Festibelly Festival 2014

The New Forest, Hampshire

Festibelly is proud to announce rising Dublin band Hudson Taylor will headline the Saturday night at this year’s festival in The New Forest on 11-12 July.

Hudson Taylor, brothers Harry and Alfie, have been honing their stirring folk-pop sound over a series of rapturously-received singles and are on the verge of a big breakthrough, amassing a huge underground following. Theyíve toured with Jake Bugg and Kodaline and supported the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park. They are currently finishing their debut album, which will be released in the autumn. Hudson Taylor follow in the steps of Festibellyís previous breakthrough acts including Bastille, Willie Moon, Ghostpoet, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs to name but a few. This promises to be one of the last chances to catch this band in an intimate festival setting.

Hudson Taylor

This Line up Features
HUDSON TAYLOR
DAVID RODIGAN PRESENTS RAM JAM
FEAT: DAVID RODIGAN, JUS NOW, REGGAE ROAST
MIGHTY OAKS, FEMME, SKINNY LISTER, MAUSI, DEMS
WILD SMILES, GINGER & THE GHOST, LEXY & THE KILL
ADAM STREET SINGERS, ANNIE EVE, BLACK GOLD BUFFALO
CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM, DIOS MIO, FARMAGEDDON, FELDSPAR, GAPS
THE OPERATORS, PLASTIC MERMAIDS, REGGAE ROAST

FRIDAY HEADLINER + MORE ARTISTS TBA

Reggae DJ icon David Rodigan is joined on the dub themed Saturday afternoon by Bristol collective Jus Now and ëBelly favourites Reggae Roast. The line-up also contains hotly tipped Femme and Mighty Oaks and welcomes back raucous folk troubadours Skinny Lister and electronic-soul trio Dems. Festibelly tip Mausi, Wild Smiles, Ginger & The Ghost and Lexy & The Kill as names you will soon hear a lot more from.

Now in its sixth year, Festibelly has established itself as one of the UK’s most charming, intimate and grassroots festivals. A handful of lovingly crafted venues will play host to new and emerging musical talent alongside a kaleidoscope of theatre, comedy, fine food and interactive nonsense galore.

2014 sees the addition of a brand new bar stocked with fine festival tipples, from craft ales to decadent cocktails. A new dining experience will be offered for those wanting to get off their feet and indulge in an extravagant three course feast, prepared and hosted by some of our favourite New Forest foodie institutions, alongside culinary masterclasses and belly-rumbling bake offs. The Owlery, a space dedicated to wee Festi-critters, returns bigger and better in 2014 ensuring the future festi-goers are well looked after throughout the weekend.

On top of the festival’s two days and nights, Sunday morning will see the festival spring back to life for a final few hours before the journey home. A welcome distraction from that sore head will come in the form of a Great British Brunch, a New Forest farmers market, kids fancy dress finale, and most importantly the chance to put your feet up with a paper.

As part of its on-going commitment to supporting new and emerging local artists, Festibelly will be hosting a series of warm up events across the New Forest and Hampshire region.

Dates & Locations
17.05.14 – Thomas Tripp, Lymington
24.05.14 – 60 Million Postcards, Bournemouth
26.05.14 – Orange Rooms, Southampton
27.05.14 – Edge Of The Wedge, Portsmouth

“One of the summer’s more intimate festivals and also one of the more luxurious” – The Guardian

“The vibe is cheery, chilled and you should rarely lose your mates/tent/marbles – unless you want to” – Clash

“Chilled day, party night time – another wonderful weekend” – The Independent

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