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Excursions Festival

  • Date: October 7, 2023
  • Time:12:30
  • Location: Bedford
  • Venue: Bedford - Esquires
  •  Cancelled
Taking place at one of the UK’s most loved independent grassroots music venues, Bedford Esquires, ‘Excursions’ is a brand new music alldayer from the people behind Route.
Throughout the day, expect live music from Sam Akrpo, Home Counties, The Itch, Balter and more, plus special guest DJs and street food stalls.
Guest speakers from the likes of 4AD, End of The Road Festival and ATC Live will join the local community for an exciting day of talks and workshops with a focus on how we can grow and support music scenes and industry outside of London. Have your say in finding solutions to the issues your local music venues are facing and gain tips and advice for building a career in music.
The event will culminate with an evening show headlined by singer-songwriter Connie Constance with support from Trout and Low Girl.
LIVE MUSIC
Connie Constance
Sam Akpro
Trout
Home Counties
Low Girl
The Itch
Balter
+ more
GUEST SPEAKERS
End of The Road Festival
ATC Live
FORM
Hoof MGMT
Youth Music
Arts Council England
+ more
GUEST DJS
Dork Magazine
Regressive Left
Vandalism Begins At Home
Slide Records
+ more
+ STREET FOOD
Panel talks from 12:30pm-5pm
Live Music, guest DJs and street food from 12:30pm-11pm
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Please note, there are 3 different ticket types for this event.
Conference and evening ticket:
This gets you access to the industry panels and talks + live music throughout the entire day.
Evening ticket:
This is just a ticket to the evening show, headlined by Connie Constance with TROUT and Low Girl.
Under 25s ticket:
This ticket is access to the conference and evening show – ID may be required!
This event is ages 14+, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult