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About Infest

Infest was born in early 1998 through the efforts of three students of the University of Bradford and the Students' Union Entertainments Manager. Sanctioned by the Venue Manager at the time, who had first hand experience of Goth's voracious drinking habits (and sensing a busy bar!), the concept of the show was pitched as a one day event for local goth bands in West Yorkshire. Even before the first event could be planned however, it transformed into an altogether bigger beast when the Students Union agreed that funds could be found to book some internationally significant acts; most notably Alien Sex Fiend.

The student organisers were already fans of the Whitby Gothic Weekend and took the idea for Infest to the Whitby festival-goers and traders to gauge how popular the show might be. The response was positive and the first Infest festival was confirmed as 14th and 15th of August 1998.

The following year (1999) the festival paid more attention towards the electronic side of the goth and industrial scene by booking Apoptygma Berzerk for their first UK show. Spahn Ranch also appeared, along with a slew of home grown UK acts.

By 2000, the University of Bradford's Students' Union felt that they couldn't carry the costs of the festival any longer. In addition, two of the original three students who had promoted the show had already moved on. Fortunately, an independent goth/industrial promoter and DJ, who had been advising throughout the show's early years, stepped in to fill the void and carry the costs. As a result of the heavy involvement with Terminal Productions, another twist to the show's music style took place, defining Infest in its current form.

Over time, the theme of the event has moved from goth/industrial crossover to alternative electronic; with a greater emphasis on power noise, futurepop, synthpop and electronic body music, with occasional bookings of more darkwave-style goth bands. Infest is one of very few UK events to staunchly and consistently bring futurepop and rhythmic noise to such a large audience on one weekend.

Since its inception Infest has gained an international reputation, with festival-goers travelling from as far as Canada, and acts flying from as far as Australia to play the UK. The show continues to provide an indoor market for traders right in the heart of the event, which helps to bring the music and the lifestyle of the show's fans together. This aspect of the show has always been an important element of Infest's grassroots approach.

DJs from across the UK, and increasingly from overseas, have always been a critical part of Infest. Identified in the early days as key people across the country to champion the event, independent DJs operate as beacons of support for the show, with some of the most talented (and persistent!) being offered the chance to perform to the packed venue between their favourite acts.

With sponsorship from Music Non Stop, Ableton, and Jagermeister, Infest has gone from strength to strength, and we here at Infest would like to heartily thank everyone who has ever been involved, on any level - from our fabulous crew, to the traders, bands, managers, accommodation managers, University staff, DJs, advertisers, photographers, reviewers and every single person who has attended the gig and enjoyed the music! Thanks so much for all your support. It's been a pleasure...

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