insideKENT Magazine Issue 38 - May 2015 | Page 63

EVENTS A directory of Kent Music Festivals cont. BayPoint Festival // 29-30 Aug The Social Festival // 12 Sep Music@Malling // 20-27 Sep BayPoint Festival is a music festival located just a stone’s throw away from the sandy beaches of East Kent. Its mission is to put on an annual music event for the people of East Kent, showcasing the best in local talent and produce, and creating nothing but good times… After an incredible first year, the organisers are doing it all again in 2015, with more tents, more music, and much more entertainment including King Size Slim, CoCo and the Butterfields, Red Butler, and Beth George. Tickets are £25 for the weekend. BayPoint, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9QL www.baypointfestival.co.uk If you love dance music, this is the place to be. The Social Festival prides itself on celebrating the best of the best when it comes to dance music, bringing a little bit of Ibiza to the fading English summer. And it’s not just the music that draws the crowds – you’ll be able to enjoy market stalls, locally produced food and drink, and funfair rides to complete the holiday atmosphere. Acts for 2015 include Jackmaster, Solomun, Marco Carola, Tom Trago, and Jamie Jones. Tickets are from £39.50 to £75 for the VIP package (which includes fast track entry and real toilets!). Mote Park, Maidstone www.thesocialfestival.com The Music@Malling Festival uses the historic venues in and around West Malling to showcase international artists at their best. From classical concerts to contemporary music, and contributions from local schools and the English National Ballet, the Music@Malling festival is an eclectic mix of styles and genres, guaranteed to stir the soul. Tickets can be bought for individual events, which will be announced nearer the time, and start at £5. Various Locations, West Malling www.musicatmalling.co.uk CoCo and the Butterfields 63