Blues On The Farm 2012

Organisers Julian & Kathy announced that due to the unprecedented rainfall before the festival that they re-scheduled the festival to take place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September 2012.

A statement from organisers says:

"Julian & Kathy are devastated to have to announce that due to the unprecedented rainfall in the last few days, the waterlogged ground conditions make it impossible for contractors to access the site to set up the Blues Festival.

In view of the forecast for yet more rain and on advice, we have reluctantly had to accept that Blues on the Farm 2012 will have to be re-scheduled.

Please be assured that anyone unable to attend the re-scheduled Blues on the Farm Festival will be eligible to apply for a ticket refund.

This has been a very difficult decision but has been made in everyone’s best interest.

We value your friendship and support and the spirit you have all created over 21 years of Blues on the Farm and know how disappointed you will but let’s all look forward to 6th-9th September and having a great time."

This year sees the 21st Anniversary of Blues on the Farm which plays host annually to 8,000 people and is held just south of Chichester, West Sussex over four days originally in the last week in June, and features classic and contemporary blues, blues-rock, soul and roots music.

The farm location is a 40 acre setting on the Sussex Coastal plain a couple of miles south of Chichester and is easily accessible just a couple of miles from the sea and from the city centre and main line station.

Line-up

Headlining will be King King and The Blues Band (featuring musicians formerly with Manfred Mann including their frontman Paul Jones, Family, and McGuinness Flint).

Thursday night: Beer Tent Session with King Rollo, Good Ruby Rising and Iccas Belle.

Friday: Dave Kelly, Jo Harman, Freddy V All Stars, Errol Linton, The Blues Band and King King.

Saturday: The Mustangs, Station House, Jon Amor Blues Group, Lightnin' Willie & The Poor Boys, Earl Thomas with Paddy Milner & The Big Sounds.

Sunday: Penny Black Choir, The Bare Bones Boogie Band, Will Johns, Toy Hearts, Giles Hedley & The Aviators and Todd Sharpville.

Tickets

The early bird offer has ended. Tickets are priced at £99 for the weekend, and a child (under 14) weekend ticket is priced at £49.50.
Children must be accompanied by an adult purchasing a ticket.
Tent Camping tickets £10 per night
Caravans & Motor-Homes £12.50 per night

To buy tickets, click here.

On site

The main stage is contained in a massive marquee with adequate space for all attending whilst the festival's own dedicated beer tent offers at least a dozen real ales together with lager, stout and he award-winning Appledram Cider which is made on site at Pump Bottom Farm. There is a range of food outlets to suit all tastes.

Car Parking

Car parking is right next to the festival site so no long walks to the event.

Camping

A large campsite for tents, motorhomes and caravans is available for all four nights. The campsite opens at 12 noon on Thursday morning. Camping is available priced at around £40 for all nights and is on well mown grass fields and all the usual services are provided. An electric hook up is expected to be priced around £25.

Children

Children are welcome and the whole atmosphere is like one big party.

More information will be here when available.

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