Bearded Theory 2011

[THEBOILERMAN]

Me

Probably be on site from the Wednesday

[Paul ™]

not going to be able to go until the Fri morning........

So if i get my tent to you will you put it up oh and pump up the air beds etc ?

[indieheart]

Thursday tickets booked

[indieheart]

I know it's anew site so appreciate that it might be difficult to answer, but any tips for us plebs coming by train?

Get off at Duffield and walk? Any pubs on the way to break up the journey?

[Paul ™]

It's about 6 miles from Derby Railway Station so between 2 or 3 in a taxi it wouldn't cost that much I'd expect

[madmick]

I can't do Thursday due to work but it will feel like I'm there a lot longer this year anyway as I'm not working any of it for a change

It's very friendly, the music is good, the beer (cider) is fantastic and very decently priced and of course the people are the coolest people around

You're gonna love it!!

[madmick]

Ive just noticed that Ive been added to the line up on Sat, is this normal for all first timers?

Better bring some tunes with me then!

[timespeedsup]

Ive just noticed that Ive been added to the line up on Sat, is this normal for all first timers?

Better bring some tunes with me then!

[marsal]

Evening all, glad to see so many of the original crowd coming with lots of new people too. It was lovely seeing Greenfairy and Rabid as the first people I knew last year! I should be getting there Tuesday/Wednesday.

[Paul ™]

It was lovely seeing Greenfairy and Rabid as the first people I knew last year

[greenfairy43]

Evening all, glad to see so many of the original crowd coming with lots of new people too. It was lovely seeing Greenfairy and Rabid as the first people I knew last year! I should be getting there Tuesday/Wednesday.

[rabid]

Oi you seen me on the Thursday last year

[Katster]

Oi you seen me on the Thursday last year

[marsal]

And me too!!

I think Marsal means customers

[karlpowell]

im off to manc tomorrow night to the acadamy , you think they will mind a few BT posters going up

[llcoolphil]

im off to manc tomorrow night to the acadamy , you think they will mind a few BT posters going up

[Rich BT]

ANGEL GARDENS @ BT 2011 with special guest THE GRUFFALO

WHERE THE FESTIVAL FAIRIES PLAY

Well it is all very exciting another festie season coming and we are back at Bearded theory with Angel Gardens and tons of great stuff for you to have fun with...

We have new activities and workshops as well as the old favorites so get your wings dusted off and let's party this year!!

Workshops:

Knit for Peace: Learn to knit with the knitting angels

Willow Hobby Horses: Yes you read it right make your own willow hobby horse!

Flower Garlands: Our lovely new Angel Romany will be bringing her skills to offer you this lovely workshop making beautiful paper flowers that you can make for your hair or wrist.

Bath Bombs: Make your own bath bombs by mixing herbs and flowers to create not only a bath bomb but a magic spell too.

Puppets: Make puppets with Sara to use at the bedtime story.

The Gruffalo Hunt: the people who make the Gruffalo books will be here to help you get creative with writing and illustration... not to mention story telling and the chance to meet the Gruffalo in person... that is if you can find him on the Gruffalo hunt!!

We have loads more too... make sure you get down to see us.

Mornings

We start early this year offering yoga and meditation for adults and later for kids (we will have some baby yoga later on in the day)

To start your day with getting your body moving join us for Wake up Shakeup... our morning dance sessions for kids and parents.

Activities

We have so much this year: Circus Skills and walkabouts are standard everywhere else but here we have the best! Remember last year's trolls and moaning Lisa??!!! What will we bring this year???

Lantern Parade: We will be helping you make Willow and tissue paper lanterns on Friday and Saturday for us to use in our Saturday night lantern parade. The parade sets off from the gardens at 8.45 landing in the peace garden for music and dancing...musicians required to help us along.

