26.06.09
Beachdown Price Comparison
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Price Comparison for an adult ticket if you live in Brighton:
Beachdown £97.50 for 4 days of entertainment thus £24.38 a day plus £3 travel each way. Big Chill £145 for 3 days of entertainment thus £48.33 a day plus £67 return train fare. Bestival £140 for 3 days of entertainment thus £46.66 a day plus £42 train/ferry.
25.06.09
In regard to Alcohol not being brought on-site
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Clause 39 of our festival license states: ‘No person (other than in the course of his or her job) will be allowed to take alcohol purchased off-site into the arena (site)’.
In not allowing alcohol to be brought on-site Beachdown organisers are complying with a license condition (one of over 100) by which we have to abide by in order to hold Beachdown in this beautiful location.
The simple way to look at it is to imagine that the Beachdown site is a giant licensed pub with a garden. Would you expect to be able to bring your own alcohol into a pub? We have deliberately priced all alcohol and soft-drink options at Beachdown to be on a par with or in some cases cheaper than a typical sea-front pub or bar in Brighton. Certainly in comparison to London prices and indeed other Festivals our drinks prices are cheaper.
22.06.09
Cool Camping Guide to Festivals
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Our friends at Punk Publishing have a new book out called 'Cool Camping Guide to Festivals', which is full of colourful photos and an unbiased insight into the best festivals in UK and Europe, it's perfect as a reference guide or could be a nice present for someone else and of course it features our festival!
The book is normally priced at £14.99 but the Cool Camping crew are offering you the chance to purchase a copy of the book for only £9.99. Click here to see the book.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need to add the book to the shopping basket and go to checkout. At the check out, there's a box called Coupon Code, enter the following voucher code: BEACH2009 then click Redeem Coupon underneath and the price will automatically drop to £9.99. The code is valid until 30th Sept 2009. Click here for more info on The Cool Camping Guide to Festivals.
15.06.09
Site Improvements for 2009
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Luxury Camping is sold out. Despite increasing the number of packages available we are happy to say that demand has been phenomenal and all luxury packages are now sold.
Site Improvements
Beachdown organisers are very pleased to announce that the site for this years event has been massively improved and the scale of the site reduced to minimise the distance that you will need to walk between the nine performance areas.
The key performance areas are:
Main Stage
Stage Two
Concorde 2 Brighton Band Stage
Radio Reverb / Access to Music New Talent Arena
Electronic Arts Arena
Favela Chic Arena of Stupidity at the Spiegel Tent
Jah Shaka Dub Shack
Beach Bar
Pavilion Bar
Cabaret / Comedy Tent
The Boogie Beach Hut
We also have some special surprises up our sleeves to ensure that maximum fun is had by all. And unlike in 2008 Beachdowners won't need to work their calves climbing "that" hill (unless you want to!).
For the security of all our festival-goers and to combat unlawful entry to Beachdown 2009 that the event site will be ring-fenced by two fence-lines – the perimeter fence being a steelshield solid fence line. Security patrols will maintain a constant presence between the two fence-lines to protect genuine ticket-holders from unlawful entrants.
Again for your enhanced security Beachdown has appointed a new security firm carefully selected to ensure a friendly and diligent security and stewarding service throughout the event.
Family Campers can rest assured that unless you have children you won’t be able to camp in the especially designated Family Camping Area and that all toilet and shower facilities will be cleaned and serviced on a daily basis
08.06.09
Don't leave it too late
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The press are already raving about the Beachdown line-up, click here to see what the 'THIS Festival Feeling' online magazine are saying"
Beachdown Festival booker Adrian Gibson, who spent 20 years working for Vince Power and Mean Fiddler Music Group before going solo last year, believes that festival goers are being drawn to this year’s event because “it’s the only truly independent festival in the UK right now with an amazing line up of live acts.”
Beachdown organisers are urging festival goers from Brighton not to risk leaving it too late to purchase tickets for this year’s event which, despite the current economic climate, is selling out in record time. Because of the marketing campaign concentrated in London tickets are selling fast in the Capital but Brighton-folk are again leaving it to the last minute which will this year be too late.
01.05.09
DJs and Clubs announced
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Take a look at the DJs and Clubs section to see what we are offering your ears during the weekend – roll-on Beachdown Festival 2009!
Trinity St Customers
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Please don't worry if you bought your tickets from Trinity St. Just forward the email you received from them to thea@beachdownfestival.com with your confirmation email and you will receive your tickets 4–6 weeks before the festival. Please make sure all your contact details are on there too. Sorry for the inconvenience
07.04.09
What the Guardian says
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31.03.09
Beachdown Presents events
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Beachdown Presents events are a series of one-off live concerts which will take place in London and Brighton on an ongoing basis.
The event’s kick off in London at the Camden Centre with Incognito and Norman Jay’s Good times on 24th April continuing with Dwele at the Bloomsbury Ballroom on 9th May, Terry Callier at Brighton’s Coalition on 28th May and De La Soul at Concorde 2nd on 12th June.
See the Special events section of the web-site for more info.
11.03.09
License granted!
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Great news… the 2009 Beachdown Festival licence has been granted. We're looking forward to seeing you in August.
10.03.09
Early Bird Tickets
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Early bird tickets have now sold out online. There are still a few in Brighton ticket outlets, so if your quick…
04.03.09
Grace Jones announced
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The legendary Grace Jones will be doing her stuff at Beachdown 2009. Not to be missed!
Beachdown Price Comparison
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Price Comparison for an adult ticket if you live in Brighton:
Beachdown £97.50 for 4 days of entertainment thus £24.38 a day plus £3 travel each way. Big Chill £145 for 3 days of entertainment thus £48.33 a day plus £67 return train fare. Bestival £140 for 3 days of entertainment thus £46.66 a day plus £42 train/ferry.
25.06.09
In regard to Alcohol not being brought on-site
–
Clause 39 of our festival license states: ‘No person (other than in the course of his or her job) will be allowed to take alcohol purchased off-site into the arena (site)’.
In not allowing alcohol to be brought on-site Beachdown organisers are complying with a license condition (one of over 100) by which we have to abide by in order to hold Beachdown in this beautiful location.
The simple way to look at it is to imagine that the Beachdown site is a giant licensed pub with a garden. Would you expect to be able to bring your own alcohol into a pub? We have deliberately priced all alcohol and soft-drink options at Beachdown to be on a par with or in some cases cheaper than a typical sea-front pub or bar in Brighton. Certainly in comparison to London prices and indeed other Festivals our drinks prices are cheaper.
22.06.09
Cool Camping Guide to Festivals
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Our friends at Punk Publishing have a new book out called 'Cool Camping Guide to Festivals', which is full of colourful photos and an unbiased insight into the best festivals in UK and Europe, it's perfect as a reference guide or could be a nice present for someone else and of course it features our festival!
The book is normally priced at £14.99 but the Cool Camping crew are offering you the chance to purchase a copy of the book for only £9.99. Click here to see the book.
To take advantage of this offer, you will need to add the book to the shopping basket and go to checkout. At the check out, there's a box called Coupon Code, enter the following voucher code: BEACH2009 then click Redeem Coupon underneath and the price will automatically drop to £9.99. The code is valid until 30th Sept 2009. Click here for more info on The Cool Camping Guide to Festivals.
