After the fancy dress prize-giving, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican sang and crowdsurfed a dinghy, held up by a sea of hands. Then it was time for TTSSFU and their brilliant shoegaze / dream-pop (MORE shoegaze please, Bearded). Gurriers and Getdown Services got a moshpit going and threw crisps (still in their packets). Shonen…
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Another storming (not stormy) day at Bearded Theory with too much going on to see it all. Girlband returned to BT with a great opening set, The Deltones played the Meadow stage and it was great to finally see The Vaselines. Swim Deep’s intense, wistful numbers were perfect for the leafy Woodland stage. Dreadzone got the…
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Those arriving on site on Thursday sighed with relief to find the very opposite weather conditions to last year. We were not wading through mud, oh no, this year we skipped across springy grass, feeling the sun on our skin as the thought of four divine days of music and enjoyment warmed our very souls. The…
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There was plenty of amazing music to keep us busy all day. Female-lead acts lead the way, including impressive new act Atl Blk Era who opened the main stage, the rousing five-piece band Man/Woman/Chainsaw who just made it in time for a slightly late set, and – taking the early evening slot – returnees Nova…
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Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, passed away on Wednesday, April 30th, at the age of 66. He had fought a long and courageous battle with blood cancer and was admired not only for his music but also for his relentless fundraising efforts. The connection and love between The Alarm and their fans was legendary…
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Sunday: Oneda, My Bad Sister, Clara Mann, Katherine Priddy, English Teacher, The Orb, Dry Cleaning, Bodega, Ferocious Dog, Dinasaur Jr.,Big Special, Desperate Journalist, Amyl and the Sniffers all played. The Bearded Theory ‘family Sunday’ tradition lives on, and those in fancy dress gather around the main stage for the judging (winners are awarded two tickets…
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Bearded Theory 24: Thursday with Battlesnake, Dutty Moonshine, Bleach Lab, Soft Play. It feels great to be back at Bearded Theory for another year of music and the most friendly crowd I’ve come across at any festival. There’s a few tweaks evident on that first stroll around the site: for a start, where’s the Something Else…
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The Bearded Theory festival lineup has plenty for fans old and new this year… and (checks calendar) it’s only two months away! Plus there’s all the other fun stuff that goes on during what has always been one of the most friendly festivals of the season. Bearded Theory’s old timers… Some artists make their way…
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Well it’s all change for Bearded Theory festival this year. The three amigos who brought it to life have finally hung up their beards and sold on the favourite Midlands fest. And this is its first proper year under the new banner of DHP Family. No doubt the new team know they have a very…
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Sticking with tradition, Bearded Theory Sundays always start with the fancy dress competition on the main stage. This year’s theme was Fairytales and Folklore. And when the winners are picked, it’s time for The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican to grace the stage for some rousing tunes. Here’s a few of the fabulous outfits dreamed…
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