Play Fest is an annual independent

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that takes place at New Eccles Hall,

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, England. It was first held in May 2011. Play Fest consists of a comprehensive bill of musicians, bands and artists across various stages. The genres of music on offer are largely

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and

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. It has an annual attendance of around 4,000, which the organisers have expressed an interest in increasing as the festival grows larger with time.

Play Fest 2011

Play Fest 2011 (the first Play Fest) took place on 27–29 May 2011. Over 2,500 people attended. Tickets cost £70 for the weekend (£60 during the 'early bird' offer). The festival was short-listed for the 'Best New Festival' award at the UK Festival Awards 2011.

Play Fest 2012

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Sub Focus Nicolaas Douwma (born 13 April 1982), better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English DJ, record producer, songwriter, musician and sound engineer from Guildford, Surrey. He has been releasing records since 2003. On 12 October 2009, ...

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Jaymo & Andy George
Foamo
Spencer (NMBRS)
Bondax
Joshua Roberts
Oli Dab & Robin Artists who performed on the Friday of the festival included

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, Crumbs for Comfort, Hemingway, Empire, DJ@WAR and DJ Andy H.

External links

Play Fest official siteeFestivals coverage
Music festivals in Norfolk 2011 establishments in England Music festivals established in 2011 Rock festivals in England Electronic music festivals in the United Kingdom

Play Fest 2011

Play Fest 2012

See also

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