15.06.09
Site Improvements for 2009
–
Luxury Camping is sold out. Despite increasing the number of packages available we are happy to say that demand has been phenomenal and all luxury packages are now sold.
Site Improvements
Beachdown organisers are very pleased to announce that the site for this years event has been massively improved and the scale of the site reduced to minimise the distance that you will need to walk between the nine performance areas.
The key performance areas are:
Main Stage
Stage Two
Concorde 2 Brighton Band Stage
Radio Reverb / Access to Music New Talent Arena
Electronic Arts Arena
Favela Chic Arena of Stupidity at the Spiegel Tent
Jah Shaka Dub Shack
Beach Bar
Pavilion Bar
Cabaret / Comedy Tent
The Boogie Beach Hut
We also have some special surprises up our sleeves to ensure that maximum fun is had by all. And unlike in 2008 Beachdowners won't need to work their calves climbing "that" hill (unless you want to!).
For the security of all our festival-goers and to combat unlawful entry to Beachdown 2009 that the event site will be ring-fenced by two fence-lines – the perimeter fence being a steelshield solid fence line. Security patrols will maintain a constant presence between the two fence-lines to protect genuine ticket-holders from unlawful entrants.
Again for your enhanced security Beachdown has appointed a new security firm carefully selected to ensure a friendly and diligent security and stewarding service throughout the event.
Family Campers can rest assured that unless you have children you won’t be able to camp in the especially designated Family Camping Area and that all toilet and shower facilities will be cleaned and serviced on a daily basis
08.06.09
Don't leave it too late
–
The press are already raving about the Beachdown line-up, click here to see what the 'THIS Festival Feeling' online magazine are saying"
Beachdown Festival booker Adrian Gibson, who spent 20 years working for Vince Power and Mean Fiddler Music Group before going solo last year, believes that festival goers are being drawn to this year’s event because “it’s the only truly independent festival in the UK right now with an amazing line up of live acts.”
Beachdown organisers are urging festival goers from Brighton not to risk leaving it too late to purchase tickets for this year’s event which, despite the current economic climate, is selling out in record time. Because of the marketing campaign concentrated in London tickets are selling fast in the Capital but Brighton-folk are again leaving it to the last minute which will this year be too late.
01.05.09
DJs and Clubs announced
–
Take a look at the DJs and Clubs section to see what we are offering your ears during the weekend – roll-on Beachdown Festival 2009!
Trinity St Customers
–
Please don't worry if you bought your tickets from Trinity St. Just forward the email you received from them to thea@beachdownfestival.com with your confirmation email and you will receive your tickets 4–6 weeks before the festival. Please make sure all your contact details are on there too. Sorry for the inconvenience
07.04.09
What the Guardian says
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31.03.09
Beachdown Presents events
–
Beachdown Presents events are a series of one-off live concerts which will take place in London and Brighton on an ongoing basis.
The event’s kick off in London at the Camden Centre with Incognito and Norman Jay’s Good times on 24th April continuing with Dwele at the Bloomsbury Ballroom on 9th May, Terry Callier at Brighton’s Coalition on 28th May and De La Soul at Concorde 2nd on 12th June.
See the Special events section of the web-site for more info.
11.03.09
License granted!
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Great news… the 2009 Beachdown Festival licence has been granted. We're looking forward to seeing you in August.
10.03.09
Early Bird Tickets
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Early bird tickets have now sold out online. There are still a few in Brighton ticket outlets, so if your quick…
04.03.09
Grace Jones announced
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The legendary Grace Jones will be doing her stuff at Beachdown 2009. Not to be missed!
View
Beachdown Festival 2008 highlights here
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Set in the beautiful designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty site of the South Downs just north of Brighton – Beachdown offers comfortable, secure camping including a quiet family camping area and a guarantee of having the driest underfoot site of anywhere in the UK due to the chalk base of the South Downs – rainwater simply seeps straight away. So sorry – no mud-baths here.
Beachdown is proud to bring you an eclectic line-up of music, film and comedy entertainment which captures in one weekend the full range of global and local influences that our host city Brighton has to offer.
With legendary international acts through to the best of Brighton bands
performing on 4 stages we offer a total of 42 hours of entertainment across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
In addition we offer Award-winning cuisine from our selection of local food partners including Pintxo People, Due South and Indian Summer. All food supplied at Beachdown is sourced from Brighton and the surrounding areas to fully involve local businesses, to stimulate the local economy and to give individual businesses the chance to get involved in what we want to be their event as much as ours.
So if you want unrivalled quality in music, food, drink, location and Festival experience there is nothing like Beachdown.
You may have tried the rest but you won’t go anywhere else once you’ve been to Brighton's very own Beachdown Festival.
See you in August 2009
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Set in the beautiful designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty site of the South Downs just north of Brighton – Beachdown offers comfortable, secure camping including a quiet family camping area and a guarantee of having the driest underfoot site of anywhere in the UK due to the chalk base of the South Downs – rainwater simply seeps straight away. So sorry – no mud-baths here.
Beachdown is proud to bring you an eclectic line-up of music, film and comedy entertainment which captures in one weekend the full range of global and local influences that our host city Brighton has to offer.
With legendary international acts through to the best of Brighton bands
performing on 4 stages we offer a total of 42 hours of entertainment across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
In addition we offer Award-winning cuisine from our selection of local food partners including Pintxo People, Due South and Indian Summer. All food supplied at Beachdown is sourced from Brighton and the surrounding areas to fully involve local businesses, to stimulate the local economy and to give individual businesses the chance to get involved in what we want to be their event as much as ours.
So if you want unrivalled quality in music, food, drink, location and Festival experience there is nothing like Beachdown.
You may have tried the rest but you won’t go anywhere else once you’ve been to Brighton's very own Beachdown Festival.
See you in August 2009
Live Stages will have performances from
2pm – 11pm (28th)
midday – 11pm (29th and 30th)
and midday – 9pm (31st)
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Click here to buy tickets
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Grace Jones
The Zutons
Laurent Garnier (live)
Super Furry Animals
The Rakes
Saint Etienne
Grandmaster Flash
Prince Buster and the Delroy Williams Junction Band
The Fall
Ida Maria
Alice McLaughlin
Mulatu Astatke and the Heliocentrics
Quantic & his Combo Barbaro
James Hunter
Acid House Brass Band
Secret Affair
Joey Negro and the Sunburst Band
The Blockheads
James Taylor Quartet
Dreadzone
Gilles Peterson
Jazzanova
The Apples
Snowboy and the Latin Section
Jazz CoTech Dancers
Lack of Afro
Nostalgia 77 Octet
Laura Izibor
Belleruche
The Impellers
Funkshone
The Fantastics!
Jah Shaka Sound System 3 day residency
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Favela Chic Arena of Stupidity 4 day residency ft
Radio Favela
Belleruche (Live)
Swap-A-Rama
Zeep Acoustic
Renegade Cinema
The Wheel of Bestune compered by Gringo Da Parada
Ross Clarke
Clek Clek Boom ft Tchiky and Monsieur Boo
Savoir Faire Soundsystem
Sofrito Sound System
Vibes Unlimited
Healer Selecter
Super Cinema
Cool Cabaret
Postonove Madness
Baile Beats
Samba Stupidity
Ticket Prices
Adult Weekend Ticket – £97.50 plus booking fee
Child Weekend Ticket (3-17 yrs.) – £45.00 plus booking fee
Under 3s – free
Click here to buy tickets
Please note that due to licence conditions there are no day passes available.
