New family-friendly music festival to launch this summer
Tarantarti Party, taking place just outside Faringdon in Oxfordshire, will run from August 8 to 10, with early entry available on August 7, and is expected to draw around 1,000 attendees.
The boutique festival is organised by the family of veteran band Tarantism and promises a grassroots atmosphere with music, arts, food, and camping.
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Hannah Pink, organiser and daughter of Tarantism member Mel, said: "This festival is a celebration of music, creativity, and community in a setting that feels both magical and welcoming."
The festival will offer four unique stages:
- The Tiny House Acoustic Stage - Dub & Dance Arena - Disco Cabaret - Dance Til You Die Main Stage
The line-up will include China Shop Bull, Los Albertos, and P.A.I.N.
The Disco Cabaret marquee will feature live music, drag acts, comedy, theatre, acrobatics, and fire shows, curated by members of the queer community.
For younger visitors, there will be a dinosaur caravan, teddy tent, LEGO lab, craft workshops, circus school, and a teen chill-out space.
Under-sixes can attend for free, and dedicated staff will ensure activities are safe and age-appropriate.
There will also be a wellbeing and healing area offering yoga, meditation, reiki, massage, and sound therapy in a natural, peaceful setting.
Workshops will include belly dancing, willow weaving, clay modelling, sewing, and circus skills.
The festival has been designed with accessibility in mind, featuring wheelchair access, sensory-friendly areas, quiet zones, and accessible camping.
Ms Pink said: "We want everyone to feel included and able to join in the fun, which is why accessibility is at the heart of our planning."
The event will be powered in part by solar arrays and biofuel generators.
Tickets are priced at £90 for adults, £45 for teens aged 11 to 16, and £30 for children aged six to 10.
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Early entry on August 7 is an additional £25, and late exit on August 11 is £30.
The festival is dog-friendly, with a dedicated field for walking, and tickets for dogs cost £10.
Horses are also welcome at £2 each.
The address will be shared with ticket holders only.
Parking and live-in vehicles are permitted at no extra cost.
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