Belladrum
KASSIDY STEP UP TO PLAY BELLA - MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED – LIMITED SATURDAY TICKETS ON SALE
Fast-rising Scots indie band Kassidy have stepped in to replace Frightened Rabbit as Saturday headliners on the Hothouse Stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (5th/6th August)
“When Frightened Rabbit had to pull out due to the offer of a tour in the US, we immediately thought of Kassidy,” said festival promoter Joe Gibbs. “They played Bella last year and went down a storm; since then they have sold out The Ironworks and lots of other venues, and we are really proud to be able to offer them their first major festival headline slot.”
“"It's such an honour to be invited back to Belladrum and to be headlining the stage we played last year. We cannot wait!" said Kassidy ‘s Lewis Andrews.
Also added to the Bella bill are the Brit, Mercury and NME awards nominated Guillemots featuring Fyfe Dangerfield; Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble who headlines the Black Isle Brewery Grassroots Stage on the Saturday; Fast Rising Highland Star Rachel Sermanni; there is electronic beats from Unicorn Kid; Aberdeen indie band The Xcerts; alt country singer-songwriter King Charles; acoustic folk artistes Ben Howard and Lucy Rose; 2 piece noisemongers Bronto Skylift; and Raghu Dixit from Bangalore, who describes his music as ‘indo world folk rock.’
The fast speed at which weekend tickets are selling has prompted festival organisers to bring forward the release of a limited number of Saturday adult and 12-and-under tickets via www.skiddle.com (e-tickets only), The Ironworks and Eden Court Inverness.
Twin Scots rock legends Texas and Deacon Blue are to headline the eighth staging of the festival. Also announced for the event are: Echo & The Bunnymen; Frank Turner; Newton Faulkner; Ed Sheeran; Anna Calvi; Admiral Fallow; Easy Star All Stars; Teddy Thomson ; Little Comets; Dry The River; MC Xander; Young Rebel Set; Birdy; 3 Daft Monkeys; Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire; Emile Sande; The Amphetameanies; Wooden Box With A Fistful Of Fivers; The Dangleberries; The Staves; The Webb Sisters; CW Stoneking and His Primitive Horn Orchestra; Skerryvore; Saint Saviour Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Drunken Balordi; James Mackenzie & The Aquascene; Cousti; Diddums; Torridon; Iain MacLaughlin & The Outsiders; and the Rooty Ma Toot Big Band.
Belladrum 2011 takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. The festival won a VisitScotland Thistle Award in 2009 and is a past winner of the Grassroots Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards, the festival industry’s ‘oscars’.
Advance adult weekend tickets are £90 and adult Saturday tickets are £60. They include parking and camping, except for campervans and caravans which will be charged £30 per vehicle.. As in previous years, tickets for children 12 & under are free. Online e-tickets are available from Skiddle (www.skiddle.com) and online hard tickets from The Booth (www.thebooth.co.uk), Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.uk), Tickets Scotland (www.tickets-scotland.com), Visit Loch Ness (www.lochness.com) , and Eventim.Tickets (www.eventim.co.uk) are also available from TicketScotland in Edinburgh, and Glasgow, Grouchos in Dundee, One-Up in Aberdeen, The Ironworks, Mania, Hootenanny’s, and Eden Court in Inverness; Off The Peg in Dingwall, Sound & Vision in Elgin, Macallans in Wick and Thurso, Morrisons Ironmongers in Beauly and Kiltarlity Post Office. Saturday tickets are only available from Skiddle, Ironworks and Eden Court
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19th May 2011
For further information, contact:
Dougie Brown
07792 017220
dougiebrown1000@hotmail.com
Belladrum
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Phoineas, By Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7BA
01463 741366; info@tartanheartfestival.co.uk
BELLA NNOUNCES NEW ‘FREE RANGE’ FOLK STAGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
A new stage for Highland folk artistes has been announced for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (Beauly, Inverness-shire, August 5th/6th 2011). Thanks to sponsorship from the Climate Challenge Fund, Highland Environmental Networks (HEN) will be bringing the Free Range Folk Stage to Bella as part of their presence in the new Hen Run area at the festival.
The Hen Run will be positioned in a new arena space in the Walled Garden at the festival. It will feature exhibitions, information and displays on an environmental theme by members of Highland Environmental Network as well as music.
“We’re very excited to have a new folk stage dedicated to Highland folk artistes at the event,” said festival promoter Joe Gibbs. “We are also delighted to have HEN alongside us, helping us to put over environmentally aware messages to our audience.”
The Free Range Folk Stage features the following artists: Friday: Black Rock Ceilidh Band; Dorec-a-Belle; Last Summer Effect; Adrian Telfer; Corralach; Graham Bell; Ghillie Dhu Folk Band; Alice Bentley; Ally McLeod & Donald Forbes; Corey Symonds; Lilian Ross, Malina MacDonald & Rory Campbell; and Jamie Reid. Saturday: Ashleigh Mackay; The Maria Hall Band; RONA; Fiona McKenzie; Acoustic Reverb; Emily McKinnon; Waiting For Bruce; Sarah Jane Thomson; Malcolm Cumming; Graham Brown; and Megan Blyth
Festival organisers have also announced that Campervan & Caravan tickets for the event have sold out. Weekend camping (excluding caravans & camper vans) and Saturday camping tickets are still available but are going fast>
Twin Scots rock legends Texas and Deacon Blue are to headline the eighth staging of the festival. Also announced for the event are: Guillemots; Kassidy; Echo & The Bunnymen; Frank Turner; Newton Faulkner; Ed Sheeran; Anna Calvi; Admiral Fallow; Easy Star All Stars; Teddy Thomson ; Little Comets; Dry The River; MC Xander; Young Rebel Set; Birdy; Roddy Woomble; 3 Daft Monkeys; Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire; Emile Sande; Ben Howard; The Amphetameanies; Lucy Rose; Wooden Box With A Fistful Of Fivers; The Dangleberries; The Staves; The Webb Sisters; Rachel Sermanni; CW Stoneking and His Primitive Horn Orchestra; The Xcerts; Skerryvore; Saint Saviour Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Drunken Balordi; James Mackenzie & The Aquascene; Cousti; King Charles; Diddums; Torridon; Iain MacLaughlin & The Outsiders; He Slept On 57; Bronto Skylift; The Raghu Dixit Project; Giant Steps; and the Rooty Ma Toot Big Band.
Belladrum 2011 takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. The festival won a VisitScotland Thistle Award in 2009 and is a past winner of the Grassroots Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards, the festival industry’s ‘oscars’.
Advance adult weekend tickets are £90 and adult Saturday tickets are £60. They include parking and camping, except for campervans and caravans which will be charged £30 per vehicle.. As in previous years, tickets for children 12 & under are free. Online e-tickets are available from Skiddle (www.skiddle.com) and online hard tickets from The Booth (www.thebooth.co.uk), Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.co.uk), Tickets Scotland (www.tickets-scotland.com), Visit Loch Ness (www.lochness.com) , and Eventim.Tickets (www.eventim.co.uk) are also available from TicketScotland in Edinburgh, and Glasgow, Grouchos in Dundee, One-Up in Aberdeen, The Ironworks, Mania, Hootenanny’s, and Eden Court in Inverness; Off The Peg in Dingwall, Sound & Vision in Elgin, Macallans in Wick and Thurso, Morrisons Ironmongers in Beauly and Kiltarlity Post Office. Saturday tickets are only available from Skiddle, Ironworks and Eden Court
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31st May 2011
For further information, contact:
Dougie Brown
07792 017220
dougiebrown1000@hotmail.com
Belladrum
The arena will be showcasing a hand-picked selection of We Own's favourite DJs from across Scotland's electro club scene including: One Dollar Dave; Dan Rane; Abraham Thunderwolf; Ian Billet; Polymath; Lions? Lions!; Planisfear & Esbjerg; Hot Knives; Jakk – IT & Saizme; Talcolm X; and Eezma. Unicorn Kid, who plays elsewhere at Bella on the Friday night, will headline Mother’s Ruin on the Saturday night.
