"Well produced, excellent vibe and enjoyed by all. Dance and DJ line up worthy of a bigger festival, with a lovely localised venue!" - Mixmag



"Brownstock was great. Thanks all!"
- Paul Harding of Pendulum



"Ok I'm merrry. Brownstock was SICKKKK!!!"
- Ms Dynamite

"Brownstock provides even more of a reason to ditch the more expensive and commercial festivals for a more personal experience..... Pendulum headlined dance stage with an incredibly energetic DJ set which saw the tent full to the brim with crowds. And, Example performed one of his best sets yet!"
- Jack Rivers, We Love Festivals



"From what we're hearing, the Brownstock2011 festival kicked the saggy butt of the VFestival quite hard. The only way is Brownstock...?"- Daily Essex News


"The much-loved Panto stage and Comedy club played host to a huge array of story tellers some of the funniest comedians I've seen on the festival strip this summer!"
- Jack Rivers, We Love Festivals

"Brownstock is all about the Fs… it’s fun, it’s friendly and it’s a family affair. It’s a boutique festival that punches well above its weight, attracting really big acts each year while managing to keep its intimate atmosphere." - Darryl Webber, Arts Editor, Essex Chronicle

"Their motto is 'as far from V as we can be' and that's just what it is, not a chip in sight and no wall-to-wall branding here...... And more and more people wanting to join in the fun. Many other festival organisers must have wanted to have a peep over the hedge to see what they could learn."
- Festivals For All


"The best festival themeing I've ever seen. Everything from the Farmer Brown's Kitchen, which featured a hand painted kitchen with aga, to the stunning VVIP Yurts backstage." - Jack Rivers, We Love Festivals

"Brownstock is the best festival I have ever been to. Never, have I been to such a calm, smooth running festival with so much to do. Not only was every single band and DJ great, the atmosphere was stunning, which made the weekend something i will never forget" - Ollie winiberg, BBC introducing


"The festival remains affordable for all and had a friendly and positive atmosphere that I simply loved!" - Jack Rivers, We Love Festivals