2pm – 11pm (28th)
midday – 11pm (29th and 30th)
and midday – 9pm (31st)
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Click here to buy tickets
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Grace Jones
The Zutons
Laurent Garnier (live)
Super Furry Animals
The Rakes
Saint Etienne
Grandmaster Flash
Prince Buster and the Delroy Williams Junction Band
The Fall
Ida Maria
Alice McLaughlin
Mulatu Astatke and the Heliocentrics
Quantic & his Combo Barbaro
James Hunter
Acid House Brass Band
Secret Affair
Joey Negro and the Sunburst Band
The Blockheads
James Taylor Quartet
Dreadzone
Gilles Peterson
Jazzanova
The Apples
Snowboy and the Latin Section
Jazz CoTech Dancers
Lack of Afro
Nostalgia 77 Octet
Laura Izibor
Belleruche
The Impellers
Funkshone
The Fantastics!
Jah Shaka Sound System 3 day residency
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Favela Chic Arena of Stupidity 4 day residency ft
Radio Favela
Belleruche (Live)
Swap-A-Rama
Zeep Acoustic
Renegade Cinema
The Wheel of Bestune compered by Gringo Da Parada
Ross Clarke
Clek Clek Boom ft Tchiky and Monsieur Boo
Savoir Faire Soundsystem
Sofrito Sound System
Vibes Unlimited
Healer Selecter
Super Cinema
Cool Cabaret
Postonove Madness
Baile Beats
Samba Stupidity
Ticket Prices
Adult Weekend Ticket – £97.50 plus booking fee
Child Weekend Ticket (3-17 yrs.) – £45.00 plus booking fee
Under 3s – free
Click here to buy tickets
Please note that due to licence conditions there are no day passes available.
Rebel Control
Popes of Chillitown
Drookit Dogs
Wobbly Squadron
4 or 5 Magicians
The Beautiful Word
Hold Fire
Cloud Ants
Luke Sital Singh
Red Sharks in Vegas
Mean Poppa Lean
Doll and the Kicks
Fitsroy
The Perils
Capital
Ocean Reid
Sweet Sweet Lies
Floors and Walls
Skank Sinatra
The Plymouths
Astro Physics Band
Goodbye Stereo
Two Spot Gobi
Los Albertos
Transformer
Marina (Nouvelle Vague)
Chris Simmons
The Third Man
Saw Gang Buzz
Portslade
Cordelia Fellowes Gypsy Squat Pop Prjoect
Seeker
The Half Sisters
Monkey Sons
The Mojo Fins
The Adam Davies Band
The Xcerts
The Telegraphs
Arthur
Heels Catch Fire
Ettin
Pippa Drysdale
Lost Aura
Civilian Band
Emily Baker
Kiina
Gentleman Starkey
Gloria Cycles
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All Brighton band opportunities have now been filled, our apologies to you and good luck next year
Popes of Chillitown
Drookit Dogs
Wobbly Squadron
4 or 5 Magicians
The Beautiful Word
Hold Fire
Cloud Ants
Luke Sital Singh
Red Sharks in Vegas
Mean Poppa Lean
Doll and the Kicks
Fitsroy
The Perils
Capital
Ocean Reid
Sweet Sweet Lies
Floors and Walls
Skank Sinatra
The Plymouths
Astro Physics Band
Goodbye Stereo
Two Spot Gobi
Los Albertos
Transformer
Marina (Nouvelle Vague)
Chris Simmons
The Third Man
Saw Gang Buzz
Portslade
Cordelia Fellowes Gypsy Squat Pop Prjoect
Seeker
The Half Sisters
Monkey Sons
The Mojo Fins
The Adam Davies Band
The Xcerts
The Telegraphs
Arthur
Heels Catch Fire
Ettin
Pippa Drysdale
Lost Aura
Civilian Band
Emily Baker
Kiina
Gentleman Starkey
Gloria Cycles
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All Brighton band opportunities have now been filled, our apologies to you and good luck next year
Club Nights bringing their vibes and DJ's performing at Beachdown from
2pm – 4am (28th, 29th, 30th)
and 2pm – 9pm (31st)
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Club nights
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Blah Blah Blah
Dub Pressure
Slackers Convention ft Pav Luquas and Dirtbomb
Go Bang!
Shameless vs Pop Musik with special guests The Food Fighters and The Justice Force 5 plus Tatoo Parlour, Face Painting, Dance Offs and Competitions
Spellbound
JFB and Ed Solo present Multijam
Bust the Box and Tekkitangwan Sound System presents the Boogie Beach Hut
Playgroup ft Manjinga 7, Kalakuta Millionairs, AK/DK, The Devils Way, Bad Sandwich, Beatabet Band, The Resonator Plus DJ¹s Shamblin Sexton, Baca Maraca, Chiv, Dad Disko
Somewhere in the Universe
Stick it On, full line up TBA
Roots Garden Present Nation Vibration Sound System ft Manasseh, MC Kenny Knots and Leroy Horn
Supercharged ft Cagedbaby, Stero:Type and Sneaky
Ocean Rooms presents Our Friends Electric with very special guest
JP presents Return of The Funky Man
Grace Jones After Party with Wild Fruits Jon Byrne and Dulcie Danger
Tru Thoughts ft Rob Luis, Natural Self and Kinny
Mufflewuffle
Balearic Jukebox ft Trevor Fung
2pm – 4am (28th, 29th, 30th)
and 2pm – 9pm (31st)
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Club nights
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Blah Blah Blah
Dub Pressure
Slackers Convention ft Pav Luquas and Dirtbomb
Go Bang!
Shameless vs Pop Musik with special guests The Food Fighters and The Justice Force 5 plus Tatoo Parlour, Face Painting, Dance Offs and Competitions
Spellbound
JFB and Ed Solo present Multijam
Bust the Box and Tekkitangwan Sound System presents the Boogie Beach Hut
Playgroup ft Manjinga 7, Kalakuta Millionairs, AK/DK, The Devils Way, Bad Sandwich, Beatabet Band, The Resonator Plus DJ¹s Shamblin Sexton, Baca Maraca, Chiv, Dad Disko
Somewhere in the Universe
Stick it On, full line up TBA
Roots Garden Present Nation Vibration Sound System ft Manasseh, MC Kenny Knots and Leroy Horn
Supercharged ft Cagedbaby, Stero:Type and Sneaky
Ocean Rooms presents Our Friends Electric with very special guest
JP presents Return of The Funky Man
Grace Jones After Party with Wild Fruits Jon Byrne and Dulcie Danger
Tru Thoughts ft Rob Luis, Natural Self and Kinny
Mufflewuffle
Balearic Jukebox ft Trevor Fung
DJs
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Youth ft Zoe
Dub House Disco ft Greg Wilson, Soft Rocks and Weirdo Police (live)
Wayne Hemingway
Ben Balafonic
DJ Farmer Palmer!