You're a star story time: book a time to join one of the sessions in our new Angel tent. We will be telling you a story and painting your faces... before you know it you will be part of the story and the star of the show. Come to the Angel Gardens office to reserve your place at the Angel Gardens office.

Pixie Photo Studio: New for this year we will have our glam(ish) photo studio come and have a fairy make over and have your pic taken by our professional photographers... or maybe you want to join our..

Kissing board... or maybe pose in front of one of our backdrops. Come and see the board for times of folk you can have your photo taken with.

Dancing: we have a number of dancing workshops this year from belly dancing to theatre and street dancing. Check the board for details... classes for adults too!

Tribal Vibes: these lovely drumming folk are back with free tasters in the drumming circle. They will also be offering private session where you can learn as a group or as individuals... great beats are awaiting.

Bedtime Story: 8.30pm as always is bedtime story time... this year we have loads of new readers including the Gruffalo (in person). Check the board for details and bring the puppets you made during the day as you will need them! We will follow the story with a sing song and hot choccy and marshmallows

9pm is fire show time!! With drumming and dancing you'll have a great time watching the fire jugglers and breathers... Bring a blankie and stay for the night for some jamming around the fire.

So what do you think? Good eh? We'll all be waiting for you our cosy cafe Creative intentions will be open morning till late for teas, coffees (in proper cups) and lovely cake, the space will be open late into the night for chilling and chatting bring your instruments to play with us and don't forget to book your team in for the IT'S A KNOCKOUT' on Sunday...

Until then, get your Angel wings dusted off and your glitter out and ready. I'll be waiting with Angel Dust on hand to sprinkle it on whoever needs it.

[Tugger2k]

excellent stuff rich

i so excited about this, finally got me and the missis tickets yesterday, and my sis, her hubby, daughter (10) and son (7) got theirs. its the 1st ever festival for my sister and her fam, and simply cant wait for them to sample the delights of BT

great line up, good people what more could i ask for

oh yeah, SUNSHINE

[Rich BT]

BEARDED THEORY SHUTTLE SERVICE 2011 ONE WAY BOOKING

We try and offer everyone a way to leave the car behind and keep the emissions down and so we don't just run buses any 'ol time otherwise how can we call ourselves green if we're chucking out emissions from an empty bus! We can't.....it takes you to jump onboard and make the shuttle the most carbon effective way of getting to your festival.

The more of you the more shuttles there will be...

Services will be running from Derby Rail station to the site on Friday and Monday - pre book and ensure you have a seat or take your chances on the day

£5.00 FARE ONE WAY

£8.00 RETURN

Available Pickups

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 11:00, £5.00

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 12:00, £5.00

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 13:00, £5.00

Festival Site

16/05/11, 11:00, £5.00

Please note for all your travel information you should contact Festival Coaches directly via their contact us page on their website

...don't delay grab yourself a seat now by booking your shuttle here or with our ticket agents when you're buying your festival ticket. Why not save a bit by booking a return shuttle? Coming from further afield - take the coach! Student? Well lucky you as you get a further 10% discount on your tickets, contact Festival Coaches via their contact us page on their website www.festivalcoaches.co.uk for information on how to claim your discount

For all your coach and shuttle information visit www.festivalcoaches.co.uk, or for any information you require regarding your coach and shuttle travel, contact Festival Coaches via their contact us page on their website www.festivalcoaches.co.uk. Be part of cutting the world's carbon and the local jam by leaving the car and coming by coach or shuttle, meet some Bearded Theorites on board and have some pre-festival fun....see Festival Coaches website for details...www.festivalcoaches.co.uk

Coach picks up From the North

Manchester Fairfield Street Departs: Fri 13 May 10:30

£35.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach outside station

Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Sheffield Rail Stn Turner and Cross Turner St Departs: Fri 13 May 12:00

£30.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach on Turner and Cross Turner Street Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Nottingham Main Railway Stn Departs: Fri 13 May 13:30

£25.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Coach picks up from the South

Paddington Station Departs: Fri 13 May 09:30

£45.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach on Eastbourne Terrace Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Northampton Train Station Departs: Fri 13 May 12:00

£35.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Leicester Rail Station Departs: Fri 13 May 13:30

£25.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

All services have a Festival Coaches rep travelling with the coach so do not worry that we will miss you! The rep has your name and if you provide a mobile telephone number we always call to advise of late arrival or in the event we cannot locate you, etc, we have never left a man behind yet!

[Rich BT]

BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL – MAY 13TH-15TH 2011

Bearded Theory is back for the fourth time in May 2011 at our stunning new home Kedleston Hall in Derby. We have secured a stunningly diverse line up which will be spread over 7 stages and we have improved our Children’s area, site art and campsite/live in vehicle area facilities for 2011.

All 500 early bird tickets sold out in less than an hour and ticket sales in general are up on last year.

The old favourites will be back again including Angel Gardens, Cabaret, craft workshops, tea tent, organic food vendors and the bar will provide a better selection of Real Ales & Ciders at pub prices.

The planning meetings will remain open door and if you would like to attend to offer your ideas or help out please feel free to email the office info(at)beardedtheory.co.uk .

We will be supporting 3 charities in 2011 being Shelter, Oxfam and a small local charity being the Drop Inn who work with teenagers on the streets.

Bearded Theory is now Derbyshire’s biggest family festival and the fastest growing festival in the UK.

We hope you support the festival once again in May and enjoy everything we have to offer. The festival remains a non-profit enterprise and that is the reason we continue to provide the line up we do for a festival of our size.

WWW.BEARDEDTHEORY.CO.UK

TICKET PRICES

Adult £70

Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £180

Age 12-16: £34

Age 5-11: £24

Under 5: FREE

Car Park: £7

Live in Vehicles & Caravans: £23

THURSDAY NIGHT CAMPING

Adult: £12

Age 5-16: £6

Under 5: FREE

Live in Vehicle/Caravan and Car Park Tickets are valid for the Thursday night with a standard Thursday Camping Ticket.

Booking fees are chargeable on all tickets and all attendees are required to order a ticket including children under 5.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible paying adult.

For terms and conditions please visit www.beardedtheory.co.uk/tickets and this will detail the booking fees for each outlet selling the festival tickets.

TICKET OUTLETS

PHONE

The Box Office: 08432 081835.

ONLINE

Quay Tickets(Official Ticket Agent)

We Got Tickets (including payment plan)

See Tickets

Bearded Theory Shop

CASH

Tourist Information Centres nationally for cash transactions.

CHEQUE

Cheque payments are accepted but please email info(at)beardedtheory.co.uk for further details.

COACH TRAVEL/SHUTTLE BUS

SHUTTLE BUS - £5 or £8 Return

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 11:00,

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 12:00,

Derby Rail

13/05/11, 13:00,

Festival Site

16/05/11, 11:00,

Coach picks up From the North

Manchester Fairfield Street Departs: Fri 13 May 10:30

£35.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach outside station

Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Sheffield Rail Stn Turner and Cross Turner St Departs: Fri 13 May 12:00

£30.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach on Turner and Cross Turner Street Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Nottingham Main Railway Stn Departs: Fri 13 May 13:30

£25.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Coach picks up from the South

Paddington Station Departs: Fri 13 May 09:30

£45.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16 years) - meet coach on Eastbourne Terrace Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Northampton Train Station Departs: Fri 13 May 12:00

£35.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

Leicester Rail Station Departs: Fri 13 May 13:30

£25.00 adults £10.00 kids (2 years - 16) - meet coach outside station Returns: Mon 16 May 11:30

All services have a Festival Coaches rep travelling with the coach so do not worry that we will miss you! The rep has your name and if you provide a mobile telephone number we always call to advise of late arrival or in the event we cannot locate you, etc., we have never left a man behind yet!

