June
The Wisely Music Festival
7-9 June
RHS Garden Wisely, Woking Surrey
The Wisely Music Festival will feature an eclectic mix of talent, from opera singer Katherine Jenkins to tribute acts, The Counterfeit Stones and Killer Queen. No tents are needed here – those wanting to attend all three days are advised to stay at the local Hilton hotel.
Cost: From £20 for under-16s and £30 for adults
www.rhs.org.uk/whatson/gardens/wisley/wiseleymusicfestival.htm
O2 Wireless Festival
14-17 June
Hyde Park, London, and Harewood House, Leeds
The O2 Wireless Festival is now firm fixture on the music calendar. It takes place in two locations – Hyde Park (14-17 June) and Harewood House (15-17 June) – and features a number of bands that play both venues. Headline acts this year include: The White Stripes and Kaiser Chiefs
Cost: Day tickets start at £35
www.Wirelessfestival.co.uk
Young Carers Festival
29 June – 1 July
YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Southampton
This annual celebration of young carers will once again return to YMCA Fairthorne Manor in Southampton. The event is organised jointly by the Children’s Society and the YMCA Fairthorne Group and last year attracted more than 1,500 young carers across the UK and abroad. Events for this year’s festival are yet to be confirmed but expect a mix of bands, sports activities and workshops. The weekend is only open to young carers.
Cost: from £50
Tel: 01489 78 5228
http://www.ymca-fg.org/youth/youth_young_carers.htm
H3 Music Festival
29 June - 1 July 2007, Bradwell Abbey
H3 is described as the 3 Counties premier Christian Music festival however its welcome extends to others as well as Christians. It offers not only a variety of music, but a host of other activities or just the opportunity to take it easy and relax in an informal friendly atmosphere.
Costs: Adult weekend ticket £20, Day ticket £10-15, youth/OAP weekend ticket £15 day ticket £8-12
http://www.h3festival.co.uk/
July
Ashton Court Festival
14-15 July, Bristol
The future of Aston Court Festival currently hangs in the balance after damage at last year’s event left organisers with a £100,000 debt. But they remain optimistic it will go ahead. The festival takes place on Ashton Court Estate in Bristol and features more than 150 local acts.
Cost: Free for under 14’s. From £7 for over 14’s
www.ashtoncourtfestival.com/home
Sound Music Festival
21 July, Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset
A wide variety of acts will take to the stage at the third Sound Music Festival. Performers include folk band Directorsound, poet Marcus Smykowski and video artist Emily Paige. Local unsigned acts will also showcase their talents.
Cost: From £7.50
www.soundfestival.org.uk