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In The Wild

Brand new for this year, Music In The Wild taps into the origins of how music was experienced. In small groups, completely unplugged, deeply embedded in nature and far away from civilisation. These acoustic experiences can be the most magical, connected moments between audience and performer, surrounded by trees and birdsong, and there can be no greater setting than the majestic Wychwood Forest. Three renowned acts will perform two completely unplugged intimate shows in a forest clearing on Friday afternoon. The incredible and hotly-tipped Cosmo Pyke, the captivating and magnetic Estilo String Quartet and the charismatic Olly Barton of Die Twice fame. These are completely free but require advance booking. Bring a jumper or a blanket to sit on. Sit back, tune in and allow these talented musicians to cast their spells in this magical, intimate setting.

Olly Bayton
Olly Bayton, charismatic frontman of up-and-coming alt-rock band Die Twice, takes it back to basics with a set that will shine a light on his lyrical and vocal mastery. Expect original songs drawing on a range of influences from jazz, folk, bossa nova and world music, with soothing vocals, melodic guitar and percussion.

Estilo String Quartet
Not your traditional classical string quartet, Estilo play everything from Arvo Pärt to Muse and is renowned for its inspired reinterpretations of modern tracks. Based in London, Estilo love to collaborate and have recorded and performed with artists such as The Hoosiers, Bear’s Den, Basia Bulat, Christof Van Der Ven and Jacob Alon. Estilo String Quartet are Robert Simmons and Paul Barrett (violins) George White (viola) Verity Simmons (cello). 
For this special performance, Estilo will help you rewild through sound - presenting a magical mix of music from Arvo Pärt, Piazzolla, weird pop mash-ups, Nordic folk music and some enchanting surprises.

Cosmo Pyke
A singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and multi-disciplinary artist, Cosmo Pyke spins eloquent but relatable tales of Gen Z life, intertwined with references from art, literature and musical history. Skilfully combining sounds from indie, jazz, and blues mixed with elements of hip hop, Cosmo is an old soul with lyrical dexterity that smacks of a vocabulary well beyond his years, with captivating wordplay that draws you into his stories layered with irresistible grooves and rhythms.

Meet no later than 15 minutes before the session start time at the Wilderness Meeting Point where you'll then be guided into the woods.

Please note - you must have a weekend festival ticket to book an experience at Wilderness.

Refunds & Exchanges

  • Please note extra experience bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
  • Experiences will only be held for 15 minutes, after that tickets are subject to resale and will be automatically cancelled without refund.

Feasting Experiences

  • All our menus are designed as nut-free, but please be aware all our food is prepared in kitchens where nuts, gluten, and other allergens may be present.
  • Feasting Experiences can only facilitate dietary requirements as outlined on the individual chef's booking page.
  • Unless specified otherwise on the individual chef page, there is a vegetarian alternative menu for the Long Table Banquets, Wilderness Kitchen and Ben Quinn’s Long Table Banquet in the Woods. These will be outlined on the website menu or coming soon if not currently showing. Vegan alternatives can be made available, subject to registering via the dietaries form.
  • If you need to register any dietary requirements for your booked feasting experiences for yourself, or others in your group, please do so HERE.
  • If you are booking for a group, please consider other people’s dietary requirements, we are in a field so don’t have readily available alternatives.
  • The Yoga Brunch & Supper Club menus are vegetarian/vegan as standard.
  • Due to the style of the offering, The Chef’s Table cannot accommodate any dietary requirements other than those displayed on the individual chef pages.
  • Babies and little ones can sit on parents' laps at all restaurants except for The Chef's Table. If they're in a pram please ask on arrival to be seated at the end of a table. Please note, we don't have a dedicated children's menu, so if you’re planning to have them eat with you they’ll need to be booked as an additional seat.
  • Ben Quinn’s Long Table Banquet in the Woods will take place come rain or shine as we have a beautiful canopy in the woodland to use in the event of rain so you don’t miss your meal!

Outdoor Experiences

  • Outdoor experiences will take place come rain or shine.
  • For any outdoor experiences taking place outside of the arena, unless specified otherwise on the individual booking page, please meet 15 minutes before the designated start time at the Wilderness Meeting Point where you will be met and guided to your experience.

The Spa

  • You must bring your own towel.

Wellbeing in the Wild Experiences

  • Meet 20 minutes before the designated start time at the Wellbeing in the Wild Meeting Point, located next to the Sanctuary Reception. Your teacher will then accompany you to the relevant location for your session.
  • In adverse weather conditions, please still head to the Wellbeing in the Wild Meeting Point, as most sessions will still go ahead come rain or shine. Any sessions that cannot go ahead will be automatically refunded within 2 weeks post-festival. We do not offer refunds if you decide not to join a session that still goes ahead.

Order Confirmations & More Info

  • If you don't receive an order confirmation email, please first check your junk/spam folder before emailing info@wildernessfestival.com.
  • You can see full information on how to book experiences, access your Wilderness account and experience Ts & Cs here.
  • You’ll need a copy of the lead booker’s I.D. and your confirmation email (printed or screenshotted on your phone) to check in. Group bookings must arrive together.