Volunteer spaces are filling up quicker than ever… If you want to come to the festival for free, meet new people and get a taste of working behind the scenes - being a part of one of our volunteer teams is a fantastic way to get involved at the festival!
“Boomtown, my absolute favourite place on earth. The music, the atmosphere, the outrageously fantastic outfits. You’ll get to work with hundreds of likeminded volunteers all who are all there for one reason…. TO HELP PEOPLE to ENJOY THE MUSIC. I love you Boomtown!” Kelly McFee, Winsford
“Volunteering with Boomtown is one of the best ways to enjoy the festival. For starters, you make a load of friends in the secure volunteer campsite when you get to arrive a day before the ticket holders and explore.
The shifts are actually pretty fun, you’re always placed in a pair (you can even request to be with a friend in your application!) and more often than not you’ll be by a stage or busy junction with lots to see. I was even placed at the front of Sector 6 stage, dancing behind the barrier whilst giving out water one year! Your crew wristband gives you access to the crew bar (the best bar, that stays open latest and with cheaper drinks) and also backstage toilets even when you’re not on shift. You still get plenty of time to explore the festival and see bands.
Fancy dress is encouraged (even on shift!), you get food vouchers for meals for each shift you work, and you even get access to plugs for phone charging, tea & coffee and hot showers! Almost like posh glamping! All this, and you essentially get to experience Boomtown for free, as you get your deposit back at the end. Living the festival dream.” Jessi Dimmock, London
“Being fairly new to volunteering at festivals, I was a little apprehensive as what to expect. The support system you have when on shift puts all of that to rest. The supervisors and managers are all extremely helpful. The shifts fly by and are always good fun. You meet some great people and make good friends when on shift. Volunteering at Boomtown is a must!! - Daniel Todd, Huddersfield
Find out everything you need to know about volunteering at Boomtown here.
If you are super organised and have booked your own private coach or minibus for you and your mates to come to the festival you need to to book a space to be dropped off at our coach park...
Be a part of the story...
Every citizen is invited to join our cast of thousands of characters and play their own part in Chapter 10's unfolding narrative... Who will you become?
Flashing back on this Friday afternoon...
IT’S OFFICIAL!! …The fair is now open to explore a day earlier!
Flash back to our beautiful city bursting with sun, smiles and the best people imaginable xxx
Have you thought about how you're getting to the fair this year?
Our coaches travel right to the city gates from over 50 locations around the UK!
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Our main music man Kaptin has curated this Chapter 10 playlist for Ineffable Music over in California featuring some of his current favourite tracks by artists across this year's line-up.
Only 100 days until Chapter 10 commences and we dance together under Bang Hai Towers again! xx
Come behind the scenes for a sneak preview of the all new huge Lion's Den Temple as it comes to life in our workshop... xxx
Festival season is finally on the horizon and we're working with CitizenCard again this year to bring you an all singing and dancing Boomtown proof of age ID card that makes getting into the festival and proving that you are 18 or older pretty simple!
There have been a few comments coming in from people who are a bit confused over the ‘Boomtown Springs’ area we’ve launched this year....
We're proud to be joining more than 60 independent festivals this Earth Day in an industry wide campaign to eliminate single use plastics.
Unfortunately Napalm Death are no longer able to join us this year due to rescheduled USA tour commitments.. However, the Earache Records team have pulled out all the stops to find a the most fitting of replacements... and the mighty Dead Kennedys will be on fine form with us Chapter 10!
A space of colour, creativity and an exploration into how to make the world a better place... xx
Transport yourself 4 months forwards to the Town Centre where Soul II Soul will be treating us all to their legendary back catalogue for one almighty Saturday night celebration!
A vision, years in the making... tickets for our first ever fully theatrical camping experience are now officially on sale!
Welcome to the streets of Kidztown, Boomtown Fair where our youngest citizens rule the city!
Redefining family festival fun in a melting pot of mischievous mayhem for all ages; rave to Junior Jungle, FUN DMC and Big Fish Little Fish, get creative in one of the many workshops or escape to the Wild Woods for Forest School foraging...
From breakdancing gorillas to karaoke singing grans the wonders are endless in this haven for all generations ;) xx
All final payments for split payment tickets must be received by 4th June!
The full Chapter 10 playlist is up now...!
Showcasing the best in Jamaican and soundsystem culture, this is our musical backbone with roots running throughout the city.
The most eclectic of line ups...
Taking citizens on a journey through an international underworld, our most immersive and challenging of districts has been revealed - DSTRKT 5
Welcome to utopia in surburbia...
Representing music genres across a fusion of cultures, Barrio Loco is the beating heart of community. Hope rises in this concrete playground and raw energy is of the highest value within this cosmopolitan borough overflowing with creativity and nurturing the homegrown talents...
Bang Hai Towers are back - celebrating the best in underground music.
We are always looking for fresh creativity to bring our ever evolving, immersive city streets to life! If you have ideas for sideshows, walkabout performances, micro venues or window installations for Chapter 10 or are inspired after the festival to get involved for next year, then we would love to hear from you!
One of its oldest and most theatrical of districts of Boomtown history, Oldtown is packed full of artists, street circus performers, painters and poets all of whom have the spirit of Bohemia in their hearts...
Where the Chinatown skyline once dominated, we can now unveil the fourth new district for Chapter 10- Metropolis.
Goodbye Mayfair, Hello Paradise Heights - our all new ‘redeveloped’ district...
Unfortunately, every year we have increasing amounts of reports of fraudulent tickets being sold on.