Please visit www.festivalcoaches.co.uk

MAIN STAGE

FRIDAY

ATHLETE, The Whip, Sonic Boom 6, The Skints, Last Republic, James Warner Prophesies

SATURDAY

THE WATERBOYS, Undertones, Dub Pistols, 3 Daft Monkeys, Eddie & the Hot Rods, Neck, Jerzey Street Band

SUNDAY

ALABAMA 3, Transglobal Underground, the Beat, Zion Train, UK Subs, Tofu Love Frogs, P.A.I.N, David Gibb

MAGICAL SOUNDS ARENA

FRIDAY

DJ X (LAB 4), Chris Liberator, Glowbones, D.A.V.E The Drummer, Discoteka, Key Lo & Dr $icknote, DJ Criminal Justice, DJ Mo

SATURDAY

Eat Static, Ed Tangent, Tristan, Lorraine, AtomGrinder, Full Lotus, Mad Mick, Lunarseed

SUNDAY

The Orb Sound System, Disoriental, Wobbly Squadron, Eat Static, Magiclantern, Tarantism sound system, Astrodruid

BEARD TOP

FRIDAY

Mama Rosin, Dirty Revolution, Ferocious Dog, Attila the Stockbroker, Amber Heard, Seven Little Sisters, Verbal Warning

SATURDAY

SPECIAL GUEST, Justin Sullivan, Abdoujaparov, New York Alcoholic Anxiety Attack (Acoustic), Dan Donnelly, Flutatious, Tom Williams, Fyre Fly, Dan Days, Joolz Denby

SUNDAY

Miles Hunt & Erica Knockells (The Wonder Stuff),Little Johnny England, Zombie Met Girl, Misty’s Big Adventure, Martha Tilston, Mundo Jazz, Band from County Hell, Northern Monkey, True Deceivers and special guest - WAGNER

MAGICAL SOUNDS CHILL DOME CAFE

Joining the Magical Sounds Area this year is the wonderful Magical Chill Dome Cafe, a space to relax, enjoy a slice of the infamous Whitedog’s homemade cake [Lemon Drizzle anyone?] and either a steaming mug of something warm or a chilled juice (as its going to be hot n sunny this year J)

Let the crew immerse you in the ambient sounds of chilled electronia, lie back and relax into the wee hours and beyond in comfort with good tunes and good company....

BAAAR STAGE – DAYS TBC

The Code, Paradise 9, Panic Dance, Sun Machine, Chloe-Jade, Ragatti String Band, Please Y Self, The Barn Dance Band, Resident DJ Bayer, MORE TBC

GAILS SOMETHING ELSE TEA TENT – DAYS TBC

Cosmo, Black Canaries, Deferred Success, the keeps music, Simon Mason, Manana, Akiel Chinelo, Jordan Delap, Muddy Summers & The Dirty Field Whores, Jack Pascoe & Leeum Johnson, The Stanley’s

THE DROP INN

A new addition to Bearded Theory 2011 will be the Drop Inn and it will show case a U.V Party, Karaoke, Skate Ramp, Old School Console Arcade, Chill Out Space and pumping local DJs taking you into the early hours.

The Drop Inn will also host workshops on DJ Mixing, Music Production, Dance, Poi, African Drum Making, Graffiti and art.

This area is designed to cater for mini adults from 12-18 and will be a bit more trendy than some of the bands, DJs on the other stages.

So why not come and drop inn?

Full DJ & Band line up will be released in 2011.

ANGEL GARDENS CHILDRENS VILLAGE

We have new activities and workshops as well as the old favorites so get your wings dusted off and let's party this year!!

Workshops:

Knit for Peace: Learn to knit with the knitting angels

Willow Hobby Horses: Yes you read it right make your own willow hobby horse!

Flower Garlands: Our lovely new Angel Romany will be bringing her skills to offer you this lovely workshop making beautiful paper flowers that you can make for your hair or wrist.