We Own is the brainchild of four young electronic music lovers, created out of their love of partying. It is primary a clothing line directed at the electronic music scene (available from www.weown.org). We Own also set the standard for some of the biggest parties in Scotland - one of this year's events being a sell-out party with superstar DJs Pete Tong & Afrojack in an Edinburgh shopping centre. As well as taking over the ruins for the weekend, the brand’s much anticipated summer range of clothing will be on sale from their merchandise tent - right beside the ruin.
ONE DOLLAR DAVE
We Own resident Dave Lloyd is proving himself as one of the most promising young electronic producers in Scotland. Whilst still a teenager at just 19, he’s been supporting some of the biggest names in the scene; from Pete Tong & Afrojack to Skream & Benga, Mylo, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Mightyfools, DemSlackers & more.
DAN RANE
Edinburgh based, We Own resident Jordan Cochrane has supported Afrojack, Pete Tong, Goldfish, Riva Starr, Alex Metric, Mylo, Thomas Gandey, The Magician, Bart B More, Crookers, Mightyfools, Dem Slackers & more. His productions have recently received support from house legend, Steve Mac. Expect big roomhouse, disco and tech house.
ABRAHAM THUNDERWOLF
Beauly based Ian Cattanach has supported the likes of Toddla T, Mightyfools, Dem Slackers, Ado & More. Ian has played a number of We Own events and never fails to impress - expect electro-house bangers from start to finish.
IAN BILLET
Fresh from behind the decks at Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Ian Billet guarantees big tech house sounds. Having supported Pendulum, Alex Metric, Kissy Sell Out and others, he is set to take over the Mothers Ruin.
POLYMATH
Hailing from the Scottish Highlands, Polymath has received huge support from Radio 1’s Kissy Sell Out. His tracks have also been played out by Zombie Nation, Wolfgang Gartner, Don Rimini, Punks Jump Up and many more.
LIONS? LIONS!
Gus Armstrong & Tim James (European Corona DJ Finalist) are big players in the Edinburgh electro scene - both residents at the much loved Edinburgh club night ‘Fuse’. Have supported the likes of Kissy Sell Out, Doorly, Congorock, Zombie Nation & much more.
PLANISFEAR & ESBJERG
At just 17 years old, Tore born Alex Peasey’s electro productions have already received support from Radio 1’s Kissy Sell Out. Alex is joined by Glasgow based DJ John Lees (AKA Esbjerg) - Expect bouncing electro and techno from this duo!
HOT KNIVES
Max Randall & Kai Davidson have supported Hey Today, Calvertron, Hostage, Dem Slackers, A1 Bassline, Drop The Lime and Yolanda Be Cool. Expect pounding techno and heavy electro.
JAKK IT & SAIZME
Local Electro duo originally from Inverness-shire; based in Edinburgh. Holding residencies at some of Edinburgh’s best electro club nights including Candyboxx and Intoxic.
TALCOLM X
Resident at Electrique Boutique, Kaplank Kapow in Aberdeen, Euan Williamson always makes sure the crowd are enjoying his disco and electro selection of tracks.
EEZMA
Electro House DJ from Aberdeen, Calum Stuart; Finalist of RockNess DJ Competition and Resident of monthly club night at Club Snafu; ‘Everything Else Sucks’. Previously supported A1 Bassline, Hostage, Shadowdancer, Foamo and Zombie Nation to name a few.
UNICORN KID
Oliver Sabin, signed to Ministry of Sound and Ultra Records is an electronic/chip music producer and musician based in Edinburgh. He has made appearances at dozens of festivals including Bestival, The Great Escape and many more. He has supported the likes of Calvin Harris, Pet Shop Boys, Hadouken! and Owl City.
All tickets to award-winning Belladrum Festival have sold out nearly two months in advance.Twin Scots rock legends Texas and Deacon Blue are to headline the eighth staging of the festival. Also announced for the event are: Guillemots; Kassidy; Echo & The Bunnymen; Frank Turner; Newton Faulkner; Ed Sheeran; Anna Calvi; Admiral Fallow; Easy Star All Stars; Eli ‘Paperrboy’ Reed; Teddy Thomson ; Little Comets; Dry The River; MC Xander; Young Rebel Set; Birdy; Roddy Woomble; 3 Daft Monkeys; Roddy Hart & The Lonesome Fire; Emile Sande; Ben Howard; The Amphetameanies; Lucy Rose; Wooden Box With A Fistful Of Fivers; The Dangleberries; The Staves; The Webb Sisters; Rachel Sermanni; CW Stoneking and His Primitive Horn Orchestra; The Xcerts; Skerryvore; Saint Saviour Benjamin Francis Leftwich; James Mackenzie & The Aquascene; Cousti; King Charles; Suzette & The Neon Angels; Findlay Napier; Diddums; Torridon; Iain MacLaughlin & The Outsiders; He Slept On 57; Tom Odell; Scooty & The Skyhooks; Stetsonhead; Hoodja; Bronto Skylift; The Raghu Dixit Project; Giant Steps; the Horndog Brass Band and the Rooty MaToot Big Band.
Belladrum 2011 takes place in the beautiful Highland surroundings of Belladrum Estate, near Beauly in Inverness-shire. The independent festival has built a reputation for its eclectic line-ups, its offbeat non-musical entertainments and its all-ages approach. The festival won a VisitScotland Thistle Award in 2009 and is a past winner of the Grassroots Festival Award at the UK Festival Awards, the festival industry’s ‘oscars’.
BIG SEXY FESTY PARTY
SAT 18 JUNE 2011
2pm – midnight
Central London
Secret location by donation
Intro
BIG SEXY FESTY PARTY is back! North London’s legendary free festival for
London’s homeless is on Saturday 18 June 2011 2 pm til midnight. London Zone
One.
License confirmed in a central London park near a Zone One tube station. Its a
SECRET LOCATION event, details to be released strictly by e mail 24 hours before
the party so join the list on our website for info.
The Festival
Three stages, ten bands, thirty DJ’s, Five big VJ screens, fifty circus performers, 5000
people, a massive fireshow finale and one charity, Shelter from the Storm, a volunteer
run night shelter for the homeless.
The festival this year promises a mega dance music stage with Big Sexy Festy Party
Dj’s Tattoo John (Alabama 3), DJ Progress and Mason Lewis Smith with the Soul
Selector and Mix Master Stevie K on an immense open air sound system. Expect
soul, funk rare groove to start. Anthemic sunshine house with club classics going into
serious up for it party tunes with a thirty strong circus fire show under a suspended
wall of flame to finish!!! Stiltwalkers and Circus performers everywhere!! MEGA!
Were setting off a hundreds Chinese lanterns for the homeless too.
Also Hackney’s very own SOLUTION SOUND SYSTEM plays UK and Jamaican
Roots reggae with a cross cultural kid friendly reggae jam for all ages. Big barbecue
and table football too.
Our live stage plays Flamenco, Irish folk, Gypsy music, Punk and other ethnic folk
styles. All musicians are excellent local talent playing for free to support the cause
Clubbers, punks, rastas, hippies, artists, students, media types, musos and
professionals, get stuck in at this very diverse community crowd pleaser now in its
sixteenth BIG SEXY year.
