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Bearded Theory 2026 Preview: Derbyshire’s Beloved Bank Holiday Break-Out Each spring, as fields across the UK thaw out and come to life, one festival noisily blossoms with an irresistible blend of music, community and creative spirit. Bearded Theory has grown from humble beginnings behind a village pub in 2008 to one of Britain’s most cherished…
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When we get asked about our favourite festivals (which happens a LOT), Bearded Theory always ranks towards the top of the list. And why’s that? Well, in a nutshell, it’s brave enough to be the first big outdoor festival of the season, and that means it not only kicks off the year’s festival field festivities,…
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Bearded Theory Festival 2025 is a celebrated event in the UK festival scene, known for its independent spirit, inclusivity, and diverse musical offerings. Reviews highlight the vibrant atmosphere and quality performances, including Iggy Pop’s acclaimed set. The festival distinguishes itself with favorable policies allowing attendees to bring their own food and drinks. It successfully fosters a sense of community among varied attendees, making it a standout kickoff for the festival season, characterized by lasting memories and seamless organization.
Bearded Theory Festival 2025: A Deep Dive Preview Bearded Theory, the independent, family-friendly festival nestled in the picturesque Catton Park, Derbyshire, is gearing up for its 2025 edition, taking place from May 21st to 25th. Known for its diverse lineup spanning rock, punk, folk, electronic, and everything in between, Bearded Theory has cultivated a loyal…
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Who caught Do Nothing when they played at Bearded Theory 2022?! Yesterday the festival announced that they’ll be back for 2024, and we can’t wait to catch them, them with debut album ‘Snake Sideways’ released last year. On the long-awaited release, frontman Chris Bailey finds frustration and fear closing in on him with deadlines creeping…
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HotWax are hardly out of their school uniforms, but we’re delighted to be able to say a huge ‘told you so!’ as we look at the live dates this three-piece indie-garage/grunge-rock phenomenon have already got lined up for 2024. We caught them recently as they set fire to Camden Roundhouse as the opening act for…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Greetings everyone ANNOUNCING More artists added to the gigs we have lined up for ya this year and 2024 Now with added CONFLICT / Old Time Sailors / Eastfield / Dog Rotten / Roshambo / Baldhead and the Dreads See you all down the front or at the bar…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] In no particular order here is a list of artists you must try and see at Glastonbury 2023 There’s no doubt about it, Glastonbury has some amazing artists on the bill… VLURE Viagra Boys Lottery Winners DEADLETTER Benefits Kid Kapichi Funke and The Two Tone baby Mik Artistik’s Ego…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Kerrang love SNAYX as much as we do… THANK YOU DOWNLOAD 🖤 “What’s the best way to kick off a festival? In the eyes of SNAYX, it’s with a lovely bit of rabble rousing. While they have a tough task cutting the ribbon on the Dogtooth Stage, they look…
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Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Wonderful vibes from Warmduscher at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] The Undertones deliver the goods at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Perfect! The Pretenders at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] One of the top three emerging bands in the UK today – SNAYX at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Such a great band as always – Skinny Lister at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Skindred steal the show at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Riskee and The Ridicule take no prisoners at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] A visually stunning show from Primal Scream at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Pigs x7 at Bearded Theory 2023 Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs nail the main stage to a frantic crowd! Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Millie Manders and the Shutup at Bearded Theory 2023 Blowing the roof off the Woodland Stage. Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Beautifully done – Lovely Eggs at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Rocking on the Woodland stage with Idestroy at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Sunday Service with The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican at Bearded Theory 2023 Jump ‘arrand! Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] We always love a Will Varley set at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Kid Kapichi killed it at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] The brilliant Brix Smith at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Snapped Ankles shake up the Pallet Stage at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Opus Kink kickout the jams at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Usual fun set from EMF at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Beth Orton, brilliant as ever at Bearded Theory 2023 Photos by Sara-Louise Bowrey [ad_2] Full photo galleries here: Bearded Theory Friday photos Bearded Theory Saturday photos Bearded Theory Sunday photos Festival Flyer Source
Latest update from Festival Flyer [ad_1] Shambala line-up in full YES Shambalans! We reckon it’s high time we let you know exactly who will be providing the soundtrack to this years’ Adventures in Utopia… From CongoNatty to the go! team, L’Entourloop to Grove, Chali 2na to Fabio and Grooverider, and SAY SHE…
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Latest update from Bearded Theory: [ad_1] Check this lot out! 🤩 We’re very pleased to announce the line-ups for Convoy Cabaret, Magical Sounds and Maui Waui! Whether you’re feeling punk, looking for a rave or ready to check out something new, across these three legendary stages there’s something for everyone. 🤘👽🎸 The Something Else Tea…
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Our view on Bearded Theory in these post-Covid times is that it’s still a winner We arrived at Bearded Theory 2022 in what looks like being a crunch-year for many festivals as they teeter between enforced Covid absences and a new world which seems dominated by rising event production costs coupled with squeezed household budgets.…
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So – you are heading to Bearded Theory, and somewhere between the bars, the food, and the general camaraderie you probably want to see some bands play. As with every festival a bunch of names jump out at you… the big-hitters who sell tickets and bring in the crowds. But then there are all the…
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May: Catton Hall, Derbyshire Bearded Theory`s Spring Gathering is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Hall in the heart of the National Forest. The festival borders 3 counties of West Midlands, South Derbyshire and Staffordshire and only 2 hours away for 50% of the UKs population.…
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Wow – another great year at the Bearded Theory Spring Gathering. This one of those festivals that just keeps pulling you back year after year… The weather was kind and the notorious queues of 2018 to get on site are now just a distant memory as the gate timings and general co-ordination have both improved…
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ALSO ANNOUNCED ARE: OH SEES, STEEL PULSE, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, IDLEWILD, SLOW READERS CLUB AND MANY MORE! Bearded TheoryÂ’s Spring Gathering, DerbyshireÂ’s award-winning family-friendly festival is delighted to announce virtually the entire Pallet (Main) and Woodland Stage line-up for 2019. Indie legends SUEDE headline the Pallet stage on Friday night. Saturday is topped by legendary…
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TICKETS ON SALE 15TH SEPTEMBER – FIRST 1500 DISCOUNTED TO JUST £105 Bearded TheoryÂ’’s Spring Gathering is DerbyshireÂ’’s award-winning family-friendly festival and it has just announcd formally that it will return in 2019 for its 12th successive (and usually successful) year. Now settled firmly in the iconic location of Catton Park the festival…
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Loads of great Woodland creature costumes…
Jake Bugg missed the perfect opportunity to riff off having had the start of his set delayed for 45 minutes due to a lightening storm…
Ever the star – over 50 years in the business and still going strong – Jimmy Cliff went down a storm at Bearded Theory 2018.
