System 7, Megadog Soundsystem, and Transglobal Underground for Bearded Theory Festival

line-up for Magical Sounds tent announced

By Scott Williams | Published: Fri 16th Dec 2016

System 7

Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th May 2017
Catton Hall, Walton upon Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN, England MAP
£105 for weekend
Daily capacity: 9,999
Last updated: Wed 8th Feb 2017

System 7, Megadog Soundsystem ft MC Teabag, and Transglobal Underground headline the latest acts announced for the 10th anniversary edition of Bearded Theory festival happening at Catton Hall, in Derbyshire on Bank Holiday weekend with music starting from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th May 2017.

They all headline the Magical Sounds dance stage.

Joining Megadog Soundsystem ft MC Teabag on the bill on Friday are CJ Bolland, Michael Dog, Banco de Gaia, DJ Evolution, Exquisite Corpse, DJ Templehead, Tetchi, Jah Scoop / Geezer, Big Unit, Rev Dread, Back To The Planet, and Drum Machine.

On Saturday System 7 top a line-up feasturing Ed Tangent (DJ), Gaudi, Youth, Zetan Spore, Multiseed, Madhatters Soundsystem, Serial Killaz, Clumsy, Run Tingz Cru, La La & the Boo Ya, Mr Organized / Lunatix, and Drum Machine.

On Sunday the tent is closed by Transglobal Underground who lead a bill that showcases Globular, Dub Trees FT Jah Wobble, Kukan Dub Lagan , 3 Daft Monkeys, Indigo Herder, Ushti Baba, Indian Man Bhangra Special, and of course festival regulars Drum Machine.

They join Skunk Anansie, Slaves, Cast, Foy Vance, Reverend And The Makers, The Alarm, African Head Charge, New Model Army, Goldblade, Sugarhill Gang & Furious Five, Kassassin Street, Ferocious Dog, Flight Brigade, The Selecter, The Mocking Jays, Jaya the Cat, Tess Of The Circle, Smiley & The Underclass, The Roving Crows, Kissmet, The Defekters, Maia, Pronghorn, Wheatus, Gary J Armstrong, Billy in the Lowground, The Hot Sprockets, Son Primo, Rev Hammer, and The True Deceivers join the first acts announced for the Thursday line-up of Dreadzone, 3 Daft Monkeys, Tarantism, Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, Gail, and Freedom.

Bearded Theory’s unique Festival School will be returning. Enrolments to the Festival School will go live on September 10th at 9am. Please note that you will need your ticket reference number before enrolling your child. The Festival School can assist in taking your child out of education without being fined. For full details see the official website.

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Tickets are priced at £105 for the weekend. Tickets for those aged 12 to 15 years are priced at £55, tickets for those aged 6 to 11 years are priced at £25, and those children aged under 6 years old can attend for free (ticket is still required). campervan & Car passes are priced at £35 and £12.50 respectively. Prices do not include booking fees.

All tickets will include Thursday entry. There are no tickets available on the gate.

Payment Plan Options:

Payment Plan 1 – Payment Plan until December 30th 2016

Adult: - Pay £25 on day of purchase and then £20 will be taken out of your account at the end of January, February, March and the final balance plus £2 postage to be collected on April 28th.

Age 13-16:- Pay £25 on day of purchase and then £7.50 will be taken out of your account at the end of January, February, March and the final balance plus £2 postage to be collected on April 28th.

Payment Plan 2 – Payment Plan from January 1st (Adult & Teen)
Pay 50% of the ticket fee (plus booking fee) and then pay the remaining balance by March 30th 2017.

Carer ticket applications to be taken via the Spring Markets office and any enquiries need to email info@beardedtheory.co.uk with the subject being "MAKE MY LIFE EASIER"




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