We have TEN reasonably priced global food stalls and a massive cheap bar. You
cannot bring your own alcohol. Friendly security. Strictly no dogs, barbecues or
personal alcohol allowed in.
The Charity
In 2009 Big Sexy Festy Party paid for 3000 Christmas dinners for the homeless. In
2010 we donated £7000 to Shelter from the Storm. It costs £9.42 to take a vulnerable
individual off the streets for one night. Shelter From The Storm gives a warm dry
bed, a two course meal, a shower, new clothes, an advocacy service and caring
support from night shelter volunteers. So please think... and donate £10 on entry.
Donations
It costs £10 to take a person off the streets for one night and give them food,clothing
and safe shelter. Please donate £10 and we will once again deliver a fantastic ethical
non commercial free festival that makes a change in its community.
Video Invite
Please watch this personal video invite to see Shelter From The Storm work for the
homeless and the Big Sexy Festy Party in action at previous events. Please pass it on
and post on facebook /twitter to spread the word.
The Line-up
BIG SEXY LIVE STAGE
● THE POPES - Headlining before rocking out at Glastonbury the week after.
MEGA! Irish folk punk rock. This Shane Mcgowans band finely tune and
RAW!
● LIL LOST LOU - North London blues harp folk rock that grips and moves
● SHKEMBE SOUP - Balkan folk and colorful Gypsy beats with dancers!
● STEVE MACBRAYNE - Acoustic session from an ex homeless man
● MESHA BRYAN - Soulful folk from the Brazenbunch Collective smiler!
● JOAN COFFEY - Mystical funny lyrical Irish female vocal with
mandolin,guitar and friends
● FERNANDO REYES - Finest pure Andalucian flamenco guitar and
vocals,extremely good
● SONYA ROSE - Filthy McNasty's Wiskey Café
● KATHY GILLIARD - Irish Ceilidh Session
● TRASHCAT - Hackney Punk Band
BIG SEXY FESTY PARTY SOUND SYSTEM
Big rig summer time house music special.
● Dj JONNY THE SOUL SELECTOR - Warms up with soul funk rare goove
session
● MIXMASTER STEVIE K, The BIG SEXY - Scratchmaster king of the funk.
● DJTATTOO JOHN (Alabama3) - Brilliant up for it hands in the air housey
tunes
● MASON LEWIS SMITH - Chunky Funky anthemic classic house with
stiltwalkers surrounding him around the decks!!!
● DJ PROGRESS - Sure to rock the party Funky House with master DJ skills
and 200 Chinese lanterns going off to start the Massive 50 performer strong
circus fireshow with suspended firewall!! What a show.
SOLUTION SOUND
Hackney's very own reggae music and dub plate retro and revivalist jamaican and
UK rootical and radical free festival sound system. Back once again with selector DJ
Marky Solution and MC Poison with guests to be confirmed.
VISUALS
Multi Big Screen Live VJ Mixes on 7 massive screens and 3D Video Mapping Guerilla
Projection Show - MEGA!!
Circus area. London’s best from the CIRCUS SPACE, Bristol's CIRCOMEDIA,
Brighton’s POI PASSION and FIREFREAKS show and various NO FIT STATE
CIRCUS crew and BIG SEXY friends. It doesn't get better than this........
Website
You can download our FREE FESTIVAL colour A3 poster by going to our website.
More info and contact at www.bigsexyfestyparty.com
Thank you for supporting this priceless urban free festival.
The Big Sexy
Bloodstock
As well as bringing all the greatest names in Metal every year, giving headbangers their only chance to experience a true metal festival in an open-air setting, BLOODSTOCK has always been first to introduce exciting new talent from the entire Metal World.
The Metal 2 The Masses initiative has been a champion of unsigned talent over the years, with industry judges choosing the crème of the underground scene to perform at BLOODSTOCK’s unsigned stage. Now, BLOODSTOCK expands it’s unsigned selection process, by giving fans the chance to vote for their favourite unsigned bands on a Worldwide scale.
Unsigned Metal bands have the chance to win a place on Bloodstocks’ prestigious Sophie Lancaster Stage and this will be the band that generates the most votes over all three categories – from Doom, Goth, Speed, and Industrial to Classic, Folk & Glam. We’ll cover all genres of Metal from any country in the World – so its gonna be huge!
With this initiative open to breaking bands Worldwide it has proven to be huge launch pad for many bands. One of the great success stories is the Costa Rican band - Sight of Emptiness who won this very competition and have since gone on to support MEGADETH, AMON AMARTH and DARK TRANQUILITY!
So what you waiting for?
The unsigned competition starts from April 12th and will then finish on July 12th; all winners will be informed within 48 hours of the competition closing.
Bands and Fans wanting to take part should sign up at http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/pages/bloodstock-unsigned
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2011 takes place at Catton Hall August 12th - 14th.
Tickets for the 2011 event are on sale now at www.bloodstock.uk.com
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2011 12th - 14th AUGUST 2011
BAND LINE UP SO FAR:
Ronnie James Dio Stage
WASP – IMMORTAL - MOTORHEAD
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT – MORBID ANGEL - AT THE GATES – RHAPSODY OF FIRE - THERION - CORONER – KREATOR – NEVERMORE - EXODUS -TRIPTYKON - HAMMERFALL - WINTERSUN - FINNTROLL - GRAVE DIGGER - IHSAHN - NAPALM DEATH - TAROT - FORBIDDEN - WOLF - POISON BLACK - 1349
Sophie Lancaster Stage
ANGELWITCH - CRIMINAL - LAWNMOWER DETH - ARTHEMIS - POWER QUEST - THE ROTTED - OCTOBER FILE - NEMHAIM - DEF CON ONE - SURVIVORS ZERO - BYFROST - DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE – IMICUS – HAMMER OF THE GODS - BLAKE – REVOKER - ACHREN
Plus loads more bands still to be announced
Bug Jam
Santa Pod Raceway. Press Information For Immediate Circulation
Date
Santa Pod Raceway Presents Bug Jam 25. A quarter century of Air-cooled excellence
Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July
After a quarter of a century of being Europe’s biggest, best and most popular VW show, Bug Jam 25 is back once again with a line-up of both on and off-track action that reflects the history and heritage of this iconic event. Once more, it’s time for the incredible VW-inspired, weekend long party, where over 33,000 show-goers can expect to have fun in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Now celebrating its quarter centenary , this remarkable show, now the biggest VW Beetle festival in Europe, looks set to pack even more entertainment, fun, action and racing into 3 hectic days than ever before. Often dubbed ‘Glastonbury On Wheels’, Bug Jam offers an eclectic mix of all things VW, wrapped in an intoxicating mix of music, comedy, nightlife and lifestyle. A true festival in every sense of the word, with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW culture. As ever, this year, all of the action is also being captured for a lifestyle documentary programme on Eurosport and Motors TV.
Naturally, Europe’s greatest, shiniest and fastest VWs will be taking centre stage – and, after it proved so popular last year they’ve laid on an improved, full off-road course! But even if that’s not your thing, there’s an incredibly diverse list of attractions to choose from, making Bug Jam a superb event for all sorts of enthusiasts.
As well as non-stop drag racing from the pros, there are numerous chances for you to have a go yourself in the many ‘Run What You Brung’ sessions held over the weekend. Running on the strip throughout the show will be Fireforce, Santa Pod’s own 280mph Jet Car, the insane Jet Beetle and of course, the 7-second quarter mile turning 2 seat dragster, for the very brave to ride in. Polishing buffs will also love the Autoglym ‘Show and Shine’ area, where Europe’s most beautifully finished creations compete for top honours.