Bath Bombs: Make your own bath bombs by mixing herbs and flowers to create not only a bath bomb but a magic spell too.

Puppets: Make puppets with Sara to use at the bedtime story.

The Gruffalo Hunt: the people who make the Gruffalo books will be here to help you get creative with writing and illustration... not to mention story telling and the chance to meet the Gruffalo in person... that is if you can find him on the Gruffalo hunt!!

We have loads more too... make sure you get down to see us.

Mornings

We start early this year offering yoga and meditation for adults and later for kids (we will have some baby yoga later on in the day).

To start your day with getting your body moving join us for Wake up Shakeup... our morning dance sessions for kids and parents.

Activities

We have so much this year: Circus Skills and walkabouts are standard everywhere else but here we have the best! Remember last year's trolls and moaning Lisa??!!! What will we bring this year???

Lantern Parade: We will be helping you make Willow and tissue paper lanterns on Friday and Saturday for us to use in our Saturday night lantern parade. The parade sets off from the gardens at 8.45 landing in the peace garden for music and dancing...musicians required to help us along.

You're a star story time: book a time to join one of the sessions in our new Angel tent. We will be telling you a story and painting your faces... before you know it you will be part of the story and the star of the show. Come to the Angel Gardens office to reserve your place at the Angel Gardens office.

Pixie Photo Studio: New for this year we will have our glam(ish) photo studio come and have a fairy make over and have your pic taken by our professional photographers... or maybe you want to join our..

Kissing board... or maybe pose in front of one of our backdrops. Come and see the board for times of folk you can have your photo taken with.

Dancing: we have a number of dancing workshops this year from belly dancing to theatre and street dancing. Check the board for details... classes for adults too!

Tribal Vibes: these lovely drumming folk are back with free tasters in the drumming circle. They will also be offering private session where you can learn as a group or as individuals... great beats are awaiting.

Bedtime Story: 8.30pm as always is bedtime story time... this year we have loads of new readers including the Gruffalo (in person). Check the board for details and bring the puppets you made during the day as you will need them! We will follow the story with a sing song and hot choccy and marshmallows

9pm is fire show time!! With drumming and dancing you'll have a great time watching the fire jugglers and breathers... Bring a blankie and stay for the night for some jamming around the fire.

So what do you think? Good eh? We'll all be waiting for you our cosy cafe Creative intentions will be open morning till late for teas, coffees (in proper cups) and lovely cake, the space will be open late into the night for chilling and chatting bring your instruments to play with us and don't forget to book your team in for the IT'S A KNOCKOUT' on Sunday...

Until then, get your Angel wings dusted off and your glitter out and ready. I'll be waiting with Angel Dust on hand to sprinkle it on whoever needs it.

[howie7]

Will Alabama 3 be playing last on Sunday, finishing at midnight?

If so, dilemma.....

Teenage son with English GCSE exam on the Monday morning. Do we leave early on Sunday evening and miss Alabama 3 (sobs) or travel home afterwards leaving him sleep-deprived for the next day and at risk of being a failure?

[timespeedsup]

Howie7, they might close the main stage earlier, maybe even by 11, if it helps. I can't distintly remember last year, plus it's a new venue with new licensing restrictions.... but would 11pm finish be much help anyway?

I have to leave by midnight Saturday FTR, so not getting my fair share of A3, Zion Train, Flutatious etc

Better than nowt though.

[rabid]

Is there a site map anywhere?

[stutheblue]

Will Alabama 3 be playing last on Sunday, finishing at midnight?

If so, dilemma.....

Teenage son with English GCSE exam on the Monday morning. Do we leave early on Sunday evening and miss Alabama 3 (sobs) or travel home afterwards leaving him sleep-deprived for the next day and at risk of being a failure?

[Rich BT]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Alabama 3 will finish just before midnight. Stu thats a real nice comment and a big congratulations to your son.