Isfield & Little Horsted Bonfire Society

ISFEST IS BACK

Covid-19 put a blocker on ISFEST for two years but now we’re back

Saturday 6th August 2022

 

The Isfield and Little Horsted Bonfire Society is proud to present its seventh Annual ISFEST live and local music festival. Combining everything we all love into one great family day…

  • Live music by a selection of local bands.

  • A fantastic range of fresh and locally sourced food such as our BBQ burgers, hotdogS and hog roast from south brockwell farm alongside mexican options from guac n roll

  • Our usual beer, wine and, the return of the IsfesT Cocktail tent! (Offering a classic Pimms as well as a selection of spirits and cocktails)

  • Soft drinks and ‘mocktails’!

  • Kids Face painting in the afternoon by Little Horsted School PTFA

  • icecream for kids of all ages

  • Camping available (must be booked in advance)

  • dogs welcome

  • Located close to the popular and highly rated village pub The Laughing Fish.

  • Close to the Brighton-Tunbridge Wells 29 bus route – please check timetables

  • Free parking

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Come on down to Isfest for what promises to be another great event!

ISFEST 2022 Lineup

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HOT DAMN FUNK BAND

get yourselves up and dancing to This funky dance disco covers band

Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HotDamnFunctionBand/


RIGHTEOUS THIEVES

righteous thieves are a 4-piece rock band based on the Sussex coast playing crowd pleasing alternative rock, grunge and indie classics. 

Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RighteousThieves/


THE FREEDOM RIDERS UK

The freedom riders are a local band PLAYING SOUL, R'N'B, MOTOWN AND ROCK

Follow them on-line at https://freedomriders.bandzoogle.com/


CHASING CARS BAND

CHASING CARS are a new 4-piece rock covers band based in Brighton playing songs from Muse, Foo Fighters, Chili Peppers, The Jam, Hendrix, Nirvana etc.

Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChasingCarsBand


SLOWBURN

slowburn are an old school Ska and Reggae band

Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Slowburnreggae/


NEST

Nest is a band from the south east of England, playing songs for your eardrums

Follow them on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/TheNestMusic

BREAKING NEWS - Sadly NEST have pulled out of ISFEST as one of the band members has a sprained wrist. We wish him well and a speedy recovery. We also thank NEST for recommending the following two artists at short notice.


DAVE BURNAGE

Hailing from the coast of East Sussex, David will be part of a 3 piece band playing indie/folk/rock music. David’s music is reflective of the ocean he grew up beside. From the calm, peaceful waters of a summer day to the raging waves of a darkened evening, his songwriting explores the spectrum of emotion at its extremes

Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/davidburnagemusic/

JACK PEEL

JAck is a Brighton based singer-songwriter who marries the refreshing sound of contemporary artists such as James Bay, John Mayer with the comfort of familiar classics like Springsteen and Rod Stewart.

Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jackpeelmusic

Food & Drink

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Isfest offers a selection of locally sourced food and drink, including a selection of mouth-watering BBQ burgers, Hotdogs and Hog roast supplied by the Poachers Pocket from South Brockwells Farm. They will also provide some exotic options to be announced on the day. We also have Guac N Roll, who will be providing traditional Mexican food such as burritos, taco’s etc with some vegan and gluten free options.

Kids of all ages can enjoy a selection of ice-creams supplied by Downsview Farmhouse - Real Sussex Ice Cream.

There’s a well-stocked bar offering local ales and ciders, including the ever-popular Harveys. Back again, by popular demand, is the Isfest wine and cocktail bar, serving the perennial summer favourite Pimms along with a selection of spirits, cocktails and alcohol-free ‘mocktails'.

The bars and food stations will be open from 2pm.  Food will be available until approximately 9pm, whilst the bar will close at 11.30pm.

 
 

ISFEST Tickets

Tickets will be available from 5pm on 1st July. With numbers limited (for security and licensing) we strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance. Tickets on-the-day are more expensive and subject to availability, so another good reason to book ahead.  Advance tickets can either be purchased in person from the bar at The Laughing Fish pub in Isfield, or online through our specially selected ticket agent. Just click the link below to proceed to purchase (booking fee applies).

 
 
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Camping Available

We’re delighted to offer camping on Saturday 6 August only. Pitches are only available to those who purchase festival tickets - please note that ENTRANCE TO THE SITE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED before 10am on 6 August and without a valid pitch pass accompanied by a valid festival entrance ticket for each camper.

Camping costs just £10 for a pre-allocated pitch for the night. Please be aware that there will be toilets available for your use but there are no showers or electrical hook ups. Camping pitches are limited, so please book your ticket(s) online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tents, motorhomes, caravans and trailers are all welcome onto the festival campsite: If your accommodation exceeds the pre-allocated pitch size, then additional pitches must be booked to cover the total size and paid for in advance.

For health and safety reasons, we cannot allow any bonfires or barbecues on the field.  Campers are welcome from 10am on Saturday 6 August and must have departed by 2pm on Sunday 7 August.  It is not permitted to pitch tents or caravans in advance of 6 August, due to public liability insurance requirements.

We ask, and expect, all campers to abide by our Camping Code:

 

CAMPING CODE OF CONDUCT

Welcome to Isfest!

We ask you to adhere to the following code of conduct to ensure we abide by health & safety rules, insurance requirements and plain neighbourliness to those living next to the field and sharing the field with you! :

  • The camping area will be open from 10am on Saturday 6th August until 2pm on Sunday 7 august.  It is not permitted to pitch a tent or caravan in advance of this time.

  • Cars will only be allowed in the camping area to unload or pitch caravans.  Otherwise they must be parked in the parking area, not next to your pitch, to keep the camping area traffic free.

  • Please pitch in the area to which you are shown by marshals on arrival.

  • Please ensure all members of your group wear the festival wristbands you will be given on arrival at all times

  • No BBQ’s or open fires

  • Cooking appliances to be used off the ground

  • Hushed voices after midnight

  • Please leaVe the site by 2pm Sunday at the latest

  • Please clear up after yourselves, using the refuse bins provided or take it home with you

You are welcome to use the portaloos in the arena throughout your stay.

Thank you very much and hope you have a great time

Isfield and Little Horsted Bonfire Society

 

Contact Us

ISFEST is easy to find. We are in the heart of Isfield village, situated just behind The Laughing Fish pub and adjacent to the Lavender Line steam railway. ISFEST is a short drive from Brighton, Lewes, Uckfield and the surrounding areas and is well served by local bus services.  Free festival, off road parking available.

From Lewes

Head north on the A26 out of Lewes. Follow the A26 past The Cock Inn and Goldcliffe Garden Centre. Once you've passed the Local Fuels petrol station, take the next left onto Isfield Road - signposted "Lavender Line". Follow Isfield Road into the village and follow the numerous signs from there into the festival car park.

From Uckfield

Head South from Uckfield on the A26 (via A26/A22 roundabout, just outside Uckfield). After just over a mile turn right into Horsted Lane - signposted "Lavender Line". Follow Horsted Lane into the village and follow the signs from there to the ISFEST car park.

 

Be sure to check our Facebook Page for regular updates.