Please check the following Frequently Asked Questions as these may provide you with additional information needed to plan for the event, and of course reduce our admin answering the same questions over again!!
| Is there a licensed bar on the site? | Definately...in fact there are two! In 'The Torchmakers Thumb' you will find an excellent selection of real ales and ciders, including of course Lewes' very own Harveys. Our second bar serves a much wider choice of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including lagers, wine, spirits, alcopops and soft drinks. |
| Are drinks prices expensive? | Certainly not. The bars are operated by our own team of volunteers from the Cliffe Bonfire Society, and as such we are able to keep prices reasonable. It is unlikely you will find drinks anymore expensive than at your local, and all profits from the bar go to the society funds. |
| Can we bring our own drinks to site? | Why would you want to??? Yes, provided you are over 18 you are welcome to bring alcohol onto the site, but we would encourage you to use the facilities on site as this helps to secure the festivals future. Please note that alcohol will not be served to under 18's or to anybody whom we believe to be buying it on behalf of a junior. Alcohol will be confiscated from any junior ticket holder, or from anyone who appears to be under 18, unless a valid proof of ID can be provided. |
| Can I bring my dog(s) to the festival? | Dogs are welcome, however we do not recommend you bringing them. The large numbers of people, loud music and unusual surroundings can upset the animals and cause them distress. Any dog that is considered to be in this condition or found to be making a nuisance must be removed from the site. Should you bring your dog(s) to site, please ensure that you are fully responsible for them at all times, and that all mess is immediately cleared up. |
| Is it ok for us to bring a caravan or motorhome? | Yes, no problem with that, however if your motorhome is a very large model we would recommend checking the size with us first due to access restrictions. |
| Are there toilets available 24 hours? | Yes, there are toilets on site but they are not illuminated after around 1am. A torch would be recommended, and just in case, your own supply of toilet paper!! |
| Are there shower facilities? | No, unfortunately not. |
| Is there a water supply available? | A bowser is provided on site that you may use as a source of water, but there is no hot water available. |
| Can you provide a power hook-up? | No, mains power is not available in the camping area. |
| Can I park where I camp? | This is currently under review. It is likely that the car park will be in a seperate field this year for health and safety reasons. |
| Can we put up flags in the camping area? | You can in many areas, however there are certain restrictions because of high voltage overhead power cables crossing the site. |
| Can we fly kites? | This is not advised because of the overhead power cables crossing the site. |
| Is the campsite secure? | Security guards do patrol the site, however we cannot guarantee the security of your camping equipment, vehicle or personal property. It is recommended that you leave valuables at home, and conceal anything that you must bring with you either on your person or in a locked vehicle. |
| I really really need somewhere to plug in my hair straighteners.... please can you help me?? | Certainly, Lewes has a number of good hotels.... :) |
| Is food available on site? | Yes, we have a variety of good quality food outlets on site serving the usual burgers, hot dogs, chips, jacket potatoes, ice-creams, donuts etc. We also hope to have additional outlets this year offering a wider choice of food but details of these are not yet confirmed. |
| Can we have a BBQ on site? | You are welcome to have a BBQ in the camping area, but these must be raised off of the ground and attended at all times. All disposable BBQs and embers must be properly discarded after use. |
| Are breakfasts available? | Yes, the burger wagons also serve breakfast rolls, sausage or bacon sandwiches, tea and coffee etc. |
| What should I wear? | It's a music festival...pretty much anything goes! Obviously we can't tell you what the weather will be like, all we can do is keep our fingers crossed on that one. Be prepared though for whatever may come our way, sun, rain, hail, whatever! |
| Do I need welly boots? | Again, what you wear on your feet is your choice, but remember it is a field and even in the best of weather it can get a little muddy in places. High heels are not recommended! |
| Where can I buy advance tickets? | See the tickets tab on this site. As soon as they available you will be able to purchase online. |
| Can I buy tickets anywhere other than online? | Yes, you will be able to find details of ticket outlets on the tickets page of this site. |
| It is cheaper to by tickets in advance than on the gate. Why is this? | As with all major events we offer a benefit for buying early. It also gives us a good indication of the number of people likely to attend the event which helps with planning. |
| Can I buy tickets at the gate? | Yes, but it is cheaper to buy in advance |
| Is there a junior ticket available? | Yes, there is a reduced price ticket option for under 16's. Please note however that all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, and there is a maximum allowance of 2 under 18 tickets per adult. A valid proof of ID may be requested |
| I only want to see one band...can I have a discount? | No, unfortunately not. |
| I work in the music industry... can I have a discount? | No, unfortunately not. |
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Free camping is available on site for ticket holders at this years event, but please note the following information:
Advance tickets are now available online for this years event, priced as follows
| Adult | Junior | CBS Adult Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend | £ 30 | £ 10 | £ 20 |
| Friday Only | £ 10 | £ 5 | N/A |
| Saturday Only | £ 25 | £ 10 | N/A |
Terms and Conditions:
1. Junior tickets are for those under 16 only
