Beacons Festival

We thought if we had to curate a vintage marketplace at any festival this year which would it be?  Well, Beacons Festival of course!  Here’s all the information you need to know if you’re heading to Beacons this Summer, and as a bonus prize you’ll find our vintage marketplace squidged between the main stage and Whitelocks (we promise we wont be drunk when you come visit!)

Beacons Festival 2013
16th-18th August
Skipton, North West England

The art & music boutique festival for the North
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After a hugely successful first year, we are extremely excited to return for a second year to the stunning Yorkshire Dales. We are delighted to disclose our first round of acts, which offers a taster of the broader program of talent set to unfold on the fields of Funkirk Estate again this year. From the stalwart reggae legend David Rodigan, to the mercury nominated Django Django and a rare UK festival appearance from Theo Parish, this colourful collection is just the beginning. We’ll also be laying on a diverse roster of arts, food and entertainment for your enjoyment.

First stage of line up acts released:
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Confirmed so far:
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Friday

Bonobo / John Talabot / Oneman / Ghostpoet / Eats Everything / Lulu James / Vondelpark / Egyptian Hip Hop / Chad Valley / F**ked Up / Esben & The Witch / Move D / Jaws Eagulls / Paradise / Anthony Naples / Ofei / Only Real / Nope / Dan Croll / Planas / Gabriel Bruce / Jon k / Aartekt / Thumpers
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Saturday

Local Natives / Gold Panda / Ben UFO / Bondax / WIre /Bicep / Dutch Uncles / Stealing Sheep / Machinedrum / Melody’s Echo Chamber / Mikal Cronin / Julia Holter / Malcolm Middleton / Team Spirit / Spectrals / Childhood / Wolf Alice / Temples / East India Youth / Dauwd / Lunar C / Voyeur / Mr Solid Gold / Park Ranger / Jacques Adda / Kult Country / Amateur Best / Bill Ryder Jones / Galaxians / The Horn The Hunt
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Sunday

Django Django / Solange / Splashh / David Rodigan OBE
Theo Parrish / Savages / Andres / Floating Points / Moon Duo
Fatima (live) / Hookworms / Wolf People / Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats / Wet Nuns / Channel One Sound System / Iration Steppas / The Wytches / Drenge / Prince Fatty / Menace Beach / Department M / Dark Bells / Best Friends / Cowtown

+ Lots more acts to be confirmed

And check out the reviews from its début last year:

PRESS COVERAGE – BEACONS FESTIVAL 2012.

All of the following quotations are taken from independent music publications.

“a frankly stunning bill” – The Guardian

“A Feast of buzz bands and local heroes” – NME

“It’s music programming is flawless” – The Fly

“Alongside some good live bands there is a sizeable club element, ensuring the tents are full of interesting and contemporary acts ” – The Guardian 

“One of the friendliest, warmest and most inviting festivals I’ve ever attended” – DIS

“The rebooted dales festival reigns” – The Stool Pigeon

“An all-encompassing festival, overflowing with musical enthusiasm” – Clash Magazine 

“Beacons appeals to the serious muso without being po-faced – conveying a relaxed air and a very definite sense of fun” –Music Radar

“A very welcome addition to the UK’s festival circuit” – Virtual Festivals