Lay Lines Festival launches in Oxford

This in-door music festival extravaganza offers an unmissable end of season alternative with ticket prices starting at £10, bringing the UK’s top bands, emerging talent and festival vibe to venues near you!

Ley Lines will be taking over both floors at the O2 Academy Oxford, the Backroom at The Bullingdon and newly renovated arts venue ‘The Old Boot Factory’ – which will offer something more homegrown for the DIY enthusiasts – with more off the beaten track locations to be announced.
 
With the line up currently under wraps, music lovers should expect a fresh selection of top touring acts with an eclectic mix of local and new bands to pick and choose from. Don’t just watch – get involved with interactive workshops, music classes and sessions, talks, stalls and exhibitions.

DHP promoter and festival organiser Isla Miskelly is the driving force behind Ley Lines. She comments – 

We’re really excited to be bringing a new festival to the city, and we hope that even in the current economical climate, people can still experience the atmosphere of a festival and discover new acts as well as seeing some great bands at an affordable price, all on their doorstep in OX4.  We’ll be bringing a whole host of exciting national acts into the mix with the best of Oxfords new emerging talent, there really will be something for everyone!
 
As a resident of Oxford for eight years, Isla has promoted for over three years and with DHP she continues to offer a platform for locals to share the stage with some of the hottest bands in the UK. A growing fixture of the local vibrant music scene, DHP bring the latest national touring artists to many of Oxford’s venues, promoting in excess of 100 shows each year across the city.

Tickets – Tickets go onsale Monday 15th August 2011 at 9am. Limited Early Bird tickets are available at £10, grab yours now as these will fly out – so don’t delay! The ticket price will then go up to £15 advance.
 
The event is open to ages 14+ with limited acts 18+  - these will be made apparent on all listings
 
Tickets will be available from the following outlets
 
www.alt-tickets.co.uk //  www.ticketweb.co.uk // The O2 Academy Box Office