Whitwell Festival of Music

15/09/2026

Without the help of our wonderful sponsors, then the festival would definitely not have been able to go ahead. Thank you to Wallace Groundworks Limited, Planterior Landscape Services (Ian Johnson), L'Hoist and Bolsover District Council.

15/09/2026

Now that the dust is starting to settle, we would like to say a few thank you's.....and by a few, we mean a lot.

Firstly, Thursday, getting the stage indoors, thank you to Prime Tiger for an amazing set up. The light set up was exactly what we wanted. Thank you.

Friday, an earlyish start, thank you to John Russon, as always, helpful with everything. This year, not only did he help over the weekend, but he also built us the nice new shiny bar for the real ale bar.
Thank you to William Beamish for playing tetris up at the campsite on the social club and fitting everyone in.
Thank you to Karl Austin for sorting the campsite at school and making sure everyone was settled.
Thank you to 1st Whitwell Scouts and Guides for manning the gates an making sure everyone got their wristbands. Thank you to Darren Ellis and the Rotten Poetry team for a fantastic weekend of entertainment.

Saturday, yet again an early start. John Russon again was up early and had removed the fencing from around the stage so that Apex Sound & Light were able to get on and set up the stage with sound a lighting and what an amazing job they did. It's the first time Apex have worked outside with us and they smashed it. Prime Tiger yet again, did a fantastic job of the indoor stage too. 1st Whitwell Scouts and Guides again manned the gates and the Well Dressing stall, so thank you again. Thank you to Susan Tucker and Angela Pond for their work on the bar all day, you were stars. Joel Fox came and helped to set up the gazebos, thank you, it was a great help. Thank you to Daniel and Rich for all of the stage management on the main stage.thank you to Pete Drake for running our third stage.

Our comperes, David Ellis and Tone Draper did an amazing job over the weekend, thank you for everything.

Sunday, chill out day, but there was still lots of work to be done. Thank you to everyone that helped to clear things away Sunday morning.

Thank you to the staff at Whitwell Community Centre for all the extra work over the weekend, the bar, the office and the handymen.

Thank you to the first aiders and the security staff for everything over the weekend.

Thank you to Rachel and Chris from Turner and Wilson for the loan of he fencing.

The bands, you were all absolutely fantastic, you were all loved by everyone.

Lastly, thank you to everyone that bought tickets and attended, we couldn't do it without you.

THANK YOU FROM Colin Machin, Louise Machin and Amanda Beamish, your Whitwell Forward team. As you can see, we may do all the planning throughout the year, but the weekend is definitely a huge team effort, so thank you xx

14/09/2026

Thank you to everyone that had a go on our number card to win the sega game and pop figures. It was scratched yesterday with the help of Peter Kindred. The winning number was number 44 and won by the lovely Janet Evans. Thank you all once again.

12/09/2026

Unfortunately, due to illness, Headsticks have had to cancel this evening, we wish the drummer Tom, a very speedy recovery.

Fantastically, after a few phone calls, we can announce that the amazing The Fragz and Kid Klumsy have agreed to help.

The Fragz will not only be doing their set outside, they will now also be performing on the indoor stage second from last at 8.30pm.

Kid Klumsy will now headline the indoor stage from 9.30pm.

Thank you to both bands for stepping up and being absolutely amazing.

We promise you an absolutely fantastic day.

There's still time to get those tickets if you want to come in and join us.

12/09/2026

What an amazing start we had last night. Amazing bands and the crowd was jumping.
Today, the stage is waiting for what promises to be another amazing day.
There are still tickets available, so why not get yourself down and join in the fun.
Doors open at 2pm.

10/09/2026

One day to go-
Tomorrow, doors are at 7pm, first band Verbal Warning will be on from 7.30pm, don't be ducking late.
If you need to book your taxi home, we expect to be finished by 11.30pm tomorrow.
Saturday, doors open at 2pm, first artist on at 2.30pm, last band will finish by 11.30pm latest.

10/09/2026

Only one day to go. Doors open at 7pm tomorrow. A few things to bring to your attention.
*T!ckets still available but be quick, there are very limited weekends available.
*On Saturday drinks will be served into plastic pint pots, we have a limited supply of Whitwell festival ones at £1.50 each (non refundable, they are yours to keep), if you have your own, whichever they may be, then please feel free to bring them and use them.
*The real ale and c***r bar is CASH ONLY, so please make sure you bring some cash with you. The main bar indoors is cash or card.
*Merch is available, the Whitwell Festival merch is cash or card, however bands merch may be cash only.
*Strictly no alcohol to be brought onto the premises, we have a fully stocked licensed bar.
Finally, have fun, enjoy the music, sing, dance and make memories that last. We’ll see you over the weekend ❤️
https://www.whitwellfestivalofmusic.org.uk/shop

09/09/2026

If you want to start the festival early, then get yourselves over to The Royal Oak Whitwell for After Hours tomorrow between 7 and 9pm.

Come along get Whitwell festival off to a great start . Bows baps food van will be here so get some great food as well

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Wondering what you might be able to quench your thirst with this weekend? Have a look through these c***rs and ales available on our Real Ale Bar.

*Lilley's Mango C***r
*Lilley's Pineapple C***r
*Lilley's Rhubarb C***r
*Lilley's Raspberry Lemonade C***r
*Lilley's Wild Berry C***r
*Lilley's Strawberry C***r
*Weston's Rosie's Pig Cloudy C***r
* Abrahall's Dry C***r

* Welbeck Abbey Brewery Cavendish
*Welbeck Abbey Brewery Misaligned
*Welbeck Abbey Brewery Cathedral Beeches