The Magic Loungeabout takes place Fri 27th-Sun 29th July 2012 at Broughton Hall

  • Limited Early Bird tickets on sale from Thursday 24th November 
  • Festival expands with new stage, more acts, more speakers and bigger capacity
  • More fun for kids and adults from Bearded Kitten, plus visual arts
  • The Magic Loungeabout was nominated for Grass Roots Award at this year’s Festival Awards

There has been a hive of activity at The Magic Loungeabout HQ since the summer’s huge success at the stunning Broughton Hall, arguably one of the most beautiful festival sites in the UK. The hearts and minds of those who flocked to Yorkshire were captured over a beatific sun-kissed weekend. Featuring headline guests including The Human League, Badly Drawn Boy, New Young Pony Club and Howard Marks, along with sumptuous food and drink, lots of fun and games and a truly refined and luxurious ambiance permeating every moment, The Magic Loungeabout set the standard for a truly indulgent refined unwind.

And with the festival returning in July 2012 to build upon its fantastic first year, the first wave of news can be announced. Simon Adamson, the festival’s director, explains that, “It’s great to be making our first full announcement as we look ahead to the summer. This year was a great success, so we are augmenting the festival across all areas whilst retaining the spirit and ethos of The Magic Loungeabout, which resonated so strongly with everyone. There was lots of brilliant feedback, which we have listened to and will be implementing. It’s a really exciting time for everyone involved with the festival - I can’t wait for us to be back!”

The second chapter’s additions include the brand new forest stage featuring pop up acoustic sessions and fringe theatre, twice as many pop and acoustic acts and three times as many speakers from anecdotal legends to inspiring heroes.

The award-winning Bearded Kitten will be providing even more entertainment, fun and games for kids and adults during the festival and there will also be visual arts of a kind never seen in a green field in Yorkshire!       

Despite the growing programme, the organisers have chosen to increase the capacity by only 1000 to help retain the carefully cultivated intimacy and escapism of the festival.

And as well as becoming a member of the Association of Independent Festivals, The Magic Loungeabout was also nominated in the Grass Roots Award category at the recent Festival Awards, indicative of its burgeoning stature.

More news will follow soon as the first wave of acts are announced for 2012.

The Magic Loungeabout Friday 27th – Sunday 29th July 2012 Broughton Hall, Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3AE