| The Rising Festival InformationThis is our final newsletter before we welcome you to the fields of Kibblestone.Please ensure you have read the directions and follow the AA route signage on the way into the event. Please don’t try and find shortcuts as we want to ensure the event causes minimal disruption to our neighbours. With that in mind we are opening the carpark and campervan fields at 11am on the Thursday to Thursday ticket holders and not at 2pm to ensure we bring as many of you in ahead of the rush hour period. Please also ensure you have read the festivals terms and conditions here. Please note that no awnings with campervans or caravans are allowed unless an awning ticket has been pre-purchased, none are available on the day. Tickets are all but sold out now and there are handful of activities left and accommodation blocks should you be quick. Following your fantastic weekend with us, we will have early bird tickets on sale for 2025 on Monday July 8th and with payment plan tickets available on standard prices following those being sold.We have a small but amazing bunch of traders selling burgers, katsu curries, pies and pizza and a great market with our festival favourites. Our bars are being operated by the amazing Black Market venue with quality ales and ciders from the local area and quality ones from further afield.Band T-Shirt Saturday is our theme for this year, so wear your favourite band t-shirt in celebration of the Rising removing commission on band merchandise. If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us ahead of the event in order for us to provide our best possible assistance. |
| DirectionsThe address for the event is: Kibblestone Scout Campsite, Kibblestone Rd, Oulton, Stone, ST15 8UJ. As you near the event site, you will see black and yellow event signs, please follow the instructions on the signs. If coming from the South via the M6 Take Junction 14 and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout to the A34 for Stone At the 3rd roundabout take the 3rd Exit for the A520 to Stone Follow the A520 to the Bridge Inn Carry along the A520 (DO NOT FOLLOW SIGNS TO OULTON/Kibblestone) Follow the black and yellow event signage to the event siteIf coming from the North via the M6 Take Junction 15 and take 3rd exit onto A519 to Eccleshall At the next junction turn left to Trentham Follow this road to the junction with the A34 and turn towards Stone At the roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Stone Rd/A34 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Stone Rd/A34Continue to follow A34 until the roundabout with the 1st turning ton Stone (B5027) follow this road (A520) to the Bridge Inn. Carry along the A520 (DO NOT FOLLOW SIGNS TO OULTON/Kibblestone) Follow the black and yellow event signage to the event site |
| Accommodation Rising We have several bunker rooms which we have discounted as we added them late to the game.To assist we have now got an all-male bunker room and an all female bunker room at £100 per person for the weekend. You will be sharing space with strangers, and you will need to feel confident this as per the usual youth hostel model. Please note however you will not have lock ups within the room, but the car park is adjacent which can be stored with valuables, with security nearby. If you prefer a private bunker room, we have these available also at a discount.Prices CUBLAIR1: 8 x single bed MALE dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £100 per person CUBLAIR2: 8 x single bed FEMALE dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £100 per person CUBLAIR3: 8 x single bed dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £500 CUBLAIR4: 8 x single bed dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £500 RONALD1: 6 x single bed dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £450 RONALD2: 8 x single bed dormitory with access to a toilet and shower facilities, close by parking – £500 |
| Our MusicOur live stage, Cub Lair, will host a lineup of exceptional acts capable of energizing audiences in an instant, featuring both seasoned festival veterans and emerging talents destined for stardom. We are thrilled to announce our 2024 headliners: punk hip-hop duo Bob Vylan, dub enthusiasts Dub Pistols, and London ska legends Death of Guitar Pop. Additional acts include electric rockers Henge, high-energy dance group Loonaloop, folk favourites 3 Daft Monkeys, folk-rock band True Deceivers, pop-rock sensation Jemma Johnson, festival staples Brian Stone & the Masters of None, ska outfit JB Conspiracy, rockers Dawn After Dark, and alternative/punk/rock duo Yur Mum. The new home of Magical Sounds delivers an exceptional lineup of established and up-and-coming live acts and DJs, such as legendary Banco De Gaia, innovative Zion Train Sound System, trance aficionados Subgiant, who consistently deliver fresh and unique sounds, the captivating Clown Jewels, ever-enthralling SpaceHopper, and the invigorating electronic beats of Shunt Voltage. |
| 2025 Tickets2025 dates – July 25th to 27th Monday 8th July 2024 – on sale SUPER EARLY: £60 EARLY BIRD ADULT 1: £65 EARLY BIRD ADULT 2: £70 Adult Standard: £75 12-17 year old: £35 Under 12 free Thursday: £15 Thursday Child: £10 Cars – £10 Campervans – £20 Caravans – £20 Awnings – £10 |