Beachdown Festival 2009

The application for the Festival for 2009 has been passed by MSDC.

You can view the application here
You can download the Licence details here

The Beachdown Festival is at Devils Dyke Farm, Devils Dyke Road, Brighton , BN1 8YJ between 
Friday 28th August 2009 and Monday 31st August 2009.

Performance of a Play 
Fri 1800-2300, Sat and Sun 1200-2300, Mon 1200-2100

Showing of Films
Fri,Sat,Sun,Mon  0700-2359

Live Music
Fri 1800-2300, Sat  1200-2300,Sun 1200-2300,Mon 1200-2100

Recorded Music
Fri,Sat,Sun - 1200-0400, Mon 1200-2200

Performances of dance
Fri 1800-2300, Sat 1200-0000, Sun 1200-2300,Mon 1200-2100

Provision of facilities for dancing
Fri 1800-2300,Sat 1200-0000,Sun 1200-2300,Mon 1200 -2100

Late Night refreshment
Fri,Sat,Sun  1200-0400,Mon 1200-0000

Supply of Alcohol
Fri,Sat,Sun,1200-0400,Mon 1200-0000

Beachdown Festival 2008

Did you survive the festival?

Well, those of us that went to the festival had a great time, notwithstanding the weather. None of the traffic restrictions were needed and as far as I know there were no undesirables in the villages. When the wind was blowing this way I understand that the music could be heard but nothing like on the scale that was expected.

Here are a few pictures. If you have any on your mobile send them to 07941 460 582 or email them to 

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Was it on a hill then?

The sun wasn't that bright!

The kids had a great time - I didn't think there were any trees left.

The main stand

Wonderful view and no litter!

The Family Camp Site

Moving down the hill for the next band.

It was this big and it chased me out the toilet. Honest!

Come on, not far now.

You don't see many of these nowadays.

Stage Two.

Tea and Scones from here.

At last, a beer tent!

Last day.

Sometimes - things are just too much.

Like the Red Hat

The Last act - Gogol Bordello - Brilliant

They let anyone in the Police nowadays

Scary people these Festival folk.

Ahh, how quaint.

Give me my buggy back

I think this was a Dragon

Peace man

How does he cope with the pressure of it all?