Brightlingsea Free MusicFest 2012

The twelfth free, live, outdoor music festival in East Anglia happens from Friday 3rd until Sunday 5th August 2012 and features performances from both nationally and locally known artists in the natural amphitheatre of Hurst Green.

Line-up

Friday: String Fever, and more TBA.
Saturday: The Hooks, 99p Machine, Dingus Khan, We Are Embassy, Surfquake, Dead Monkeys, Ska Gills, Hokie Joint, Matters - Paul Jones show, and Salt Dog.
Sunday: Bright Voices, Terry Swan and Friends, Jaimie Williams and the Roots Collective, Brian White King Jazz, Nava Cross, and Sweeting Swing Band featuring the Andrews Sisters.

More info

There will be stalls selling food and alcohol dotted around the edge of the Green as well as beer and wine tents staffed by the organisers who will use the money raised to start the funding for the 2013 Festival.

Free parking

There is NO parking on Hurst Green, so please leave cars at the free park located off Lower Park Road and walk up to Hurst Green (10 min's) – there will be an overspill car park a short walk away if necessary. It's recommended that festival goers don't make their journey to the festival don't come through Colchester, as it can get very congested.

It's expected that individuals will once again be invited to show their support by purchasing colourful wristbands at and Festival T shirts. Both these items last year were on sale at local outlets.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

For more information please see the Official Brightlingsea Free Music Festival website.

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