The Beacon Festival

17/07/2024

Know you all loved these guys at Beacon 🤙

27/06/2024

We had an awesome time at last weekend 🤩☀️🙏🔥 Thank you so much to all of the wonderful customers and stallholders of the Vegan Village; and a massive shout out to for having us 💚🥰

26/06/2024

We had the most amazing final Beacon Festival last weekend, and we'd like to thank everyone who came along and celebrated with us! By attending, you've also helped us support incredible work happening in our community.

As part of the ethos of Beacon, each year, we divide any profit made to local charities and organisations who are doing great work for our community.

We're now taking applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations that we can support this year. So if you know any deserving organisations, please spread the word!

Fill in the form on our website now: https://www.beaconfestival.net/charities-applications

25/06/2024

Thanks for all your support Drivers and Norris

25/06/2024

We are pleased to let you know that we collected 18.6kgs of surplus food from Beacon Festival this year. That’s great, all of that will go to the 200+ charities and community groups that we support across Oxfordshire. This means that, instead of potentially going to waste, the good quality, healthy food from Beacon will be going to help vulnerable people suffering from homelessness, food insecurity and food poverty, mental ill-health, loneliness and many more. Whilst it will all be massively appreciated, the toilet paper in particular will be popular as we don’t often get this via our usual suppliers.

22/06/2024

Our Busk Stop is the place to catch talented acoustic musicians against the best backdrop in Oxfordshire.

Musicians will be playing on the hour from 1pm - the half hour slots (1:30, 2:30 etc) are reserved for walk-ups.

So if you’re an open mic veteran, or a budding performer wanting to play to the Beacon crowd, head on over today! There’ll be a guitar available to borrow 🔥🎤🎶

Here is some Busk Stop action from yesterday- with the Busk Stop schedule of performers, too.

In the Busk Stop zone, you’ll also spot Toby Trout, an incredible sculpture created by Watlington ArtsHub!

See you there!

22/06/2024

22/06/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that will be collecting surplus food from 🎉🎶

Their mission is to save food from going to waste and redistribute it to over 200 incredible charities and community groups. By partnering with events like Beacon Festival, they can ensure that surplus food finds its way to those in need instead of ending up as waste 🍎🥖💚

Together, we’re making a positive impact on our community and the environment! 🌍❤️

Want to help them continue their mission? Visit oxfordfoodhub.org 🙌

22/06/2024

⚠️ Independent festivals are dying! ⚠️ We are losing UK festivals at around one every two weeks, which is devastating.

Unless we want to be left with a bland mix of events all run by the same few companies and heavily sponsored by unethical corporates, we need to make a stand for our kids.

The best way to support your beloved small events is to buy tickets early. We know this isn't possible for all in the current cost of living crisis. What everyone can do is share the events you love. Leave reviews and post your photos and videos. Comment and share festival posts and show them your love. Don't just scroll. Put your fingers to work and keep independent festivals alive. The power is in our thumbs! 👍

Tag your favourite small events below 👇

21/06/2024

We're going paperless!

Our full programme is available to view and download on our website - so if you're joining us this weekend, keep the link or pdf handy on your phone so you can easily see the schedules for all three stages and the Kids Zone.

Download here: https://www.beaconfestival.net/full-programme-2024

21/06/2024

20/06/2024

20/06/2024

If you don't fancy camping - and don't want to drive - we've got you covered.

We're running a minibus shuttle to and from Watlington so you can get to and from the festival site easily - on both Friday and Saturday.

The minibus will collect and drop off at the Spire & Spoke and from Red Kite View.

Take a look at our timetable 👇

20/06/2024

We all like different music - so if you want a change from the main stages on Saturday evening and fancy picking your own playlist, head on over to the Evolution tent for a late night silent disco.

With three channels to choose from, you're in control of the tunes. Headsets £4 to hire! No pre-booking required.

20/06/2024

This Saturday afternoon, we're offering a free Family Silent Disco with three channels - so you can choose the tunes that suit you!

With headsets that fit all sizes, and with volume control to protect even the most delicate ears -- plus a dedicated SEND channel -- this Family Silent Disco is an inclusive place to dance away with fetival-goers of all ages.

Entry is free for all ages. Hit the Evolution tent at 2pm 👇

20/06/2024

It's all go at Watlington Hill Farm Sanctuary - aka the home of Beacon Festival!

There's been sign-painting, pig-moving, toilet- shifting, tent-organising, logistics-planning - and did we mention bunting?

It's starting to take shape thanks to our wonderful committee and dedicated volunteers, who are giving it everything they've got to make the last ever Beacon one to remember 🔥

Tickets still available! https://www.beaconfestival.net/2024-tickets

20/06/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Restless Oceans will be joining us on Saturday afternoon at Beacon!

A 5-piece acoustic band playing upbeat folk-rock inspired originals, Restless Oceans bring together their voices, guitars and violin - with enticing percussion - to create a unique blend of catchy riffs with intricate harmonies.

You all loved them at our Sundowner event - so we know you'll be excited to see them perform again on the Hilltop Stage this weekend!

www.restlessoceans.com

Get your tickets here: beaconfestival.net/2024-tickets

19/06/2024

18/06/2024

Soy Ahoy bring bowls, bakes, baps & pastries to markets and festivals across the UK - and will be popping up at Beacon and Sparkle Vegan Events' 'Sparkle Vegan Village' this weekend!

From wholesome salads and hearty loaded baps, to sticky toffee pudding and decadent almond croissants -- all plant- based of course.

18/06/2024

Fantastic first day building the dream!
And this is how we were rewarded - stunning 😍

Don't miss out on these sunsets for the last Beacon Fest this weekend 🔥

17/06/2024

Proudly supporting The Beacon Festival which will be held at Watlington Hill Farm 🥳 Two days filled with music, delicious food and fun vibes all around!

We can hardly wait!

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