BOMFEST 2008
LOCKE PARK
BARNSLEY
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
SATURDAY 19TH JULY 2008
12 NOON TILL 10PM
5000 CAPACITY
2008 LINE UPS
Barnsley Original Music festival is the place where youll find the best line up of unsigned bands, solo artists, deejays and MCs in the region. In one day there isnt another place which boasts the line ups that BOMfest has showcased in the last four years and this year will be no exception. If you own a label, want to hear what is going on in the unsigned circuit or just want to come to the park for a family day out then BOMfest 2008 is not to be missed.
BOMfest is a 5 stage event celebrating the musical talent we have here in Barnsley and bands from the surrounding regions who support our local music scene throughout the year. BOMfest is an annual summer outdoor music festival for unsigned bands who play original music and is organised by local volunteers and Barnsley Original Music collective (B.O.M.). The festival will be in its 5th year in 2008 and showcases over 50 bands and solo artists in 10 hours including established headliners and international guests.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
BOMfest has been trying to develop in this area for the last couple of years now it has got the music side of things secure. This year we will be providing an under 12s fun fair and fairground stalls, Creative activities will also be available and we will be providing soccer coaching sessions throughout the day. There will hopefully be a childrens procession at 5.30pm. (see program for details)
STALLS
There will be a variety of stalls at the festival from jewelry, records and craft stalls. Food vendors will be supplying burgers, hot dogs, Caribean food and sandwiches etc.
BAR AREA
There will be a bar area onsite in the main arena which will be open from 1pm until 10pm on the day. This bar will be resonably priced.
UNDER 16s
There will be a creative art activity for children, with a procession at 4.30pm around the site. African percussion exhibition, football coaching,
Children under the age of 16 years old will have to be offsite by 7pm unless ACCOMPANIED by an adult as this is a licensed premisies. BRING YOUR ID or risk getting asked to leave.
ACCESS
Access to the park is from Junc 37 of the M1 Motorway. Take the road to Barnsley and at your first set of traffic lights turn right. Travel for approx 2 miles until you come to a traffic light cross roads. Turn right onto Keresforth hall road and the car park is 50 metres on your right. MAP TO SITE
CAR PARKING
It will be 2 pounds to park and we have 700 spaces which will be lit up and policed by Marshals but BOMfest or Locke park are not responsible for any damage which may occur whilst your car is parked on the site. There will also be provided a disabled area nearest to the entrance.
WRISTBANDS
Wristbands will be issued to ticket holders. Do not take these off as you may be escorted from the site if not shown on request.
TICKET DEAL
Paying adults can take one child in (U 14s) free
e.g. A family of four can get in with two adult tickets. Two adults and two children (U 14s). I.D. will be needed for children proving date of birth.
BUY BOMFEST TICKETS ONLINE
Tickets can be bought online through our paypal account until midnight on Monday 14th July.
TICKET ON SALE
Advance Tickets will be available for £5.00 from named outlets below: A handling fee may be charged at some outlets. Tickets are not refundable and are 10 pounds on the gate on the day.
BARNSLEY OUTLETS
Locke Park Cafe - Park rd
Metrodome - Queens rd
H.M.V. - Yorkshire stores
Vitesse newsagents - Huddersfield rd
M.A newsagents - Park rd
The Pulse Bar - Wellington st
The Room - Upper Eldon st
The Arches - Pitt st
Polish club - Summer lane
Jax Music - Pitt st
Rich Quinn School of Drums
Avit extreme skate shop
Berkinshaws sandwhiches - Summer lane
Pentangle - Sheffield rd
Deanos pizzas - High st Wombwell
Lecorum - behind Civic Theatre
SHEFFIELD OUTLET
Jacks records - Division st
HMV -Town centre
HMV - Meadowhall
LEEDS OUTLET
Crash records
Jumbo Records
HMV
HUDDERSFIELD OUTLET
Bar 122
GLOSSOP OUTLET
Moon and Sixpence
ROTHERHAM OUTLET
Streetlife music shop - Gardian centre
HMV - Park Gate
DONCASTER OUTLET
HMV - Frenchgate centre
FESTIVAL GUIDELINES
NO ALCOHOL TO BE BROUGHT ONSITE, NO CAMPING ON THE SITE, NO BOTTLES OR DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE.
SEARCHES WILL BE DONE BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED SECURITY.
PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY AND MAY BE USED IN FUTURE PUBLICITY OR PUT ONTO THE SITE.
BOMFEST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY.
NO ONE UNDER 14 YEARS OLD WILL BE ALLOWED ONSITE UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
BOMFEST FORUM
GO TO BOMFEST FORUM
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BOMfest is always looking for businesses to help support the festival. Banner space will be available on the festival site and there is still also the opportunity to support the festival by placing an advert in the festival program at very friendly rates. If you are interested in supporting BOMfest in 2009 contact us here.