Kliks ft Dan Bell, A Guy Called Gerald, Mia, Alex Smoke, Lee Smith and Mark Lerman
Breakin Bread ft DJ Skeg, Nealy Wheely and Natural Self
Good Times ft Norman Jay, Dave Lee, Craig Woodrow
Hospitality ft High Contrast, Skream, London Elektricity, Ed Rush, Cyantific, Caspa, Break, Randomer, Rod Azlan, MC Wrec and Script
Skints Damian Harris and Andy Mac
Gordon Kaye (Transformation Set)
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Beachdown is very proud to announce that The Duke of York's cinema will be programming and hosting the Beachdown Cinema
The Duke of York’s cinema has been continuously open for business since September 1910, making us both a national cinematic treasure and also one of the most dazzling jewels in the South Coast’s cultural crown.
This year, for the first time, we take our passion for movies outside our historic building to the South Downs, where we will provide a little slice of movie heaven right in the middle of Beachdown Festival.
Inside a plush cinema tent, we will present a selection of new, classic and cult films with usherettes available with sweets and snacks.
And for our younger customers, we bring the full Kids’ Club experience to you with special double bills of great children’s films, along with games and activities.
So whether you are an old Dukes customer or a newbie, join us this summer at Beachdown for a luxurious cinema experience like no other!
The Duke of York’s cinema has been continuously open for business since September 1910, making us both a national cinematic treasure and also one of the most dazzling jewels in the South Coast’s cultural crown.
This year, for the first time, we take our passion for movies outside our historic building to the South Downs, where we will provide a little slice of movie heaven right in the middle of Beachdown Festival.
Inside a plush cinema tent, we will present a selection of new, classic and cult films with usherettes available with sweets and snacks.
And for our younger customers, we bring the full Kids’ Club experience to you with special double bills of great children’s films, along with games and activities.
So whether you are an old Dukes customer or a newbie, join us this summer at Beachdown for a luxurious cinema experience like no other!
Roll up, roll up. All children and families are invited to come and sample the delectable delights of Kidsdown at Beachdown ’09!
We are pleased to be providing a dedicated family camping area with its own toilet blocks and shower facilities. Family camping will be easily accessible from the parking area / bus drop off point. It is our intention that this area will provide a sanctuary for tired children away from the hub of the night time festival action.
From here families will find themselves but a hop, skip and jump from Kidsdown; a festival within a festival! You will find a wealth of entertainment that will keep the young and young at heart amused in the form of a rolling programme of events covering the whole weekend!
Come and try out your skills in the circus big top, or dabble in one of our many varied creative workshops and make a unique piece of artwork to hang in your tent or take home. You’ll find more than the average paper and coloured pens here! You can let your imagination run riot with our facilitator led drop-ins; maybe you’ll make a funky headdress, perhaps a mask or a piece of unique graffiti. Or, treat yourself to a new look with some Henna art or perhaps you will want your face painted.
You’ll experience the weird and wonderful with puppetry, interactive storytelling, music (from drums to electronica), walkabout acts and installations.
For our really little people there will be the chance to get involved in the delights of Yoga based play led by our local Tatty Bumpkin leader and music sessions led by Music For Aardvarks.
As well as all of this there will be things to climb on and soft play; so whilst the mini me’s get involved (and we dutifully remind parent’s and carers that we do not provide crèche facilities and they will need to remain in charge of their loved ones at all times) we are in no doubt that parents and carers will find time to relax on one of our bean bags, recharge batteries and plan their own adventures for the hours ahead!
We are pleased to be providing a dedicated family camping area with its own toilet blocks and shower facilities. Family camping will be easily accessible from the parking area / bus drop off point. It is our intention that this area will provide a sanctuary for tired children away from the hub of the night time festival action.
From here families will find themselves but a hop, skip and jump from Kidsdown; a festival within a festival! You will find a wealth of entertainment that will keep the young and young at heart amused in the form of a rolling programme of events covering the whole weekend!
Come and try out your skills in the circus big top, or dabble in one of our many varied creative workshops and make a unique piece of artwork to hang in your tent or take home. You’ll find more than the average paper and coloured pens here! You can let your imagination run riot with our facilitator led drop-ins; maybe you’ll make a funky headdress, perhaps a mask or a piece of unique graffiti. Or, treat yourself to a new look with some Henna art or perhaps you will want your face painted.
You’ll experience the weird and wonderful with puppetry, interactive storytelling, music (from drums to electronica), walkabout acts and installations.
For our really little people there will be the chance to get involved in the delights of Yoga based play led by our local Tatty Bumpkin leader and music sessions led by Music For Aardvarks.
As well as all of this there will be things to climb on and soft play; so whilst the mini me’s get involved (and we dutifully remind parent’s and carers that we do not provide crèche facilities and they will need to remain in charge of their loved ones at all times) we are in no doubt that parents and carers will find time to relax on one of our bean bags, recharge batteries and plan their own adventures for the hours ahead!
Standard camping is free at Beachdown so come and enjoy four days of camping in one of the most beautiful locations in Sussex - oh and the line-up is pretty good too!
Standard camping
Around the campsites there are showers, toilets and standpipes providing fresh water. There are designated campsite managers who’ll assist with all your camping needs. These will be identifiable by the flourescent jackets with campsite manager on.
There are some do's and dont's that we would be really grateful if you were to take a moment to read through:
Standard camping
Around the campsites there are showers, toilets and standpipes providing fresh water. There are designated campsite managers who’ll assist with all your camping needs. These will be identifiable by the flourescent jackets with campsite manager on.
There are some do's and dont's that we would be really grateful if you were to take a moment to read through:
- No Fires or candles are permitted on site
- No pets are allowed on site except for guide dogs
- No Campervans are permitted on site
- No music to be played loudly within the campsite areas. Please respect the privacy of other campers
- You may only bring food for your own consumption, casual vending is not allowed
- Only camping in the designated areas will be permitted. This will be clearly sign posted
- All pathways must be kept clear. Any tents found in these areas will be moved
- Absolutely no glass is permitted on-site
- All food and drink brought into camp-sites is for consumption in the camping area only and is subject to a strict quota system which will be published shortly
- Strictly no alcohol will be allowed on site – this is a licence condition imposed by West Sussex County Council
- When vacating the campsites please can all campers be aware of leaving tent pegs in the ground. Please take all tent pegs with you as they seriously harm livestock
Luxury camping
Oops! Luxury camping has now sold out. If you have already bought luxury camping or are just wanting to know more you can still download the information PDF here.
The Beachdown team is proud to have as a primary goal to make our Festival as organic as possible. In addition our food concessions are all local suppliers and include such brand names of quality as Pintxo People, Infinity Foods, Indian Summer, Due South, The Sussex Yeoman, Maugherman's Deli, Sussex in the City.
You'll be able to feast you eyes on a full range of the finest foods. From vegan fare to baby back ribs, hog roasts to organic steak. Mexican to tantalising Thai, Sunday roasts and of course the one and only; fish and chips, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice. Food is as much part of the line-up as any of the musicians so come on and taste the flavour.
Our food supply will all be organic produce and even our water supplier is sourced from an organic spring.
Favelachic are bringing their award-winning expertise in setting up a bespoke food and cocktail arena on the hillside overlooking main stage and will provide the location to chill out, kick back and let the music wash over you whilst sipping a cool Caipirinha.
Kopparberg is one of the UK's leading cider brands, Kopparberg Ciders are genuine imports from our brewery in the town of the same name in central Sweden. Offering a range of different tastes, Kopparberg is a slightly sweeter alternative to the more traditional cider brands. For more information, please visit www.kopparberguk.com
We’re thrilled to announce a very special appearance at Beachdown 2009. We’ve secured Sagres beer as our headline sponsor, all the way from Portugal.
