FLACKSTOCK 2024

the UK's only festival raising awareness of mental health issues and raising funds for mental health charities

Englefield Estate, 22nd Jul 2024

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FLACKSTOCK 2024

the UK's only festival raising awareness of mental health issues and raising funds for mental health charities


22nd Jul 2024

Englefield Estate

We're delighted to once again be supporting Flackstock, to raise awareness of mental health issues and to raise funds for mental health charities. The third successive year of Flackstock, will be staged in the stunning grounds of the Englefield Estate, near Reading, on Mon 22nd July 2024!

Artists will be announced in the New Year, but in the meantime take advantage of our Early Bird ticket discounts! CLICK HERE

Money raised from Flackstock will be split equally between the charities Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust – four worthy outlets that held a special place in Caroline’s heart.

Caroline’s mother Christine says of Flackstock: “My Caroline was never more herself or happier than at a music festival with her sister and her friends.

“Flackstock is the wonderful idea of those who knew her best and the perfect way to remember her singing, dancing and most of all laughing.

“Not only is Flackstock the most positive way to honour Carrie, but charities that she loved will benefit from the proceeds.

“A big thank you to everyone involved for all their hard work – to Natalie for the mad idea, Giles Cooper Entertainment and Englefield House who saved the day, Live Nation and to all the brilliant sponsors.

“My family are so proud that so many people who knew Carrie loved her so very much.”

Ian O’Reilly, Head of Community & Events Fundraising at Mind, said: “Every donation that Mind receives through Flackstock will allow us to be there for even more people when they need us. This includes through services like the Mind Infoline, legal line and our online peer support community for adults, Side by Side. The money will also enable us to continue to campaign to improve services and provide information and support.

“We are honoured to be involved and we can’t wait for the festival to get started.”

Stay tuned to Flackstock’s social media channels, for artist announcements and details of special guests!

100% of the profit from Flackstock will be applied (FN1) for the benefit of the following charities in equal shares: 25% to Choose Love, a restricted fund under the auspices of under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund (registered charity number 1099682); 25% to Samaritans (registered charity number 219432); 25% to Mind (The National Association for Mental Health) (registered charity number 219830); and 25% to The Charlie Waller Trust (registered charity number 1109984). The total donation to each of these charities is expected to be £25,000.

The donation will be made to Prism the Gift Fund (registered charity number 1099682), a Donor Advised Fund, on terms that the funds are to be applied/transferred for the benefit of the charities listed above.

EVENT INFO

Useful info

VIP GUEST AREA

Take advantage of a VIP Ticket (must be purchased on top of your concert ticket) which entitles you to the facilities of the VIP GUEST AREA.

> VIP toilets, VIP Bar (cards only), a variety of unreserved relaxed seating zones (please note that seats are first-come-first-served), plus 'street artist' entertainment.

> VIP ticket holders will also have early access to the concert arena, when possible.

ACCESS / DISABLED TICKETS

For full information on our facilities and various ticket options for Accessible Customers (at all Heritage Live shows), please see here: ACCESSIBLE CUSTOMERS

Alcohol, Soft Drinks, Food & Campchairs

Please note that alcohol, soft drinks and food cannot be brought into the concert and prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry. Single use plastics are also prohibited, but empty, re-usable containers can be brought in to arena, which can be filled at the many free drinking water points, around the site. There will be a wide variety of bars and artisan food traders on site.

You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy. There will also be picnic benches and hay bales scattered around the rear edges of the concert arena). For those who have purchased VIP tickets, there will also be some relaxed (unreserved) scattered seating withing the VIP Compound.

TRAVELLING BY CAR / CAR PARKING

Access to the Englefield concert site via road on concert days will be very busy - we recommend setting off early and being prepared to wait for parking. Leaving the site will also take a considerable time due to the limited road infrastructure surrounding the estate. We request that customers please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours when leaving the venue. Please allow a maximum of 90mins to enter and to leave the car parks.

There is plenty of car parking space in the grounds of Englefield for the Heritage Live concerts but we do advise purchasing a parking ticket in advance - whilst purchasing your concert tickets you will be offered the option to also purchase a parking ticket (priced at £10 per car) to give you fast-track entry into the car-parks upon arrival. It will also be possible to purchase a car park ticket (cash only) on the evening of your chosen concert.

Exit Junction 12 of the M4, signed for Reading. Take the A4 in the Newbury direction, go straight across at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout turn right onto the A340, signed to Pangbourne. For concerts, the site is accessed via the ornamental gates about half a mile on the left hand side. Please follow the signage to concert parking. There is plenty of car parking space available at Englefield, (charged at £10 per car), and tickets can be purchased in advance (as an add-on when buying your concert ticket) for fast-track entry, or by cash/card on the night. Please note that the local road infrastructure is limited, so please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks. Access through Englefield Village is not permitted.

The Public Car Parks will be clearly signposted and are accessed via Englefield Lodges on the A340, between the junction with the A4 and Pangbourne. SAT NAV: RG7 5EN

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

THEALE STATION. The nearest railway station is THEALE, which is just 2 miles away and 5 minutes in a taxi.

READING STATION is a 20 minute rail journey from London Paddington and then just a 7 mile drive to Englefield, which takes 15 minutes in a taxi.

LONDON UNDERGROUND. Reading Station is also served by London Underground's ELIZABETH LINE.

E-TICKETS

Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.

CHILDREN

Children aged 14 and under may purchase a Child Ticket (proof may be required upon entry). All children must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5’s free (no ticket required).

CAN I STAY ON THE ESTATE?

There are no facilities for camping, caravans or campervans on the Englefield Estate and please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.

For more information on camping and caravan sites in Berkshire, please visit the official tourist website for South East England: https://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/accommodation.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Prohibited items:

Alcohol, food and soft drinks are not allowed to be brought into the concert site. Prohibited items will be confiscated upon entry.

You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.

As we cannot always rely on British weather, please make sure you have appropriate clothing fit for rain or shine.

The concert arena is set within a natural environment with grass underfoot so please ensure appropriate footwear is worn – leave your high heels at home!

Glass is not allowed into the concert arena

It is strictly prohibited to bring into the venue any weapons, knives, guns, sharp objects, alcohol, illegal substances, legal highs, fireworks, pyrotechnics, sparklers, fires, BBQs, smoke bombs, confetti canons, air horns, lasers or flares.

All bags will be searched at dedicated security points. Personal searches may also be conducted at this point.

Animals, with the exception of assistance dogs, are not permitted.

Drones are strictly prohibited.

Commercial or professional photography, videography or dronography is not permitted.

Please place any rubbish in the bins provided or take it away with you.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hilton Hotel, Reading: Hotel in Reading – Hilton Reading Hotel

Best Western, Reading Calcot https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-reading/best-western-reading-calcot-hotel/propertyCode.83831.html

The Cedars Hotel, Reading https://www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/accommodation/cedars-hotel/

The Hare & Hounds, Newbury https://www.hareandhoundsnewbury.co.uk/

The Chequers Hotel, Newbury https://chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/

Travelodge, Newbury https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/508/London-Newbury-Road-hotel

Berkshire Arms Hotel, Midgham https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/berkshire/berkshire-arms/hotel/

Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel, Newbury https://www.westgrangehotel.com/

Premier Inn, Grazeley Green www.premierinn.com

Premier Inn, Newbury www.premierinn.com

The Lodge, Newbury Racecourse https://www.thelodgenewbury.co.uk/

The Elephant At The Market, Newbury https://theelephantatthemarket.com/

Hilton Double Tree, Newbury https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nbynbdi-doubletree-newbury-north/

Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Newbury https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk/

Donnington Grove Hotel, Newbury https://www.donnington-grove.com/

Travelodge, Chieveley https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel

Bunk Inn, Curridge https://www.thebunkinn.co.uk/

De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/

Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club, Kingsclere https://www.sandfordsprings.co.uk/

The Hind’s Head, Aldermaston https://www.hindsheadaldermaston.co.uk/

The George & Dragon Hotel, Tadley https://georgedragonhotel.com/

Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere https://www.belandthedragon-kingsclere.co.uk/

The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis https://www.wellingtonarmshampshire.co.uk/

Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke https://www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk/

TAXIS

Local Taxi Companies

500 Cars Reading 0118 959 9999

A4 Executive Cars 0118 921 2121

Arlington Cars 0118 954 5888

Berkshire Cars 0118 950 0400

Bliss Cars 247 0118 986 0001

Cars 4 Executives 0118 466 0000

Coronation Square Cars 0118 950 0005

National Cars 0118 987 3500

Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979

Pang Valley Cars 0118 984 1000

Platinum Executive Cars 0118 942 2222

Rg7 Cars 0118 443 9551

Reading Station Taxis 0118 956 1010

Silverline 0118 466 1500

Star Car 0118 950 5050

Theale Taxis 0118 930 2345

Woodley Cars 0118 942 4242

Xpress Cars Reading 0118 950 2222

AAA Cars, Reading Tel 0118 950 4030

Atlantic Cars, Reading Tel 0118 910 1010

Bliss Cars, Reading Tel 0118 986 0001

Kennet Cars, Reading Tel 01189 86 66 66

Ace Cars, Reading Tel 01189 67 67 67

Eco Cars, Reading Tel 01189 660 331

Yellow Cars, Reading Tel 0118 9666 555

Cabco, Newbury Tel 01635 33333

Go Green Taxis, Newbury Tel 01635 800 990

Broadway Cars, Newbury Tel 01635 847784

Ave Cabs, Newbury Tel 01635 31212

Jars Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 819844

A& Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 976888

Delta Cars, Basingstoke Tel 01256 242428

Compass Executive Cars, Fleet Tel 0118 970 2233

Tadley Cars, Tadley Tel 0118 327 4260

BICYCLES

Please find Englefield on The National Cycle Network

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

Food, Alcohol and other drinks must be purchased on site and will be confiscated upon entry if found in your bag.

Single-use plastics are prohibited. Please bring a reusable bottle/ cup which can be refilled at our free water points.

All tickets purchased as 'General Admission Standing', are standing / sitting on grass.

You are allowed to bring small umbrellas into the concert, but please be mindful of those around you when using them.

You are allowed to bring in a camping chair and deck chairs will be available to hire on the evening at £10 each. However, please note that these can only be used in the REAR of the ARENA and you will be prevented from placing them in the front arena, where it is likely to be very busy.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

If relevant, Covid-19 guidance and regulations with regards to social distancing will apply.

Please be aware that the road infrastructure surrounding Englefield is very limited, so please allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the venue. Please be patient and respectful to our staff and neighbours. Please allow up to 90mins to enter and leave the car parks.

Please note that vehicles are not permitted to remain in the concert car park overnight.

Please do not set-off to the concert without having first arranged how you are going to get home.

Please download your E-tickets to your mobile phone (or print them off) before leaving for the concert, as Wi-Fi and 4G signals are very limited onsite.

Please note that dogs are not allowed onsite (except Guide Dogs).

We recommend bringing a torch with you in case you need it on your way home.

Please note that the promoter has the right to change the supporting line-up.

THE VENUE

Places With Heritage

Englefield Estate

Pangbourne, Berkshire

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VENUE INFO
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WE CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER 2024!

Watch this space for details of our shows for 2024 - all to be announced very very soon! In the meantime, sign up to our Mailing List to be the first to know of new shows and early-bird discounts!

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EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Sign up for our mailing list to get priority access for Summer 2024 now, so you can take advantage of early bird discounts when shows get announced. Please note that most concerts will sell-out very quickly.