Hop Farm 2012

[MaxMaz]

Yes. It is. Perhaps.

[eFestivals]

Is that 'perhaps' based on something you've heard?

nope, it's based on the fact that there's very probably a number of acts still to be announced.

[dancingted]

Any one know if hop farm has a dance tent or dance area? Thanks

[Nathan113]

Lol

[fairy_]

I've got a b&b in Tunbridg so am hoping taxi is an option. I'm still thinking of cancelling and camping though so would be interested in others experience.

[fairy_]

I've got a b&b in Tunbridg so am hoping taxi is an option. I'm still thinking of cancelling and camping though so would be interested in others experience.

[mahoneypepe]

There's a spin-off event from Hop Farm.... 8 September - Leonard Cohen headlining 'A Day At Hop Farm' - same venue...

Given the expense of setting up the infrastructure / stage, etc - does that imply there could be a few more events tagged either side of this date in September?

Edited April 11, 2012 by mahoneypepe

[fairy_]

There's a spin-off event from Hop Farm.... 8 September - Leonard Cohen headlining 'A Day At Hop Farm' - same venue...

Given the expense of setting up the infrastructure / stage, etc - does that imply there could be a few more events tagged either side of this date in September?

[LondonTom]

Seems odd having it all the way then, maybe a week before or the week after so he just needs the usual main stage at hop farm. But in September? (It's vince promoting this once to).

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

The reason is probably because Vince tried to get him for Hop Farm, dates didn't fit in with Cohen's schedule so he offered him a one off gig that will probably sell better than the actual Hop Farm festival anyway. Kind of surprised though, I thought Cohen was heading Bestival's way.

[fairy_]

*******************TICKET ANNOUNCEMENT*****************

Hop Farmers, roll up, roll up this is your last call for the super cheap £150 weekend ticket. The 1st 10k have nearly sold out so from Wednesday 18th April at 9am the weekend ticket will be rise to £162 (still with no booking fee..nice!).

Weekend Ticket includes 3 day ticket, up to 4 days camping, free parking.

You have until Wednesday to get your hands on the cheapest festival ticket!

Day Tickets will also go on sale on Wednesday at 9am. The 1st 5k will be priced at £55 per day (no booking fee). The day tickets include parking, but does not include camping. If you wish to camp you have to purchase the weekend ticket. Camping will not be sold separately.

Children under 12 are free. All ticket options will be posted up on our websites between now and Wednesday.

Spread the news...!

More line up news to follow, the line up is pretty much nailed so we will be able to get this to you in the coming week.

Over and out...

[5co77ie]

had to check if this was an April fool:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/12/120413b.shtml

not sure if it makes it as cool, or if it just looks a bit too leftfield.

[fairy_]

Also...

Good Morning Hop Farmers, we are very proud to announce that the entertainment legend that is Sir Bruce Forsyth will be coming to play at Hop Farm. It will be his 1st ever festival appearance, in fact he's never been to a festival before! Nice to see ya!

[fairy_]

I like this line: Not only as he never appeared at a festival he's never been to a festival.

[LondonTom]

defo going for an older market now

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

What a Brucie bonus that is... almost tempted to go now.

[fairy_]

The final line-up details are going to be announced next Tuesday at 9am, then day tickets etc go on sale Wednesday.

Thinking I'm only going to go for one day this year, so will be interesting to see day splits as well as the rest of the additions.

[big-pants]

Nice to see yoouuuuuuu....

[hawkzred]

The final line-up details are going to be announced next Tuesday at 9am, then day tickets etc go on sale Wednesday.

Thinking I'm only going to go for one day this year, so will be interesting to see day splits as well as the rest of the additions.

[fairy_]

Considering one day, although only likely if I can get two out of Dylan, Primal Scream and Maximo Park on the same day.

[LondonTom]

If they had Primal Scream on the sunday instead...I'd buy a ticket now!

But might wait on that special guest, hopefully someone decent!

[eFestivals]

a very decent announcement I'd say.

[zahidf]

a very decent announcement I'd say.

[Joe-]

Pretty great line-up.

[BeeMee]

Excited!!

Well worth the price of the first Early Bird sale for a whole weekend and very different. Shame about the Ray Davies/Stranglers clash but you can't have everything. Only went for the Eagles day last year and not the years before so a lot of the lineup consists of people I haven't seen before which probably helps.

Kool & The Gang were amazing at Glasto last year, so many people of different ages strutting their funky stuff I'm sure even the chair-sitting masses will stand up for that one!