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The Music Barn Festival started with a group of friends putting on a party in some old barns to raise money for local charity. Charitable donation is still at the heart of their organisation and they donate to a range of local charities via the profit from the bar sales (so give generously!) The festival takes place in a truly unique setting – a disused iron quarry. Nature has largely taken back what she lost during excavations, leaving a natural amphitheatre. This hidden valley creates a mystical setting for an intimate party festival. The festival celebrates music across a broad spectrum, featuring established acts rubbing shoulders with unsigned bands. At the event, you could hear a great Ska band or an up-and-coming folk singer, an Old Skool hip hop DJ or get sweaty in the dance stage with some upfront house music. This year headlining the Main Stage on Saturday are The Hoosiers the indie pop group famed for songs such as Worried About Ray, Goodbye Mr A, Cops & Robbers and A Sadness Runs Through Him. While Friday we welcome Sleeper, the indie rock outfit who boast eight Top 40 hit singles and three UK Top 10 albums during the 1990s. In the Slade dance tent we have legendary Ibiza DJ Lottie and Seb Fontaine. While the Forge Space returns with a more downtempo vibe on Friday with Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) and Nigel Clark (Dodgy) headlining with support from The Ouse Valley Singles Club. Saturday night sees The Electric Forge space host Shaka Loves You, Madame Electrifie and The Scribes.