McFly, Dick & Dom and Sam Ryder revealed for Bear Grylls' Gone Wild Festivals - find out more

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27 Feb 2024, 12:05

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McFly, Sam Ryder and Virgin Radio’s own Dick and Dom are just some of the musical acts announced for Bear Grylls’ 2024 Gone Wild Festivals.

Held this year for the first time in Norfolk as well as the festival's original home of Devon, the TV star and outdoor adventurer is yet again promising attendees four-day festivals filled with action-packed family friendly experiences and enjoyable big-name performances.

Performing at Gone Wild Norfolk’s Holkham Hall location will be: Example, Sam Ryder, Reef, Scouting for Girls and McFly. Meanwhile, performing at Gone Wild Devon’s Powderham Castle location will be: Sam Ryder, James, The Feeling, Jake Shears, Ocean Colour Scene, Ash and Dick & Dom.

Gone Wild Devon and Norfolk will also be visited by several speakers including Bear Grylls himself; former Welsh rugby star Alix Popham; the ‘Fell Foodie’ aka Harrison Ward; English rugby star Joe Marley; and many more.

Plus there will be live gory stories from Horrible Histories, ‘live dinosaur’ experiences from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Dinomania, and high-energy workouts from Mr Motivator.

Among the daytime experiences available for guests to enjoy at Grylls’ festivals will be the annual Gone Wild Assault Course, abseiling, tree climbing, raft building, wild swimming and axe and spear throwing.

Speaking about the upcoming festivals, Grylls shared: “We can’t wait to bring Gone Wild to Holkham Hall in Norfolk for the first time ever, and to returning to our festival birthplace, Powderham Castle in Devon. We have amazing bands, inspirational speakers and the perfect locations for wild experiences on land and on water.

“Our goal is to get families spending time together in the great outdoors, sparking their imagination, building confidence, encouraging inquisitive minds and confidence in kids. Surrounded by thousands of acres of parkland with deer, mighty oaks, walled gardens, and stunning views, we’re providing the perfect place to spend time together.

“Where else can you learn how to light fires, go climbing, and then throw your mum down a 50-foot mudslide before partying and dancing the night away watching an amazing line-up of live music?” he finished.

Gone Wild Norfolk will take place from 8th-11th August. Gone Wild Devon will take place from 22nd-25th August. Tickets and more information can be found at www.gonewildfestival.com