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Gazastock -
Originally conceived in 2001 by a group of Kent-
Held in an idyllic Kentish rural setting on the Gaza Estate between Sevenoaks and
Tunbridge Wells, the festival has raised more £175,000 for Hospice in the Weald,
the charitable organisation that cared for John Gaster, the much loved and sorely-
This year’s festival, due to be held over the weekend of 22nd,23rd & 24th July 2012, will see performances by upwards of 25 bands, duos and solo artists in a packed schedule that embraces a diverse musical spectrum.
The festival itself consists of a main Marquee with twin stages and licensed bar;
and a Tea Tent offering all sorts of yummy refreshments and a chilled atmosphere
to act as an alternative to the Marquee’s big party vibe. A Kid’s Tent provides a
programme of musical and non-
Despite having metamorphosed from private party to public event, Gazastock has not
lost the grassroots ethos that has made it one of the best-
The performers, all of whom give of their time and talents for free, are drawn principally
from the local area. Pub-
The growing band of performers has now been joined by a growing band of commercial
traders who, together with the many food and drink operators, support the overall
fund-
Among the leading corporate supporters are Gaza Timber, the festival’s founding host
and principal benefactor; and Abbey Charitable Trust, an arm of Abbey plc, whose
imaginative match-
Party On
Visit them now at www.Gazastock.com
Acknowledgements for the use of Photographs and details on Venues, Artist information
& Gig Lists to my friends and also to Dan Littlechild -
Royal Wells |
Beau Nash |
Rock Inn |
The Forum |
The Black Horse |
The Bedford |
Royal Oak |
Gaza Stock |
Hop Farm |