ONE OF the most exciting events on the North East calendar is set to return this weekend (20-21 August) as Hardwick Festival opens its doors.
The event combines a whole host of family friendly entertainment, from a dedicated children’s arena to performances by huge name artists.
Add into the mix international DJs, a fairground and food and drink village and there’s all the ingredients for a mega day out.
Here’s everything you need to know to ensure you have the perfect festival experience – however please note weekend tickets are now all sold out.
Parking
Parking is available at the East Park car park on the A177. Tickets can be purchased in advance or bought on the day at £8 per day. Anyone being dropped off or arriving by taxi must also be dropped at the East Park car park to avoid congestion.
Buying tickets
Some tickets may be available to buy on the day, subject to availability.
Seating
Although there are some seating areas near the food and drink stalls, the event is standing. Chairs, windbreaks etc are not permitted but picnic rugs are fine.
Food and drink
No bottles, cans, containers, alcohol or food will be allowed on site. Baby food is fine. There are numerous food and drink outlets at the festival. Both cash and cards can be used but there are no ATMs available.
Travel light
Organisers are asking for people to bring as smaller bags as possible to the event, to speed up bag searches.
A full list of everything that can/can’t be brought to the festival is available at the website www.hardwickfestival.co.uk
Hardwick Festival has two days of incredible performances – please see below
Saturday 20 August
Main stage
12.45pm – The Redroom
1.45pm – Lottery Winners
3pm – The Joy Formidable
4.15pm- Andre Cushin
5.45pm – Seasick Steve
7.15pm – Jake Bugg
9pm – Stereophonics
DJ Line Up
The Courtyard
12.30pm -Tony Hutchinson
2pm – Mike Johnson
3.30pm – Linden C
5pm – DJ Pippi
6.30pm – Ryan McDermott
8pm –Jess Bays
9.30pm – Danny Tenaglia
Tree House Arena
12.30pm – Liam Carty
1.30pm – Stevie Pattinson
2.30pm- Mick Temple
3.30pm –Simon Gibb and Tony Hutchinson
5pm – Brandon Block and Ricky Morrison
7pm – Inner City and Kevin Sounderson
8.30pm- Jo Manji
10pm – Huey Morgan
Soul and Funk Forest
1pm – 2pm – Deana Walker
2pm – 3pm – Neil Massey
3.30pm – 5pm – Keith Martin
5pm – 6.30pm -Terry Jones
6.30pm -8pm – Bob Jeffries
8pm – 9.30pm – The Owl
Introducing Stage
2.20pm – The Thieves
3.20pm – Elizabeth Liddle
4.20pm – Jarpsy
5.20pm – Acoustic Gallagher
6.20pm – Keiran Bowe
7.20pm – Hayley McKay
Sunday 21 August
Main stage
12.15pm – Twister
1.15pm – Rats
2.15pm – Only The poets
2.45pm – Kroud Karaoke
3.15pm -Oh My God! It’s The Church
4.15pm – Kroud Karaoke
4.45pm – Ella Ayre
6pm – The Proclaimers
7.30pm – Becky Hill
9.15pm – The Specials
The Courtyard
1pm- Pete Wharrier and Rob Oxley
3pm – Selena Falder
4.30pm – Melon Bomb
6pm – Jeremy Healy
7.45pm – Robin S
8pm – David Penn
9.30pm – Purple Disco Machine
Tree House Arena
1pm – Kevin Cannon
2.30pm – Tony Hutchinson
3.30pm – James Parker
4.30pm – Abel
6pm – DJ Pippa
7.30pm – Linden C
9pm- Tall Paul
10.30pm – Mike Johnson
Soul and Funk Forest
1pm – Simon Gibb
3pm – Mark Hutchinson
4.30pm – Deana Walker
5.30pm – Neil Massey
6.30pm – Bob Jeffries
8pm – Terry Jones
Introducing Stage
2pm – Candi’s Dog
3pm – The Waynes
4pm – Daniel Burnett
5pm – The Voluntears
6pm – Dayna Leadbitter
7pm – Disregard feat Dan James
8pm – The Pale White
Day tickets cost £69 for adults, £35 for young people aged 12 to 18 and £15 for children aged 5 to 12, with all under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 25.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.hardwickfestival.co.uk.
