2025 Events
Wednesday - KIDS DISCO & CINEMA NIGHT
Character Meet & Greet. Games and Party Dances by Wriggles and Giggles Events and Awesome Alfie. Followed by Family Film - WICKED
Thursday - THE PROM with Hastings Big Choir and Brass
The Prom brings a spectacular evening of live Classical and Popular music, with all the great singalong anthems, to create an unforgettable experience under the festival lights. We feature Hastings own BIG Choir of 130 voices, Hastings Male Voices and the 30-piece HBMF Brass, with Rock guitar, Bass and Drums. The night is very kindly sponsored by Bookworm Services in memory of a great supporter of HBMF, Steph Collinson, late of Clarence Rd, Bohemia - and her mum, pianist and singer, Pat Gibbons.
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Good times, good pics. If you have any you’d like us to add to our gallery please email them to us: info@hbmf.co.uk.
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The festival simply could not happen without the support of some truly amazing local people and businesses.
Sponsorship
With an expected attendance of 10,000 individuals over the weekend and a thriving social audience of over 15,000, sponsoring our festival offers an amazing opportunity for your business to gain local recognition. Immerse your brand in a community passionate about craft beers, eclectic music, and unforgettable experiences. Connect with a diverse audience that values quality, authenticity, and the joy of social gatherings. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Hastings, and make your mark in the hearts of thousands!
If you would be interested in supporting this amazing event, download our sponsorship packages.
Please get in touch using the Contact Us form, or emailing info@hbmf.co.uk.
Hastings Beer & Music Festival is organised by
Hastings Round Table
While members have a distinct role within the committee, they all chip in and give as much time as possible during the week before kick-off to assist in the build of the event.
It has to be mentioned that those below may organise the event, but it would simply not be able run the event without the dozens of amazing volunteers who tirelessly give their time every year. If you would like to be one of these, please get in touch: info@hbmf.co.uk
It has to be mentioned that those below may organise the event, but it would simply not be able run the event without the dozens of amazing volunteers who tirelessly give their time every year. If you would like to be one of these, please get in touch: info@hbmf.co.uk
Peter May
Chairman
Nick Neal
Vice Chairman / Bar
Lee Ballancore
Treasurer
Rob Lee
Communications
Will Starr
Sponsorship
Nathaniel Leather
Lager/Cider Bar monitoring
Ben Neal
Tickets
Mike Benton
Sponsorship
Dominic Comp
Technical Guru (Being responsible for technical stuff, including the amazing show that goes on behind the main stage)
Jamie Neal
Lager/Cider bar
Paul Wilson
Past Chairman / Sponsorship (Ensures all banners are correctly secured and yet another one to monitor the Cider/Lager bar)
Paul McCleery
Past Chairman / Artist Booking
Mark Baker
Concessions
Wayne Marder
Volunteers
Dean Hodges
MarketingJoin us
As well as putting the work in to make sure this fantastic party and fundraiser happens every year we regularly meet for social events, family BBQ’s and trips to the pub. Hastings Round Table also has the responsibility and honour of deciding which good local causes to help out with the money made at the festival. If you want to get involved then make contact with us and come along!
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Participating in local challenges
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Happy socialising
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Enjoy giving back
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Proud of our town
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Enjoy a wee drink
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