Bring a full wallet, because not only will you find one of the biggest collections of VW traders in one place, but also the Autojumble is often known to throw up some real rarities. If you have been looking for that obscure part for months - you might just find it here.
Adrenaline junkies have plenty to keep them entertained. Not only will UKFMX be providing 3 days of gravity-defying action, but they’ll also be ably assisted by Podzilla, Santa Pod’s very own car-crushing Monster Truck, this year battling it out with the similarly able ‘Swamp Thing’. Headlining as ever, will be multiple Guinness World record holder Terry Grant, who will be displaying his own unique brand of car control – and possibly smashing yet another World record or two in the process..
Music fans will hit ‘overload’ thanks to a packed itinerary of live bands across four music arenas, including chart-toppers The Candle Thieves, D:ream and The Farm headlining on the Friday night, and Indie favourites, The Wonder Stuff doing an extensive set on the Saturday. Mix in live DJs and comedy tents to provide something for everyone - and you’ll begin to understand why the event has such a broad appeal. Comedy is always a big draw at Bug Jam and this year, with ‘Mock The Week’ and Radio 4 regular Milton Jones heading up the talent, expect significant hilarity throughout the entire weekend. Frustrated singers and performers are also welcome on the ‘Bug Jam’s Got Talent’ stage, where we can’t promise Simon Cowell, but you might just win a few fans for your trouble.
But that’s STILL not all! There’s free camping on-site all weekend and better still, the under 13s get in for absolutely nothing! There’s a huge funfair and festival traders on site for all to enjoy and to tug at the old heartstrings, The Battle Of Britain memorial flight with a WWII Dakota will be putting in an appearance on the Saturday.
With a capacity crowd expected, show goers are advised to book their tickets early, you DO NOT want to miss this one!
For more information please visit www.bugjam.co.uk.
Creamfields Adds Extra Day For Campers For Campers
Due to demand, Creamfields the UK’s No.1 dance festival have just announced a third day. The event which takes place in Daresbury, Cheshire on August Bank Holiday weekend will now open its gates for campers on Friday 26th August.
Becoming a 3 day camping event will not only improve ease of access to the site for festivalgoers but there will also be an array of entertainment on offer within the main event site including a showcase of the Swedish House Mafia movie ‘Take One’ which charts the lives of the International DJ trio over 2 years covering 15 countries and 285 shows.
Friday also sees the debut of two ‘Silent Disco’ arenas at the festival, the first of which will be hosted by Size Matters, Steve Angello’s world famous party brand, with performances from Steve’s latest Size Records protégés Tim Mason and Third Party plus more to be announced.
Creamfields also welcomes Mixmag’s monthly party ‘That Mixmag Thing’ to host the second silent disco arena with performances from the Scratch Perverts, BBC Radio 1’s Jaymo & Andy George, Brookes Brothers, Futurebound, Clique DJ’s and more. The mag’s popular night began just over a year ago and has already seen a host of hot new electronic acts pass through its doors as well as the odd superstar DJ so expect no less from their Creamfields debut.
Campers arriving on the Friday will also be able to chill out at the festival’s on-site cinema which will be showing a collection of iconic clubbing films as well as enjoying all the fun of the fair, stalls and more.The main arena site’s food and drink stalls will also be open for the new arrivals.
Access to the event on Friday is limited and only open to festival goers camping at the event. Tickets will go on general sale 10am Tuesday 3rd May. Any existing camping ticket holders wishing to purchase a Friday ticket for £20 (standard)/ £30 (hospitality) will be contacted by their ticket agent with details on how to book.
Demand from fans to introduce a Friday opening has been high since Creamfields became a two day camping event in 2008. Selling out in record time over the last 2 years, 2011 is already on course to eclipse last year’s success. This year Creamfields have secured one of the biggest dance line ups of the year which will see performances from the likes of The Chemical Brothers, David Guetta, Tiёsto, Swedish House Mafia, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk to name a few.
Creamfields spokesperson comments: “We are delighted to be able to announce a third day to the festival, which has been growing year on year. Those choosing to arrive on the Friday will not only benefit from improved access into the site, but they will be able to have the pick of the campsites pitching closer to the arena site if they wish. It also enables people travelling long distances the chance to pitch up earlier, saving a long journey through the night for many”
Creamfields Announce More Acts & Arenas
Creamfields Announce More Acts & Arenas
Festival season will soon be upon us and everyone’s favourite dance festival have announced even more acts and arenas to their every growing line up.
Having just announced an extra day for campers Creamfields are pulling out all the stops to deliver a jam packed weekend of entertainment. This year includes Strongbow who return with an impressive DJ and Live Music line up all performing under the legendary yellow roof and featuring the best cutting edge talent on the circuit which includes DJ performances from Jaguar Skills, Brodinski, Kissy Sell Out, Zinc, Goldierocks, Louis La Roche, Maxxi Soundsystem, Marc Roberts, Rory Phillips, StopMakingMe, General Jimmy and Mr Paul plus live performances from disco-house legends Retro/Grade, Balearic don Chad Valley, pioneering beatsmith Star Slinger and live dub-step from Dansette Junior. They will also be bringing their Festival Pub Build to the fields of Daresbury in the form of The Graft & The Glory Pub, a unique festival boozer which offers everything a festival reveller could ask for. So whether you want to mingle in the pub, dance stage side or kick back in the pub garden be sure to pop in for a pint!
Other acts just announced include DJ/ Producer and Tiёsto collaborator Hardwell, Dutch DJ/Producer du jour Oliver Twizt who joins Laidback Luke in his Super You&Me Arena and Italo/disco kings Serge Santiago and Tom Neville aka Retro/Grade who return on Sunday for a DJ set joining David Guetta and Afrojack on the Main Stage.
This year we welcome back the Mixmag Future Heroes Arena which will be taking pride of place in an all new ‘Igloo’ structure which offers the ultimate immersive party experience. Mixmag doesn’t just report on the biggest names in dance, they also nurture new talent and break new acts. As part of their commitment to kick-starting the careers of tomorrows headliners they have pulled together some of the most exciting new DJ’s in clubland including D.O.D, Igor Project, Ricochet Musica, Nelly, Anthony Probyn, Jemmy, Ed Mackie, James Dutton plus more.
The IglooVision Arena which first debuted at Glastonbury features a panoramic graphic environment which will be specially adapted in real time to suit the mood and music of the performance. Festival goers will be treated to a 360 degree video wall that comes alive, changing from underwater to flaming hot club scenes – this is as close to becoming ‘Tron’ as you’ll ever get and an audio visual feast not to be missed.
On Sunday IglooVision becomes the Residents Arena which will see performances from some of the UK’s best loved Resident DJ’s including H2, Tim Owen, Adam Helliwell, Anton Powers, Thomas Tuft, Steve Parry, Sean Hughes, Lee Rands, Andy Woods and more.
Back by demand is Jägermeister who return with two of their specially concerted ex-military beats, the first of their beasts is the Jäger Rock Truck, which converts into an outdoor stage and will be showcasing performances from the likes of LMP DJ’s, Ellesse, Mark Mac, Paul Nunn & James Glover, Dash, Sam Rice, Zutekh, Denny Dowd and more, whilst the second truck The Jägertruck will be the base for festival goers to enjoy an Ice Cold Jäger shot whilst watching and foot tapping to the beat.
For some laidback cool and to rest your weary feet, waltz over to the Pimm’s Bus which returns in all its ‘garden party’ glory complete with bunting, white picket fence and deckchair action.
