@ The Stable Yard, Cotesbach, Leicestershire...
SATURDAY 6TH JULY 2019
Kim Burrows Photography
MUSIC IN THE YARD
Festival
We're Back!
AFTER A YEAR OFF, WE'RE OPENING THE YARD AGAIN FOR OUR FAVOURITE EVENT OF THE YEAR...BRINGING YOU BRILLIANT MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, THE MOST DELICIOUS FOODS, FROTHING ALES, CRAFTS, CIRCUS, STORIES, DANCING...
more details TO BE ANNOUNCED soon, WATCH THIS SPACE...
if you would like to be involved, please contact us - we'd love to hear from you.
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN APRIL AND WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE.
What's On...
live music featuring...
The Story...
Music in the Yard sprung out of appreciating
a beautiful space around us, and having a young family and a love of
live music, especially the kind people can join in with.
We called it 'Summer Drum & Fun' in the late 90s, because that's what it was and it
made sense at the time. Not much more
elaborate than an easy going family party with a few drinks,
some memorable samba moments, carpets of
sequins and scraps of
torn paper
in the grass.
As the party grew in size and
spirit, musicians wanted a stage, guests wanted more beer and
everyone needed more room for dancing. So we moved over to the Yard in 2003, which marks the real birth of Music in the Yard.
The barn doors were opened, a stage was made, musicians
started piling in and an order was placed
at the local brewery.
We soon found ourselves being recognised as a known local event, especially after 2007 when we and over
1500 revellers commemorated the
quattrocentenery - 400 years since
the enclosures riots in Cotesbach.
The sun alwasy seems to shine for us, or is it that we choose to love the weather,
whatever.
Information...
Tickets
tickets are £20 on the gate, or £15 online. Chilren of 13 and under go free.
tickets will be available in april - please see our tickets page for further information.
gate information
at the gate you will be asked either to buy a ticket, or to show your booking confirmation if you have bought tickets online.
bar
we will have a fully stocked bar serving ales, ciders, lager, wine, pimms and cocktails and a variety of soft drinks.
our bar prices are fair so please support our bar and do not bring in your own drinks - we rely on bar sales to make this event viable, without which we will not be able to continue hosting it.
Food
there will be plenty of food stalls to choose from, catering for most dietary requirements - details of food traders will be listed on the website prior to the event. please support these traders!
Parking
parking is free and located in the paddock near the yard. Stewards will be onsite to guide you in. please park sensibly and respect our neighbours - please do not park on the road side!
Camping
camping is free and included within your ticket price.
please see our camping page for further information and faqs.
accessibility
disabled drop-off will be located at the front gate - if you require disabled parking please contact us in advance.
our site is all on one level, so once you're in the yard, wheelchair users should find the site easy to navigate. we have disabled loos on site as well as baby changing facilities.
dogs
well behaved friendly dogs are welcome in the yard, but please keep them on the lead at all times and make sure you clean up after them.
cash
this is a cash only event - there are no cash points in the village!
how to get here
please see our contact page for information about finding us!
Camping...
you'll be pleased to hear, that camping is absolutely free!
camping space is fairly limited so if you're staying the night, please be sure to arrive early afternoon to make sure you get a pitch.
campsite rules:
- please pitch up sensibly so that others can camp nearby easily
- bbqs, fires and any naked flames are not permitted in the camping field.
- leave no trace! please clear up all rubbish - recyclable bin bags will be available at the gate.
that's all our rules other than please be nice to everyone, and have a fun night!
Get Involved...
we're always on the look out for people to
bring new ideas to the yard.
if you're a musician, juggler, a photographer,
a foodie,
we'd love to hear from you.
we are always also looking for volunteers to help us run the event on the day, so if you're keen to lend a hand, please get in touch.
Tickets...
GENERAL ADMISSION - ADVANCE - £15
GENERAL ADMISSION - ON THE DOOR - £20
CHILDREN UNDER 13 GO FREE
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE HERE VIA TICKET TAILOR.
YOU WILL RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF YOUR TICKET PURCHASE. ALL ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE LISTED ON THE GATE, HOWEVER PLEASE BRING PROOF OF PURCHASE JUST IN CASE.
Get in Touch...
Finding us is as easy as pie.
In fact, easier.
Coming from the M6...
At the roundabout follow A426 signposted to Lutterworth. After going straight over one more roundabout, you'll find Cotesbach on your left after about a mile.
Coming from the M1...
Follow signposts to Lutterworth, A4303. At the plane roundabout take the FIRST exit, A426 and you'll find Cotesbach on your right after about a mile.