Whatfest 2009

Brit-pop revival for Whatfest 2009 One of the North West’s biggest live music festivals is hosting a Britpop revival, as Whatfest returns for 2009.

Tickets are now available for the three-day festival, held at Riverside Organic Farm, Whatcroft, Cheshire, with 90s heroes The Bluetones and Dodgy signed up to perform.

The action begins on Friday, July 17, and organisers are looking to build on the success of Whatfest’s launch last year.

More than 70 acts are set to take to two stages over the action packed weekend, with Liverpool’s China Crisis, and The Shallow Call amongst the other names confirmed.

Around 10,000 people are expected to attend the festival, which is being backed by Cheshire FM and Mid Cheshire College, with more than 5,000 camping throughout the weekend.

Early booking discounts are available until May 31, with tickets starting from £16.50 per day, or £39.50 for a weekend pass.

Tickets are available on-line