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The Exile Music Festival is a fun weekend event showcasing fifteen to twenty of the best local bands and independent artistes. Our goal is to create a reasonably priced, small summer music festival that provides an overwhelmingly positive, family experience for both attendees and musicians in a beautiful countryside setting for around 500 people.
2021 will see the return of our "Exile Introduces" competition but with the age restriction removed.
Exile Music Festival is a not-for-profit, Limited by Guarantee Company, with any surplus re-invested into improving our wonderful festival year on year!
Dates are always around the last weekend in June, which means long light summer evenings.
Location - Sabine Hay, off Oldfield Lane, near Darley Dale, Derbyshire DE4 2LN. Click here for map and directions.
Arrival Times - The Festival Entrance opens at noon on the Friday for Camping set-up, and closes at 7pm on the Sunday. The music starts at 6.30pm on Friday - see the ON STAGE page. Please present your proof of ticket purchase at the gate where you will be issued with wrist-bands.
Children - of all ages are welcome, and children under the age of 13 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. There is a child’s play area and numerous special events for the younger ones – please see the FAMILY ACTIVITIES page.
Camping - is available inclusively with Weekend tickets. Parking is provided on site, not far away from the camping area. We ask you to set up your camp with consideration. For safety reasons, and to ensure the comfort of other attendees, the Management reserves the right to reduce the overall footprint of your chosen camping area.
Camper Vans and Caravans - We have limited space available, with no hook-ups or hard standings. Owners of vehicles over 6 metres in length come at their own risk as there are dangers of grounding and getting stuck on the site which is unsuitable for long vehicles. We reserve the right to refuse entry, if you are uncertain and would like further advice please GET IN TOUCH.
Food - The “Pop Top Café” will be back on site this year for the duration of the festival, serving a selection of reasonably priced meat and vegetarian meals, including breakfasts, snacks and tea and coffee all day.
Local Facilities - Apart from the food wagon and the bar we do not have any shops on site, so please bring your own food etc, should you wish to self cater. There are shops and a cash machine in nearby Darley Dale. Also, only a short car journey away, Matlock has various shops and supermarkets.
Elsewhere To Stay - As we are out in the countryside, there are perhaps only two small B&B’s walk-able from our site – the Square & Compass at Darley Bridge and the Whitworth Hotel at Darley Dale. However there are numerous places to stay in the Matlock area if you are happy to drive or take a taxi.
Open Fires - Are not permitted in the camping field but why would you want one when we have a fantastic communal fire pit?!
We do allow small BBQ’s but these must be kept off the ground. Please be aware that Carbon Monoxide kills. Never take a lit or smouldering BBQ into your tent or awning.
Drinking water points and Toilets - Are provided on the main festival site. There are no shower facilities on site but we do have flushing toilets and hand basins. No blue boxes at Exile!
First Aid - We do have First Aid support on site – if required, please ask any Steward, Festival Official or at the Ticket Office for assistance.
Dogs - Are allowed but must be kept on a lead AT ALL TIMES. You must clean up after your dog.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed into the Main Marquee (except for Assistance Dogs).
Smoking - Is not allowed in any of the venues however, we do allow vaping.
Stalls - There will be several traders on site, including Oxfam and new stall holders are welcome – please GET IN TOUCH to learn more.
Refuse Recycling - We encourage as much recycling as possible and bins will be provided on site. A small skip is also available for non-recyclable items. However, we kindly ask that you take as much of your own waste home with you.
Lost and Found - Please visit the main entrance for all lost and found items.
Alcoholic Beverages - You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to the festival campsite, but as we provide a well stocked real ale bar in the “Venue”, which is a licensed premises, you will not be allowed to bring your own drinks into this area.
Attendees will need to show a form of ID to festival bar staff in order to purchase alcohol from the on site bar should they be lucky enough not to look 18! Alcohol sales will be restricted to those 18 years and over.
Security and Safety - Please respect and follow all site rules and regulations. They were created with your safety in mind. Exile Music Festival Officials and Stewards have the last say.
Weather - Whilst we always put an order in for excellent weather, this is not guaranteed. See here for latest weather updates.
All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance at the Exile Music Festival 2020. However, acts are subject to change without notice. Please visit this website regularly for the most up-to-date information.
