Goths on a Field 5
Welcome to the ticketing page for Goths on a Field 5!
As per the previous GOAF events, this is not a commercial festival, but is instead a volunteer-managed, social-camping event intended to give people a chance to get together, catch up, relax and generally have a good time! And not only have we secured a great place to do this, but we've also got some great musical acts joining us!
Please note: we'll be doing things slightly differently this year; Lee Angel, one of our regular GOAF attendees, sadly passed away last year shortly after attending GOAF. As such, our chosen charity this year is Cancer Research UK, and the merch for this year includes a hawaiian shirt based on last year's GOAF design, which celebrates some of Lee's favorite things; all proceeds from the sale of this shirt will be going to Cancer Research UK.
Additional donations, including items for the regular charity auction, will be very much welcomed.
Friday July 11th (Evening)
As per last year, we'll be having more of an acoustic setup for the Friday, to help ease us all into a weekend of fun...
The Midsommars
https://www.facebook.com/themidsommars
A truly mesmerising and ethereal experience, The Midsommars are a diverse group of women and non-binary artists bound by haunting harmonies and ancient tales.
Sister Chain and Brother John
https://www.sisterchainbrotherjohn.com/
A uniquely vaudeville mix of gothically-inclined song and story, which has to be seen to be believed!
Amerekat
https://www.facebook.com/ItsAMereKat/
With a ukelele in one hand, and a wry sense of humour in the other, Amerekat is simply fabulous!
Saturday July 12th (Evening)
Attrition
Having pioneered many elements of what's now known as Darkwave, Attrition bring with them a unique blend of dark ambient soundscapes.
Hurtsfall
https://hurtsfall.bandcamp.com/
A modern take on classic Goth, Hurtsfall are rapidly going places and it's a pleasure to have them in the barn!
Mortalitas UK
Mortalitas are here to both play some doom-laden gothic metal, and to celebrate the life of Lee Angel
Saturday July 12th (Afternoon)
Please note: as per past GOAFs, we'll have a 2 hour break inbetween the afternoon and evening band sets.
During this time, we'll run the usual Charity auction
Last July
A firm favorite at AlixfestGOAF, Last July bring some good tunes, some amazing vocals and a lot of dancing encouragement!
St Lucifer
When a band describes themselves as #blackmetalgaydisco, what more can you really say?
Doberwoman
https://www.facebook.com/doberwomansounds/
Armed with a megaphone and a strong sense of justice, Doberwoman is here to remind everyone that the world is changing
Comperes
Wesley Mallin
An amazing performer in his own right, Wesley is here to help us seamlessly segue from act to act, with his imimitable charm and grace
A short Dark Stranger
Bringing both his own unique sartorial style and a wealth of comedic experience, A short Dark Stranger is always a fantastic entertainer
Guest DJs
Alixandrea
Alixfest is truly go, as Alix shows off yet more of her mighty musical talents to encourage yet more dancing!
DJ TeaKake
https://soundcloud.com/tea_kake
A great person and a great DJ, their mixes know no bounds!
Northstar
He may have only recently plugged his headphones into a mixing deck, but he's already getting dancefloors bouncing!
Ultravixen
https://www.facebook.com/p/DJ-Ultravixen-100088903216086/
Armed with both style and panache, Ultravixen brings an eclectic mix of amazing tunes to keep the party going!
Anton (Necromantra)
With experience across both the goth, industrial and dance scenes, Anton knows what'll keep the dancefloor busy
The Venue and Location
GOAF 5 will be held at a farm in Northwood, just between Wrexham and Shrewsbury, and we've been lucky enough to secure the use of several large flat fields which come complete with a water tap, showers and toilet facilities. In addition, the farm has both an outdoor stage complete with power and lighting, and a large barn which we can use as an indoor stage, if the weather proves unsuitable for outdoor revelries!
The fields are easily accessible from the main road, and we'll put up signposts on the weekend to help guide people in.
Cars can be parked on the field, and people are welcome to bring campervans at no extra cost, though please note that no power hookups are available.
Please note that we ask attendees to respect the following:
- The farm itself will be off limits for the duration of the festival
- This is a working farm, so pets are not allowed
- Fires/BBQs are permitted, but must raised above the ground
- Keep noise to a minimum when near the farm buildings
- Ensure that gates etc are kept closed
- Don't litter or leave rubbish behind; bin liners will be provided, so please make use of these!
The Event
GOAF 5 is a private event ran by volunteers. It's not a festival with professional staff and there will not be any food stalls or bars, though people are welcome to bring their own drinks, and there are supermarkets in the nearby towns and villages. Similarly, while there are toilet facilities on the site, we will not be keeping them stocked with toiletries!
As such, please bring everything which you need for the weekend - e.g. food, drink, sanitary products, toilet roll, battery packs, etc. And if you do have any special requirements, please contact the organisers prior to buying a ticket, so that we can confirm if we're able to support them.
Children are welcome to join us, and can attend for free if under the age of 16; anyone older than this will be expected to purchase a full-price ticket. However, please note that neither the farm nor the GOAF volunteers can accept any responsibility for the safety or wellbeing of any children who do attend!
Equally, please note that all attendees are expected to:
- Accept personal responsibility at all times for their actions
- Look after their personal possessions
- Treat all other attendees with respect
- Treat the farm with respect, especially with respect to noise levels and litter
In the event of any inappropriate or disruptive behaviour - including the use of illegal drugs - people will be asked to immediately leave, and refunds will not be given.
As with all live events, performances and timings may be subject to change. If this does cause any concerns, please contact the organisers; refunds etc will be handled as per the Tickets section below.
Tickets
Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance!
GOAF is not a for-profit event, and tickets are being sold purely to cover the costs of running the event. As with the previous GOAF events, any monies left over afterwards will be donated to Cancer Research UK.
Four types of tickets are being made available:
- Full weekend camping
- Single-day camping (Friday or Saturday)
- Full weekend "bands only"
- Single day "bands only" (Friday or Saturday)
These can be purchased via this website.
In the event that you're unable to attend, or wish to change your ticket, please contact the organisers. Please note that refunds will only be given prior to July 4th, 2025.
Similarly, if the event does not ahead for any reason, full refunds will be given.
Merch
GOAF does have some merch, in the shape of traditional black-cotton shirts, and some... less traditional full-print shirts and hawaiian shirts. All revenue from the sale of these goes towards running the event, with any excess going to our chosen charity.
The full range is available at the following website, including shirts from previous years and related events:
Merchandise can be collected at GOAF, to save on postage costs - just choose the appropriate postage option when ordering!
Health and Safety
At the time of writing (February 2025), there's no indication that there'll be any need for any Health and Safety measures to be in effect.
However, if any such measures are in place at the time of this event, we will adhere to any legal requirements which need to be fulfilled. As such, please be prepared to bring whatever evidence is legally required, as well as to follow any official guidance which is in place at the time. We also reserve the right to declare any additional measures which are deemed necessary to minimise risks and keep everyone safe.
In the run up to this event, we will continue to keep people updated, and full details will be sent out once we are able to confirm any pre-attendance requirements and any measures which will be in place for the duration of the event.
Please note that while refunds will be given to anyone who gives us notification prior to July 4th, 2025 that they are unable to comply with the safety measures which have been put in place, anyone who turns up and refuses to adhere to the safety measures will be asked to leave and a refund will not be given.
Location
Ellesmere