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Bickershaw Festival

Bickershaw, United KingdomNext edition not announced · last held 1972

This festival came to an end in 1972.

DatesTBA
LocationBickershaw, United Kingdom
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About

The Bickershaw Festival was a one-off event held from 5 to 7 May 1972 on a farm site in Lancashire near Wigan, England. Co-organised by Jeremy Beadle, it brought together the Grateful Dead, Captain Beefheart, Hawkwind and The Kinks for an audience facing constant rain and a site turned to mud. Remembered chiefly for the Grateful Dead's marathon set, the festival was never repeated.

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Location

Bickershaw, near Wigan, Lancashire, England

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Past editions

1972May 5–7, 197215 artists
The KinksGrateful DeadDonovanHawkwindWishbone AshThe Incredible String BandLinda LewisFlamin' GrooviesDDr. JohnCCountry Joe McDonaldCCaptain BeefheartHhigh divers and clownsMMaynard FergusonNNew Riders of the Purple SagePplus non-musical acts including Cheech & Chong

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