"A rural slice of English eccentricity" Russell Howard
“Nozstock is the best festival of its size in the UK”
Phill Jupitus and The Blockheads


A festival built from a curious amalgamation of
performance, art, electronic supersounds and good old-fashioned guitar-strumming and drum-bashing.

27 - 29 July 2012


Bromyard, Herefordshire
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Christmas comes early - Tickets for 2012...

Christmas comes early – Tickets for 2012…

UPDATE – CHRISTMAS TICKETS SOLD OUT! EARLY BIRDS WILL GO ON SALE IN THE NEW YEAR… Yes, we are really good to you. And we’re told ’tis the season to be jolly. And giving. And all that. So whether you want to treat your nan, your mum, your daughter, your mate or your own very...
The iconic image of Nozstock 2011

The iconic image of Nozstock 2011

We asked you to come up with the best image of Nozstock 2011 and you didn’t disappoint. There have been some real corkers from amateurs and professionals but we feel here at Noz HQ that Joe Hulbert’s image is our favourite all-encompassing image of Nozstock this year. It has all the essential elements – mystery,...
Thank you for the best Nozstock ever

Thank you for the best Nozstock ever

On July 29th this year, Nozstock The Hidden Valley opened it’s gates to eager party-goers, promised a proper weekend festival experience to remember. 2011 was our best year yet and there can be no denying it. From the punchy rock-n-roll of the Jim Jones Revue, alongside gargantuan beats from the Foreign Beggars, some serious arm-flailing...
The chortling continues...

The chortling continues…

Hackney Empire ‘New Act of the year’ Abandoman are sure to have your sides splitting with laughter at Nozstock this year. Known for their improvised rap music shows, their performance only gets better with audience participation and interaction.  So, if you relish in a cheeky bit of banter, wildly humorous rapping and razor sharp wit,...
Rough tweedy warmth with Phil Kay...

Rough tweedy warmth with Phil Kay…

Looking for something a little bit different? We believe we have just the thing, with a man wild of beard, mane and mind… Phil Kay is a comedy genius. With over 20 years of comic experience, Phil Kay knows exactly what he’s doing – he even knows what you‘re doing, given half the chance… Known...
Sika Studios present the Hip Hop Squat

Sika Studios present the Hip Hop Squat

The multi-skilled Sika Studios crew are a dab hand at festival creativity and have gained a reputation for producing high quality graffiti and circus shows and workshops at festivals. They use their extensive experience and incredible talents to take graffiti, music and entertainment to all ages, bringing you the best rain, mud or shine! The...
Guilt-free, effortless travel to the Hidden Valley...

Guilt-free, effortless travel to the Hidden Valley…

Nozstock wants you to get greener (as well as take it easy, relax, chill out and generally have a great time!) by taking the coach and helping cut our carbon bootprint!  Coaches reduce emissions by loads, just because there is more of you in one big happy bus.  Book now and avoid disappointment as buses...
Adult & Teen Bundles all sold out!

Adult & Teen Bundles all sold out!

You snooze, you lose people… Congratulations to those of you who got the great deal on the Adult & Teen Bundle, but they’re all gone now. So if any of you want guaranteed entry to the festival of the summer, get in quick and buy your tickets before they all sell out. We’re buzzing here...
Who ruined dubstep?!

Who ruined dubstep?!

Fresh out of Tel Aviv and solely responsible for twisting a music genre, creating a monster…. its fair to say that “Borgore Ruined Dubstep”. Borgore, has unquestionably become a household name for those who follow the ever growing Dubstep sound. Distant from the main stages and social circles of Dubstep in Europe, especially in the...
Alabama 3 headline the Orchard...

Alabama 3 headline the Orchard…

We’re all getting rather excited at Nozstock HQ, as we have just had confirmation that Alabama 3 are to be our show-stopping Saturday headliner! Famously known for “Woke Up This Morning” – soundtrack to the massively popular TV drama “The Sopranos”, quirky acid house band Alabama 3 will be upping the country blues techno, winning...
A Vintage Trouble Finale...

A Vintage Trouble Finale…

Vintage Trouble, with their live-wired, straight-shootin, dirty-mouth’d juke music, have now been confirmed as our Sunday night headliner! This unmissable LA act, just about to complete their tour supporting Bon Jovi, have an electrifying sound steeped in classic soul, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. This band will be sure to get your toes a tappin’, your...
Teen Tickets Sold Out!

Teen Tickets Sold Out!

So popular have they been that we’ve sold out of teen tickets for Nozstock The Hidden Valley 2011! However, if you’re in a family and were hoping to buy concession tickets don’t despair. There are a limited number of ‘Adult & Young Teen Bundles’ to buy online. *Please note that teens must be aged between...
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