Beat-Herder 2015

Fifteen contrasting stages play host to an array of musicians, including a few musical heavyweights, as well as a selection of local talent. The festival is independently funded and has no involvement in corporate organisations, nor does it receive any sponsorship. The festival has a high attention to detail with every inch of the site taken into deep consideration.

Celebrating it's 10th edition the festival of beats and baaminess takes place in The Ribble Valley, Gisburn, Lancashire, from Friday 17th until Sunday 19th July 2015.

Line-up

Latest additions are Sunday night main stage headliners Leftfield.

They join headliners Basement Jaxx (Friday), and Parov Stelar (Saturday), plus Levellers, Greg Wilson, Crazy P, Erol Alkan, Daniel Avery, Ralph Lawson, Trevino, Maurice Fulton, Tim Sheridan, James Holroyd, Mr Benn (Live ft. Eva Lazarus), Afriquoi, 2 Bad Mice, 47soul, A Skillz, Android Sisters, Arctic Lake, Big Jim, Bliss Zion, Boe & Lee, Bombstrikes, Born In A Barn, By The Rivers, Campo, Chapter 4, Cheztikov Bros, Dave Angel, Clumsy, Dope Trik, Drum Machine, Dub Smugglers, Father Funk, Fire Beneath The Sea, Folkestra, Freaky Bitches, Graeme Park, Great Scott, Griffs Majic Theatre, Grinny Grandad, Henge, Ital Guidance, Jam Tidy, James Atkin, Johnny Clash, Jon Da Silva, Justin Robertson, Kassassin Street, Ken Evil , Lord, Lawless, Lazy Susan, Lowdown DJs, Lumberjacks, Lunaloop, Mar, Constantine, Mark Turner, Matt TDK, Me & My Friends, Messenger, Miranda Arieh, MissKittyFlip, Mofo & Bozo, Molly Tilston, Mr Switch, Paul Taylor, Peach, Pete Foxon's Soul Train, DJ Phil Hartnoll (Longrange / Orbital),  Nightmares on Wax, MistaJam, Paul Hartnoll's 8:58, Dub Pistols, Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi, PBR Streetgang, K-Klass, Sam and The Womp, Richard Norris, Ghost Culture, Zun Zun Egui, Freestylers DJs, Blaenavon, Marten Horger, Port Isla, The Mouse Outfit, Andy Pyett, Annie, Bodie, Boxed In, Causa, Chris Holt, Cojo, Dean McPhee, DJ fflyffilyfbybl, Zion Train, and more.

For the line-up details as available see the Beat-Herder line-up page.

Tickets

Tickets were sold on tiers and have sold out.

All Beat-Herder tickets, regardless of the tier, are the same with the same entitlements. All tiers are available, so either grab a bargain from the lower tiers while you can, or if you're feeling super flush, buy a ticket from the top end to give those with shallow pockets a cheaper option.

All Adult Tickets are subject to a £5 refundable litter bond. This will be refunded at the festival when the ticket holder presents a full bag of litter at a litter bond station in the campsite or campervan field.

New this year, is the 'Youth Ticket' for anyone aged from 13 - 17 years old priced at £75 plus booking fee. All Youth Ticket holders must be accompanied to the festival by a parent, a legal guardian or a nominated guardian over the age of 30.

Child tickets for those aged 2 to 12 years old are £25 plus BF. Under 2 year olds need an Infant Ticket, but these cost £nothing. 

This year there's the Car Parking Pass at £11, Campervan Pass (up to 6m in length) for £25, Campervan Pass (6m in length or longer) £40, and the Car and Caravan Pass for £40.

Payment plan

The cost of tickets can be spread out through the Deposit Scheme or the monthly Payment Plan for Tier 3 Adult Tickets as well as all child and vehicle passes. The Payment Plan collects your payments automatically via Direct Debit. The Deposit Scheme allows you to secure your ticket with a 50% deposit. The balance needs settling before May 1st 2015.

More info

Beat-Herder prides itself on being a different festival experience to any other and this year festival goers can expect 15 completely unique, craftsman built stages including the mighty Main Stage, the oriental mystery of The Fortress, the heady atmosphere of The Woods, the Trailer Trash Big Top, the cosy Snug, the incredible, authentic Working Men’s Club (step inside, you could literally be in Todmorden in 1971) and many, many more beside.

Fancy dress

The fancy dress theme for 2015 has been announced as the letter E.

On site

The festival is split into five main areas combining live music, DJ sets, creative workshops, face painting, food, stalls and more.

There will be more information here when available.

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