- Bloodstock Open Air
infobox music festival
music_festival_name = Bloodstock Open Air
caption =
location =Walton-upon-Trent ,England
years_active= 2005 - present
founders = Paul Gregory & Vince Brotheridge
dates = August
genre = Heavy metal
website = [http://www.bloodstock.uk.com www.bloodstock.uk.com]Bloodstock Open Air is a
heavy metal festival held annually at Catton Hall inWalton-upon-Trent ,England , since 2005. Previous line-ups have included bands such asChildren of Bodom (2005),Edguy (2005/6),Turisas (2006),Ensiferum (2006), andStratovarius (2006).Band signing sessions take place regularly throughout the course of the festival, wherein fans can get their merchandise signed by performing artists. There is also a 'Metal Karaoke' each night after all of the bands have finished.
BOA 2005
Bloodstock Open Air 2005 took place from Friday 24th June to Saturday 25th June. The line up was as follows:-
BOA 2007
Bloodstock Open Air 2007 took place from Thursday 16th August to Saturday 18th August. The line up was as follows:-
BOA 2008
Bloodstock Open Air 2008 took place from Friday 15th August to Sunday 17th August. The line up was as follows:-
BOA 2009
Bloodstock Open Air 2009 will take place from Friday 14th August to Sunday 16th August. The current line up is as follows:-
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*List of music festivals in the United Kingdom External links
* [http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/ Official website]
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