Music lovers are set to enjoy a high-octane atmosphere at Scoop Music Festival this summer when it makes its return to County Durham - with a new home.
The camping festival, which took place last August in Lanchester, has announced that this time it will play out nearby in the grounds of Burnhopeside Hall, a historic gem which was the former home of Puffing Billy creator William Hedley. There, local rock, pop and tribute band talent will be setting the mood of the July 29-30 event which also will have plenty of family entertainment on offer, alongside food stalls and a well-stocked bar.
Tickets are already on sale for the festival whose line-up includes Mumford & Sons tribute band Chasing Mumford; R.E.M. tribute Stipe; Teesside ska and two-tone band The Skapones and Brit-popsters The National Anthems from Newcastle.
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There will be a range of camping options available for those keen to make the most of its stunning location, six-and-a-half miles outside Durham, where woodland and 18 acres of gardens surround the country house which was once home to engineer Hedley whose famous 1800s steam locomotive was groundbreaking in its day. A working model of Puffing Billy can be seen at Beamish Museum.
Tristan Raine, who founded Scoop Music Festival in 2018 and produces it with Durham promotion company Events85, said: “This is our most ambitious Scoop yet and we’re buzzing with the line-up and the amazing location. We’re so thankful to Burnhopeside Hall for letting us host this growing festival on its grounds this year.
“We’re ready for a full scale party in the sun this summer and we can’t wait to get started. The festival supports both established and emerging talent and is extra keen now to showcase local names in a bid to help the North East music industry as it gets back on its feet following the effects of the pandemic.
And local street food vendors will be promoted too, among the festival's range of refreshment options which also will include a fully-stocked bar. With Covid still a risk, it says it will be providing hand sanitiser stations and encouraging audiences to wear a mask "if they feel so inclined".
Early Bird tickets are currently available for £45 (£15 for under-16s) for the weekend or else there are day tickets which cost £20 for the Friday and £30 for Saturday (£8/£10 respectively for under-16s). Separate camping tickets - £5 for one tent - and parking, £2, are available too. There is also an option to buy a ticket for one caravan or campervan and a wristband which will secure a 10% discount at all food vendors.
For tickets see here and for more about the festival and its line-up see here.
