About Lockdown Events Ltd

A chance meeting in a pub just after quarantine between old buddies Darren James and Scott Wilkinson began with the opening greeting of "I need to talk to you about something!"

Both of us had had the same idea whilst quarantined and letting our imaginations run wild - to put on a music festival for our home town of Daventry that would be talked about for years later.

Darren was a local DJ and veteran of various tours and festival stages around the world whilst Scott had managed and ran pubs and clubs for years as well as being a key player and coach for Daventry Rugby CLub - the venue of choice for our sophomore event.

Davfest was born and over a pint or ten, the two mates came up with ideas and a plan that would hopefully transform Daventry Rugby Club's training pitch into a party for the ages.

We were determined start big, skipping the entire "bloke on a flatbed" and hay bale strewn "festival" that usually begins such ventures. That is where local sound and stage maestros Juice Sound came in proving the power, huge stage, lights and festival grade sound system that makes us stand out from other small town festivals.

After sorting the license and writing a comprehensive festival management plan that the relevant authorities were happy with, we reached out for bands and tributes that were as local as possible and invited local companies to open a bar, set up a stall of crafts, and all the other trappings such as street food vendors and inflatables (which we had to cancel on the first year due to high winds!).

Davfest 25 is now upon us and as we have learned and honed our skills, we are now open to provide a full management service including, licensing, security, marshalls, infrastructure and everything needed to put on a licensed, secure, safe and fun event that will be the talk of your town for years to come.