Lounge On The Farm

11th of July 2008 - 13th of July 2008

Kent’s coolest festival, ‘Lounge On The Farm’ returns for its third outing
on the weekend of 11-13th July 2008 and it’s even bigger and bolder than
before with increased capacity and new stages! 2007’s event established
‘Lounge On The Farm’ as a heavyweight festival with a uniquely local twist
and 2008 is set to take the extravaganza to the next level.   Set in the
idyllic surrounds of Merton Farm in Canterbury, ‘Lounge On The Farm’s rustic
charms will play host to 160 bands spread across 6 stages, from local heroes
and cutting edge acts to renowned heavy hitters.

Lounge On The farm’s line up is an eclectic snapshot of a vibrant music
scene having established itself as an event that supports local
break-through talent and brings the big boys to the garden of England.
Boy-girl frat party rockers Black Kids and bang bang rock n rollers Art Brut
are amongst the first acts to be announced this year in a line up that also
features Jon Carter, Dub Pistols Sound System, Sargasso Trio, Pete Molinari,
erstwhile Dexy's frontman Kevin Rowland and Aba Shanti Sound System.  Plus
there will be bands from lauded indie stable 1965 Records, Sonny J, Kitty
Daisy & Lewis, Holly Golightly & The Broke Offs, Underground Heroes, Guy
Williams, Bones and local legend Billy Childish and that’s just for
starters.

With an ethos firmly rooted in the local community the heartbeat of Lounge
On The Farm is ‘The Village Green’ where people come to meet, eat, drink and
be merry enjoying the hospitality provided by an array of concessions from
the surrounding community. From the hand reared pigs on the Hog Roast and
the fine 3 course dining experience of The Goods Shed gypsy caravan
restaurant, to all of the fruit and veg that is grown within a 20 mile
radius of the festival site, Lounge On The Farm’s buy local, eat seasonal
policy means that the food on offer will outshine every other festival
around and we haven’t even mentioned the drink yet. 

Lounge On The Farm is proud to announce the arrival of a very special cider
for 2008!  Brewed locally by Rick Stein Food Heroes Pawley Farm using a
traditional Kentish recipe of course, the specially blended cider has been
fermented in aged oak barrels since the festival's inaugural outing in 2006,
making for an exclusive mouth-watering tonic! Hopdaemon Beers will also be
running their own micro bar, using Kent's famous hops and age-old brewing
methods showcasing Golden Braid, a fine summer ale, Green Daemon, a natural
pilsner and Skrimshander for something a touch darker.

As a festival geared to all ages, this year sees The Little Lounge expanding
to cater for even more new-borns and up, from toddlers to teenagers.  There
will be plenty of workshops to keep the kids interested with the local
circus school adding to the last year's repertoire that includes beatboxing,
kite making and DJing. There’s also the Red Tent for tots that will be
providing baby yoga, reiki for new parents and mothers meeting! This year
will also see the School of Rock, a countywide battle of the bands from
local schools that is sure to unearth Kent’s next superstars. Music for
Change will also bring drumming and story telling from all corners of the
world.

With their non-corporate stance and a commitment to supporting local
business and bands, Lounge On The Farm is the cream of the Kentish crop and
a world apart from all the identikit festivals on the calendar.

More acts to be announced!

***EARLYBIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW***

TICKET INFORMATION:

Early bird weekend £65

Early bird child weekend £35

Early bird family weekend £140

Full weekend £85

Child weekend £40

Adult Day £35

Child day £20

Family weekend £180

0-5 years free

6-15 years child

16+ adult

Child tickets must be purchased and accompanied by a person over the age of
21 years.
Family weekend = 2 adults + 2 children. 
Campervans are £20 – there is a family campervan area and a non family campervan area.