All rules and regulations are subject to change.
2021 will see the return of our "Exile Introduces" competition but with the age restriction removed.
Exile Music Festival is a not-for-profit, Limited by Guarantee Company, with any surplus re-invested into improving our wonderful festival year on year!
Dates are always around the last weekend in June, which means long light summer evenings.
Location - Sabine Hay, off Oldfield Lane, near Darley Dale, Derbyshire DE4 2LN. Click here for map and directions.
Arrival Times - The Festival Entrance opens at noon on the Friday for Camping set-up, and closes at 7pm on the Sunday. The music starts at 6.30pm on Friday - see the ON STAGE page. Please present your proof of ticket purchase at the gate where you will be issued with wrist-bands.
Children - of all ages are welcome, and children under the age of 13 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. There is a child’s play area and numerous special events for the younger ones – please see the FAMILY ACTIVITIES page.
Camping - is available inclusively with Weekend tickets. Parking is provided on site, not far away from the camping area. We ask you to set up your camp with consideration. For safety reasons, and to ensure the comfort of other attendees, the Management reserves the right to reduce the overall footprint of your chosen camping area.
Camper Vans and Caravans - We have limited space available, with no hook-ups or hard standings. Owners of vehicles over 6 metres in length come at their own risk as there are dangers of grounding and getting stuck on the site which is unsuitable for long vehicles. We reserve the right to refuse entry, if you are uncertain and would like further advice please GET IN TOUCH.
Food - The “Pop Top Café” will be back on site this year for the duration of the festival, serving a selection of reasonably priced meat and vegetarian meals, including breakfasts, snacks and tea and coffee all day.
Local Facilities - Apart from the food wagon and the bar we do not have any shops on site, so please bring your own food etc, should you wish to self cater. There are shops and a cash machine in nearby Darley Dale. Also, only a short car journey away, Matlock has various shops and supermarkets.
Elsewhere To Stay - As we are out in the countryside, there are perhaps only two small B&B’s walk-able from our site – the Square & Compass at Darley Bridge and the Whitworth Hotel at Darley Dale. However there are numerous places to stay in the Matlock area if you are happy to drive or take a taxi.
Open Fires - Are not permitted in the camping field but why would you want one when we have a fantastic communal fire pit?!
We do allow small BBQ’s but these must be kept off the ground. Please be aware that Carbon Monoxide kills. Never take a lit or smouldering BBQ into your tent or awning.
Drinking water points and Toilets - Are provided on the main festival site. There are no shower facilities on site but we do have flushing toilets and hand basins. No blue boxes at Exile!
First Aid - We do have First Aid support on site – if required, please ask any Steward, Festival Official or at the Ticket Office for assistance.
Dogs - Are allowed but must be kept on a lead AT ALL TIMES. You must clean up after your dog.
Please note: Dogs are not allowed into the Main Marquee (except for Assistance Dogs).
Smoking - Is not allowed in any of the venues however, we do allow vaping.
Stalls - There will be several traders on site, including Oxfam and new stall holders are welcome – please GET IN TOUCH to learn more.
Refuse Recycling - We encourage as much recycling as possible and bins will be provided on site. A small skip is also available for non-recyclable items. However, we kindly ask that you take as much of your own waste home with you.
Lost and Found - Please visit the main entrance for all lost and found items.
Alcoholic Beverages - You are welcome to bring your own alcohol to the festival campsite, but as we provide a well stocked real ale bar in the “Venue”, which is a licensed premises, you will not be allowed to bring your own drinks into this area.
Attendees will need to show a form of ID to festival bar staff in order to purchase alcohol from the on site bar should they be lucky enough not to look 18! Alcohol sales will be restricted to those 18 years and over.
Security and Safety - Please respect and follow all site rules and regulations. They were created with your safety in mind. Exile Music Festival Officials and Stewards have the last say.
Weather - Whilst we always put an order in for excellent weather, this is not guaranteed. See here for latest weather updates.
All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance at the Exile Music Festival 2020. However, acts are subject to change without notice. Please visit this website regularly for the most up-to-date information.
All rules and regulations are subject to change.
When and where25th, 26th and 27th June 2021
Sabine Hay, off Oldfield Lane, near Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2LN. © COPYRIGHT 2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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