☀️BEXFEST 2024☀️

After another huge success with a sold out show for Bexfest 2023, we are excited to announce Bexfest will return in 2024!

2 – 10.30pm on the DLWP Terrace & West Lawn

This year is 👉🏼 90s FANCY DRESS THEME

Prizes & Giveaways for best dressed!🥳

LINEUP

MS DYNAMITE (performing her hits live)

She released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which featured hit songs “It Takes More” and “Dy-Na-Mi-Tee

Since then, she has appeared on several collaborations, notably Katy B‘s second single, “Lights On“, which peaked at number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in 2010, and the Magnetic Man track “Fire”, which appeared on their debut album.

A single, “Neva Soft” (produced by Labrinth), was released in 2011, although a promised associated album did not appear.[14] Since then she has been the featured vocalist on the DJ Fresh Versus Jay Fray track “Dibby Dibby Sound” (February 2013) and David Guetta

In 2020 Ms. Dynamite appeared on a CLIPZ (Redlight (musician)), single “Again” which also featured Ms Banks and JayKae.

KOSHEEN (LIVE PA)

Sian Evans will be performing her biggest hits such as “Hide you” “Catch” “Hungry” and “Louder” &  many more.

Their first album, Resist, was released in September 2001 on Moksha Recordings/BMG and reached number eight in the UK album chart.

In 2011, Sian Evans teamed up with Dj Fresh writing and featuring on the number 1 smash hit ‘Louder‘. The song debuted at number 1 in the UK Singles Chart, UK Dance Chart.

VULA 

Performing her Basement Jaxx hits  “Red Alert” & “Oh my Gosh” “Turn Me On” & many more

This brought her to the notice of Basement Jaxx, with whom she sang lead on their singles “Oh My Gosh” and “Red Alert”

Vula has collaborated with various artists including Adele, Dizzee Rascal, Beverly Knight, Sam Sparro, Quincy Jones & more.

She has also guested many times for Jools Holland, Radio 1 and BBC live lounges.

In 2023 Vula performed at Windsor castle for the Kings Coronation alongside Pete Tong.

KATHY BROWN

We are thrilled to announce that Kathy Brown will be performing live at Bexfest.

This will be Kathy’s FIRST UK gig back after battling and being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Catch her performing massive chart topping 90s hits Turn Me Out (Turn to Sugar), Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own) which reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Dance Chart and many many more!

She is a re occurring star for head house honchos Defected records!

ELISABETH TROY (PERFORMING LIVE)

MJ COLE “Crazy love”

MJ COLE “Sincere”

JUNGLE CLASSIC “Greater Love”

ABI FLYNN (PERFORMING LIVE)

DOD -“So much in Love”

NAVOS “Believe me”

LOVE ISLAND THEME  “Last Summer”

RUI DA SILVA “Touch me”

& more

+ MORE TBA

 

TIMINGS

MUSIC STARTS AT 2pm!

Main Stage (South/West Lawns) - HEADLINERS

4.40pm KINSELLA
5.15pm KATHY BROWN
5.45pm ELISABETH TROY
6pm ABI FLYNN
6.30pm KOSHEEN
7pm LISA MAFIA & ROMEO
7.45pm VULA
8.05pm MISS MELODY
9pm MS DYNAMITE
9.30pm BABY D
9.50pm DJ279
10.30pm Room Closes

Room 2 (Main Foyer) - BK2DRMZ PRESENT
(HOUSE - TECH HOUSE - CLASSICS & GARAGE)

3.40pm BADER
4pm BUNCH
4.30pm STEADY B & RECALL
5pm TRIN BEATMAKER
5.30pm GRAVIT E
6pm Room Closes

All timings are approximate and subject to change

 

MORE BARS | MORE FOOD

Meet the Traders

DLWP Street Food

Working with local suppliers, we make everything fresh & use seasonal ingredients so you can Eat Fresh by the Sea. Expect Loaded Nachos with Sticky Sesame Chicken including Sour Cream, Salsa, Guacamole and Cheese. Plus our Vegan option of Squash & Bean Chilli including Coconut Yogurt, Salsa and Guacamole – instagram.com/eatfreshbythesea

Harold’s Hog Roast

Bexhill based Harold’s Hog Roast serve locally reared Pork Baps with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Apple Sauce & Crackling. Grab one of their popular Porky Yorkies (giant Yorkshire pudding wraps) before they are gone! Vegan Hotdogs and Gluten Free options also available at a limited amount! – Instagram.com/haroldshog

Julian’s Pizza

Serving wood fire pizza from our professional pizza van, we cater for all with Meaty, Veggie and Vegan delights on offer. Gluten Free bases also available at a limited amount. Instagram.com/julians.pizza

Meetini

Recently featured on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, Meetini’s ethical mobile bar brings the fun to Bexfest with the finest cocktails & mocktails around. – Instagram.com/meetini_cocktails

Tickets are selling FAST – don’t miss out!


TICKETING:

EARLY BIRD – £25 SOLD OUT

FIRST RELEASE – £29 SOLD OUT

SECOND RELEASE – £33 – ONSALE NOW

ON THE DOOR – £35


This is a strictly 18+ event

Please be advised, last entry for this event is 6pm, and there will be a strict NO RE-ENTRY policy in operation.

All bars, food stalls and toilets are located outdoors on the Terrace & seafront lawns. Indoor bars and toilets will not be accessible

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Please find the prohibited items list below:

The following items are NOT permitted
  • No bags bigger than A4
  • Glass (including perfume bottles)
  • Cans
  • Metal water bottles/flasks
  • BBQ’S and camping stoves
  • Chairs
  • Shooting Sticks
  • Gazebos, pop up tents, free standing structures
  • Outside food and alcohol
  • Weapons, multi tools or bladed articles (any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon, including any item which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person)
  • Gas bottles of any size including Nitrous Oxide
  • Umbrellas (including parasols)
  • Animals, except guide dogs or registered hearing dogs
  • Flares, fireworks or explosives
  • Drugs
  • Air horns or megaphones
  • Any goods for unauthorised trading
  • Audio recorders
  • Professional cameras, film or video equipment (lenses must be less than 6 inches)
  • Drones
  • Festival flags with poles
  • Paper lanterns
  • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards and roller skates

This is not an exclusive list and management retain the right to refuse admission

The following items ARE permitted
  • Blankets
  • Festival flags without poles
  • Sealed plastic bottles of water up to 500ml
  • Sun cream