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Athlete Added To Bearded Theory Line Up

15th Feb 2011

BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL has revealed that ATHLETE will headline the festival on Friday night. The platinum selling, Mercury Prize nominated, Ivor Novello Award winning band join The Waterboys and Alabama 3 as this year’s headline acts.

The festival fancy dress theme of ‘Lords and Ladies’ has also been revealed.

The headliners complete an eclectic line-up of world class artists, which includes acts as diverse as The Membranes, The Whip, The Skints, The Last Republic, Sonic Boom 6, Cosmo Jarvis, Mama Rosin, The Undertones, Dirty Revolution, Dub Pistols, Justin Sullivan (New Model Army), Ed Tangent, Transglobal Underground, Neck, The Beat, Bottom star Adrian Edmondson’s folk act, The Bad Shepherds and over 100 more.

As recently featured heavily in the national press, WAGNER CARRILHO will also be bringing the X-FACTOR to the festival. Wagner will perform in the ‘family-friendly’ Sunday lunchtime slot, and also host the annual World Record Attempt for People Wearing False Beards.

Bearded Theory has firmly established itself over 5 years as the first ‘proper’ festival of the season. It takes place at in the stunning surroundings of National Trust property Kedleston Hall, 5 miles Northwest of Derby city centre, between Friday 13th and Sunday 15th May 2011.

The festival will see over one hundred bands and DJs perform over seven stages. The 850 acre site will feature a new stage called The Drop Inn, a new Magical Sounds Chill Out Dome, site artwork, showers, craft village, huge children village, real ale/cider bars, world foods and much more. Live in vehicle facilities have also been dramatically improved, with all ticket holders being given free shower tokens.

Tickets are priced at £70 (Adults), £34 (Under 16’s), £24 (Under 12’s) and Under 5`s are free (ticket is still required). A Family Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Children is £180. Booking fees apply. Tickets are available from link or by calling 08432 081 835.