Solfest adds The Joy Formidable, & Alabama 3

plus NMA, The Young'Uns, Middleman, Templehead, N.U.M.B, & more

By Scott Williams | Published: Thu 11th Apr 2013

Solfest 2013 - The Joy Formidable
Photo credit: Chris Mathews

Solfest 2013

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August 2013
Tarnside Farm, Tarns, nr Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 4NQ, England MAP
early bird £99 adult weekend
Daily capacity: 8,000

The Joy Formidable, Alabama 3, New Model Army, Deaf School, ahab, Delhi 2 Dublin, N.U.M.B, By The Rivers, and Jakarta Club have all been added to the line-up on the main stage at this summer's 10th Solfest.

The Joy Formidable
Also confirmed for the Drystone stage is Gerry Richardson's Big Idea, The Young'Uns, Jaywalkers, Pikey Beatz, Paddy Garrigan Band, and Sid Wright.

Joining the Dance Tent bill are Middleman,and DJ Templehead.

Whilst the Bar Stage will host Jeramiah Ferrari, Colt 45, The 45's, Project 9, Humanism, and The Indicies.

The acts previously confirmed for 2013 include Maximo Park, and Flogging Molly headline with Afro Celt Sound System, Oysterband, Utah Saints, DJ Yoda, Eat Static, Home Service, New Rope String Band, The Undertones, Bombskare, Roughneck Riot, The Boston Tea Party, The Minx, Thatcher's Bush, Brother Bear, Carousel Circus, The Bluebuds, Nikki Rous, Victorian Trout Conspiracy, Missarioty, 13 Stars, Life In A Glasshouse, and David Kay.

For the line-up details as available please click here.

Solfest takes place over August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August, 2013 and offers something for everyone, with a main stage, dance tent, second stage with many smaller acts, and a children's area with workshops to amaze, educate and enthral kids and adults throughout the day.

Solfest is ran almost entirely by a group of volunteers whose aim has always been to create a festival where all generations of family can relax together, where young and old can find entertainment around every corner.

The festival includes free camping, free parking (next to your tent), plenty of food from around the world, a licensed bar (or you can bring your own), sculptures, a healing area, adult workshops, craft stalls, walkabout performances and theatre, a baby area, fire performances, an acoustic music session tent, and more.

An adult weekend ticket is priced at £109. A young person (age 12-16) limited early bird ticket is priced at £65 (full price £70). A child weekend tickets (aged 6-11 years) is priced at £30. Babies & toddlers (age 0-5 years) can attend free, but still need a ticket. A Thursday camping (per vehicle) pass is priced at £15.

To buy tickets, click here.


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