Great news for everyone who missed out on tickets for this summer’s Radio One Big Weekend, and for those who want to see one of the highlights of that weekend at Powderham Castle again: Chase & Status are confirmed as special guests for Saturday night.
Lockdown, the South‐West’s biggest dance music festival, will take place in the grounds of the magnificent Powderham Castle, Exeter on the weekend of 9-11 September 2016.
This event was previously advertised as Bassline Festival, but has been rebranded to avoid confusion with another event of the same name.
Dads are invited to visit for FREE when accompanied by a paying child.
Join in outdoor games on the North Lawn, kindly donated by The house of Marbles.
Enjoy local treats in the Courtenay cafe.
Take a Tractor/Trailer ride into the Deer park on our Deer Park Safari. (subject to ground and weather conditions, small extra charge applies) Join in competitions from our two chosen charities, Riding for the Disabled & Helen Foundation.
Follow "The Dad Trail" around the grounds. Escape from it all and stroll up to the American Woodland Garden for tranquillity...
After months of eager anticipation, 25,000 music fans made their way to Powderham Castle on Sunday to enjoy one of the UK’s most popular festivals and experience live performances from, among others, Izzy Azalea, Ellie Goulding, Skepta and headliner Coldplay.
Temperatures soared on Day 2 of Radio 1’s Big Weekend and a large crowd gathered at the main stage to watch opening act One Republic. This was followed by the hotly anticipated Welsh quartet Catfish and the Bottlemen who, despite some technical issues, did not disappoint as they powered through a series of fan favourites, such...
Lisa Singleton reflects on day one of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Exeter.
I was over the moon to be attending Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle, if a little disappointed that I would miss out on the grand finale and Coldplay’s set on Sunday evening.
I was apprehensive about the journey to and from the event with 25,000 eager music fans making their way to and from the venue, but I have to say that the organisation was second to none, with minimal queues at both Exeter St Davids Station and at Starcross.
Powderham Castle was bathed in sunshine on Saturday...
Revellers heading for Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle over this Bank Holiday are being urged to make their personal safety number one.
Around 50,000 music fans are expected to visit the Exeter venue on Saturday and Sunday to see some of today’s biggest chart acts perform live.
Planning for the event has been ongoing for several months with officers from the Op Candle command team working alongside event organisers, Teignbridge District Council, Exeter City Council, Devon County Council, British Transport Police and other emergency services to support the event....
A yellow warning for rain has been issued in Devon for tomorrow.
Revelers planning to go along to the Radio 1 Big Weekend at Powderham Castle are being urged to pack their waterproofs and be prepared.
A Met Office spokesman said: “Although some places will remain dry during Saturday, scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop through the afternoon and continue into the evening in places, so be aware of the potential for localised surface water flooding, whilst lightning and hail will also be additional hazards for travel and outdoor activities.”...
The sun came out, thousands of people flooded in and a great day out was had by all. Garden lovers came from far and wide to experience the fabulous selection of nurseries and the inspiring talks given by garden experts.
'It feels like the Festival has really come of age,” says Toby.
“This was its third year and so many visitors have remarked how it stood out from all the other garden shows in terms of its friendly atmosphere and the experience of being in such a beautiful Castle setting.
"We've really worked hard to create a diverse and quality show both in terms...
Great news for everyone who missed out on tickets for this summer’s Radio One Big Weekend!
Bassline, the South‐West’s biggest dance music festival, will take place in the grounds of the magnificent Powderham Castle, Exeter on the weekend of the 9th - 11th of September 2016.
Phase One acts now confirmed: Rudimental, Krept & Konen, Sigma, Wilkinson, Sub Focus, Charlie Sloth, Shift K3Y, Yungen, Friction, Founation, Culture Shock, Frankee Calyx & Teebee, DJ Cartier and many more to be announced.
Bassline will be spread across four stages on the Saturday and...
BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills this morning announced the line-up for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Exeter 2016, revealing that acts including Mumford and Sons, The Weeknd, Iggy Azalea, Nick Jonas and Jess Glynne will perform at Europe’s biggest free ticketed event at Powderham Castle on 28th and 29th May.
The two-day event that is hosted by Radio 1 DJs will feature three stages - the Main Stage, In New Music We Trust Stage and BBC Introducing Stage - and will host performances from over 50 of the biggest and freshest UK and international acts, bringing the nation together for a shared live...