We can’t ensure that tickets purchased from any third party sources are genuine and are we’re afraid that any invalid or duplicate barcodes WILL NOT be allowed entry into the festival site.
Find out how you can still get a ticket...
Our tenth chapter has been the fastest selling fair in Boomtown history, and with just under six months to go we are completely sold out!
Copper County, formerly known as Wild West, is set to make its debut this summer...
The build up to Chapter 10 is continuing to exceed all our expectations and is now officially our fastest selling year ever! All non-Travel Package adult tickets are due to sell out very shortly so here's everything you need to know about Boomtown Festival Traveller Package tickets...
It’s time for the first (of many) brand new districts celebrations, in the form of our dedicated punk, metal and ska district; Diss-order Alley!
Explore a universe unlike any other in the distinctive woodlands on the outskirts of our city and come together for one of the largest celebrations of psy culture in the UK this summer...
After the mammoth response to our initial ‘headliners’ release last week; we now get to announce our first district, where jazz, folk, funk and soul are offered up at our festival-within-a-festival: Whistlers Green.
A Wednesday opening is still a part of an ongoing process, nothing is yet confirmed - here's everything you need to know.
If you’re joining us this summer, for the first time or the tenth, we welcome you with open arms and respect to be reciprocated towards each other, the city and yourselves. Open minds feed open hearts.
Hot off the heels of the official Chapter 10 trailer, our full headliners line up for Chapter 10 has been announced, perfectly summing up the evolution of our multifaceted event over the past decade.
As we teeter on the edge of venturing deep into Chapter 10 line up announcements from tomorrow, we've been reflecting the last decade and looking forward to what the future holds...
As we approach Chapter 10 we're looking back at where we started at Chapter 1 with immersive theatre from the Invisible Circus two live music stages - Town Centre and Lion's Den - it is truly humbling.
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Relive some of the best artists from CH9 with our first ever Boomtown USB...
There are so many ways to bring your creativity to the city streets...
Here's to another year of creative madness, fierce independence and new family xx
Christmas, done. NYE, imminent.
Recharge time!
Thank you to everyone who balanced their festival journey in 2017!
Happy Holidays!
Welcome DISORDER ALLEY!
As we enter the festive party season, it is even more important to be fully aware of the risks associated with what you're putting into your body. Please give yourself 15 minutes to watch this; education and awareness can be a lifesaver.
Keep Bristol Warm #KBW are tackling homelessness in Bristol.
Here's a tiny peek behind the scenes at the annual crew party from last weekend...
Q: Is Boomtown family friendly?!
A: YES!!
Relive some of the tunes from Chapter 9 with our Annual Christmas Charity compilation!
Fresh from completing a hugely successful world tour for their recent album Humanz, the Gorillaz are joining us with their superior musicianship and visual mastery...
First headliner announcement coming tomorrow at 1pm. Be ready.
Pinch, punch...! To count down the December days this year, here's an alternative advent calendar courtesy of Action for Happiness to spread the festive joy <3
It's been a dream of ours for years to pull some of the finest Hampshire produce together to create our very own Farmer's Market - and this year it all came into fruition!
Introducing the brand new and exclusive Boomtown USB: Now, That’s What We Call Boomtown!
CH9’s Charity Compilation has had a serious upgrade - packed full of delights from district trakcs to CH9 live videos and couple of extra surprises!
A feast for all the senses, big things are afoot for the Lion's Den!
Apparently it's Black Friday.
For anyone looking to spend money on something today, here's a few suggestions from us...
Beyond the realm of every day, lies our world within a world. Hundreds of actors and creative spirits guide you beneath the surface, to discover secrets and stories beyond your most adventurous dreams...
Big love to all our Australian friends for bringing some good news to a world that really needs it right now by voting to legalize same sex marriage.
The whole office team are back in and head first into planning Chapter 10.
There are so many exciting new developments in every possible direction, announcements coming very soon...
What was once known as Boomtique is now Camp Skylark! It's time to go back to basics and celebrate our connection to the great outdoors and make the most of the outstanding beauty that South Downs National Park offers.
Tickets on sale NOW!
Raising the bar even higher than previous years, we're looking to put on a show even more mind blowing than usual this summer for Chapter 10: The Machine Cannot Be Stopped: 9 - 12th August.
For anyone wondering about the ticket prices for this year we just thought we’d explain some of the reasons behind this. As a fully independent festival our financial options are very limited, but it means our creative vision is never compromised!
It’s only ONE WEEK to go until tickets go on sale! Check out Chapter 10’s first BTN for all you need to know...
Soar through street venues, jump over skylines, discover the hidden gems through the mind bending view of hyperlapse.
It is our absolute dream for everyone to be treated equally when inside our city gates and in the everyday world, to be accepted for who they are and with the ultimate mutual respect that each person deserves.
Bridging the old with the new, the sanctuary of Whistlers Green overlooking Downtown, had global music choices at The Windmill, thought provoking talks at Speakers Corner and mini Boomers running the streets of Kidztown...
From Chapter 9, Toots & The Maytals perform 54-46, opening the Lion's Den on Friday afternoon.
DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM PEOPLE YOU DO NOT KNOW
Family ticket giveaway with Kidztown Design Compeittion
Hot off the heels of the full musical line up for Whistlers Green we have just released over 100 different workshops, skills and crafts that will be available completely for free up in the Whistlers Green and Kidztown areas.
Boomtown tier 1 and 2 tickets all sold out and over 10,000 tickets snapped up in under 2 hours.
