Taking over Funkirk Estate in Skipton this August 7th-10th is Beacons Festival. Beacons is North YorkshireÔÇÖs premier arts and music festival set amongst the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. With student ticket deals (only ┬ú89.50 plus booking with a valid student card) or buy five get one free offers (at ┬ú109.50 plus booking) and some of the biggest names in new music itÔÇÖs not one to be missed. Tickets are still available so get acquainted.
Headlining the festival for 2014 are electro duo Darkside, melancholic songsters Daughter and ┬ámelodic techno producer Jon Hopkins. Other names on the bill include Action Bronson, JAWS, Fat White Family, Neneh Cherry and John Wizards. Those are all amongst a line up of over 100 acts so youÔÇÖre sure to find something that tickles your fancy.
If the music doesnÔÇÖt float your boat however, Beacons has a whole lot more to offer. Alongside the stages, you can while away your afternoons at any of the endless amounts of workshops and art exhibitions. Try your hand at printing your own Beacons poster at The Print Project or explore the chilled out quirks and creativity of The Space Between, which plays host to film screenings and lectures from some of the UKs best live art and performance talents. ThereÔÇÖs also a number of art installations, roaming performances AND a vintage fair.
With so much to do youÔÇÖre bound to get hungry and, of course, Beacons have you well and truly covered. From the likes of Piggy Smalls Flatbreads to GandhiÔÇÖs Flip Flop and their non-violent vegetarian curries, you’ll be spoilt for choice. DonÔÇÖt forget the drink ÔÇô with a myriad of independent breweries (Magic Rock and Five Points to name but two) youÔÇÖll be sure to find the perfect pint to accompany you throughout the festival.
For under ┬ú100 itÔÇÖs a steal, so grab your tickets whilst you still can ÔÇô tickets and further info available here.