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After the success of TBCMF’s maiden weekend in 2019 we were so disappointed to postpone the 2020 festival, but we are determined to create something for artists, fans and us to look forward to for 2021.
The British Country Music Festival is proud to support country music artists from the British Isles (including all UK countries and Ireland). We can hear a new sound, more nuanced, slightly subtler, slightly cooler being created by our homegrown talent. The Brits Are Coming!
You can expect headliners playing alongside established acts, playing alongside breaking artists. You will experience an eclectic mix of music styles of country music and all its wonderful sub genres. These including contemporary country, alt country, traditional country, bluegrass, country pop, country rock, folk, country soul, blues and Americana. Whatever the genre, the music comes first.
The festival has a relaxed, informal atmosphere. You will soon be chatting to fellow fans or the artists themselves. Each stage has its own meet and greet area for artists to meet you directly after their performance for photographs and for signing merchandise.
Built in 1875, our stunning indoor venue, the Grade II listed Winter Gardens in Blackpool, is the perfect stage to present a country music festival. Described as a pleasure palace, our five stages include the world famous candlelit Empress Ballroom, the subterranean art deco Arena with its twin stages – acoustic and band stages and the tented Pavilion Theatre with its promenading horseshoe.
All the rooms have options for sitting, standing or dancing.
Being indoors gives us lots of advantages. The weather won’t spoil the party and you won’t have to trudge through mud to use temporary toilets.
As well as enjoying great company, a great line up and a stunning venue, all tickets are exchanged for wristbands that let you come and go as you please across the weekend. So you can take advantage of Blackpool’s seaside attractions and the world famous illuminations.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to TBCMF 2021 “Where The Lights Are Shining”.
See you in Blackpool from 3-5 September.
Best wishes
Martin & Marina
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Scroll down for ticket options
Venue Address : The Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HW | 3rd-5th September 2021
Our exciting line-up for 2021 has been announced.
Empress Ballroom Headliners
Nathan Carter, Wildwood Kin, Lisa McHugh
Empress Ballroom Main Stage
Martin Harley, Holloway Road, Kezia Gill, Tim Prottey-Jones, Bennett Wilson Poole, Katy Hurt, The Orange Circus Band and Gareth Nugent
With special guest Candi Carpenter
Arena Stages 1 & 2
Jack & Tim, Eddy Smith & The 507, The Remedy Club, Zoee & The Band, Bailey Tomkinson, Tommy Atkins, Morganway, Pete Riley, Blue Rose Code, Cormac Neeson, Jess Thristan, Robbie Cavanagh, Tennessee Twin, Demi Marriner and Hayley McKay,
The Pavilion Theatre Stage
Bethany Nelson, Eleri Angerharad, Ben Holland, Rosso Duo, Bryony Sier, Zoe Newton
Carousel Song-Writers Rounds
Hosted by Tim Prottey-Jones, artists to be announced
Hosts
Matt Spracklen (Main Stage), Sally Naden
As an independent festival we are pleased to guarantee no handling fees if booked direct through the website or in person at The Winter Gardens Box Office.
Tickets bought through the website below will be available to download and print at home or keep on your phone.
All tickets will be exchanged for a wrist band at the box office on arrival at the festival.
Wrist bands will allow you access to go in and out of the festival for the weekend.
All ticket types are valid for the entire weekend and give access to all stages.
All tickets booked for the postponed 2020 dates are valid for 2021.
Welcome to TBCMF VIP
VIP Ticket : Admission for the whole weekend and all performance areas are included
Plus: Priority Access Wristband
Plus: Welcome reception event for VIP’s
Plus: “An Audience with A Special Guest” only available to VIP’s
Plus: Souvenir Lanyard
Plus: Free Souvenir Programme
Plus: Access to private viewing area in the Empress Ballroom
Plus: Meet and greet with a select number of artists
Our VIP Package sold out in 2019 and is proving very popular in 2021
2021 Opening Times 3-5 September 2021
Friday 3rd September Doors Open 3.30pm Close 1.30AM
The Box Office will be open from 11.00am to swap your tickets to wristsbands upon arrival.
On Friday music starts in The Arena and other stages from the get go at 4.00pm. The Empress Ballroom will open at 7.00pm with the main headliner taking to the stage at around 9.30pm.
Saturday 4th September Doors Open 11.00am Close 1.30 AM
Live music is available all day Saturday on the support stages from 11.00am. The Empress Ballroom will open at 7.00pm. The main headliner will take to the stage at around 9.30pm. For the party goers Matt Spracklen will be hosting a party until 1.30am.
Sunday 5th September Doors Open 11.00am Close 6.00pm
We start easy like Sunday morning at 11.00am and continue through to the festival close at 6.00pm.
Meet & Greets
All the artists join in the relaxed informal friendly atmosphere of the festival supporting each other and chatting to guests. Each stage has its own meet and greet area for artists to meet you directly after their performance for photographs and signing merchandise.
NB Although not confirmed yet, Friday is likely to be the switch-on night for Blackpool Illuminations, the motorways can become very busy we recommend setting off as early as possible.
Nobody knows how long this virus will be with us, but we must not let it stop us planning for when restrictions ease in the future. We are optimistic that by September 2021, there will be better solutions to track and trace guests and availability of vaccines.
Our Guarantee: If the festival is cancelled due to Covid-19 or restrictions imposed by government, you will be entitled to a full refund or if you prefer, you can hold on to your ticket at the price you paid and it will be valid for a re-arranged date.
We are determined to run the festival, but when we do it has to be safe for our guests, artists, crew and venue staff.
We are reviewing our operating plan and policy on a monthly basis as things change.
We are working closely with the venue, local council, local safety advisory groups and we are following the planning considerations of the Purple Guide.
FIRST RELEASE TICKET OFFER NOW ON SALE
In-line with our first artist line-up announcement on Friday 11th December our first release tickets are now available
VIP Weekend Ticket
Amazing Vip package for TBCMF including an exclusive “Audience With…” event exclusive to VIP ticket holders.
£125.00 £115.00
In stock
As an independent festival we are pleased to guarantee no handling or delivery charges
Weekend Ticket 2021
Our most popular weekend ticket giving access to all stages and venues, all weekend
£90.00 £79.00
In stock
As an independent festival we are pleased to guarantee no handling or delivery charges
Junior Weekend Festival Ticket
Encouraging the next generation of country fans standard weekend ticket for 7-18 year olds, must be accompanied by an adult (21+)
£45.00 £35.00
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As an independent festival we are pleased to guarantee no handling or delivery charges
Under 7’s Weekend Festival Ticket
All the budding fans under 7 years of age are free, just bring along a responsible adult
£45.00 £0.00
In stock
As an independent festival we are pleased to guarantee no handling or delivery charges
2021 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Winter Gardens Blackpool | 3rd to 5th Spetember 2021
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FIRST RELEASE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Our Early Bird Ticket allocation have sold out. Click on the tickets above for more information on the current first release ticket offer more information.
These tickets are available online through this website and available in person at the Winter Gardens Box Office, or by phone 01253 629608
Thank you for supporting UK songwriters, musicians and performers
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