Crew Profile – Carys Kelly, Director of Fabulousness
What was your favourite festival moment of Nozstocks past? ArtWank in 2012. Ophelia Bitz, the host of our fabulous cabaret, brought her one woman show, vintage porn show to the Bantam of the Opera theatre stage. I laughed and cringed and it was bloody brilliant. What’s your top tip for surviving the festival? Glamping is...
Garden Stage line up released…
There is nothing we love more than a good line up announcement here at The Hidden Valley and this one’s a bit of a corker, if we do say so ourselves. Nozstock’s longest running stage, The Garden Stage, has released its first crop of acts for 2013, with supreme selector Mr Scruff and international party...
Family Fun Times…
Those people from The Enchanted Glade Kids Area are a pleasant lot. They have just announced the first nuggets of interactive family entertainment on offer this year. In a friendly, welcoming environment for both parents and little ‘uns alike, all are welcome to get creative, be amazed or roll your sleeves up for some physical...
Full of Theatrical Inspiration?
With bewitching theatre and interactive workshops, the Bantam of the Opera Stage has grown into a forum for engaging performance and experimentation. This year we are looking to commission a brand new piece of theatre especially for the daytime programme. It could be new writing, puppetry or physical theatre, as long as it’s fun, innovative...
First Orchard Stage acts announced
Its finally here Nozzers, our first official Orchard Stage line up announcement! We’ve been hard at work picking the finest in musical talent to fill your favourite weekend, from acoustic to techno, drum n bass to reggae, rockney to mod- we’ve got everything you could possibly dream of. Look out for next big thing The...
Ram Records Saturday Night Takeover…
Since the dawn of Nozstock, drum and bass has been a huge part of the festival and we’re insanely excited to announce the legendary RAM Records Takeover in The Cubicles on Saturday night. The Godfather of electronic music Andy C’s very own production house are famed for selecting the finest in upcoming bass talent...
Vote for us in the UK Festival Awards!
Well, we know that we had an amazing time at Nozstock 2012 but to hear that we have been nominated in this years UK Festival Awards is the icing on the cake. A very tasty icing indeed! We are up for 5 different awards – Best Small Festival, Best Family Festival, The Grass Roots Festival...
Win tickets to Nozstock 2013!
Well we’ve packed up our tents and put the fairy wings back on the shelves…Nozstock is over for another year…sob. However we are already thinking about how we can make Nozstock 2013 even better and we are keen to hear your feedback about our event. The lovely chaps at The Association of Independent Festivals...
The Countdown Begins…..
There’s only 9 days to go until everybody’s favourite weekend gets going. Make sure you’ve packed your tickets, ID and everything you’ll need. Check out our FAQ’s for directions and info on safety at festivals…Then turn your stereos up and wash your wellies down! We can hardly wait! To get you in the mood here’s...
Voting now open to find a student band to Play Noz…
Voting is now open for Playnoz Competition!! The Nozstock team put out a call for student bands who would get peoples ears a’tinglin this July, and we were inundated with talent but the power is now in your hands. Get online to our Soundcloud and vote for your favourite! It’s bursting at its online seams...
Audio Visual treats abound
With less than a month to go until the gates open to the farm, we thought it was time we gave you another line up announcement to whet your festival appetites…The Tribe of Frog boys have been busy arranging psy delights for you in The Coppice, Dub Bait are back with audio visual treats to...
Exclusive Nozstock mix from Octane and DLR…
Octane and DLR are a lovely pair! Chris and Mr Dirty Le Roi made some serious waves within the dance music scene in 2011 with some big releases and a worldwide DJ tour. Now they have put together an exclusive mix for Nozstock to get us in the mood for this years DnB rinse out...