It’s the beer of Lisbon – infused with that city’s sunshine, heritage and good time attitude. Which makes it a down-right perfect partner for our festival. Of course the fact it’s loved across Portugal, brewed 100% naturally, and has an authentic great taste helps too.
But you’ll discover that when you share a bottle with us, as the sun sets, the music plays, and the Beachdown night begins. Until then, read about our favourite beer at www.sagresbeer.com
We are proud to announce a partnership with Chairman’s Reserve, St Lucia’s award winning Caribbean Rum. A family run distillery since 1922 it is a blend of pot and column stilled rums with juicy honeyed fruits, vanilla and a hint of spice and can be enjoyed in many of the UK’s leading bars and is now available in Waitrose.
You'll be able to feast you eyes on a full range of the finest foods. From vegan fare to baby back ribs, hog roasts to organic steak. Mexican to tantalising Thai, Sunday roasts and of course the one and only; fish and chips, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice. Food is as much part of the line-up as any of the musicians so come on and taste the flavour.
Our food supply will all be organic produce and even our water supplier is sourced from an organic spring.
Favelachic are bringing their award-winning expertise in setting up a bespoke food and cocktail arena on the hillside overlooking main stage and will provide the location to chill out, kick back and let the music wash over you whilst sipping a cool Caipirinha.
Kopparberg is one of the UK's leading cider brands, Kopparberg Ciders are genuine imports from our brewery in the town of the same name in central Sweden. Offering a range of different tastes, Kopparberg is a slightly sweeter alternative to the more traditional cider brands. For more information, please visit www.kopparberguk.com
We’re thrilled to announce a very special appearance at Beachdown 2009. We’ve secured Sagres beer as our headline sponsor, all the way from Portugal.
It’s the beer of Lisbon – infused with that city’s sunshine, heritage and good time attitude. Which makes it a down-right perfect partner for our festival. Of course the fact it’s loved across Portugal, brewed 100% naturally, and has an authentic great taste helps too.
But you’ll discover that when you share a bottle with us, as the sun sets, the music plays, and the Beachdown night begins. Until then, read about our favourite beer at www.sagresbeer.com
We are proud to announce a partnership with Chairman’s Reserve, St Lucia’s award winning Caribbean Rum. A family run distillery since 1922 it is a blend of pot and column stilled rums with juicy honeyed fruits, vanilla and a hint of spice and can be enjoyed in many of the UK’s leading bars and is now available in Waitrose.
The Beachdown Festival is held on a beautiful site nestled in the South Downs, at Devil’s Dyke. We are committed to leaving the site as we found it and recycling as much of the waste we generate as possible. With your help, we intend to minimise our impact and leave no trace of the festival.
Please help us to maximise the recycling by putting your waste into the appropriate bins in the Arenas and separating it accordingly in the campsites (see below for details).
On arrival you will be given plastic bags for use at your campsite, black for rubbish and clear for recycling. Additional bags will also be available throughout the weekend from the Network Recycling Team, the various box offices (where you had your tickets checked on the way in) and from the stewards at the Arena Gates.
Please remember we have to pick up every last cigarette butt, as the fields will have animals on shortly after the festival and they certainly don’t smoke! There will be cigarette butt bins supplied with cigarette purchases, although you could improvise your own, using and old film canister or vitamin bottle.
NO FLYERING PLEASE
In the Campsites
Please try to keep your immediate camp area clear of loose rubbish as this may get wind blown into surrounding fields or may even become a danger to your fellow campers. The campsites will have clearly marked rubbish and recycling areas. Please put your recyclables into separate clear bags, as follows, and place in the appropriate area at the recycling point;
Clear Bags of Cans and Plastic Bottles only (emptied and no tops please)
Clear Bags of Newspaper and Cardboard only (please separate any wrapping polythene)
Boxes or Clear bags of Glass bottles, although glass is not allowed onto the site, however please take care with any that may have been brought inadvertently.
Remember; by combining your recycling efforts with adjacent campers, you can reduce the number of clear bags needed. Also please try to take your bags over to the rubbish/recycling point as they fill, rather than waiting for a big rush at the end of the weekend.
At the end please make an extra special effort to tidy up your camping area, including those stray tent pegs and cigarette butts – tent pegs can seriously harm livestock
In the Arenas
Please refrain from dropping litter and use the bins provided for recycling and rubbish. We will patrol to pick any stray litter, but the more you bin, the less unsightly litter there will be to spoil the ambience. There will be a large number of regularly serviced litter points around the arena, and separate recycling facilities.
Remember to clear up at the end of a meal and tidy around you after an afternoon’s chilling on the grass. Ask a member of the Leave No Trace team for plastic bags if you need them.
Glass must not be taken into the entertainment areas and will be confiscated by Stewards.
One final point; please always use the toilets on site and don’t be tempted to use bushes, or we will have the unpleasant job of dealing with this ‘illegal logging’ after the event! Security will take a very dim view on anyone caught on the act.
Please help us to maximise the recycling by putting your waste into the appropriate bins in the Arenas and separating it accordingly in the campsites (see below for details).
On arrival you will be given plastic bags for use at your campsite, black for rubbish and clear for recycling. Additional bags will also be available throughout the weekend from the Network Recycling Team, the various box offices (where you had your tickets checked on the way in) and from the stewards at the Arena Gates.
Please remember we have to pick up every last cigarette butt, as the fields will have animals on shortly after the festival and they certainly don’t smoke! There will be cigarette butt bins supplied with cigarette purchases, although you could improvise your own, using and old film canister or vitamin bottle.
NO FLYERING PLEASE
In the Campsites
Please try to keep your immediate camp area clear of loose rubbish as this may get wind blown into surrounding fields or may even become a danger to your fellow campers. The campsites will have clearly marked rubbish and recycling areas. Please put your recyclables into separate clear bags, as follows, and place in the appropriate area at the recycling point;
Clear Bags of Cans and Plastic Bottles only (emptied and no tops please)
Clear Bags of Newspaper and Cardboard only (please separate any wrapping polythene)
Boxes or Clear bags of Glass bottles, although glass is not allowed onto the site, however please take care with any that may have been brought inadvertently.
Remember; by combining your recycling efforts with adjacent campers, you can reduce the number of clear bags needed. Also please try to take your bags over to the rubbish/recycling point as they fill, rather than waiting for a big rush at the end of the weekend.
At the end please make an extra special effort to tidy up your camping area, including those stray tent pegs and cigarette butts – tent pegs can seriously harm livestock
In the Arenas
Please refrain from dropping litter and use the bins provided for recycling and rubbish. We will patrol to pick any stray litter, but the more you bin, the less unsightly litter there will be to spoil the ambience. There will be a large number of regularly serviced litter points around the arena, and separate recycling facilities.
Remember to clear up at the end of a meal and tidy around you after an afternoon’s chilling on the grass. Ask a member of the Leave No Trace team for plastic bags if you need them.
Glass must not be taken into the entertainment areas and will be confiscated by Stewards.
One final point; please always use the toilets on site and don’t be tempted to use bushes, or we will have the unpleasant job of dealing with this ‘illegal logging’ after the event! Security will take a very dim view on anyone caught on the act.
Litter Picking and Recycling Work Opportunities
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Download application form (Word document) here.
