HORNIMAN MUSEUM GARDENS Midsummer Daydream Outdoor Mega Family Rave ft. Bill Brewster//HiFi Sean//Mark XTC Saturday 5th July 2-6pm

The original Family Rave is back! Big Fish Little Fish brings you a heady afternoon of top DJs for you to dance your way through the Horniman Gardens with your family.

The Big Fish Little Fish crew are back to transform our gardens into a mid-summer daydream.  Dig out your floatiest outfit, don an iridescent flower crown & butterfly wings and join us to dance in the sunshine amidst magical bubbles, balloons and foam to top DJs spinning hypnotic beats.

DJ Lineup:
Mark XTC – An original Junglist, bringing bass to the people.  Jungle pioneer, Hacienda regular DJ and Kool London DJ Mark has played some of the most acclaimed sets at BFLF over the last 10 years. This time he brings his enormously popular Classic History Set taking us though old skool and jungle.

HiFi Sean – Summer vibes all the way with a Disco/House set, Sean will waft you off to Ibiza ’87 or ’70s Studio ’54! Now much sought after for his incredible DJ sets and albums with David McAltmont, Sean started his musical career as none other than a Soup Dragon – now that’s breadth.

Bill Brewster – Bill knows all there is to know about clubbing history and will take you on an eclectic journey through sound. Considered one of the ‘DJs’ DJ’, Bill is the co-author of the DJing Bible – ‘Last Night a DJ Saved My Life’.

Head over to the pavilion for some legendary crafting with Wheadon’s Whacky Crafts – create accessories to make you the belle or beau of the midsummer ball. A magical bubble show, amazing circus skills workshops and enchanting storytelling to delight all! 

Dress yourself up in summer finery – now’s your chance to be a free spirit, don’t hold back on wings, glitter and wigs. No look is too out there. Oberon and Titanias assemble!

You’ll have your pick from some of London’s best street food stalls serving up irresistible flavours and refresh at the Colicci bar with cocktails, mocktails, draft beers, a wide range of soft drinks

Programme
The line up and timings will be confirmed closer to the event. Timings and locations within the Gardens for all activities will be signposted on the day.

Dogs are not permitted at this event.

Butterfly House and golf

We also have our Butterfly House open for ravers at a discounted price during the event: £2.50 per person and tickets can be purchased from the Butterfly House on the day.

Face Painting

Have your face painted by fabulous Doxa Faces. Children must be over 2 to be painted and there is an additional cost for face painting: £7 per child / £10 per adult.

Accessibility – please see Horniman website about accessibility

Crowds and Seating – please see the Horniman website about quiet areas for this event.

Terms & Conditions

• Please note this event is outside so come along, embrace the festival atmosphere and dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
• The event will take place whatever the weather and refunds will not be offered in the case of bad weather.
• Tickets must be purchased online ahead of the event, tickets will not be available on the door.
• Buggies are allowed on site, however there is no buggy park. We would suggest you leave your buggies at home where possible.
• How do I get into the rave on the day?
• The rave will take place in the Gardens by the Bandstand. Please enter the site via the main entrance on London Road – walk up the Avenue and you will find the ticket gate directly ahead of you. This will be the only access point for ticket holders.
• Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
• All ages welcome but the activities are designed for families to enjoy together. Music is played at safe levels for everyone.
• Please be aware that BFLF is designed to provide a family friendly, authentic dance music/festival experience and is not a traditional children’s party or disco. Music is proper club music from acid house onwards, there is no kids music, nor DJ shout outs. The effect is to give families unity on the dancefloor – dancing together.
• How loud will it be?
• BFLF sets and monitors the volume using World Health Organisation guidelines. That it is at a safe level for everyone, even the youngest of babies, over the four hour duration of the event.
• Though quieter than at adult events, it is still loud enough to feel like you are at a club. Most parents do not use ear defenders on their children but if yours are particularly sensitive to noise or if you want them to nap then you might want to consider it.
• Parents remain responsible for their children at all times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• For families with younger children (8s and under) though all ages are welcome.
• Adult only groups are not admitted. A max of 3 children per adult in a family. If attending as a large party please ensure one adult to two children minimum.
• If there are more than 4 adults per child in your group please email info@bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk for pre-approval before buying tickets.
• Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets cannot be exchanged for other Horniman activities.
• Each member of your group must have a ticket. Pre-walking infants go free (but must also have a ticket).
• The event will be busy with hundreds of people attending. The dance floor is for adults and children to dance together.
• Please be aware that events are standing / dancing with limited seating, although of course you can sit on the ground. Please give those with access needs priority to seating.
• Each event is stewarded and risk assessed in advance.
• As the event is outdoors buggies are allowed, however there is no buggy park. We suggest you leave your buggies at home where possible.
• A licensed bar will be open during the event but no glass is permitted.
• Please do not bring your own alcoholic drinks with you as these will be confiscated at the entrance gate. We will be running bags checks. You are welcome to bring baby food with you.
• We may photograph or film small parts of the event and by entering you are giving your permission for these to be used for BFLF or Horniman promotion purposes.
• This event is outside so dress appropriately for the weather on the day.
• The event will take place whatever the weather and refunds will not be offered in the case of inclement weather.
• DJ line-ups may be subject to unavoidable change.