FESTIVALS
FESTIVAL FEVER HITS KENT! cont.
Create Festival // www.createfestival.co.uk // 21 July A New Day Festival // www.anewdayfestival.com // 3-5 Aug
It’s big and it’s free which might be all
you need to know about the Ashford-
based Create Festival. However, what
is also important to note is that it is also
one of the South East’s biggest and
most diverse festivals, and it is jam
packed full of original acts that
encompass folk, pop, dance and rock.
Create 2018 is going to be huge, with
a lineup that includes DJ Jazzy Jeff as
the main headliner – American record
producer, DJ, actor and comedian who
is best known for his friendship and collaboration with Will Smith as
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. What a festival this is!
Young, fresh and
exactly what you need
for a hot bank holiday
in August (or even a
warmish one), the A
New Day Festival puts
fantastic acts together
with a gorgeous
location and offers it
all to you to enjoy. For
2018, you can see
some incredible live
acts including Hawkwind, Caravan, Curved Air and Feeder.
Bayfest // www.visithernebay.co.uk // 28 July – 27 Aug Chilled In A Field // www.chilledinafieldfestival.co.uk 3-5 Aug
Herne Bay always plays a
great host for summer
seaside events in Kent and
2018 will be no exception.
The annual Bayfest running
from July 28th-August 27th
sees a variety of events being
offered from the
collaboration of fantastic
local community and town
businesses. Herne Bay is a
mini mecca of culture and
Bayfest really highlights this,
bringing together a wide
variety of arts, performance
and family events. The
summer schedule is being planned as this goes to press and more
information will feature soon. To keep in touch, like the Bayfest Facebook
page for updates.
The Herne Bay Classic Motor Show Kent will come to the coast on
19th August. Situated in the idyllic setting on Herne Bay seafront along
central parade, overlooking the sea. On display will be over 500 classic
vehicles, from 1900 to the modern day, plus The Classic Music Show,
Retro Market, children's entertainers and lots more.
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The peaceful countryside location of Bentley Wildfowl and Motor
Museum hosts this small but perfectly formed festival again this year.
It’s the ideal spot to chill out all weekend for adults and kids. In addition
to the many attractions Bentley has to offer, those looking for an
adrenaline rush can test their fears at Branching Out Adventures right
next door. Guests can indulge in the festival spa with a spot of pampering
or a dip in the wood-fired hot tub and sauna while kids play safely in
the friendly secure site.
Neverworld // www.neverworld.co.uk // 2-5 Aug Broadstairs Folk Week
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk // 10-17 Aug
Neverworld have just announced their next wave of artists including
headliners, chart topping British rock band, Bastille. Joining the already
announced Clean Bandit and Declan McKenna, new acts added to
the line-up include My Nu Leng, Hollie Cook, Hudson Taylor and
many more. The latest evolution of the award-winning LeeFest,
Neverworld invites revellers into a kingdom of music, party and wonder
with performances from chart-topping names in music as well as
emerging talent for a weekend not to be missed. Tickets are on sale
now from £109. Broadstairs Folk Week is in its 53rd year and is a celebration of English
and multicultural folk music and dance. There are venues all over the
town bursting with music. The 600-seater concert marquee in the
town's park is the festival hub where the main headline acts appear
and it's a great place to meet your friends, have a drink at the bar and
chill out. This year's headliners include the Sharon Shannon Band,
Blowzabella and The Gigspanner Big Band plus many more. There are
over 70 workshops in music, dance and song for beginners to advanced.
This could be the year to take up the ukulele or learn English clogging!