2. All juniors must be accompanied by an over 18, with a maximum of two juniors per adult
3. CBS Adult Member discounted tickets available until 31st May 2012. Password required for purchase
4. Prices shown are for advance purchase only. Gate prices will vary and will be published nearer the time
5. Third party booking fees apply
to all online purchases
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Our Momentum | |
Date - Friday 6th July |
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Binded by chains no longer, Our Momentum breaks free to express the depths of emotion through an explosion of pop/rock/punk/neo classical music. Dressed in dark Oriental/Gothic clothing with a hint of cute, they are most certainly something that will not be forgotten in a hurry as they thrash around the stage. With just a year behind their backs and friendship even further, it is clear that Our Momentum has a clear driven focus of success as they crash out melodies of musical inspiration drawn from Evanescence, Blink 182, Racer X and even Sebastian Bach. Known for their versitality, Our Momentum also likes to give their fans a show of popular modern rock from the likes of Paramore, Evanescence, No Doubt, Blondie and many other female fronted bands. ''Just another garage band? Think again!' - East Magazine ''If you want an energy driven song – this is what you want to hear' – Previous magazine |
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Fat Belly Jones | |
Date - Friday 6th July |
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Fat Belly Jones is a local 7, 8, 9 or even 10-piece band (dependng on availability and of course stage size!), described in their words..."playing toons you can't help jumpin' to.. We is SKA, we is SOUL, we is FAT, we is none of us called JONES !!" During a recent spell where the band found themselves without a lead vocalist, Fat Belly Jones enlisted the vocal talents of Guy Davidson to temporarily fill the void. A regular on the Sussex music scene as front man of the extreeeeeemly popular 'Jellyhead' Guy is no stranger to Rock In The Bog having played there for the last 2 years to great acclaim. Guy loves doing the edgy rock with Jellyhead, but also loves soul music, has found himself beginning to like Ska, and has now found himself as the permanent front man for both bands! (he still hates disco though!!!!). We are looking forward to having the bandon-board for this years festival, bringing together as they do some of Sussex' finest musicians, and we think that you are gonna love them too! |
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Los Palmas 6 | |
Date - Friday 6th July |
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Madness continue to be one of the most successful singles bands in the history of the British charts, and were the the biggest selling singles act of the 80’s. Selling millions of records worldwide, Madness have become one of the best loved British bands of all time in the process. The Los Palmas 6 was set up to offer the total Madness tribute, emulating the musicality and style of the iconic band to such a degree that in the past that members of the actual Madness have played with them on stage on a number of occassions. From the beginning the band has established a fantastic following with a large database of fans, ensuring packed gigs wherever they play. Recent prestigious clients have included BBC; Virgin Records; Arsenal Football Club; our armed forces; and Aviation Club - Dubai, to name but a few. The LP6 only play Madness, offering ALL the hits from the early days right up to the current day, including ‘Baggy Trousers, One Step Beyond, Nightboat to Cairo, Lovestruck and It Must Be Love’ etc. and inject so much energy into their performance that you have no choice other than to dance! True Madness fans, and those who just like to let their hair down and have fun are both going to equally love Los Palmas 6. |
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Felix Fables | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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“Mix of catchy, thought provoking lyrics, country rockin' melodies, solid instrumentation and note perfect harmonies” The band released their debut album In This Town on 24th October 2011 which captures the sound of the band in an 'almost-live' setting - using only minimal overdubs to deliver a raw and exciting example of this band's incredible live persona. They successfully completed an on-line campaign with Pledge Music which raised enough funds to produce physical copies of the album. With a dedicated fan base across London and the South East, Felix Fables have been playing across the country in 2011 having started the year with a full capacity show at Brighton’s Alternative Great Escape and Beach Break Live they have played an array of festivals during the summer of 2011 ending the year with Lockstock Festival in Camden and December Sessions at the 02. 2012 has started with a bang for Felix Fables with a sync of their track ‘Acorn’ on the TV show Hollyoaks , a tour with Café Nero and their next single planned for release in the Spring. |
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In-Dynamics | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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With a fierce live performance that amplifies in power what the songs do in meaning, In Dynamics are a band of energy and passion, not to be gone un-noticed. The young three piece from Sussex began their story opening the inaugural Brighton Music Awards to a celebrity audience including Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Roger Daltry of The Who. The band also made a guest appearance on songwriter David Courtney’s album The Show Must Go On, alongside Paul McCartney and David Gilmour. Now, with the release of their debut EP, the band are really making an impact on the gig scene. They are lined up to play Brighton's Great Escape Festival alongside bands such as Maximo park as well as Solfest with artists such as KT Tunstell. “An absolute triumph of sound and vision… and they have tunes!”
