B-Festival 2024

Main Stage Line Up

Headline

U2 2 - The world leading U2 tribute band

U2 2 FOR TRUE U2 FANS, are the originators of recreating U2 live, based in the UK U2 2 are the longest running U2 cover band. Formerly, "Achtung Baby" established in 1992.

This band of dedicated die hard U2 fan musicians play the best known classics of U2 with incredible authenticity. From "Even Better Than the Real Thing" to "Elevation", and iconic classics like "With or Without You". U2 2 capture the essence of the originals like no other. This band is not to be missed!

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The Wonder of Stevie

The ultimate celebration of Stevie Wonder! Performing hit after hit from the catalogue of one of the most famous musicians of the 20th and 21st century. Playing dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition alongside beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed.

It features mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, (voted one of Britain's top soul singers), award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band presenting a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from 1970s Signed, Sealed, Delivered through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life, and Hotter than July.

"I marvel at this dazzling homage to one of the masters of the 20th and 21st Centaury" – Jools Holland

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The Very Beautiful South

Very Beautiful South are the UKs most authentic tribute to The Beautiful South and the genius songwriting partnership of Paul Heaton & David Rotheray.

Celebrating this legacy are a group of enthusiastic and experienced musicians who are, first and foremost, lifelong fans of The Beautiful South who are quickly gaining themselves a reputation for putting on a hugely entertaining show!

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The Moderators

A B-Fest favourite, covering huge floor-filling anthems from the Mod & Ska world with one mission ... making sure the public gets what the public wants!

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Electromantics

The Eighties were a time of radical changes. In the aftermath of the punk revolution, daring New Romantics embraced developing sounds and technologies to transform the music industry forever. Electromantic's pay tribute to this era, with a lovingly recreated live show that is certain to transport everyone back to the dawn of New Wave and beyond.

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Harry Styled

An incredible lookalike and soundalike who is an outstanding Harry Styles tribute artiste. Capturing the swagger, look and vocals of worldwide pop sensation Harry Styles. Channeling the charisma, aesthetics, and vocal prowess reminiscent of the internationally acclaimed pop icon Harry Styles.

Be prepared to experience Harry Styles closer than ever before and join in the fun with this one-of-a-kind tribute show, with all the style, cheekiness and charm of the global phenomenon himself.

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About

On Saturday the 13th July 2024 Bingham Town Sports Club will be holding “BFest”, the eighth edition of our family focused music festival to be held at Butt Field. BFest is being organised by the volunteers of Bingham Town Sports Club Committee who are responsible for the upkeep and development of the facilities at Butt Field, Bingham which are used by Bingham Town Youth & Senior Football Clubs and Bingham Town Cricket Club. The funds raised from BFest will go towards upkeep and improvment of the facilities for the 400+ children and adults who use them.

The event itself will be held at Butt Field, Bingham and will feature a mixture of bands from the East Midlands but with an emphasis on local music wherever possible. To give BFest an overwhelming finale the closing headline act will be U2 2 firmly established as one of the world's most authentic tributes to the legendary U2.

BFest will have two stages one acting as the main stage and the second featuring further artists and local up-and-coming acts. The event will also feature other activities including, children's funfair rides, food stalls and outside bars, face painting, etc.

Entry into BFest will be from 11:45am, with the first bands performing from 1pm and our headline act finishing by 10pm.

There will be no ticket sales on the door - tickets must be purchased in advance.

"Shed" Stage Line Up

The Real 45s

The Real 45s - are a five- piece group of local musicians. The band consist of Jim Cooper - Vocals and Guitar, Chris Turnbull - Vocals and Lead Guitar, Jon Garner - Bass Guitar, John Reed Keyboard and Piano and Chris Starmer - Drums and Percussion.

All members live locally, Jim Cooper lives in Bingham, Chris Turnbull, John Reed and Chris Starmer all live in Red Mile and Jon Garner hails from Leicester.

For B-fest the band are looking to play a variety of upbeat classic feelgood songs from bands such as, The Small Faces, Squeeze, through to The Who, Paul Weller and The Foo Fighters.

