Copyright Strawberry Fields Festival 2011
We're currently beavering away at SFF HQ working on this years festival plans to make SFF2012 the best yet! We'll be updating this page as we approach August with all the details of what you can expect from this years festival. In the meantime, to get a flavour of what SFF has to offer, why not take a look below at some of the highlights of last years event....
WHAT'S ON - SFF2011
75 ARTISTS & DJ'S
From International chart toppers to the best emerging talent and everything in between, SFF2011 will play host to an amazing mix of styles and genres over the course of the weekend. Whatever your taste there is something for everyone!
2 STAGES
The Main Stage at SFF2011 will be headlined by MYSTERY JETS (SATURDAY) and KELIS (SUNDAY). In addition, BEARDYMAN, RIZZLE KICKS, THE RIFLES & GET CAPE WEAR CAPE FLY and THE MOONS will be taking to the Main Stage alongside some of the most exciting new artists in the country including ALICE GOLD, MODERN FACES and LUKE BINGHAM.
The Strawberry Jam Stage was set up at SFF2010 to support the best local talent and SFF's commitment to further enhancing opportunities for new acts has been extended this year to include a bigger and better platform for showcasing some of the countries hottest new bands. The SJ Stage, inside a Big Top Marquee this year, will run over all 3 days of SFF2011!
BIG TOP DANCE ARENA
From House to Drum & Bass, Dubstep to Hip Hop the Dance Arena at SFF2011 promises to blow you away with a huge line up of top names and a production set up to match! Superstar DJ's including KISSY SELL OUT, FUNKAGENDA (Live) and JAGUAR SKILLS are just some of the names set to appear in the huge Big Top arena. Expect a Funktion 1 sound system and mind blowing visuals throughout the weekend. If you're a dance music fan this is one party you will not want to miss!!!
On Sunday the Gio Goi Tour Bus will be rocking up on site and will play host to Hacienda legend Graeme Park who will be playing a classic house set, Sonny Wharton plus Toolroom Resident DJ's!
STRAWBERRY HENGE ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
A stone circle mysteriously appeared at Cattows Farm in June this year! Not ones to miss an opportunity we have decided that this will be the perfect location for buskers, story tellers and all round entertainers to showcase their talents! If you're coming to SFF2011 and want to entertain people with a song, a story or perhaps anything you like then the Strawberry henge is the place for you!
SILENT DISCO
If you're not ready to go to bed come 2am then why not partake in a bit of Silent Discoing? For all you nocturnal ravers the Silent Disco at SFF2011 is the ideal place to strut your stuff into the wee small hours.
ORANGE TREE BAR MARQUEE - WITH LIVE MUSIC!
The super cool vibe of The Orange Tree bars will be at SFF2011 in full force. With the best real ales, scrummy ciders and pretty much everything else you could want to drink at a festival, you'll be spoilt for choice and what's more you will be charged normal pub prices! That's right, there will be no inflated alcohol prices at SFF2011!!! What's more, The Orange Tree Bar will feature some great local music so grab a drink, get comfy and relax - festival heaven!
ORANGE TREE COCKTAIL LOUNGE MARQUEE- WITH LIVE DJ SETS!
If you fancy something slightly more adventurous then The Orange Tree Cocktail bar may well tickle your fancy. If Mojito's and laid back beats are your thing then look no further!
SCRUMPTIOUS CATERING
We're passionate about putting on a good spread for our lovely festival goers so we've made sure that there's something to suit all tastes at SFF2011. Indulge in some of the finest festival cuisine including 100% gourmet steak burgers from The Tasty Burger Co, Pure Pies classic pie and mash, pancakes, donuts and savoury crepes from Flipping Pancakes, The Noodlebox's authentic Thai dishes plus a range of other favourites such as traditional fish and chips, home made pizzas, speciality breakfasts and more. There will be healthy breakfast and vegetarian options available also in the food court.
HUGE VINTAGE CLOTHING FAIR
The Strawberry Glam Vintage Clothing Fair will include a wide range of traders offering a huge selection of vintage clothing, jewellery and much much more. If you fancy a bit of retail therapy during your weekend on the farm make sure you pop in and have a look around at the fantastic collection of fashions on display. Grab yourself a bargain!
FUNFAIR, GAMES AREA & BEACH LIFE!
Bucking Bronco's, Bungee Trampolines, Swingball, Waltzers, Inflatable Slides, Hula Hooping, Zorb Balls.........if you fancy a bit of good old fashioned fun we've got it covered. Check out the razzmatazz of the fun fair or if you just fancy watching why not pull up a deckchair and watch your friends playing volleyball or Swingball at our beach themed playground!
ONSITE HAIR & MAKE UP ARTISTS
If you don't want to compromise on style at the festival (and why should you?) then fear not as we have hair and make up stylists from Rachel Hammond Hairdressing on hand all weekend to make you look fabulous at the drop of a hat!
FESTAXI ONSITE TAXI SERVICE
Carrying all that camping gear around can be a real headache so to make your stay with us as hassle free as possible we've got our friends from Festaxi on board to get you from A to B in minutes! They'll pick you up and whisk you wherever you want to go on site for less than the price of a pint!
HEALING ZONE
If you're starting to feel the burn or simply want to chill out and feel good about life why not get yourself over to our Healing Zone and indulge in a bit of R&R! We have a range of therapists on hand to offer the very best treatments including massage, hot stones, crystal reiki, hopi ear candles, reflexology, crystal clearing and other natural healing techniques.
We even have workshops on offer to teach you how to learn massage and techniques for relieving shoulder and back pain and more. So if you're feeling weary at any point during the weekend our Healing Zone should be the perfect tonic!
And MUCH MORE being added daily
THE END OF SUMMER PARTY!