Barney Big Bash - 3 day Music Festival

Barney Big Bash Music Festival

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barney Big Bash Music Festival

Festival Headliners

Neville Staple
Neville Staple (formally of The Specials) back gigging and Skanking up a storm on Saturday.


Steve Cropper with The Animals
Steve Cropper with The Animals headlining a great lineup on Sunday.


T.Rextasy
Worlds best Marc Bolan and T.Rex tribute band. A must see performance. Yours on Monday.

Blues Day - Sunday

 

PickSteve Cropper with The Animals

The legend Steve Cropper guesting with one of the North Easts most influential bands.

 

PickBig Gilson & Blues Dynamite

Big has opened for Johnny Rivers, BB King, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray, not to mention Stevie Winwood.

 

John O'Leary Band

Blues Harp Player & Singer, John O’Leary was born in Clonakilty in the Republic of Ireland.

 

Sam Sullivan Band

 Funk and a whole lot of soul.

 

Green Mac

 Keeping blues alive Peter Green style.

 

PickAndrew Yeadon

Local talent, Gaining his inspiration from a wide range of influences he fuses it all together in a style that is unmistakably his.

 

Black Cat Bone.

More local talent supported by

 
Teesdale Community Resources

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Secure Parking for Scooters

Want to come but don't want your pride and joy nicked? No problem we understand and have provided secure parking for your scoots. Check the site for details.

 

Local scooter club

Barney Lyons SC  

 

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Ska Day - Saturday

The one and only .

 

PickSkaville UK
Excellent ska band you like it fast and furious? You got it.

 

PickThe Big
Cracking new Ska band that will not disappoint.

 

The Talks
In 2008 the band have been asked again to join The Beat & Neville Staple on tour.

 

The G Men
North Easts finest reformed and back gigging, you know them you know what to expect..

 

The Favours
Blending Blondie-esque vocals and the kind of hook Elastica would have been proud of.

 

 

 

Family Day - Monday

PickT.Rextasy

If you liked Marc Bolan you will believe he is back just for the festival. Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways, Ride it on out like you were a bird.

 

PickBootleg Blondie
The number one Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band, This is Sunday girl on Monday.

 

Pick The New Age Jam - A Paul Weller Tribute
The best  'The Jam - Paul Weller' Tribute band in the country.

 

PickRoxyrama
Remember Roxy Music and the smooth smart style and smoother voice of Bryan Ferry? Yes? Then you will enjoy yet another top notch tribute band.



PickAtlantic Soul Messengers
Playing blues and a variety of other styles of music they have played with Staus Quo, Suzi Quatro and Marillion amongst others.. 

 

PickPressure Drop
Local band playing a selection from various artists. Something for everyone.

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PickEclipse
Simply superb Pink Floyd tribute band.

 

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The Barney Big Bash

23rd, 24th & 25th August 2008.  

The Big Bash is still on!
 
Weather.
 
The weather is looking up, however we have lots of marquees for cover for you just in case. We did a site inspection today (20th) and the ground is fine!
 
Tickets Still available.
 
You can still purchase tickets on-line up to 4pm Wednesday 20th (tickets will be delivered by recorded delivery). After Wednesday 4pm you can still order your tickets on line and collect them from reception on the day of the event at the forum reception (which is located near to the entrance to the event and is well sign posted).
 
Avoid queues
You can pre-order using this e-mail address to reserve your tickets and have them waiting for you, just to and pay for collect at reception. Send Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


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The arena is fully licensed with beer tents, food tents & BBQ, vegetarian offers, tea and coffee facilities. There will be entertainment, stalls and craft fairs, and lots of things going on all day. With an emphasis on children’s entertainment on the Monday for the young ones, making it a truly family festival. There is secure parking for cars, scooters, bikes and motorbikes. Camping is available (see camping tab). A separate caravan and campervan site. All located adjacent to the arena.

Working together with Top Production Company Viking Sound & light we are developing a brilliant weekend line-up with some great names already booked. Each day we promise non-stop music and events from morning ‘till night. It will be something for everyone, a fantastic festival atmosphere.

 

On this site you will find all the information you will need to make your day or weekend one to remember. You will be able to book tickets online or by post, find where you can buy in person or speak to an operator direct  Check ticket prices here. 

 

There is information on where you can find local accommodation and camping . Full listings of artists and events planned throughout the weekend.

 

Tickets for this event are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

 

We look forward to seeing you!
 

Children Free

waterFree tickets for under 16s on Monday. See ticket info for details. 

Rides Free

All childrens entertainment on Monday (bouncy castle etc) is free.