Exile Music Festival is a weekend event showcasing 15 to 20 local and independent music's best bands in Derbyshire. Family friendly and reasonably priced!
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By the middle of June each year we are gearing up for our annual round of site preparation, fence construction and stage manufacturing in preparation for the influx of hundreds of visitors, both new and old. The Exile Music Festival is now firmly established at Sabine Hay just outside Darley Dale with its gently sloping verdant tree lined camping area, contained by beautiful Derbyshire woodland, a
ll ready for your tent. We have a well stocked real ale/cider bar with a huge variety of teasingly tasty beers, a variety of stalls, various activities to engage and a selection of food & drink stalls and cafes on site and available around the clock.
16/11/2024
Team Exile would like to say a big thank you to everyone that has been quick off the mark and bought their Early Bird tickets already. It's heartening to know that you're as excited as we are for Exile 25!
There's still plenty of availability, and you have until 31st December to take advantage of our discounted tickets. Motorhome/campervan and caravans spaces are always first to sell out so there's no better time to get booking.
Early Bird Tickets will be available from midnight Sunday 10th November. As always, the motorhome/campervan tickets are always first to sell out, so set a reminder, stay up late and get those tickets booked!
30/10/2024
This coming Sunday
01/08/2024
I found my roundtuit, so here are more Exile 24 pix.
02/07/2024
So that's it for another year. The field is clear, the fire pit is empty and beer pumps are dry. We've had a great Festival and we hope you did too. Thank you for being such an awesome crowd!
We're already planning next year - there's no rest at Exile HQ!
Seriously though. We couldn't do it without you wonderful Exilers - Thank You xx
26/06/2024
Thank you Mark Radcliffe for the mention. Great to hear Christina Alden & Alex Patterson played on your show!
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
26/06/2024
The marquee is up. That means it's really happening!
Whilst we know you're chomping at the bit to get to Exile this year, please can we remind you that gates open at 10am Friday morning, and there is no ticket-holder camping permitted Thursday night.
There's plenty of space for everyone!
25/06/2024
Great write-up on Derbyshire Times website
A boutique music festival in one of the most beautiful settings in Derbyshire will showcase the wealth of talent that the county has to offer.
22/06/2024
So, this time next week, we'll be enjoying all that Exile has to offer. Let's take a look at who's on next Saturday.
Kicking off Main Stage we have . Next up is , , , and rounding off the afternoon session is The Peet Jackson Group.
Saturday evening is party night starting with , Satin Beige , Wes Finch Music , and finally .
Remember fancy dress optional, and if your dress up box is empty, remember, we have Oxfam in attendance - purveyors of the finest festival attire!
It's just 13 days to go until the wonderful Exile Music Festival!
To get you in the mood, here's a run down of Friday's acts:
T'Owd Man Border Morris, Nastee Chapel, The Dodgy Jammers Frankie Archer, Project Emptyhead, The Boot Hill Toe Tappers, and The Rogue Embers.
We're looking forward to it - hope you are too?
10/06/2024
Blazing June lol - where's the summer? We want to assure you that we've requested fabulous 🌞 weather for Exile Music Festival so here's hoping! Rest assured though that whatever the weather, and wherever you are on site, you're only a couple of minutes from shelter. Our main marquee has plenty of space for you to bring your chairs inside (and still have room for dancing). The beer tent has seating inside too, and you can hear the Garden Stage from there. What we're trying to say is... It's always sunny somewhere at Exile. See you soon!
08/06/2024
If there's one thing that Exilers love its the fact that we have proper flushing loos. Whilst they may not be as lavish as this one, they are regularly cleaned and stocked up with loo roll.
This year, we will also have an Elsan point for those with their own facilities.
In case you miss the festival portaloo experience, fear not, we're getting a couple of those for the top end of the camping field!
05/06/2024
Have you seen our Sunday line-up? If there was ever a reason to stick-around, we think this is it. Starting the afternoon's entertainment is T'Owd Man Border Morris. Our Main stage sees Seb Stone, Rakestone Roots, and Barefoot and Fly, with The Newcranes rounding off our festival with their upbeat folk punk mix. In between all this, appearing on our Garden Stage, we have Shannon and Emilie Lierre to keep you entertained during Main Stage turnrounds.
If you haven't got your tickets - get them now.
Oh. Did we mention our Limited Edition Exile 2024 T-Shirt. Available to pre-order NOW!
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It's May 1st. This means we can now say "Exile Music Festival is next month!" How exciting is that?
Exile Music Festival is a firmly established small, family friendly festival held at Sabine Hay just outside Darley Dale in the grounds of a private house, set in a tranquil tree-lined valley away from hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Our little festival is fully self-contained with camping right next to our main marquee. So, wherever you are on site, you are never more than a two-minute walk away from the action.
Exile Music Festival hosts an eclectic mix of bands each year with the likes of 3 Daft Monkeys, Apple of My Eye, The Hut People, Kabantu and Herron Brothers having graced our stage in the past.
As well as the music there’s lots to do; guided walks with the promise of an ice-cream stop en route, various activities for the children including story-telling, games and a fancy-dress parade.
Several traders will be present to tempt you with their wares. As usual, Oxfam will set up their pop-up shop, a real Aladdin’s cave of things you absolutely cannot do without.
Hosted by The Fishpond (Matlock Bath), our well-stocked bar carries a selection of traditional beers, continental lagers, fine wines, spirits and soft drinks and our on-site caterers provide hot food from early morning to late evening.
Many Exilers will tell you that the late-night music sessions around our massive communal fire pit are an experience to behold. It’s not unusual to find artistes who have been on stage earlier come and join in the fun into the early hours.
