History

Frankstock was the brainchild of Frank Haines who, in 2004, decided to pool the talents of his huge circle of friends to put on a tiny festival in North Norfolk to raise money for charity. Held in a beautiful farm setting near to Burnham Market, the first event in August 2004, attracted over 200 people and featured eight bands playing rock n roll, folk and ska.

In 2005 the number of revellers doubled and organisers
somehow managed to squeeze 14 bands into 12 hours on only one stage! Riding high on the success of the previous two years it was Frank's intention to continue Frankstock into the future but his tragic death in the spring of 2006 meant that he never saw the third instalment of his festival.

Frank's family decided to continue Frankstock in his memory to raise money for the The Frank Haines Memorial Trust, and in August 2006 the festival grew to include a second stage and hosted 500 people and 16 acts. 2007 saw the event grow
further with a total of 26 acts playing into the early hours of Sunday morning and raising over £4000 for charity.

Up against the elements in 2008, this was one of the best events yet, with amazing performances and an epic yurt party. Frankstockers braved stormy weather for another weekend to remember and raised thousands for charity. Once again in 2009, Frankstock surpassed previous highs with some memorable performances on the stage and in the yurt, but sadly this was to be out last festival in the familiar surroundings of Field Barn in Burnham Thorpe.

2010 saw us hitting the road and heading west for our first event on tour. Baglake Farm in Litton Cheney became our temporary home, and the change did us good! Beautiful views of rolling countryside and a new West country crowd gave Frankstock a new lease of life, and the performers did us proud as always.

2011 sees us returning to Dorset for more of the same!