The Dead Dog Party started off as a get-together of people who had attended the Asylum and had such a good time that they didn't want to go home after the closing ceremony. It has since become a firm part of the event - a matching bookend to the 'Advance Guard' event on Thursday evening, held for those who can't wait for the event to start on Friday.

 

This year we are thrilled to have The Captains Beard back to play for us again. Last year they kicked off the Asylum at the Advance Guard with their inexhaustible energy, wonderful musicianship, great songs and humour, all with a definite piratical twist.