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Thanks for your interest in being part of the Network Recycling team, at the Beachdown Festival this August. We must keep the site clean and tidy and return to the owners, in a pristine condition. We also ask that everybody takes home their tents.
You will need to complete an application form ASAP to be considered for the team.
Here’s a summary of what’s involved. Duties are likely to include;
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Download application form (Word document) here.
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Thanks for your interest in being part of the Network Recycling team, at the Beachdown Festival this August. We must keep the site clean and tidy and return to the owners, in a pristine condition. We also ask that everybody takes home their tents.
You will need to complete an application form ASAP to be considered for the team.
Here’s a summary of what’s involved. Duties are likely to include;
- Litter picking the festival site, separating recyclables as you go
- Emptying waste / recycling points
- Sorting recyclables to reduce the amount going to landfill
- Loading waste / recycling bags onto vehicles and unloading into the appropriate skips and holding points
- Loading waste bags into a dustcart
The work can certainly be fun but is sometimes messy, so we recommend that you bring appropriate clothing and sturdy, waterproof footwear. We will provide you with protective gloves, hi viz vests, trousers and a tabard.
The main assignment will commence on the Friday, through to the Monday (i.e. 28th to 31st August inclusive). We would prefer you arrive on Wednesday 20th, so that you can avoid the main festival traffic and we can get you briefed, familiar with the site and ready for work.
The standard deal is that you work a total of 16 hours, in four 4 hour shifts, over the festival. In return, you’ll get free entry into the festival, a meal after each shift you work, crew Camping.
How to apply;
- Send us your completed application form along with 2 recent passport size photos with your name and postcode on the back
- Include a cheque for £97.50 made payable to ‘Beachdown Festival' or pay securely via PayPal now from the form below (this bond will be refunded in cash upon completion of your agreed shifts
- If your application is successful, you will be sent confirmation by e-mail and your crew ticket by post, including a receipt for your bond payment, directions and other details about your work
Please note that your bond will not be returned to you and you may be asked to leave the site, if you repeatedly turn up late, arrive unfit for work, act in a dangerous or unacceptable manner or otherwise fail to successfully complete the full 16 hours without good reason.
If you have to drop out for any reason before the event, please inform us by email before August 15th and we will return your deposit to you (less an administration cost of £8). Sorry any cancellations after this date may not receive a refund.
All applicants attending the festival must be prepared to work over the main festival period (Thursday to Monday).
There is also a need for a clear up team for approximately a week after the festival to finish cleansing the site and return equipment into storage. Please highlight in your application if you are interested in additional work over your standard 16 hours before, during or after the festival.
You should be legally entitled to work in the UK to undertake extra paid hours, and
you must provide us with a National Insurance number or equivalent. You are
personally responsible for informing the tax office of your earnings.
Please be aware that everyone will be required to work some early mornings and you
must be physically fit and capable of doing the work. For insurance reasons you must
be over 18 years of age to work during the main festival period.
Please note that no pets are allowed on the festival site and friends and family that are not part of the crew will not be allowed to camp with you in crew camping.
Please highlight in your application if there is a partner or friend whose shift times must not coincide with yours to allow for childcare (we will contact you about this and do our best to arrange accordingly).
After confirmation of your successful application and expected arrival time, it will be
assumed that you will arrive on time for an initial briefing.
If you have any subsequent problems or require any further information, please
contact us at info@beachdownfestival.com.
We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully working with you.
Pay via PayPal – £97.50
Please can all the people that want to volunteer or need to get in touch with email her at thea@beachdownfestival.com again as she had her laptop stolen on Friday.
If you would like to join the Beachdown Team and help out at the festival or leading up to it, please send CV’s to info@beachdownfestival.com.
If you would like to join the Network Recycling team, please download the application form here. Information re litter picking can be found in the Environmental section.
Coach service
Beachdown and the Festival Tour Bus have teamed up to offer affordable environmentally friendly coach travel to this year’s Beachdown Festival. Click here to find out more.
Shuttle bus
Beachdown are proud of our goal to be as environmentally friendly as possible and thus are operating a dedicated park-and-ride shuttle-bus service around-the-clock to get all festival-goers to and from site quickly and efficiently.
Arrival
Beachdown Festival is a ticket-only event and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON-SITE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET PRIOR TO TRAVELLING. First time arrivals must enter the site before midnight.
By Car
Beachdown is pleased to advise that there is now on-site parking available by advance booking via this web-site. Upon being designated an on-site parking space you will be sent a VEHICLE PASS with your ticket WHICH YOU MUST DISPLAY IN YOUR WINDSCREEN ON ARRIVAL TO GAIN ENTRY TO CAR PARK. Passes will be sent to you no later than 10 days prior to the festival.
By Bus
We are providing a shuttle bus courtesy of The Big Lemon Company from Brighton station and Old Steine in Brighton. We will advise details soon.
There is also the regular 77 Bus to and from Brighton which
you can catch from the Devil's Dyke Pub. For a comprehensive list of times please download our PDF here or visit www.buses.co.uk. You can also download a map here.
Brighton & Hove No.77 bus prices:
Single £2.50
Supersaver £4.50
By Train
Simply travel to Brighton Station and catch the No.77 bus direct to the site - it takes just 30 minutes. Please visit National Rail Enquiries for full train timetable.
By Taxi
Simply take a taxi direct from central Brighton to site at a cost of around £12 for up to 4 passengers.
By bicycle or foot
Map
Beachdown and the Festival Tour Bus have teamed up to offer affordable environmentally friendly coach travel to this year’s Beachdown Festival. Click here to find out more.
Shuttle bus
Beachdown are proud of our goal to be as environmentally friendly as possible and thus are operating a dedicated park-and-ride shuttle-bus service around-the-clock to get all festival-goers to and from site quickly and efficiently.
Arrival
Beachdown Festival is a ticket-only event and NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON-SITE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET PRIOR TO TRAVELLING. First time arrivals must enter the site before midnight.
By Car
Beachdown is pleased to advise that there is now on-site parking available by advance booking via this web-site. Upon being designated an on-site parking space you will be sent a VEHICLE PASS with your ticket WHICH YOU MUST DISPLAY IN YOUR WINDSCREEN ON ARRIVAL TO GAIN ENTRY TO CAR PARK. Passes will be sent to you no later than 10 days prior to the festival.
By Bus
We are providing a shuttle bus courtesy of The Big Lemon Company from Brighton station and Old Steine in Brighton. We will advise details soon.
There is also the regular 77 Bus to and from Brighton which
you can catch from the Devil's Dyke Pub. For a comprehensive list of times please download our PDF here or visit www.buses.co.uk. You can also download a map here.
Brighton & Hove No.77 bus prices:
Single £2.50
Supersaver £4.50
By Train
Simply travel to Brighton Station and catch the No.77 bus direct to the site - it takes just 30 minutes. Please visit National Rail Enquiries for full train timetable.
By Taxi
Simply take a taxi direct from central Brighton to site at a cost of around £12 for up to 4 passengers.
By bicycle or foot
Map
Car parking spaces are available on-site plus additional overspill car parking at a nearby location to be advised shortly. Once all on-site parking has been allocated the only parking available will be at our overspill site.
Car Parking is strictly by pre-authorised and pre-paid parking permit.
