Butserfest was founded following consultation with local young people in East Hampshire, who said there was not enough to do in the area. Now in its 9th year Butserfest has grown year by year and now has a reputation as one of the best festivals of its kind in the country.

Butserfest takes place at takes place on Saturday 12th September 2015 in Hampshire and is aimed at 14-20 year olds (although younger and older people are permitted entry) and is an alcohol and drug free event.

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Early bird tickets are available until the end of May, priced at £19.90.