Y not festival

infobox music festival
music_festival_name = Y-Not Festival
location = Peak District, England
founders = Ralph Broadbent
years_active= Every year
dates = first weekend in august, usually
genre = Rock, Alternative rock, Indie rock, Dance, World music, Punk rock, Electronic music, Reggae, Folk music, Hip hop.
website = [http://www.ynotfestival.co.uk ynotfestival.co.uk]

The Y-Not Festival was born in a small quarry in deepest Derbyshire. A modest scaffold stage and hand-made DJ booth housed the acts and the quarry captured the sound perfectly, but if Y-Not was to expand it needed a new venue. The home of Y-Not was moved to Pikehall, Derbyshire. The setting of the new venue is nothing short of spectacular, stunning views and plenty of room to for all fest goers.

Previous Y-Not Festivals

Big Gin

Before it was even know as Y-Not Festival it was a small gathering of sixth form pupils from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne. The gathering had a few local bands and a couple of djs play on 2 nights.

2006

The first Y-Not Festival was held in a quarry in derbyshire. Around 500 people attended over 3 days. Many of the bands that played were unsigned or local. A DVD documentary was made about this festival.

2007

The Second Y-Not Festival was at held at a new venue, Pikehall, Derbyshire. This was a stunning setting with incredible views and allowed the festival to sprawl over a larger area. Around 1000 people attended over the 3 days.

2008

The third Y-Not Festival was again held at Pikehall, Derbyshire. The festival expanded once again and around 2000 people attended over 3 days. Bigger and more well known acts such as the Mystery Jets, Cage the Elephant, and Frank Turner were on the bill.

External Links

* [http://www.ynotfestival.co.uk Y-Not Festival Official Website]