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Win tickets to Boomtown Fair 2015
BoomTown rose up from the underground in 2009 to become one of the UK’s wildest and most inspiring independent festivals, from a humble village fair it is now a sprawling creative metropolis and home to every species of artistic miscreant.
An essential festival for fans of ska, reggae, dub, swing and roots and bass culture Boomtown Fair gets bigger and fans say better every year.
Boomtown Fair, which this year takes place on August 13-16 in Hampshire, sees a town with different districts, winding streets and avenues and quirky little venues spring up just each year. And as with any town Boomtown has its own myths and legends which participants are encouraged to embrace and engage with.
Almost 50,000 enjoying a town vibe in a field Boomtown is a notorious weekend-long party. Spearheaded by a large Bristol contingent it’s a home from home.
Each area has its specific lineup, but confirmed acts across the festival include Stephen Marley, Flogging Molly, Gogol Bordello, Matisyahu, SOJA, Barrington Levy, John Butler Trio, Squarepusher, Spor, Noisia, Caravan Palace, Black Uhuru, Infected Mushroom, Less Than Jake and Streetlight Manifesto and more.
For more info and tickets, see: www.boomtownfair.co.uk
To enter: make sure you are signed up to the Bristol24/7 newsletter (sign-in details below) and then email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Boomtown’, your name and contact details. Enter by midday on July 1. Winner to be informed via email shortly after that.
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