Car park passes are available at a cost of £15 for the whole weekend but please be advised that should you wish to take your car off-site there will be a re-entry parking fee of £15 per day – this is so as to minimise traffic movements in the area and we would encourage you to take our shuttle-bus option instead should you wish to pop down to Brighton for a quick dip in the sea and do your bit to save the environment.
Car park passes are available now via PayPal – £15
Car Parking is strictly by pre-authorised and pre-paid parking permit.
Car park passes are available at a cost of £15 for the whole weekend but please be advised that should you wish to take your car off-site there will be a re-entry parking fee of £15 per day – this is so as to minimise traffic movements in the area and we would encourage you to take our shuttle-bus option instead should you wish to pop down to Brighton for a quick dip in the sea and do your bit to save the environment.
Car park passes are available now via PayPal – £15
Most of the information you will need, or that is currently available, can be found on this website. If you need to get in touch, please read the following options carefully (scrolling down the page using the bar on the right) and then choose the most appropriate for your needs...
Festival Office
01273 666363
Ticketing Enquiries / Problems
If you have purchased your tickets on-line via TicketLine please make any ticket enquiries to:
Telephone
0871 424 0047
Email
customerservices@ticketline.co.uk
TicketLine Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 13.00
If you have bought your tickets through a retailer please address your query to that specific retailer
Voluntary Work Enquiries
Please email your CV to info@beachdownfestival.com
Download Network Recycling application form here
General Enquiries
Please address to info@beachdownfestival.com but please read the FAQ's on the ticket section of this web-site prior to emailing your enquiry as it is likely that your query will be answered there
Disabled Enquiries
Please contact Thea Wright thea@beachdownfestival.com
Bands
All band opportunities have now been filled, our apologies to you and good luck next year
Stall / Trading Applications
There are still a few trading opportunities remaining at Beachdown so hurry and get your application in to info@beachdownfestival.com or call Thea on 01273 666363
Therapist Applications
If you would like to apply to be a therapist in The Beachdown Healing Field please again email your interest to info@beachdownfestival.com marking your email Healing Field
PR, Sponsorship & Marketing
Please contact Joe Pidgeon on joe@beachdownfestival.com
Press
alix@darlinguk.com
Beachdown Festival mission statement on drugs
The dealing in or use of illegal drugs is not condoned by The Beachdown Festival. It is illegal to take, to buy or to sell drugs. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable on site as anywhere else in the country. If you deal in drugs, it is likely that you will be arrested via security and handed over to Sussex Police. There will be covert police onsite who will take action as appropriate. Neither anti-social nor illegal behavior will be tolerated and participants will leave themselves liable for eviction from the site.
Experimenting with drugs can lead to adverse reactions. Drugs can kill. The crowds and the size of the Festival can be very frightening and disorientating and taking drugs could spoil your enjoyment of the event. If you do take drugs and you become ill, depressed or frightened please ask a steward to direct you to the welfare facilities on site which can help and support you.
For more information regarding drugs, please visit the Frank website.
Get the Beachdown lowdown
Plus Brighton essentials on your mobile
We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s new, FREE mobile entertainment app – getjam. Now get the Beachdown line-up and the latest preview audio clips from Brighton Stage, get Beachdown Presents gig info and vids and pics from ‘08. Join free today to win 2009 Festival tickets. getjam is now available for Nokia and Sony Ericsson mobiles. It’s free, easy to use and it all just works using your mobile internet.
getjam serves up all you need for a great Brighton night out – XYZ mag’s daily gig listings, Club NME and Skint news, Drink In Brighton’s events and NUS deals, plus offers like £1 off your next pint! Beyond Brighton, getjam is jam-packed with cool stuff including NME’s latest, funny video's, Loaded, celeb gossip and heaps more. You can even earn PayPal cash, just by watching the latest from Nike, Smirnoff, Red Bull, Hed Kandi and others, learn more and join free at www.getjam.mobi
Festival Office
01273 666363
Ticketing Enquiries / Problems
If you have purchased your tickets on-line via TicketLine please make any ticket enquiries to:
Telephone
0871 424 0047
customerservices@ticketline.co.uk
TicketLine Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 18.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 13.00
If you have bought your tickets through a retailer please address your query to that specific retailer
Voluntary Work Enquiries
Please email your CV to info@beachdownfestival.com
Download Network Recycling application form here
General Enquiries
Please address to info@beachdownfestival.com but please read the FAQ's on the ticket section of this web-site prior to emailing your enquiry as it is likely that your query will be answered there
Disabled Enquiries
Please contact Thea Wright thea@beachdownfestival.com
Bands
All band opportunities have now been filled, our apologies to you and good luck next year
Stall / Trading Applications
There are still a few trading opportunities remaining at Beachdown so hurry and get your application in to info@beachdownfestival.com or call Thea on 01273 666363
Therapist Applications
If you would like to apply to be a therapist in The Beachdown Healing Field please again email your interest to info@beachdownfestival.com marking your email Healing Field
PR, Sponsorship & Marketing
Please contact Joe Pidgeon on joe@beachdownfestival.com
Press
alix@darlinguk.com
Beachdown Festival mission statement on drugs
The dealing in or use of illegal drugs is not condoned by The Beachdown Festival. It is illegal to take, to buy or to sell drugs. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable on site as anywhere else in the country. If you deal in drugs, it is likely that you will be arrested via security and handed over to Sussex Police. There will be covert police onsite who will take action as appropriate. Neither anti-social nor illegal behavior will be tolerated and participants will leave themselves liable for eviction from the site.
Experimenting with drugs can lead to adverse reactions. Drugs can kill. The crowds and the size of the Festival can be very frightening and disorientating and taking drugs could spoil your enjoyment of the event. If you do take drugs and you become ill, depressed or frightened please ask a steward to direct you to the welfare facilities on site which can help and support you.
For more information regarding drugs, please visit the Frank website.
Get the Beachdown lowdown
Plus Brighton essentials on your mobile
We’ve teamed up with Brighton’s new, FREE mobile entertainment app – getjam. Now get the Beachdown line-up and the latest preview audio clips from Brighton Stage, get Beachdown Presents gig info and vids and pics from ‘08. Join free today to win 2009 Festival tickets. getjam is now available for Nokia and Sony Ericsson mobiles. It’s free, easy to use and it all just works using your mobile internet.
getjam serves up all you need for a great Brighton night out – XYZ mag’s daily gig listings, Club NME and Skint news, Drink In Brighton’s events and NUS deals, plus offers like £1 off your next pint! Beyond Brighton, getjam is jam-packed with cool stuff including NME’s latest, funny video's, Loaded, celeb gossip and heaps more. You can even earn PayPal cash, just by watching the latest from Nike, Smirnoff, Red Bull, Hed Kandi and others, learn more and join free at www.getjam.mobi
Beachdown has been Featured in:
The Independent – The 50 best festivals
The Times – The top 100 music festivals
The Guardian – This summer's hottest events
The Telegraph – Top 20 music festivals
“I had a fantastic time. I thought the line-up was really strong. My highlights included De La Soul, Magic Number, Maccabees and Horace Andy.”
Georgia Brown, Guardian.co.uk
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself... In short, I thought it went exceptionally well.”
Huw J Williams, Mail On Sunday Live Magazine
“We really enjoyed it”
Cathy Edwards, Dazed & Confused
“Looking forward to next years fest already...”