Elliot Sayers

A 3 piece alternative rock band from Nottingham featuring elements of Blues, Grunge, catchy choruses and powerful guitar riffs. Taking influences from the likes of Nirvana, Royal Blood and Foo Fighters. Having recently played a number of gigs under a Nottingham Record Label at some well known gig venues across the county.

Harpa

Harpa is a singer songwriter based in Nottingham in the UK. With a very distinct, dramatic sound with powerful lyrics and story telling Harpa brings a unique element to the world of not only heartbreak ballads but her edgy rock and orchestral sound really stands her out from the crowd. She is ready to share her sound and story with the world, and she has us all with bated breath.

Little Tiggs

Little Tiggs has gone from being one of our small solo local artists from Bingham to now upgrading to a brand new upcoming band TwoThreeSix a alternative indie band! So make sure you don't miss them as they'll be performing some absolute classic covers as well as some of their originals

B-Side

We do classic/grunge sort of rock. We have a few original songs that we are going to record and release possibly before the summer. We are pupils at Toothill School so hope we get local support when we perform.

Terms and Conditions

Conditions of Sale

Tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded.
Valid tickets are only accepted at entry.
No entry will be allowed to persons without a valid ticket.
Tickets are exchanged for wristbands at the “door”. Each member of the audience must be wearing a valid wristband once inside the festival area.
Audiences consent to audio/visual recording of Bingham BFest for publicity purposes.
Please check your tickets as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
If the event is postponed prior to the event the promoter will refund the ticket.
We regret tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
In the event of Bingham BFest having to be cancelled during the festival (for any reason) the festival will deemed to have been held.
If the event is cancelled prior to the event all tickets must be retained and information will be provided through social media and local newspapers on how a full refund (excluding booking fees) is claimed.

Purchasing Tickets

Tickets you purchase are for personal use and you must not re-sell or transfer (or seek to re-sell or transfer) your tickets.
Tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged, or refunded once purchased. Once purchased tickets are 'non refundable' .
You cannot add to your order of tickets once your transaction has been completed. To order more tickets you must complete a new ticket purchase process.

The Promoter (Bingham Town Sports Club) reserves the right to

Refuse entry to or remove any persons from the festival.
Make changes to the schedule due to unforeseen/unavoidable circumstances.
Cancel or abandon the festival for reasons beyond their control without notice and without liability to pay any person compensation or damage whatsoever.
Abandon the festival during the festival times due to unforeseen circumstances without liability to pay any person compensation or ticket refunds.

Festival safety rules to be followed at all times

Complete tickets valid only
Tickets will be exchanged for wristbands at the door of the festival.
People with broken wristbands will not be allowed re-entry to the event.
ID will be asked for if you look 25 or under at the door/bar.
If you can't prove you are over 18 (when asked) you will be issued with an Under 18 wristband at the door.
No alcohol or unsealed fluids to be brought into Bingham BFest (bags may be checked).
No BBQs
No smoking inside the clubhouse or other enclosed areas.
No purchasing of alcohol to minors.
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
Security reserve the right to refuse entry and remove persons.
Bingham BFest operates a zero tolerance policy to drugs.
No dogs will be allowed on the Festival site unless they are guide dogs.

Other Festival info to be aware of

Bingham BFest cannot be responsible for swear words used by band members on stage.
Strobe and flashing lights will be used during the festival.
Loud music damages ears, don't stand directly in front of the speakers.
Toilets are provided at the event.
Ticket holders consent to filming and sound recording as members of the audience.
Your wristband (exchanged for a complete ticket) allows you unlimited exit and entry throughout the day into the event.
Management cannot be held liable for any tickets/wristbands which are lost or stolen.
You are welcome to bring your own chairs & rugs but gazebos and tables will only be permitted in designated areas.
Food and Entertainment Stands are situated within the secured fenced area of the event.
Clearly marked at the front of the stage will be a “standing only“ area.
There will unfortunately be no parking at Butt Field during the event.