Business by day, festival by night

Entertainment

Live bands, DJ sets, choirs, games and the kind of nights people talk about all year. Ideas Fest is two days of serious business wrapped in a proper festival - and the entertainment runs from first light to the last song.

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After dark

Night Time Entertainment

Business by day, festival by night. Both nights run properly - live music and DJ sets, all included with your pass.

James Haskell

England rugby international turned DJ, opening up night one and setting the tone before the band takes over.

Rick Parfitt Jnr and the RPJ Band

A full live band taking over the field after hours - rock and roll, not networking drinks. The day's conversations carry straight into the night.

Showhawk Duo

Two acoustic guitars turning dance anthems inside out - the live set that gets the field going before the closing party.

DJ Fat Tony

One of the most in-demand names in dance music closing out the festival, with a set built for a field full of founders who have earned it.

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Across both days

Music and Festival Fun

Live sets, sing-alongs, games and the moments in between the sessions. All of it runs across both days - times are on the full agenda.

'Net' Worth: Founder Shoot-Out

The Fineprint*

🏀Just turn up in the hour, shoot your shot and climb the leaderboard to be crowned the Ultimate Founder Baller of Ideas Fest 2026. Spectators welcome, Particip

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DJ Fat Tony

Entertainment

The closing party. One of Britain's most iconic DJs brings four decades of dancefloor pedigree to Ideas Fest, from the 1980s London scene to Ministry of Sound,

James Haskell DJ Set

Entertainment

Karaoke

The HoLT Networking Hub

Grab the mic, let off steam and connect with fellow founders over your favourite classic tracks.

Nesting Hour

The Starling Social Club

Take a seat, enjoy the music, and wind down before the festival ends.

Rick Parfitt Jnr Band

Entertainment

The UK's number one event band bring their stadium sized rock and pop show to Ideas Fest. Fronted by Rick Parfitt Jnr, son of Status Quo's Rick Parfitt, and bac

Showhawk Duo

Entertainment

Two acoustic guitars, club anthems and a crowd that will not stand still.

Starter Party with DJ Vinyl Jen

The Starling Social Club

What better way to open the festival than a DJ set from Vinyl Jen.

Starter Party: The anti-after party with DJ Vinyl Jen

The Starling Social Club

The morning after the night before. Vinyl Jen, great company, time to debrief.

The Wellbeing Vocal Workshop® A Quick Energy & Wellbeing Boost

Unplugged

A fast-paced, fun 30-minute group singing session designed to instantly lift energy levels and feel those feel good vibes! Absolutely no singing experience req

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