The Pad Presents: 3 Counties

Based in Bedford, The Pad Presents has been running national tours and regional shows for over 20 years, with a focus on emerging artists and building long term relationships with established touring bands.

We also program Bedford Esquires, one of the UK’s most beloved grassroots music venues. This year we are celebrating the venues' 35th anniversary and we've put together a diverse program featuring: Teenage Fanclub, Mercury Rev, Throwing Muses, AJ Tracey and many more.

The Pad Presents curate the Ceremony all day festival, a celebration of the finest in new music, alongside working on big outdoor shows in Bedford Park.