Following last month’s announcement of an extra day added for campers, existing 2 day camping ticket holders who wish to upgrade to a 3 day camping ticket are reminded that this is a limited offer, and available on a first come first serve basis and are being urged to contact their ticket agent to upgrade as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire on August Bank Holiday Weekend. For full line up and info go to: www.creamfields.com
FRIDAY 26TH AUGUST
That Mixmag Thing Silent Disco
Scratch Perverts
Jaymo & Andy George
Brookes Brothers
Futurebound
Clique DJ’s
Size Matters Silent Disco
Screening Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Take One’ Movie
Tim Mason
Third Party
Silent Cinema
Screening iconic clubbing movies
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
North Stage
The Chemical Brothers (Dance Festival Exclusive)
Magnetic Man
Katy B
Skrillex
Feed Me
Clublife Stage
Tiёsto (UK Festival Exclusive)
Calvin Harris
Diplo
Mark Knight
Hardwell
Paul van Dyk Presents Evolution
Paul van Dyk (UK Festival Exclusive)
Ferry Corsten
Eddie Halliwell
Judge Jules
John O’Callaghan
Giuseppe Ottaviani
Marcus Schössow
Gareth Wyn
Pryda Friends
Eric Prydz
Sasha
Pete Tong
James Zabiela
Joris Voorn
Sébastian Léger
Funk D’Void
Jeremy Olander
Size Matters
Steve Angello
Dirty South
Alex Metric
AN21
Dave Spoon
Third Party
Special Guest: Benny Benassi
Annie Mac Presents
Annie Mac
Boys Noize
Erol Alkan
Boys Noize
Fake Blood Live
Jack Beats
The 2 Bears
Flight Facilities
Special Guest: Mark Ronson
BBC Radio 1Xtra
Andy C
Caspa
Danny Byrd
Goldie
Mistajam
N-Type
DJ Fresh
Hatcha
Crissy Criss
Chimpo
Joker
Digital Soundboy System Featuring:-
Shy FX / Breakage
B.Traits with Donaeo
Hype
Youngman + Stamina MC
MC’s: Dynamite / GQ / IC3
Nomad / Rod Azlan / Tonn Piper
Strongbow ‘The Graft & The Glory’
Brondinski
Kissy Sell Out
Chad Valley (Live)
Louis la Roche
Rory Phillips
Maxxi Soundsystem
Mr Paul
Retro/Grade (Live)
Mixmag Future Heroes
D.O.D
Igor Project
Ricochet Musica
Nelly
Anthony Probyn
Jemmy
Ed Mackie
James Dutton
Jäger Rock Truck
Ellesse
Mark Mac
Sam Rice
Zutekh
Rob Casson + Andy Currie
Hed Kandi Hospitality
Bambina
Phil Faversham
Sam Cannon
Sarah Louise
Alan Hartley
Percussion: Steve Lewis
Saxophone: Yasmin
SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST
North Stage
David Guetta
Afrojack
Chris Lake
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Retrograde
Alan
South Stage
Armin van Buuren (UK Festival Exclusive)
Example
Chicane
Kaskade
Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia (English Festival Exclusive)
Calvin Harris
A-Trak
Max Vangeli
Norman Doray
Thomas Gold
Alesso
Cream
Above & Beyond
Gareth Emery
Markus Schulz
Hernan Cattaneo
Adam Sheridan
Rob Harnetty
Exclusive Special Guest: Paul Oakenfold
Mixmag Presents Cocoon
Sven Väth
Marco Carola
Josh Wink
Onur Özer
Tobi Neumann
Super You&Me
Laidback Luke
Wolfgang Gartner
Carte Blanche featuring: DJ Mehdi & Riton
Congorock
Sandro Silva
Oliver Twizt
Goodgreef Xtra-Hard
Showtek
Lisa Lashes
Kutski
Alex Kidd
Andy Whitby
Rob Tissera
Fausto B2B Phil York
Brian M Vs McBunn
Argy
Exclusive Live Debut: Organ Donors Live
Strongbow ‘The Graft & The Glory’
Jaguar Skills
Zinc
Goldierocks
Marc Roberts
StopMakingMe
Dansette Junior (Live)
General Jimmy
Star Slinger (Live)
Residents Arena
H2
Tim Owen
Adam Helliwell
Thomas Tuft
Steve Parry
Lee Rands
Anton Powers
Sean Hughes
Lee Ellis
Andy Woods
Chris mimo
Jäger Rock Truck
Paul Nunn & James Glover
LMP DJ’s
Denny Dowd
Andy Clayton & Mark Bryan
Simon Unwin
Kev McGowan
Dash
Hed Kandi Hospitality
Andy Norman
Carl Hanaghan
Andy Daniels
Stephanie Jay
Alan Hartley
Percussion: Steve Lewis
Saxophone: Yasmin
Deer Shed Festival - a truly family-friendly weekend
BALDERSBY PARK, TOPCLIFFE, NORTH YORKSHIRE
These days, many a festival lays claim to being family-friendly but when you get there the reality can often be a long schlep from the car to the campsite (and then to the main arena and then to the stages...), activities that cost a fortune, bugger all to do from breakfast until the music starts and an unpleasant atmosphere after-dark. Come to think of it, that can be the reality of a lot of festivals whether you have kids in tow or not.
But not at Deer Shed. After abandoning one too many festivals early because they weren't having the time they hoped for, organisers Kate and Oliver Jones decided if they couldn't find the perfect festival for them and their three children, they were going to have to put one on themselves and thus Deer Shed Festivalin North Yorkshire was born in 2010. The aim? A festival full of the unexpected but those of the delightful variety like discovering a new found passion for graffiti tagging or dancing with your six year old, not the unpleasant surprises like filthy toilets.
Starting with a blank piece of paper, Kate and Oliver built their dream festival from the ground up, focussing on all the things they've found can sour a festival experience. Enlisting like-minded friends, including one with over 20 years teaching and childcare experience to co-ordinate all the activities kids can get involved in, the Deer Shed Festival soon took shape – free activities, a spacious campsite, stuff to do from first thing in the morning, good old-fashioned hospitality, fantastic bands and value for money ticket price. Somewhere to get away from the day to day grind and remember how great it is to paint, play, make things, sing, dance and have fun with your loved ones whether they're six months or 60 years old. Somewhere to come away from feeling revitalised and refreshed, not wiped out and weary.
In addition to an awesome line-up of music, the Deer Shed Festival offers a programme that includes everything from cabaret and comedy to sports to arts and crafts:
Comedy & Cabaret
The Friday night cabaret show is curated this year by the Greentop Circus who will also be on hand over the weekend to teach circus skills. Comedy, which is all PG-rated, will be supplied by Chortle Award winners Pappy's, James Campbell, Jon Reed and Andrew Clover from BBC2's My Almost Famous Family.
Sports
The Deer Shed team are seriously considering attempting to break the world record for the most people simultaneously playing swingball this year. Failing that they'll have organised football and softball with qualified coaches and over a quarter of the campsite space will be given over to a field full of hula hoops, space hoppers, building barrels and that ridiculous amount of swingballs to keep everyone occupied when the main arena isn't open. They'll be recreating a mini-seaside too for those who enjoy some bucket and spade action.
Arts & Crafts
The arts endeavours in the arena will include a doodle wall, paintball art, graffiti workshops and ukulele lessons. Craft activities include making lots of different things out of lots of different stuff – guitars out of cardboard, mobiles out of CDs, masks out of of milk cartons, gardens out of plasticine, badges out of...well badges and models out of anything and everything you can lay your hands on.
And there's more...
