Line-Up
Friday
Thomas Truax
Yo Dynamo
Dead Happy
Saturday
RHOMBUS
Rome Burns
Def Neon
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The InSect
Alixandrea
Set List
As per the previous GOAF events, this is not a commercial festival, but is instead a volunteer-managed, social-camping event intended to give people a chance to get together, catch up, relax and generally have a good time! And not only have we secured a great place to do this, but we’ve also got some great musical acts joining us!
Friday June 30th (Evening)
Thomas Truax
Fresh from producing a new album in tandem with Siouxsie and the Banshees drummer Budgie, Thomas Truax brings a truly unique musical experience straight out of Wowtown, thanks to his hand-built mechanical instruments and tunes which reflect his love of the avant garde, Twin Peaks and so much more besides!
Yo Dynamo
Harking from the depths of Sheffield’s alternative grass-routes scene, Yo Dynamo bring with them a combination of throbbing bass lines and crazed drumming, which all blends together into a magical musical experience!
Dead Happy
Based in Birmingham, and bringing with them a truly unique and (occasionally deeply unholy) fusion of styles, Dead Happy describe themselves as “if Frankenstein got into the music business”. Only with more robots and bananas…
Saturday June 25th (Evening)
Rhombus
One of the UK’s finest gothic bands, Rhombus bring a truly amazing performance to the field, as well as some exceptional banter between songs, courtesy of the always unflappable Ed!
Rome Burns
Having come back together in 2019, and fresh from a UK tour in 2022, Rome Burns bring both style and charm to the stage, as well as tunes perfect for performing the gothic two-step to!
Def Neon
Nipping over the Welsh border to join us, Def Neon bring some amazing music and vocals to the stage. Electro-goth is go, so be prepared and bring your dancing shoes!
Saturday June 25th (Afternoon)
The InSect
Dirty, grungy punk-goth from London, The InSect mix everything together to create a sound that effortlessly merges genres while still being unequivocally goth!
Alixandrea
With an amazing voice and a range of equally fantastic songs, we’re looking forward to see Alixandrea play, not least because this will be a warm up for her evening performance with Rhombus!
Guest DJs
Karkasarus
An unforgettable combination of hard and fast tunes, chaotic remixes and the occasional dinosaur, some things just have to be experienced for yourself…
Duracell Bunny
Expect the unexpected when Duracell Bunny hits the decks; we just know it’ll be loud, fast, chaotic and good to dance to!
Ultravixen
With a wide range of tastes, Ultravixen brings an eclectic mix of amazing tunes to keep the party going!
The Venue and Location
GOAF 3 will be held at a farm in Northwood, just between Wrexham and Shrewsbury, and we’ve been lucky enough to secure the use of several large flat fields which come complete with a water tap and toilet facilities. In addition, the farm has both an outdoor stage complete with power and lighting, and a large barn which we can use as an indoor stage, if the weather proves unsuitable for outdoor revelries!
The fields are easily accessible from the main road, and we’ll put up signposts on the weekend to help guide people in.
Cars can be parked on the field, and people are welcome to bring campervans at no extra cost, though please note that no power hookups are available.
Please note that we ask attendees to respect the following:
- The farm itself will be off limits for the duration of the festival
- This is a working farm, so pets are not allowed
- Fires/BBQs are permitted, but must raised above the ground
- Keep noise to a minimum when near the farm buildings
- Ensure that gates etc are kept closed
- Don’t litter or leave rubbish behind; bin liners will be provided, so please make use of these!
The Event
GOAF 3 is a private event ran by volunteers. It’s not a festival with professional staff and there will not be any food stalls or bars, though people are welcome to bring their own drinks, and there is a nearby pub (The Horse & Jockey) with a pool table. Similarly, while there are toilet facilities on the site, we will not be keeping them stocked with toiletries!
As such, please bring everything which you need for the weekend – e.g. food, drink, sanitary products, toilet roll, battery packs, etc. And if you do have any special requirements, please contact the organisers prior to buying a ticket, so that we can confirm if we’re able to support them.
Children are welcome to join us, and can attend for free if under the age of 16; anyone older than this will be expected to purchase a full-price ticket. However, please note that neither the farm nor the GOAF volunteers can accept any responsibility for the safety or wellbeing of any children who do attend!
Equally, please note that all attendees are expected to:
- Accept personal responsibility at all times for their actions
- Look after their personal possessions
- Treat all other attendees with respect
- Treat the farm with respect, especially with respect to noise levels and litter
In the event of any inappropriate or disruptive behaviour – including the use of illegal drugs – people will be asked to immediately leave, and refunds will not be given.
Tickets
GOAF is not a for-profit event, and tickets are being sold purely to cover the costs of running the event. As with the previous GOAF events, any monies left over afterwards will be donated to Shelter.
Four types of tickets are being made available:
- Full weekend camping
- Single-day camping (Friday or Saturday)
- Full weekend “bands only”
- Single day “bands only” (Friday or Saturday)
These can be purchased via this website.
In the event that you’re unable to attend, or wish to change your ticket, please contact the organisers. Please note that refunds will only be given prior to June 23rd 2023.
Similarly, if the event does not ahead for any reason, full refunds will be given.
Health and Safety
At the time of writing (January 2023), there’s no indication that there’ll be any need for any Covid-related measures to be in effect.
However, if any such measures are in place at the time of this event, we will adhere to any legal requirements which need to be fulfilled. As such, please be prepared to bring whatever evidence is legally required, as well as to follow any official guidance which is in place at the time. We also reserve the right to declare any additional measures which are deemed necessary to minimise risks and keep everyone safe.
In the run up to this event, we will continue to keep people updated, and full details will be sent out once we are able to confirm any pre-attendance requirements and any measures which will be in place for the duration of the event.
Please note that while refunds will be given to anyone who gives us notification prior to June 23rd 2023 that they are unable to comply with the safety measures which have been put in place, anyone who turns up and refuses to adhere to the safety measures will be asked to leave and a refund will not be given.
