{"id":44011,"date":"2018-07-01T09:02:21","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T08:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/?p=44011"},"modified":"2022-07-20T15:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T14:07:59","slug":"music-festivals-in-dorset-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/music-festivals-in-dorset-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Festivals in Dorset \u2013 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although physical music sales might be falling year-on-year, there\u2019 no denying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2018\/jan\/19\/uks-live-entertainment-industry-hits-new-highs\">live music industry is booming<\/a>. It seems that with each passing week, news of a new music festival pops up, promising the biggest acts from any given genre in on, unmissable event.<\/p>\n<p>Here in Dorset, we\u2019re blessed with wide open fields, stunning scenery and more than our fair share of music enthusiasts. All of which means that Dorset is fast becoming <em>the <\/em>home for fledgeling music festivals and established festivals alike.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/holiday-cottages\/dorset-holiday-cottages\">Dorset cottages<\/a> offer the perfect base from which to enjoy the incredible music festivals or Dorset, but what can you expect to find in 2018? Here are a few of our highlights:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jazz by the Sea Festival, Bournemouth, 24<sup>th<\/sup> of July to 7<sup>th<\/sup> of July \u2013 <\/strong>Enjoy a full fortnight of jazz music at <a href=\"https:\/\/jazzbytheseafestival.co.uk\/\">Jazz by the Sea Festival<\/a> with appearances by Andy Quin, Ian Ellis, Mambossa and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Folk on the Quay, Poole, 30<sup>th<\/sup> of June \u2013<\/strong> Take in traditional and modern folk in stunning surroundings at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.folkonthequay.co.uk\/\">Folk on the Quay<\/a> in Poole, with music, dance and food aplenty for the whole family. Oh, and it\u2019s free!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Party in the Park, Weymouth, July 1<sup>st<\/sup> \u2013<\/strong> Local radio station Air 107.2 are hosting a huge <a href=\"https:\/\/air1072.com\/events\/pitp2019\/\">Party in the Park<\/a> event in Weymouth with Cuba Libre, Under the Carousel, Milk &amp; Two and many more taking to the stage for a great day out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swanage Jazz <a href=\"https:\/\/swanagejazzfestival.co.uk\/\">Festival<\/a>, Swanage, 13<sup>th<\/sup>-15<sup>th<\/sup> of July \u2013<\/strong> A key date in the UK jazz calendar, Swanage Jazz Festival returns for another year in 2018 with over 60 acts including The Echoes Of Ellington Orchestra, Jazz Jamaica, Keith Nichols&#8217; Blue Devils, Phronesis, Alan Barnes, Scott Hamilton &amp; Champian Fulton, John Maddocks and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sandfest UK, Poole, 15<sup>th<\/sup> of July \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandfest.co.uk\/\">Sandfest<\/a> is back with an even bigger line-up for the ultimate party on the beach. This year it features Marc Kinchen, Lethal Bizzle, MistaJam and even a guest DJ spot from Idris Elba!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Larmer Tree Festival, Salisbury, 19<sup>th<\/sup>-22<sup>nd<\/sup> of July \u2013 <\/strong>One of the biggest festivals in the south, <a href=\"https:\/\/larmertreefestival.co.uk\/\">Larmer Tree Festival<\/a> celebrates its 27<sup>th<\/sup> birthday this year with the likes of First Aid Kit and Jake Bugg, all with the same stunning mixture of sights and sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wilkswood Reggae Festival, Swanage 20<sup>th<\/sup>-22<sup>nd<\/sup> of July \u2013 <\/strong>Join legendary names from reggae history at <a href=\"https:\/\/dubwood.co.uk\/\">Wilkswood Reggae Festival<\/a>. Family run and family friendly, the festival this year features huge names like Lee \u2018Scratch\u2019 Perry, Mad Professor, General Levy and Joe Ariwa!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bestival, Lulworth, 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-5<sup>th<\/sup> of August \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbestival.net\/\">Bestival<\/a> requires no introduction. It\u2019s the most colourful festival on earth, a riot of great vibes, amazing music and world-class This year it\u2019s turning 15 and celebrating with its biggest line-up ever which includes Grace Jones, London Grammar, M.I.A, Plan B, First Aid Kit, Chaka Khan and many, many more acts, alongside loads of family-friendly activities to take part in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Quite simply, if you\u2019re thinking music festival, you should be thinking Dorset. There\u2019s a little something for everyone, so why not head on down and discover it for yourself?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although physical music sales might be falling year-on-year, there\u2019 no denying the live music industry is booming. It seems that with each passing week, news of a new music festival pops up, promising the biggest acts from any given genre in on, unmissable event. 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