Three days of Folk & Dance music from around the world; regenerative agriculture talks; crafts and workshops. Set on a sunlit Hampshire hill overlooking our market garden, join us to celebrate the harvest at Worthy Earth Festival 2024.
We’re selling out fast for our spectacular 500-person festival, so grab yours now.
Group discounts available: the more the merrier!
This small intimate festival has been put firmly on the map as a gem that boldly showcases some of the world’s finest musicians across folk, jazz, and global dance music.
With garden to table banquets, a packed programme of inspiring speakers, plays, poets, craft workshops and wellbeing, Worthy Earth Festival is a celebration of the positive human spirit. We welcome you to join us!
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An Dannsa Dub
Celtic Dub - Saturday 22:00 - 23:00
The inimitable An Dannsa Dub return with their infectious blend of “future dub from ancient Scotland”.
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Greg Foat & Ayo Salawu
Cosmic Afrobeat Funk - Saturday 17:00 - 18:00
Jazz legend Greg Foat appears with Kokoroko drummer Ayo Salawu performing Afrobeat classics and tracks from “An Interstellar Fantasy” with an extended lineup.
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Baque Luar
Sacred Brazilian Rhythms - Friday 22:00 - 23:00
All female and non-binary collective of vocalists and percussionists performing Afro-Brazilian multivocal compositions and percussive grooves.
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Lunatraktors
Experimental Folk - Friday 17:00 - 18:00
Proudly original, strange and playful folk compositions from an award-winning duo blending vocal harmonies and percussive dance.
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Mishra & Deepa Shakthi
Global Folk Band - Friday 18:30 - 19:30
Weaving the threads of UK Folk music and Indian Classical music with the euphoria of Sufi singer Deepa Shakthi.
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Solana
Jazz-Folk Fusion - Saturday 20:15 - 21:15
Lively compositions exploring Celtic, Arabic, Flamenco and Ethio-jazz influences.
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Three Acres and a Cow - Saturday 12:00 - 14:00
Land Rights Play
Travelling play taking the UK by storm telling the history of land rights and protest through song and story.
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Maddie Ashman
Saturday 15:30 - 16:30
Award winning Maddie Ashman performs her microtonal guitar and cello compositions with a extended band.
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Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell
Friday 15:30 - 16:30
Swirling contemporary folk music from this hugely talented duo gaining a formidable reputation in the scene.
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United Freedom Collective
Sunday - 14:15 - 15:00
Healing electronic music from this exciting new trio drawing influence from mediation, zen taoism and nature.
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Touki
Sunday 15:30 - 16:30
Master of West African music Amadou Diagne teams up with Cory Seznec for a beautiful array of original compositions.
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Terri Shaltiel
Saturday 18:30 - 19:30
Powerful and soulful jazz-funk from the fiercely talented Terri Shaltiel performing her new album and funky classics.
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Millie McKee
Saturday 00:00 - 02:00
Cosmic vinyl selections from the rising DJ star Millie McKee in the dance / chill tent.
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Satish Kumar
Keynote Speaker - Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
Peace-pilgrim, life-long activist and former monk, Satish Kumar has been inspiring global change for over 50 years. He speaks to us about Soil, Soul and Society.
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Huw Richards
Self Sufficiency Advocate - Saturday 14:30 - 15:30
The wonderfully knowledgeable Huw Richards speaks to us about his seminal, new book The Self Sufficiency Garden.
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LOS CUSTUREROS
A three piece Spanish-Latin band based in South-West UK. The band, a collection of outrageous Spanish-Brazilian nomads, met in Barcelona inbetween classical guitars and bongos, rumbas, tumbaos and fresh fruit.
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Barnard & Hampshire
Kat Barnard & Warren Hampshire return to the festival as a duo performing delicate and beautiful folk and blues covers and original songs. Their performance last year as part of Hampshire and Foat was truly spellbinding.
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Spiralites
Spiralites are an Oxford based reggae-ska band with unmatched energy. They are a firm Worthy Earth favourite and bring proceedings to a close on Sunday night of the festival.
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Meadowsuite
Meadowsuite are a new, Oxford-based folk quartet singing original and traditional songs. Their combination of lush strings, harmonies, intricate guitar playing, and evocative storytelling create something timeless yet fresh.
