The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2012
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD
Fri 25th to Sun 27th May 2012
The national Acoustic Festival is a 3 day music festival with the added bonus of camping, which has developed into a prestigious and relaxed family occasion for all generations.
The festival is back in Staffordshire this year at Uttoxeter Racecourse and boasts an eclectic line programme of Unplugged and Acoustic music from the genres of Folk, Roots, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Rock, Ska, Burlesque and much more.
Adult Weekend Earlybird Tickets from £70 / £85 inc camping
A great family friendly festival, with Craft Stalls & Displays, Juggling Schools, Drumming, Didgeridoo & Guitar Workshops, Healing & Yoga Classes, Pixies, Dragons, Story Telling, Comedy, Tribal Dancing, Belly Dancing, Morris Dancing, Face Painting & Stilt Walkers. 4 stages of entertainment and dozens of crafts and food tents together with a huge real ale tent over 200ft long, with a stage powered by bicycles, so if you want a bit of exercise at the festival, hop on board and help power the stage. Music is featured from the genres of Folk, Roots, Celtic, Blues, Pop, Rock, Ska, Burlesque and much more.
The organisers are looking to incorporate the town centre in the festivities with Morris dancers and buskers over the weekend as well as inviting local schools to design and paint the festival flags for the event and to attend on the opening day festivities. Children (under 10) over the weekend have free entry.
The site facilities are second to none with plush toilets, hot showers, a safe environment as well as a strong emphasis on keeping the site impeccably clean and tidy. The eco friendly nature of the festival is also very important with one of the stages being powered by people pedalling bikes! …As well as solar energy powering several of the other stages and workshop marquees.
Camping is available on the festival site to weekend camping ticket holders only. The Campsite will open 2 pm Thursday until Monday morning. Campervans & Caravans are Welcome.There is an area available for caravans and camper vans. These pitches do not have electric hook ups. All occupants must purchase the relevant Weekend with Camping Tickets.There is no extra charge for this.
Unknown Stage
- The Move
- Ian McNabb
- Swans In Flight
- Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills
- Chris Cross
- Fake Thackray
- Shamus O'Blivion
- Radio Mary
- Simon Kempston
- TJ & Murphy
- Grassoline
- Rodney Branigan
- Tracie Hunter
Unknown Stage
- Freds House
- Joan Armatrading
- Glenn Tilbrook
- John Cooper Clarke
- Maniere des Bohemiens
- Mike Peters
- Robin & Bina Williamson
- King Hammond
- Joe ODonnells Shkyla
- Wee Bag Band
- Seven Little Sisters
- Pig Earth
- Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulbourn
- John Dignam
- Wildfire Folk
- Polly Money
- The Celturian
- Gordon Giltrap
- Chris Woods
- BUMs Session Band
By Train
Uttoxeter Railway station is adjacent to the Racecourse. Most Intercity services run to Derby and Stoke on Trent which in turn run regular connecting trains to Uttoxeter. A direct service also operates from Crewe.
By Car
Situated just off the A50 between Burton on Trent and Stoke on Trent Uttoxeter racecourse is clearly signposted from the A50, A515, A518 and Uttoxeter Town Centre.
From the North West
M6 to Junction 15, then follow signs for A50 Uttoxeter/Derby
From the North East
M1 to Junction 24a, straight on to the A50 following signs for Uttoxeter/Derby.
From the South and South West
From M5(J4a) or M40 (J3a), join the M42 (J7).Exit M42 at Junction 9 (Lichfield) follow signs for Lichfield and A38 (Burton/Derby).
Exit A38 at A50 (Uttoxeter/Stoke).
Alternatively; From M5 (J8) or M42 (J7), join M6 (North).
Exit at Junction 14 and take A513 to Stafford, then A518 (Uttoxeter).
From the South East
M1 To Junction 23a, the A50 (Uttoxeter/Stoke). Once in Uttoxeter follow the brown signs to Wood Lane and take the second turning on the left signed to Main Entrance and Conference Centre.
| Hotel | Miles * | Location | Rating | |
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| Bank House Hotel | 0.66 | Uttoxeter |
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| Oldroyd Guest House | 0.72 | Uttoxeter |
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| White Hart Hotel | 1.23 | Uttoxeter |
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* Distances are provided for guidance and are calculated 'as the crow flies'. For directions and actual distances by road, please refer to the hotel directions tab for the particular hotel.
Latest News
The Acoustic Festival Of Britain 2012 Preview
Created on Tue 15th May 2012
Festivals For All favourite The Acoustic Festival of Britain returns to Uttoxeter Racecourse 25th-27th May 2012 for another year of acoustic music at its finest.
Quill Cancel Appearances Due to Tragic Loss
Created on Tue 1st May 2012
Rob Thompson of Acoustic Fest has just posted the following sad news:
Acoustic Festival 2012 Update From The Festival Director
Created on Thu 19th April 2012
Here’s the latest from Festival Director Mike Stephens on this year’s Acoustic Festival:
Acoustic Festival 2012: April Update!
Created on Thu 12th April 2012
Yes it’s that time of year again… we have a great acoustic / un-plugged bill again this year at Uttoxeter Racecourse.
Created on Thu 22nd March 2012
With the Acoustic Festival preparations well underway for the 2012 event on 25th May weekend, here is a few words from Festival Director Mike Stephens:
Early Bird Tickets for Acoustic Festival Of Britain 2012
Created on Thu 3rd November 2011
Dates for the 2012 Acoustic Festival of Britain are May 25 - 26 - 27 Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire.
Joan Armatrading has been announced as the headline act for The Acoustic Festival 2012
Created on Tue 18th October 2011
Armatrading has mixed ecletic musical styles over decades of recording and performing and this year sees her headline at THe Acoustic Festival.
The Acoustic Festival of Britain 2012 announce Early Bird Ticket Instalment Plan
Created on Sun 16th October 2011
Book your Tickets at Early Bird Prices & pay over 4 months. (Offer Ends Dec 31st 2011)
Created on Tue 24th May 2011
Well, another Acoustic Festival of Britain under the collective Festivals For All belts. We do like this festival; small and friendly but with a quality of facilities, plus scope and depth of artists, that put many larger events to shame. This year was no exception, despite the high winds! Remember that apart from quality, the common thread is the acoustic element. The thrill of watching some of the most respected artists around performing their material in an acoustic format can be truly awe-inspiring. Once again Acoustic Fest provided a superb event.
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All the usual festival food will be available along with a 200 foot real ale bar
