THE BIG FAKE FESTIVAL 2021
- FRI 03 – SUN 05 SEPT
- WALESBY FOREST
Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire NG22 9NG - Facebook Event page
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LIVE MUSIC 3 days, 24 Fake Bands
Day 1 - Fri 04 Sept
22:45Coldplace
21:00The Fillers
19:30Antarctic Monkeys
18:00Fu Fighters
16.30Green Date
15:00Bon Jovi Experience
13.30Total Stone Roses
12:00Space Cowboy
Day 2 - Sat 05 Sept
22:45Oasish
21:00Kazabian
19:30Guns 2 Roses
18:00NEW2
16:30Really Hot Chili Peppers
15:00Kings Of Lyon
13:30The Jam'd
12:00Stereotonics
Day 3 - Sun 06 Sept
22:45Flash
21:00Vicky Jackson is Pink
19:30The Stones
18:00The Police Force
16:30Blondied
15:00Aladdinsane
13:30Laid
12:00Duran
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HUGE CAMPSITE Beautiful new site
FREE camping for tents
Family/Quiet zones
Early camping available
The most anticipated “Big Fake Fest” yet! 😎
After skipping a year, our move down the road to Walesby Forest in 2021 feels just perfect 👌 This end-of-season finale has grown hugely popular – you’ll love the extra space and better camping, keeping you fresh and ready to rock an unbeatable 3 day line-up of ‘Fake Bands’.
You finally got your way 😆 – our new home allows an option for early campsite access! You wanted more special Fest-Fest campsite buzz, but an earlier days camping also helps beat the queues and set-up relaxed and ready to chill.
We’ve really missed our fake-fest family and that awesome “Big Fake Fest” vibe. 😍 Come join us and book the early camping – we’re in the mood for ONE BIG PARTY!
Every year, since 2014, we’ve marked the end of our UK Tour with these 3 special days of relaxing, rocking and partying. We’re like a giant family – staff, crew, bands and yourselves – coming together to enjoy superb music and the best atmosphere you’ll feel anywhere. We’re so proud of its festival vibe and crowd of regulars that support the event every year. Join us, let’s end the summer with a bang!
Tickets
After a few years of early sell-out, our move to Walesby Forest should mean more ticket availability – but don’t risk it, buy your tickets early.
Tickets are available from this website only. Door/gate tickets will not be available. All tickets include campsite access and all 3 days of live music inside the giant big-top. Camping in tents is FREE, but camping vehicles (vehicles used for sleeping) require their own ticket. Single day event tickets are not available this year.
| PERSONAL TICKETS All persons aged 10yrs and over require a ticket to access the site | Adult 18+ yrs | Young* 10‑17yrs |
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FRI/SAT/SUN INCLUDING EARLY WED SITE ACCESSFull event access with early site entry (10:00 WED 01 Sept – 12:00 NOON MON 06 Sept) Limited ticket allocation
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£95.00 | £75.00 |
FRI/SAT/SUN INCLUDING STANDARD THU SITE ACCESSFull event access with standard site entry (10:00 THU 02 Sept – 12:00 NOON MON 06 Sept) |
£85.00 | £65.00 |
| CAMPING VEHICLE TICKETS Vehicles used for sleeping require a ticket to access the camping areas | Vehicle (each) | |
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Vehicle Campsite AccessEach vehicle used for sleeping (Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Trailer Tent etc) requires this ticket - Failure to produce ticket upon entry will mean no access |
£15.00 | |
Children (0-9yrs) enter for FREE (no ticket needed) when accompanied by a paid adult. Maximum of two children per adult.
*Under 16 year-olds must be accompanied by a paid adult to enter the festival. 16-17 year-olds must show proof of age if entering the festival alone, or otherwise must enter with a paid adult.
Please see the help page for further info.
Terms & Conditions apply.
Band Line-up
Wait 'til you see how our Fake Bands look, sound and move. Almost the real deal, these guys really know how to play a huge festival crowd!
Our finest Fake Bands, as featured on the UK tour, will take turns to deliver you their mind-blowing performances and classic anthems. How about EIGHT bands a day, THREE days of live music - rocking from 12:00 NOON until 12:00 MIDNIGHT? Plus, top-level sound and lighting inside our giant big-top marquee ensures you an unbeatable festival experience, whatever the weather tries!
Day 1 - Fri 03 Sept
Coldplace
The Fillers
Antarctic Monkeys
Fu Fighters
Green Date
Bon Jovi Experience
Total Stone Roses
Space Cowboy
Day 2 - Sat 04 Sept
Oasish
Kazabian
Guns 2 Roses
NEW2
Really Hot Chili Peppers
Kings Of Lyon
The Jam'd
Stereotonics
Day 3 - Sun 05 Sept
Flash
Vicky Jackson is Pink
The Stones
The Police Force
Blondied
Aladdinsane
Laid
Duran
Site details
We're so excited to experience our new site home in the stunning grounds of Walesby Forest. No squeezing this year, a bigger event area and a perfect camping pitch for everyone.
The site is easy reached because of its UK midlands location and access near the A1. Set your sat-navs for Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire NG22 9NG and you'll be delivered right to the gates!
Site access
New arrivals
Site gates will open for newcomers (require ticket check-in) between 10:00 and 22:00 daily. Both PERSONAL and VEHICLE tickets will be scanned and checked in and site access wristbands provided.
Once you are settled, walk to the 'Site Base' marquee to receive your age/alcohol wristbands (you may be asked to show ID to prove your age). You can also buy your event drink tokens to beat the queues at the events 'Big-top' token desk.
Day visitors
If you are not camping, your access wristbands allow you to enter daily. A secure day carpark will be provided and access is daily from 10:00.
