2000trees- the festival that carries bands from the bottom to the top
- Char
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Since 2007, 2000trees has built a reputation as the festival where tomorrow's headliners cut their teeth. Whilst larger UK festivals chase established names, 2000trees has always thrived on giving bands a head start before the rest catch on.
Photo credit: Charlotte Bates @turbulent_music Arcane Roots and Jamie Lenman at 2000trees.
Frank Turner is a household name at 2000trees. From the festival's early days to multiple headline performances, his relationship with 2000trees has grown side by side with one of Britain's most successful independent music careers. His influence has cemented at the festival with 'Camp Turner' provides a community space to gather.
Jamie Lenman also became immortalised for his growth at 2000trees with Camp Reuben. His varied appearances; solo, acoustic or with a full band, have become part of the festivals story.
Then there's this year's last minute headline change Don Broco. Before they became headliners and one of British rock's biggest success stories, they were regular visitors to Upcote Farm. 2000trees watched their evolution, giving them bigger stages to play as their audiences grew.
Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic hold a similar relationship with the festival. Frequent sets eventually turned into headline slots as they grew from reliable festival favourites to heavyweights in the scene.
Likewise While She Sleeps, whose growth from underground metalcore heroes to one of the UK's most respected heavy bands has mirrored their long-standing relationship with the festival.
What separates 2000trees from other UK festival isn't simply that it books future stars but it also gives fans the chance to grow alongside them.
You remember watching a crowd of 200 become 2,000 over the course of three summers. In an era where algorithms dictate what we listen to and festival line-ups often recycling the same headliners year after year, 2000trees trusts instinct over hype and discovery over familiarity.