-Music Maker Magazine "These guys could rock a boat on its back." -Independent Music News “to see these guys LIVE is a MUST.” -BREAKING MUSIC, USA |
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Tensheds | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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Tensheds, the piano bashing, guitar swinging, husky voiced hobo. A multi-award winning artist and record breaking live performer. An individual who lives his life on the road. In 2010 Tensheds released his second full length album Crazy beautiful to critical acclaim (MOJO “He’s Exceptional, UNCUT 4/5, Maverick 5/5, Blues Matters “Stunning”). Tensheds followed the release with a staggering 140 date UK & European Tour which culminated with an intimate performance at the famous Jazz Café in London. The winner of the Performing Rights Society UK Unsigned Award, Northern Trax Award, Celtic Connections Festival Award and most recently his single City Of Dreams was named Best Blues Track of the Year from Indie Awards Pure Rawk. On top of this Tensheds also holds the World Record for Most Gigs Performed in 24 Hours – taking the title from Jay Z. A totally unique artist and one who delivers boogie piano with such finesse and ease, while at the same time making it relevant in the 21st century. |
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Fires Attract | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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Here at 'Bog HQ' we couldn't believe it when in the space of 48 hours, three sperate and entirely un-related bands from Scotland approached us wanting to play at the festival. especially when we heard the callibre of music from Fires Attract. The Glasgow based band have never travelled this far South to play, and look upon it as a bit of an adventure into new territory, and a chance to bring their music to an entirely new audience. Fires Attract descrbe themselves as an alternative pop rock band, and have could be likened to Canadian rock band 'Simple Plan'. We love to be able to bring new music to the festival, particularly from bands that you would not often get the chance to see locally. Fires Attract definately fit into that category!! |
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The Antidote | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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Guildford based Rock/Alternative act The Antidote formed in early 2011 but have already toured poland with superband UK Legends made up from Thin Lizzy, The Animals and Smokey and taken Warsaw by storm! Inspired by Arctic Monkeys, Muse, Foo Fighters and Oasis The Antidote connect the spontaneity within music to their performance. Lead singer Moritz Muller aka "the ritz" says:"There is something magical that happens when bands like Oasis perform, you can see an energetic connection between the creative genius of Noel and the arrogant showmanship of Liam!" The band formed of Moritz on vocals and violin bass, Colin Marshall aka The Polar Bear on drums , Joe Jeffryes and Jack Barclay both on guitar consider themselves to be a tightly connected family, each with their own part to play. The band are already playing on the Camden circuit and have supported the likes of Nylon Sky and Evaline, and have been booked as support artists for various international festivals this year. We believe that very soon you will be seeing them as a headline performer! |
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Voodoo Vegas | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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Established five piece rock band 'Voodoo Vegas' have been busy touring all over the UK and Europe the last two years, ![]() |
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Guns n' Roses Experience | |
Date - Saturday 7th July |
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This really is as close as it gets to having the real Guns and Roses playing at Rock in the Bog! Guns n' Roses Experience have the only singer able to deliver the exact same unique vocal style and stage show synonomous with Classic Axl Rose, and are the only tribute band to have a guitarist officially endorsed by world renowned Marshall Amps, just like Slash himself. Together with four other Gn'R clones, these guys delivee a sound and look that is unequalled by any other band. Since their very first gig The Guns N' Roses Experience train has been rolling at an incredible pace, visiting various Middle Eastern countries, mainland Europe, Cypprus, Ireland, and all of the major cities and venues in the UK. With a true GN'R soun andtage show, The Guns N' Roses experience meticulously recreates every visual detail and every musical note to capture that reckless spirit of the original legendary live performances. In a bone crushing 2 hour set all the essentials are covered with breath taking accuracy, including Welcome To The Jungle, November Rain, Sweet Child O' Mine, Paradise City, Mr. Brownstone, You Could Be Mine, Nightrain, Rocket Queen, Knocking On Heavens Door, and so much more. Don't miss your chance to see Europe's most authentic Guns N' Roses tribute play live at Rock In The Bog |
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