Daniel Jones, National Pictures
“Just wanted to say thanks for the press pass for Beachdown and to commend everyone on a great festival! We had a fantastic time...”
Alexandra Phillips, FLC Fansite
“Young Knives and De La Soul were great and loved the general vibe (and the amazing food)... we thought it was fantastic and look forward to it being an annual event.”
Lucy Davies, Marie Claire
“It was a brilliant event and in the most glorious location! You must be so proud.”
Juliet Catton, Love It!
“Brighton needs Beachdown!”
Nigel Swallow, North Laine Photography
“Overall I thought it was a great festival, was pleased to have been there to document it and look forward to repeating the honour next year.”
Emma Howard, shot2bits.net
“Amazing location and really nicely set up. I'll be back with my family and friends next year... it was the best festival I've been to for a long time.”
JP Davidson, Easy Jet Inflight magazine
“I thought it was fantastic. The setting is entirely unique and pretty much summed Brighton up to a t!”
Paul Nuttall, What Camera Magazine
“From the people to the place, the cocktails to the cabaret, the music to the madness, and everything in between - even the weather (mostly) - what an absolute belter! Great weekend, and as a first festival it was fantastic.”
Jim Pyett, The Optimist
“What a great festival, was really pleased and seemed pretty organised... Location food and music was all 10/10.”
Sharon Caple, Latest 7
“I really enjoyed the festival... there was a really good atmosphere everywhere you went. We're looking forward to next year!"
Duncan Hall, The Argus
“I had a great time! can't wait for next year!”
David Stock, Brighton music scene
“I had a great time thank you... Everyone involved should be congratulated! Great facilities all round (inc toilets!) Nice little programme, loved it.”
Andrew Hawkins, XYZ Magazine
“On behalf of all at the Brighton Calling we'd like to say an extra special thank you for allowing us to experience something truly wonderful!!”
Berni Adamic, Brighton Calling
"It was a really good event in the end, and people seemed to be really getting into the spirit of it all. Thanks again."
Ian Ray, The Argus
"I had a really good time at the festival and my friends did too, thank you for the invitation.”
Sam Crawford, Subba-Cultcha
“I had such a fun time, it was unreal. A job well done by you + your team - thank you for giving us the access."
Toby Binstead, Mint South
“Had a good time over the weekend, and think it was a success!”
Nick Aldwinkle, Latest 7
“I, and a lot of friends had a fab time. Thanks!”
Hannah Russell, Sussex Express
"I had a great time!!”
Lily Worth, Brighton Calling
"had an amazing time... Thanks again"
Jodie Copeland, Mint South
“I had a great weekend... Well done to everyone involved, must be very pleased with it! I look forward to next year, onwards and upwards!"
Ben Crawford, You Got Papped
The Independent – The 50 best festivals
The Times – The top 100 music festivals
The Guardian – This summer's hottest events
The Telegraph – Top 20 music festivals
“I had a fantastic time. I thought the line-up was really strong. My highlights included De La Soul, Magic Number, Maccabees and Horace Andy.”
Georgia Brown, Guardian.co.uk
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself... In short, I thought it went exceptionally well.”
Huw J Williams, Mail On Sunday Live Magazine
“We really enjoyed it”
Cathy Edwards, Dazed & Confused
“Looking forward to next years fest already...”
Daniel Jones, National Pictures
“Just wanted to say thanks for the press pass for Beachdown and to commend everyone on a great festival! We had a fantastic time...”
Alexandra Phillips, FLC Fansite
“Young Knives and De La Soul were great and loved the general vibe (and the amazing food)... we thought it was fantastic and look forward to it being an annual event.”
Lucy Davies, Marie Claire
“It was a brilliant event and in the most glorious location! You must be so proud.”
Juliet Catton, Love It!
“Brighton needs Beachdown!”
Nigel Swallow, North Laine Photography
“Overall I thought it was a great festival, was pleased to have been there to document it and look forward to repeating the honour next year.”
Emma Howard, shot2bits.net
“Amazing location and really nicely set up. I'll be back with my family and friends next year... it was the best festival I've been to for a long time.”
JP Davidson, Easy Jet Inflight magazine
“I thought it was fantastic. The setting is entirely unique and pretty much summed Brighton up to a t!”
Paul Nuttall, What Camera Magazine
“From the people to the place, the cocktails to the cabaret, the music to the madness, and everything in between - even the weather (mostly) - what an absolute belter! Great weekend, and as a first festival it was fantastic.”
Jim Pyett, The Optimist
“What a great festival, was really pleased and seemed pretty organised... Location food and music was all 10/10.”
Sharon Caple, Latest 7
“I really enjoyed the festival... there was a really good atmosphere everywhere you went. We're looking forward to next year!"
Duncan Hall, The Argus
“I had a great time! can't wait for next year!”
David Stock, Brighton music scene
“I had a great time thank you... Everyone involved should be congratulated! Great facilities all round (inc toilets!) Nice little programme, loved it.”
Andrew Hawkins, XYZ Magazine
“On behalf of all at the Brighton Calling we'd like to say an extra special thank you for allowing us to experience something truly wonderful!!”
Berni Adamic, Brighton Calling
"It was a really good event in the end, and people seemed to be really getting into the spirit of it all. Thanks again."
Ian Ray, The Argus
"I had a really good time at the festival and my friends did too, thank you for the invitation.”
Sam Crawford, Subba-Cultcha
“I had such a fun time, it was unreal. A job well done by you + your team - thank you for giving us the access."
Toby Binstead, Mint South
“Had a good time over the weekend, and think it was a success!”
Nick Aldwinkle, Latest 7
“I, and a lot of friends had a fab time. Thanks!”
Hannah Russell, Sussex Express
"I had a great time!!”
Lily Worth, Brighton Calling
"had an amazing time... Thanks again"
Jodie Copeland, Mint South
“I had a great weekend... Well done to everyone involved, must be very pleased with it! I look forward to next year, onwards and upwards!"
Ben Crawford, You Got Papped
Beachdown Presents a series of concerts in London and Brighton featuring the cream of talent performing at the 2009 Beachdown Festival as well as those who appeared at the inaugural Festival in 2008… Keep checking back here for more details.
Incognito
Fri 24 April – Camden Centre, London
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Norman Jay
Fri 24 April – Camden Centre, London
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Secret Affair
Sat 30 May – Camden Centre, London
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De La Soul
Thurs 11 June – Camden Centre, London
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The Beat + Neville Staple Band + Pauline Black
Sat 18 july – Camden Centre, London
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Prince Buster and the Delroy Wilson Junction Band
Sat 05 sept – Camden Centre, London
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Average White Band
Fri 11 Sept – Camden Centre, London
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Plus
Terry Callier
Thurs 28 May – Coalition, Brighton
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De La Soul
Friday 12 June – Concorde 2, Brighton
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Incognito
Fri 24 April – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
Norman Jay
Fri 24 April – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
Secret Affair
Sat 30 May – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
De La Soul
Thurs 11 June – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
The Beat + Neville Staple Band + Pauline Black
Sat 18 july – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
Prince Buster and the Delroy Wilson Junction Band
Sat 05 sept – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
Average White Band
Fri 11 Sept – Camden Centre, London
Buy tickets
Plus
Terry Callier
Thurs 28 May – Coalition, Brighton
Buy tickets
De La Soul
Friday 12 June – Concorde 2, Brighton
Buy tickets