Camping
For tents, look for the drop-off areas to offload your equipment. Parking is not permitted with tents.
For camping vehicles, display the vehicle permit you are given and follow the signs.
Leaving & re-entering
Your access wristbands allow you to leave and enter the as you wish, within reason.
Site times
EARLY WED SITE ACCESS - Wed 02 Sept
| 10:00 | Site opens |
| 22:00 | Site closes for new arrivals |
STANDARD THU SITE ACCESS - Thu 03 Sept
| 10:00 | Site opens for new arrivals |
| 22:00 | Site closes for new arrivals |
Event day 1 - Fri 04 Sept
| 08:00 | Breakfast food traders open |
| 10:00 | Site opens for new arrivals |
| 10:30 | Breakfast food traders close |
| 11:00 | Event 'Big-top' doors open, event bar and day food traders open |
| 22:00 | Site closes for new arrivals |
| 23:45 | Event 'Big-top' bar closes |
| Midnight | Event 'Big-top' doors close, food traders close |
Event day 2 - Sat 05 Sept
| 08:00 | Breakfast food traders open |
| 10:00 | Site opens for new arrivals |
| 10:30 | Breakfast food traders close |
| 11:00 | Event 'Big-top' doors open, event bar and day food traders open |
| 22:00 | Site closes for new arrivals |
| 23:45 | Event 'Big-top' bar closes |
| Midnight | Event 'Big-top' doors close, food traders close |
Event day 3 - Sun 06 Sept
| 08:00 | Breakfast food traders open |
| 10:00 | Site opens for new arrivals |
| 10:30 | Breakfast food traders close |
| 11:00 | Event 'Big-top' doors open, event bar and day food traders open |
| 22:00 | Site closes for new arrivals |
| 23:45 | Event 'Big-top' bar closes |
| Midnight | Event 'Big-top' doors close, food traders close |
Post event - Mon 07 Sept
| 12:00 | Site closes, everyone must be vacated |
Event area
This years event area includes a larger 'Big-top' and garden area, perfect for an unforgettable show of live performances. Doors open at 11:00, close 12:00 MIDNIGHT. Use your access wristband to come and go as you like.
Food & Drink
Quality food traders will be located inside the event garden area, offering delicious types of food to keep you going all day and throughout the night. The licensed bar inside the event 'Big-top' will serve the usual Fake Festivals range of chilled bar and soft drinks. The bar and food traders are open from when the event 'Big-top' doors open at 11:00. The bar closes at 11:45 and the food trading finishes at 12:00 MIDNIGHT.
At Fake Festivals the bar is operated on a drink token system, a single drink token can be exchanged for a bar drink or two soft drinks. Drink tokens can be purchased at token desks inside the event 'Big-top' and also at the 'Site Base' marquee. Both cash and card are accepted at the token desks and 'cash-back' will be available.
Camping
Camping in tents is FREE for all ticket holders and no tent permits or additional tickets are required. Camping Vehicles (Caravans, Motorhomes, Campervans and Pods etc) require their own ticket which once checked in will be replaced by a permit that must be shown on the vehicle at all times. There are no reservations and pitches are provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
Site access for new arrivals is from 10:00 - 22:00 daily. You must vacate the grounds by 12:00 NOON on Mon 07 Sept.
Camping areas
This year, we're taking advantage of the luscious space and greenery at Walesby with dedicated camping zones:
- QUIET AREA - this area is tucked out the way, for families or anyone wanting to enjoy a relaxed and quiet campsite. No shouting or loud music permitted. No cars. Security will patrol and move anyone not adhering to the area rules.
- CAMPING VEHICLES - for motorhomes, campervans and caravans only. Cars can park with caravans.
- GENERAL - for tents only. Cars must be parked in the car park, not with the tents.
- MIXED - for motorhomes, campervans and caravans (with cars) and tents (cars not permitted) and for those wishing to camp in groups. No group pitch reservations and caution when moving vehicles around tents must be shown.
- DISABLED - situated in a convenient place near facilities. To use this area somebody in your group must have a disabled ticket and have shown proof of disability. Blue badge cars may park in this area.
Food & drink
You are welcome to bring your own food and drink with you, but it must only be consumed within the campsite area. Please remember that no glass is permitted on the site at any time.
Breakfast food traders will be open from 08:00 to 10:30 in the garden area ready to cook up a full breakfast and fresh coffee for all the Fake Festival campers. Once the event area opens at 11:00 the food traders will be available inside the garden area until close at midnight.
The site store will also sell basic food items.
Rules & facilities
Parking cars next to tents is not permitted, but we do allow the drop-off of gear before you park. You are able to retrieve items from your car at any point.
FIRES & BBQ'S - that are sat at ground level are not permitted, for fire risk reasons. We do allow BBQ's and stoves that are raised off the ground to about 0.5m-1m on legs or by such other means and must be fully extinguished after use, with all waste/ashes removed from site in the appropriate manner.
SHOWERS - the site will have two types of warm water showers with individual cubicles. Walesby's permanent showers will run 24hrs daily and the temporary shower placements will run between 07:00 and 14:00 daily.
ELECTRICAL HOOK-UPS - will not provided.
STANDING WATER - will be provided around the camping areas.
TOILETS - will be provided all around the camping areas.
DISABLED FACILITIES - disabled toilet and shower facilities can be accessed with a radar key.
An on-site general store will be on hand, where you can buy basic necessities and supplies.
Parking
There will be adequate FREE parking for both those who are camping and for anyone staying outside the site and visiting daily.
The camping and parking areas will have 24 hour patrolling security to ensure everyone can relax and have a great weekend and by all means leave your vehicle on site overnight if you need to. If you do leave your car overnight on the last day then please ensure you collect your vehicle by 12:00 NOON on Mon 07 Sept.