Beat-Herder 2023: These were the scenes as the first revellers arrived at the popular Ribble Valley music festival

The ever-popular Beat-Herder music festival near Sawley is back for 2023, and we’ve got some exclusive photos as the first revellers set up camp.

By Sean Gleaves

Published 13th Jul 2023, 18:11 GMT

Updated 13th Jul 2023, 18:27 GMT

Beat-Herder, described as “the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival”, has returned for 2023.

The music festival, which boasts a number of acts and stages, will be held at Dockber Farm near Sawley between July 13 and 16.

This year’s line-up includes Alison Goldfrapp, Skream, Charlie Tee, Gok Wan, Fatboy Tim, Billy & The Biscuit Brothers and more.

These were the scenes as the first festival-goers set up camp:

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival".

1. Beat-Herder 2023

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival". Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival".

2. Beat-Herder 2023

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival". Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival".

3. Beat-Herder 2023

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival". Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival".

4. Beat-Herder 2023

First festival-goers arrive at "the UK's most eccentric and exuberant festival". Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard