BoomTown rose up from the underground in 2009 to become one of the UK’s wildest and most inspiring independent festivals, from a humble village fair it is now a sprawling creative metropolis and home to every species of artistic miscreant! We invite thousands of citizens to embark on an immersive audio-visual joyride, dancing through the labyrinthine streets and plazas on a non-stop weekend journey of discovery!

Every kind of musical genre is celebrated at BoomTown, from ska, folk, gypsy, reggae, world, punk, pirate and disco to electro-swing, jazz, blue-grass, bass, jungle and techno, all enjoyed in a spirit of unity and freedom.

BoomTown comprises 9 distinct districts that revolve around the Heart of the City before branching out into suburbia, each one bringing with it a unique theme and musical flavour to cater for all tastes. Situated centrally are OldTown (Pirates, Balkan & Gypsy), TrenchTown (Reggae and Dub), Mayfair Avenue (Electro Swing and Glamour), Wild West (Bluegrass and Cowboys), Whistlers Green (Folk and World Music), and KidzTown with PG rated musicians, workshops, and a wide array of interactive games! Equally as intriguing, in The Outskirts, beyond the city’s rapidly beating heart, the intrepid explorer will discover Barrio Loco (Breaks and Bass), DownTown District (Drum & Bass and Jungle) and ChinaTown (Ska and Punk).

But the essence of the city is far greater than the sum of its musical parts. A theatrical plot, played out by hundreds of supporting cast members, unfolds within the Fair, drawing together events that transpired over the past year, before exploding in dramatic climax. This year, 2014, unveils Chapter Six: A New Twist! – a storyline concerning old rivalries, new alliances, underhand tactics, time-travel, and the volatile predicament of Wild West meets Carnival!