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Forest Law
A vibrant blend of Balearic funk with urban Tropicalia
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Makers' Market
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Yoga & Healing
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Craft Workshops
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Field to Fork Feasts
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Kids' Entertainment
Volunteers and Stallholders
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Volunteer Application
Would you like to volunteer at this year’s festival? Join the friendly team on the ground that makes the magic happen. Just fill out the form linked below.
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Stallholder Application
Are you a sustainable maker or land-based enterprise? Join the wonderful array of stalls in our makers’ market. To apply fill out the form below.
“What a magnificent event your little festival is. Highlight of my summer. Perfect end of summer event”.
“Was the best thing I’ve been to in years! Fab setting, fab vibe, great food and great music. Brilliant, thank you!”
What to know:
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Step-free wheelchair access is present throughout the festival site, as well as accessible toilets.
Stewards can help carry bags/tents to and from the campsite if necessary.
We offer a carer concession of 100%. Please email us for this promo code at info@worthy-earth.co.uk
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Camping is included with all purchased Weekend Tickets. The Campsite opens at 5pm on Thursday 19th September and will close at 11am Monday 23rd.
Campsite amenities includes toilets, fresh water taps and a Welfare Tent.
Guests are asked to be responsible about the size of their tent for the number of occupants due to limited space in the campsite.
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If you intend to bring a campervan or motorhome you will need to purchase a specific campervan pitch in addition to your weekend tickets. These are priced at £45 per vehicle for Super Early Bird release.
The designated campervan area will offer separate toilets and fresh water taps.
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E-tickets will be emailed on receipt of purchase from Ticket Tailor, and will include a QR code which will be scanned on entry. Wristbands will be issued to ticket holders on arrival.
Some tickets may be purchased on the door subject to availability. We strongly recommend buying in advance.
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Gate opening times:
Thursday (weekend ticket holders only): 17:00 - 20:00
Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00
Monday: Site Closes at 11am
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Tickets are non-refundable but if for any reason the festival is cancelled in advance then all tickets will be automatically rolled over to the rescheduled date.
The lineup is subject to change.
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If you are a stallholder, ethical food caterer, or workshop holder and are keen to take part in Worthy Earth Festival we would love to hear from you. All enquiries can be sent to: info@worthy-earth.co.uk
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If you would like to volunteer at Worthy Earth Festival, to exchange a few daily hours of help for a free weekend ticket get in touch with us at info@worthy-earth.co.uk
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We will be running an excellently stocked bar of local beers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks at friendly prices. We encourage you not to bring your own alcohol to the festival and support the event by buying alcohol from the bar.
We will also be offering a range of ethical, fresh food, featuring produce from the on-site market garden in the form of an extended Worthy Earth Cafe. There will be 3 extra food vendors serving vegetarian food. We encourage guests to feast from the excellent range of cuisines, and refrain from bringing off-site food into the arena. BBQs are not permitted anywhere on site.
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Both cash and card payments will be accepted at the bar. Payment methods at food vendors and craft stalls will be at their discretion.
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We ask all guests to be respectful and kind to each other. We will not tolerate excessive drunken behaviour or any kind of abuse towards staff or fellow attendants. We reserve the right to remove any person who violates our welfare policy.
A welfare tent and medical professionals will be present on site.
Safeguarding: Worthy Earth Festival has a zero-tolerance policy on any forms of misconduct or violence that may threaten our core principles of compassion, mutual respect, and togetherness.
Any individuals or groups involved in antisocial behaviour or misconduct, including sexual, racist, homophobic, misogynistic, or any form of physical or verbal abuse, will be asked to leave the festival site and the appropriate authorities will be involved where necessary.
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All ages are welcome at Worthy Earth Festival. Under 18s will need to be accompanied by a parent of guardian over 18 at a ratio of 2:1. Only over 18s will be able to purchase alcohol for which separate wristbands will be designated. Bar staff will be practising a Look 25 policy so make sure to bring your ID as a precaution.
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The following items will not be permitted on site:
Glass; Illegal Substances; Spray Cans; Fireworks/Flares; BBQs; anything considered a potential weapon; Drones.
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Dogs are permitted on site, but are to be kept on a lead at all times. They are not permitted inside the main tent or bar area.
Dummer Down Farm, Dummer, Hampshire, RG25 2AR
By Car: Use Address above in Sat Nav and look out for signs on Dummer Down Ln.
Nearest Train Station: Basingstoke on direct line from London; Guildford; Dorset (Number 16 bus from station or 15 min taxi “Alpha Cars”)