2023 Partners
Arkansas The Natural State
The music of Arkansas, the birthplace of Johnny Cash, is synonymous with the music of America and its musical heritage is as diverse as the state’s landscape. From blues to folk, gospel to rockabilly, music has always been a part of life in The Natural State. Experience a taste of Arkansas at the Black Deer Arkansas Porch Sessions throughout the weekend, don’t miss the Ozark Holler Hootenanny on Friday night in Haley’s and enjoy the sounds of Arkansas with the state’s best musicians.
Arkansas
Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero bring their award-winning coffee and iced drinks to Black Deer Festival, along with freshly baked pastries, sandwiches and grilled panini. Caffè Nero also host a stage at Black Deer, with the music of over 30 artists representing the finest unsigned talent to be found in the UK.
Caffè Nero
Gretsch
Gretsch has been around for 140 years and is famous for making some of the most iconic sounding and eye-catching guitars in the world. The infamous Gretsch sound has been developed with players like George Harrison, John Frusciante, Brain Setzer and Brandi Carlile. Black Deer Emerging 2023 is powered by Gretsch.
Gretsch
Harley-Davidson
We couldn’t be more thrilled to be welcoming Harley-Davidson back to Black Deer. They’re a truly iconic brand that represents the wild and free Americana way of life that Black Deer is all about.
Visit JUMPSTART at The Roadhouse: a machine that holds the Harley in place on rollers, allowing you to go through the gears safe in the knowledge you’re fixed in position to enjoy the ride of your life.
Harley-Davidson
The Independent
The Independent has called Black Deer “one of the most culturally eclectic and rewarding festival experiences in the UK”.
The Independent
Line of Best Fit
The Line of Best Fit has been ahead of the curve in new music discovery for over 15 years. Working alongside Black Deer to spread the word about emerging heroes, pioneers and musical legends coming to the festival, LOBF is one of the world’s biggest independent music magazines and a trusted voice to millions of our readers searching for their new favourite band.
Line of Best Fit
Supajam
Supajam Education has two specialist colleges designed to help disadvantaged and vulnerable young adults get into the music business. Throughout the year, students enjoy workshops with top music and events industry professionals through Black Deer and during the festival students will be split into small groups to gain invaluable work experience carrying out such jobs as Artist Liaison, Stage Management, Sound and Lighting, Photography and Journalism.
Supajam