For the times when festival goers simply want to sit back and relax instead of getting involved, there's cartoons and family films to watch, storytelling, an artist blacksmith in residence to whip up pieces of bespoke jewellery, a cocktail bar and high quality food to tickle all types of taste-buds.
It's not rocket science (though the festival has a Sky At Night theme in honour of headliners I Am Kloot so there may be some rocket happenings lined up), but the Deer Shed team have put some serious thought into what everyone wants from a festival. Take a look at the homepage of the website for some of the feedback from happy campers in 2010:
“the kids loved every second of it”
“ambience was the most chilled of any event I've been to for ages”
“so much stuff for the kids/big kids”
“family and purse friendly”
“the entertainment was first class”
Superb, great, amazing, fantastic, wonderful...the plaudits were high. Nominated for Best New Festival at the UK Festival Awards 2010, Deer Shed struck a chord instantly with festival goers that don't want to pay a fortune for the privilege. Back by popular demand for its second year in 2011, with an increased capacity to cater for all those that missed out last year, the Deer Shed Festival is a true family-friendly weekend.
Tickets available now through www.deershedfestival.com/tickets
Adult (16+) weekend ticket (Fri-Sun) £59
Adult (16+) Saturday & Sunday only ticket £45
Child (6+) weekend ticket £15
Child (5 and under) weekend ticket FREE*
Weekend campervan & caravan pass £15
* But will require a ticket obtained through the ticket sales outlet
Music line-up for 2011
I Am Kloot, The Go! Team, Frankie & The Heartstrings, The Leisure Society, Erland and The Carnival, Caitlin Rose, Admiral Fallow, Marcus Foster, Tom Williams & The Boat, Matthew and The Atlas, Lanterns on The Lake, Laki Mera, Arthur Rigby & The Baskervylles, Tigers That Talked, Spokes, Let's Buy Happiness, The Neat, Just Handshakes (We're British), Yonderboy, Hope & Social, Two Spot Gobi, My Forever, Sam Airey, Holly Taymar and The Glendale Family
Drum Camp
In Tunisia, where more than 154,000 people have fled, the Red Cross has set up a transitional camp, which can shelter up to 10,000 people. It is providing food, health, water and sanitation assistance and distributing emergency relief items, including thousands of blankets.
We will be donating the profits from our T-shirt and merchandise sales to the ICRC, as well as running a raffle in which we will be asking artists to donate some CD's, and maybe seeing if one or two stall holders could also donate a raffle prize item. I hope you will join us in raising as much as possible over the weekend, so we can collectively, in our own small way, give something back to the cultures we get so much inspiration and pleasure from.
We always strive to deliver an eclectic mix of music and cultures to Drum Camp's line-up, and many of our workshop artists will be taking to the stage across four nights of concert performances.
Our evening line-up running order for 2011
THURSDAY 7th JULY: Ant Sauchella/Barry Mason, Human Beatbox, Jose Ferrera & Guateque, Murphy's Lore
FRIDAY 8th JULY: King Gurcharan Mall, Boujemaa Bouboul, Pete Lockett
SATURDAY 9th JULY: Seckou Keita and Friends, Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara, Kasai Masai
SUNDAY 10th JULY: Carmen Jones, Human Beatbox, Maracatudo Mafua, The Anna Mudeka Band
Click here to see more info http://www.musicworldwide.org/page_display.asp?PID=15
Our late night open mic stage will feature a special guest set by Manchester based drum and dance troupe Tanante (Drumroots). This stage offers a performance opportunity for anyone attending over the weekend, and we know there is some amazing talent about so we hope you will sign up! Our usual DJ cafe sets will kick off each night after the main stage performances and expect some collaborations with our beatbox artists taking to the mics. Should be some full on dance sessions here. Open Fire drumming and dance jams, ambient chill out areas all make our nights very special whatever your tastes and energy levels
Of course the heart and soul of our festival is about inspiring you through our extensive workshop programme. Whatever level of ability you have, we provide around 40 workshops each day across nine venues, bringing you a truly global mix of rhythm, voice and dance classes to choose from.
World Percussion Workshops
Pete Lockett Indian rhythm and hand percussion,
Boujemaa Bouboul Moroccan Gnawa Rhythms
King Gurcharan Mall Indian Dhol Drumming,
Chas Whitaker Arabic Percussion,
Jon Halls Brazilian Samba beginners and advanced,
Boomtastic Irish Bodhran jigs and reels,
Daniela McDermot Latin Percussion,Pandeiro and Conga
Jose Ferrera Cuban Bata beginners and advanced
Bass6, YasSon & Reeps One Beatbox workshops
West African Drumming Workshops
Seckou Keita,Senegal Djembe Masterclass,
Abass Dodoo Ghanaian KPanlogo & Percussion
Iya Sako Guinea Djembe Advanced & Intermediate,
Nahini Doumbia Mali Djembe Intermediate & Advanced,
Hans Sutton Djembe Beginners, Masterclass and Doun Doun beginners
Vieux Bakayoko Guinea Doun Doun intermed. & Advanced and Bolon and Krin,
Modou Diouf Senegal Sabar Drumming beginners and advanced
Ambient Music and Singing Workshops
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara Riti,blues and song
Ant Sauchella Gongs, Singing Bowls, and Sound Healing
Chris Diallo African Balafon
Anna Mudeka Zimbabwean Mbira and Singing,
Ben Lawrence Ghanaian Xylophone,
Gary Knight Didgeridoo,
Art Brazil Brazilian Berimbao
Barry Mason Hang and Udu,
Dixey Riscelli Flamenco hand clapping & rhythm
Mamadou Cissokho African Kora and Singing,
Cliff Knight Native American Flute
World Dance Workshops
Kasai Masai Congolese Soukous dance
Saskia Bakayoko West African Djembe Dance,
Carmen Jones Egyptian Dance,
King Gurcharan Mall Indian Bhangra Dance,
Dixey Ruscelli Flamenco Dance,
Diene Sagna Senegal Sabar Dance,
Art Brazil Capoeira dance
Anna Mudeka Zulu/Zimbabwe Dance,
Mariana Pinho Brazilian Samba Reggae & Folkloric Dance,
Jose Ferrera Cuban Salsa dance,
And for our younger attendees
The Foolhardy Folk Circus Arts and Performance,
Super Luc Stop Animation,
Undercover Craft Tent Painting, Sculpture and Crafts,
Yoga Bugs, Kids Yoga and Storytelling
Art Brazil Children's Capoiera dance
Daniela Mc Dermot - Hand Drumming and Percussion
Our Therapy Zone will also be running some daily workshops and talks in addition to a huge array of massage and therapy sessions to immerse yourself in.
EARLYBIRD TICKET PRICES END 31st MAY!
To book your tickets now follow this link: http://www.musicworldwide.org/page_display.asp?pid=2
You can navigate from this link around our web pages to find out more about Drum Camp. We will be adding these pages at regular intervals from now up until the event, so make a point of checking it out reguarly.
Why not join our facebook page if you haven't already. This is a great forum, which we often add to with latest news, factoids and general chat. To join our Drum Camp facebook group click here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=281040569423
We look forward to seeing you all in July
Best Wishes, Salem
Gary Newland
Founder and Artistic Director
Drum Camp Festival
Festibelly
THE NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE
"One of the summer's more intimate festivals and also one of the more
luxurious" Guardian
"Chilled day, party night time - a wonderful weekend" Independent
"Intimate and idyllic" Metro
"Excellent one-night shindig" Vice
"The vibe is cheery, chilled and you should rarely lose your
mates/tent/marbles - unless you want to" Clash
Festibelly is a one day/one night festival located just outside the idyllic
New Forest town of Lymington, Hampshire. Starting out in 2008 with 500
people getting together for an exclusive summer knees up, the festival has
grown a little in size but still prides itself on the intimate, carefree and
friendly vibe that it's always been known for. Taking pride in its
grassroots ethos, there's not a brand or sponsor in site at Festibelly and
that's the way things will stay. In the last four years Festibelly has
become an essential summer date for passionate, friendly and discerning
festival goers and performers alike.
