JELLY FESTIVAL PROMISES SPOONFULS OF MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY 17thAUGUST – SATURDAY 18th AUGUST 2012
COMPTON HALL, SOUTH CREAKE, FAKENHAM, NORFOLK
Live music, a kid’s area with rides and a fun fair, free activities including circus skills and arts and crafts workshops, a family campsite and much more!
If you’re looking for a festival that will keep the entire family entertained then Jelly Festival is the answer. Serving up a feast of activities and showcasing some unstoppable musical talent, it’s simply sensational. Nestled in the burn valley, a backdrop of serene countryside creates the perfect setting to watch the sun set across this magical wonderland.
Celebrating its 5th Birthday with a banquet of sound, this year Mercury prize winner Roni Size will be performing alongside the lovely Lucy Rose, a breakthrough acoustic artist.
The Felice brothers will be joining in the fun all the way from Woodstock, performing some mud stomping folk. With an eclectic line-up and five stages you’ll find the perfect sound to dance your socks off.
The play room is especially created for the kids offering a wide range of free workshops throughout the day, from circus skills and drum lessons to arts and crafts workshops and all the best toys. Inflatables and a fair ground will have you twirling and bouncing along with the Jelly monster. The kitchen area is stuffed full of some of the finest world cuisine, flavors and smells that will tantalize your taste buds.
The Jelly House Party has a living room main stage, kitchen banqueting area, bedroom big top bar, reggae rumpus room, play room and summer house cocktail bar making sure families feel right at home! Each room is allocated to a different stage or area within the festival.
Whether you want to be a happy camper or just come along for a day of unscrupulous fun, music and adventure, the Jelly Festival has it all and includes a separate campsite just for families.
Friday 17th August is ideal for people travelling from further afield who want to see the best of what the county has to offer and locals who want to make a weekend of it. North Norfolk is abound with stunning countryside and some of the UK’s most amazing beaches and only a few miles away. A dunk in the sea on the Sunday is always a popular choice.
With the campsite opening at 7pm on the Friday, the first evening is an ideal opportunity to get to know your neighbours and enjoy some circus performances, acoustic acts and a movie ready for the opening of the main arena on the Saturday.
Ben Gardner, organiser of the Jelly Festival said: “The Jelly Festival is a music festival that breaks the mould. I’m a keen festival goer and noticed there was a gap in the market for an event that would appeal to a wide audience and accommodate families, whilst still having musical integrity. I wanted to create a festival that is reflective of the old country fayres that bring the community together, whilst giving people a chance to perform and sell their produce.”
He adds: “Jelly holds these traditional elements but with high end production, mountains of decor and big acts that have travelled globally. There’s something to suit everyone and is a great place to bring the kids. This year is our fifth year and we are going to create the most incredible festival experience to date.”
Keep updated on the Festival’s activities by following @JellyFestival on Twitter. The 2012 festival in Fakenham, Norfolk is raising money for Rebecca’s Wishes.
Friday 17th August – Campsite opens at 19:00 hosting acoustic music, performance and a film. Saturday 18th August – The main arena opens at 09:30. Music on the main stage till midnight, other venues close at 04:30. There will be 5 stages of music, circus performance, workshops and interactive games. The kids area will include workshops, activities and rides throughout the day.
Day and camping tickets are available: £29.50 Saturday Day, £44.50 Saturday Day + Camping, £49.50 Friday night and all Saturday. 12’s and under go free. Tickets are available now. To book tickets visit www.jellyfestival.com or go to www.facebook.com/jellyfestival. Follow us @JellyFestival. Plus buy tickets from www.jellyfestival.com and get ten tickets for the price of nine. For a full list of artists appearing please visit www.jellyfestival.com
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