BOMFEST 09 SATURDAY 25TH JULY
SILVERWOOD - SILKSTONE FALL
BARNSLEY - SOUTH YORKSHIRE
CAPACITY 2,000 (TICKET ONLY)
3 STAGES - 14 HOURS
ESTABLISHED HEADLINERS
BEST UNSIGNED TALENT IN THE NORTH
SOME OF THE BEST INVITED FROM LONDON
B.O.M. fest started in 2004 as an indoor event to promote local talent and in the last 5 years developed into a 5 stage outdoor event. The festival has been administrated by volunteers and supported by funding bodies, the local council and local businesses.
Each year we choose the best unsigned talent that have supported our live nights (BOM nights at the Pulse bar in Barnsley) and also listen to the applications which we receive from our artist call which runs from November to March.
We are always looking for established artists, bands and DJs to headline the stages supporting and helping profile the efforts of the some of the best unsigned bands in the U.K.
Some of the bands which have already played BOMfest since 2004 are Senser, Tom Hingley and the lovers, Nik Turner, Nick Harper, 4 day Hombre, Gaia, Sukmunki, Outroads, Hotel Brown, Father, Mishkin, Katus, Lyca Sleep, Xi, The Palms, Jon Gomm, Cuba, Theft of a Doll, Idol Minds, The Thin Kings, Del Fuego, X Rippers, Seventh son, Andy Shades, Hooker Bentley, Lost 45s, Skinboat, Raised by Animals, Superfreak, Azura, Nordgarden, The Baddies, My Device, Kanvas, The Headliners, Kid ID, Kava Kava, Lifescreen, The Delicateers, The Murmurs of Tension, Dead Rabbits, Cara Robinson, Meona Void, Mid Air91, Rook and the Ravens, GU Medicine, CF Bundy, Callus, Geekgirl with DJ sets from Nucleus Roots, Waxfactor, Celt Islam.
BANDS COMMENTS
Tom Hingley (frontman of Inspiral Carpets)
said live onstage ‘the council would be
crazy not supporting BOMfest.’
Nik Turner (ex Hawkwind sax player) was quoted saying ‘It’s a great thing what BOM are doing and I would be willing to come back and do a sax workshop for BOMfest in the future’.
Senser in 2006 said they were gutted
when they arrived at the site and
‘crowds of people were walking the
other way dripping wet through’.
Senser in 2007 said ‘BOMfest was one
of the best gigs they had done for quite
a while, thoroughly enjoyed coming to
Barnsley and would come back anytime’.
Father from Croatia said 'arrived home after 24 hours of driving, but it was worth it! Thanks Bom Fest for making such a great event, it was amazing! Hope to be a part of it in future again!'
Big Dave - the legend!!!
Father
Mishkin said 'Thank you for having us bomfest!!!!!!! awesome stage, awesome sound, awesome festival you should be proud of yourselves
love Mishkin.'
Gaia said 'What can we say?, Anythings possible!!'
PUNTERS COMMENTS
'Fantastic day! great meeting everyone on the BOM team and Jules and I really enjoyed stewarding.'
'Ayye.
To be honest, BOM, it was one of the greatest days of my life, and my girlfriend agrees.'
'Had a great time at an atmospheric, unique venue.
BOMfest team were not only enthusiastic and
supportive but also very well organised.'
'Fantastic support and inspiration for local
talent - and great to see not-so-local talent too.
South Yorkshire needs more of this!'
'Nice one BomFest, You pulled another wicked Day/Night off!!! Love it!
Roll on next year'
'Good festival peeps....well done to the organiser for pulling off such a massive feat once again!'
'WOW ! what a fantastic day, met some great people, the bands were amazing, thanks for giving me the chance to be a part of it and help out x'
'Thanks to all at BOMfest for a fabtastic day. hopefully see you all again next year!'
wanda xxx
The main stage caters for all genres and profiles the best unsigned bands from all over the UK and beyond. If you would like your banner on the main stage then contact us and we will negotiate.
The S70 Stage has been constantly developing over the last few years and has been dedicated to local bands. Artists have had trouble getting slots at festivals so this stage is dedicated to the regions local talent and gives them the opportunity to experience playing a quality outdoor event.
If you are a Yorkshire band and are interested in playing on this stage please contact the stage manager by clicking the image.
The Urban Stage has been a popular stage growing from strength to strength every year and has a strong passionate team dedicated to Electro/Breaks/Hip Hop/Ambient/MC styles. If you are an Artist/ Producer/DJ/MC and are interested in a slot on this stage then contact the stage manager by clicking the image.
If you are a Food vendor, Stall Holder or run Workshops and want to be a part of BOMfest 2009 then contact us at the email address below with what services you are offering. You will need to supply public liability documents, hygene certificated and risk assessments on request.
Maple studios is a new initiative to provide rehearsal space, recording, filming, production facilities and workshops to the regions artists. If you are interested in any of these services and have a small budget then contact us by clicking the image.
Rhythm Festival 2009
21-23 August
Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds, MK41 6AB
The Proclaimers, Alabama 3, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, The Beat, Terry Reid, Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers, James Hunter, Alvin Youngblood Hart, The Blow Monkeys, Pentangle, The Strawbs, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash and LOADS more...
http://www.rhythmfestival.net
Ad Edwards live on BBC RADIO SHROPSHIRE 2NITE 96fm @ 7.30pm, solo session.. 4 new songs.. plus interview,, so tune in.. or listen live online http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/local_radio/
alrite dave laaaa how r you mate, yea we had a good time in barnsley thanx. good venue , good sound.. and very nice people.. well up for the bomfest.. and ive always been a chav, haha =) Ad THe Chav
We'd really like to play your festival. Nik Turner often guests with us. I used to be in a band called Psycho's Mum. Back To The Planet did their first ever gig supporting The Psychos. We're all still mates. Just a bit of background.
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