2011 will see additions to performance and arts areas with packed line-ups
on the main stage, electronic arena, acoustic tent, arts and performance
tents, as well as collaborations from a number of Festi-friends old and new.
Line up so far...
LIVE:
Headline Act TBA
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs |
totallyenormousextinctdinosaurs.tumblr.com
Ghostpoet | myspace.com/ghostpoet
Drums of Death | myspace.com/drumsofdeath4eva
Man Like Me | manlikeme.net
Hollie Cook | holliecook.com
She Keeps Bees | shekeepsbees.com
Lulu And The Lampshades | myspace.com/helouisamusic
Kyla La Grange | kylalagrange.com
My Sad Captains | mysadcaptains.co.uk
Skinny Lister | skinnylister.com
The Operators | myspace.com/theoperatorsrock
Psychemagik | soundcloud.com/psychemagik
Dimbleby & Capper | soundcloud.com/dimblebyandcapper
This Is The Kit | myspace.com/thisisthekit
Oh Ruin | myspace.com/ohruin
Chancery Blame & The Gadjo Club | myspace.com/thegadjoclub
Marmaduke Dando | marmadukedando.com
Dicejar | myspace.com/dicejar
DJS:
Batty Bass - Hannah Holland, Mama & Deboa | battybass.blogspot.com
Greco-Roman Sound System | myspace.com/grecoromanmusic
Reggae Roast | reggaeroast.co.uk
Fear Of Theydon | fearoftheydon.com
Sombrero Sound System | myspace.com/sombrerosoundsystem
Mojo Filter | mojofiltered.com
Low-Fro | soundcloud.com/low-fro
+ MORE TBC
AREAS:
Massive In China
Like a rabbit in a raincoat in a box, Festibelly goers will be in for a
surprise when they draw aside the curtains of the brand new Massive In China
tent - a kaleidoscope of wrong cabaret and stand-up comedy, musically
delightful soft to weird acoustic melodies, a bit of boombastic over to the
light fantastic. Or get a bit vintage-crafty whilst watching circus
performance and getting involved in a wonky gameshow or magic-not-magic act.
The Nest
A new treetop stage nestled amongst the giant oaks of the Festi-forest. Fear
of Theydon will be curating a line-up that befits the mystical setting with
luscious sounds of cosmic, disco and Balearic goodness pulsing through the
trees.
Le Disco
Featuring everything from dubstep to disco, a full line-up of electronic
acts will feature throughout the day and night. Taking it into the early
hours Le Disco Silence will be catering for all the night owls.
Terrapin Station
An alternative to the main stage the Terrapin Station combines flavours of
acoustic, folk, gypsy and jazz and is home to the notorious Festibelly Folk
Off - the signer/songwriter competition where the discerning crowd will cast
their vote and crown one lucky contestant Folk King/Queen, winning
themselves an opening slot on the main stage for 2012.
Autumn Shift
Following up on their debut Festibelly appearance last year, Autumn Shift
will be setting up to provide all manner of musical delights as well as
their cosy café, live poetry, painting and massages should you be wanting to
unwind after a hard day's party.
Amazing Radio
Broadcasting live from the Festibelly site, the Amazing Radio team will be
providing as-it-happens coverage of the festival, live sessions and
interviews and all the latest news and info in the run up to the event.
DETAILS:
Date: 9am Saturday 27th August - 3pm Sunday 28th August 2011
Address: Undershore, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QA
Tickets: £36.00 + booking fee via festibelly.com. Under 12s free, no ticket
required.
Saturday night camping included with ticket
Capacity: 2,500
festibelly.com | facebook.com/festibelly | twitter.com/festibelly
For more information please contact Ben Smith or Johnny Beverton at Outpost
firstname@outpostmedia.co.uk | 020 7684 5634
Glade Electronic Music Festival - 10,11,12 June 2011
Tickets: £135 + BF / Capacity Strictly Limited To 5000
‘Best Dance Festival 2008’ UK Festival Awards
SITE ANNOUNCED!
THE MANSION HOUSE, OLD WARDEN PARK,
BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE.
Glade is very pleased to announce The Mansion House, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade Bedfordshire is the new home for Glade Festival 2011. Conveniently situated for festival goers travelling from all directions this location is an ideal site, close to all major routes, and in a beautiful landscaped park. We will have room to grow here, and hope to keep the festival at this site for years to come.
(see below for travel details)
Also…..FINAL LINE UP ADDITIONS…
So ladies and gentlemen, please find below the final line up additions to this years Glade Festival, we feel we’ve put together one hell of a line up covering all our favourite sounds…
We hope you think so too!
GLADE STAGE:
London Elektricity / Elite Force / The Losers (live)
London Elektricity AK Tony Coleman AKAKA Head honcho of one of the world’s leading d’n’b labels Hospital Records. Having been involved in the scene since the mid 90’s he has been instrumental in the development of the genre as we know it todat. Second up we welcome one of Breakbeat’s true heros Elite Force, having be instrumental in the sound from the early days of NuSkoolBreaks through to spearheading the tech-funk and more recently more bass-heavy sound of breaks, Elite Force was recently voted best producer at the Breakspoll 2011 Awards. Finally we welcome The Losers to perform live. For those that don’t know The Losers consist of XFM’s Eddy Temple-Morris and Tom Bellamy, habvng remixed the likes of The Prodigy, Placebo, Snow Patrol, Empire of the Sun, Dan le Sac & Scroobius Pip and Alex Gopher amongst others and they are just about to release their debut album 'Beautiful Losers' Gung Ho! Recordings. Not to be missed!
OVERKILL:
Ed Rush, Luke Vibert, Subhead, 2 Bad Mice, Goth Trad, Drumcorps, The DJ Producer, Africa Hitech, Lone, Kanji Kinetic v Rrritalin.
Jacky Murda, Hi Freqs, DJ Donna Summer, Dankle vs Moova, MachineDrum, Mustard Vs Gunn, Boy Kid Cloud, Noiseboy, Current Value, Droid, Noisyboy, Parasite,
Pirate Soundsystem & Punksi,
Having already released what we considered to be a great line up, Team Overkill have pulled out all the stops with their second wave of acts headed up by some true legends within their genres.
Kick-starting with No-U-Turn & Virus legend Ed Rush who joins one of the most prolific producers in IDM / forward-thinking electronica Luke Vibert (Wagon Christ, Plug, Kerrier District and Warp, Planet Mu, Rephlex and too many more) at the very top of the bill, we also welcome old school heros 2 Bad Mice (Bombscare / Moving Shadow Recs) Gabba-legend The DJ Producer and Scottish techno pioneers Subhead. Add to this the hypest new producers Africa Hiteh and Love alongside Dubstep heroes GothTrad, the extreme Drumcorp and a whole host more. Get your waders on and prepare to get stuck in.
ORIGIN / INSPIRAL / FUSE:
Antix, Mixmaster Morris, Electrypnose, Ipcress, OTT, Quantize, Andy Rushton, Antonio Testa, Couscous, Robin Triksele, Young American Primitive, Dan Arborise, Flurotrash, fiord, Hypnophonica, Irie M, Ishq, Katty Grooves, Little Thoughts, Manesseh,
Metaphra, Noodream.
Taking care of all your Psy-Trance needs, these three arenas will have you rocking until the very end, from the beautiful outdoor sunny vibes of Origin Stage where the best in UK and international Psy Trance featuring a selection of the biggest and best live acts ad DJs covering all styles and flavours. InSpiral Stage will play host to all things chilled out and world-music during the day and then move towards more psy-funk and techno as the evening progresses. Finally our new stage FUSE plays host to five of the UK’s leading promoters Liquid, Illuminaughty, Planet Shroom, Wildthings, Planet Zogg and Toadstool.
WIN A BOUTIQUE CAMPING EXPERIENCE
We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering one lucky festival-goer the chance to win a boutique camping weekend at Glade 2011. Your prize will include 4 festival passes, a 4-6 birth traditional tipi that comes repleate with all mod coms. You will be greated at the entrance by our boutique barrow boys who will carry your luggage onto site, add to this loads of special treats and one lucky winner will win the weekend of their year!
For more info visit: http://on.fb.me/GladeCompetition
WIN A DJ SET AT GLADE
Glade Festival have teamed up with Mixcloud to offer aspiring DJs the opportunity to win a set at this years Glade Festival, one aspiring DJ will pen the Beta tent, win two artists passes giving you access to artist camping and backstage bar and travel expenses. Ten entrants will be shortlisted to become finalists - these mixes will then be posted on Glades Facebook page, their community will choose the competition winner.
For more info vist: http://www.mixcloud.com/competitions/Glade-homegrown-competition/
GLADE FESTIVAL 2011 – FULL LINE UP
GLADE STAGE:
TRENTEMøLLER
(LIVE feat. FULL 7-PIECE BAND)
DRUMCODE feat. ADAM BEYER,
SLAM, PAUL RICH (LIVE ) & JOSEPH CAPRIATI
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (DJ SET)
ANDREW WEATHERALL / PHOTEK (LIVE)
SKRILLEX / LONDON ELEKTRICTY
ELITE FORCE / DREADZONE (LIVE) / KRAFTY KUTS
HYBRID (LIVE) / DIRTYPHONICS (LIVE) / THE LOSERS (LIVE)
ENGINE EARZ EXPERIMENT (LIVE) / DUB FX & THE FLOWER FAIRY (LIVE)
DUB PISTOLS (LIVE) / DIRTY VEGAS (LIVE)
BEN & LEX
ORIGIN STAGE:
LIVE:
AJJA, ALLABY, ANTIX, ATMOS, ATOMIC DROP, BROKEN TOY, DICKSTER, ELECTRYPNOSE, FØRM, HEADROOM, LOGICA, M-THEORY, MAN WITH NO NAME, OTT, PROMETHEUS, QUANTIZE, SONIC SPECIES, THE COMMERCIAL HIPPIES, TRISTAN
DJ:
EDOARDO, EMOK, HAMISH, IPCRESS,
LIQUID ROSS, LUCAS, REGAN &
SHANE GOBI
OVERKILL STAGE:
LIVE:
2 BAD MICE, EPROM, ESKMO, DRUMCORPS, SUBHEAD, YOUNG MONTANA?, BROKEN NOTE, LOOPS HAUNT, KORELESS, AFRICA HITECH, GOTHTRAD, HI FREQS, CURRENT VALUE, SPONGEBOB SQUAREWAVE, PARASITE, MACHINE DRUM, KANJI KINETIC VS RRRITALIN, DROID VS SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, BACONHEAD, PIRATE SOUNDSYSTEM, DANKLE VS MOOVA, LONE.
DJ:
ED RUSH, LUKE VIBERT, SHITMAT, JACKY MURDA, MUSTARD GUNN VS DAS BOOT, DJ DONNA SUMMER, CURRENT VALUE, BOY KID CLOUD,
ANXST, BECKET & BARKER, N>E>D b2b VOLTEK DJS, SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, NOISYBOY, THRENODY, SILVERMAN, REVOLVA (BUF b2b GHETTOZOID) PUNKSI, BASHOUT ALLSTARS, WARLOCK, WARRIOR ONE, RACKNRUIN + MC SEROCEE.
INSPIRAL
LIVE:
GAUDI , INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER , ECHASKECH , HYPNOPHONICA,
SLACKBABA, SYSEPHE , MBUKI MVUKI, DAN ARBORISE, METAPHRA, YOUNG AMERICAN PRIMITIVE.
DJ:
MIXMASTER MORRIS, DICK TREVOR , ANS, GEORGE BARKER, ANTONIO TESTA, TRIPSWITCH , fIORD, ALEX R, ANDY RUSHTON, COUSCOUSE,
IRIE M, ISHQ, KATTY GROOVES, LITTLE THOUGHTS, MANASSEH,
ALOK , ALIJI, NAKED NICK, MOON , NOVA, EKANTA , JUSTIN CHAOS , NOODREEM, LEWAH
PERFORMANCE:
FLUROTRASH
*JUST ADDED*
BETA STAGE
LIVE & DJ:
UNTOLD, SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER, OM UNIT, MOSCA, MIDLAND, MARK E, HYETAL, BLAWAN, BEN UFO + PANGAEA, MAXXI SOUNDSYSTEM, ROYALT, SKETCHY, JOHN MONKMAN, FUTUREBOOGIE, ELPHINO, JUST JACK DJS, EL DIABLOS SOCIAL CLUB, COUNT CHOCULA, BONAR BRADBURRY, BOBBY GANDALF, BICEP, ANOTHER AMIT, ALEMBIC
ENTER THE NANOSYSTEMS
Alongside the five main stages; Glade, Overkill, Origin, InSpiral and our latest addition Beta, we’re pleased to announce a whole host of new, smaller venues we’ve named the ‘Nanosystems’, these will be scattered across the site adding an extra dimension to this years festival. Featuring a mix of music and off-the-wall entertainment and hosted by a selection of friends and family prepare to enter the Nanosystems. Here’s a venue by venue taster of what to expect:
NANOSYSTEM CLUB TENTS
BASSMENT
Hosted by South West’s Finest Promoters: BEATS & BOBS, RINSEOUT and more, expect Drum-n-Bass, Dubstep, Basslines, Breaks and all the rest!
ATOMIC HOOLIGAN, DISCO OF DOOM, TQ SCOUNDREL, CHINNA, STANZA, FRED V B2B GRAFIX, MR NICE. MAXXI P, TUSKAN, SPINNA, RICHMOND, BEN & LEX, LEWAH, SUBINDEX, SHARKMAN, DON JOHNSTON, DJ PHARMA.
THE FUSE
Hosted by Psy-Trance legends LIQUID, ILLUMINAUGHTY, PLANET SHROOM, WILDTHINGS, PLANET ZOGG and TOADSTOOL
EARTHLING, TRON, OOOD, EVP, BEARDYWEARDY, GREG ZOGG, CHAMELEON, HEDFLUX, MONK3YLOGIC, INSOMNISCENE, JOHNNY M, MAZIEG, NOSF, RECREATION, SABRETOOTH, MORPH VS LURK, SEAN SHIFT, BORIS, BEN EDGE, TOAD, MIKEY
GOURANGA
One of the most popular underground parties in London!
TIM SHERIDAN (VERYVERYWONGINDEED), MIGUEL CAMPBELL, MALCOLM MURRA, NISEKEY, MAM, ALEXANDER KAAS, ISAAC FERRY
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival is West London’s word of mouth underground party scene attracting a beautiful and stylish crowd
LAZERSONIC, HUGO HEATHCOTE, ADRIAN FORSTER, JIMMY V, CEDRIC MAISON, ERIC VOLTA, THURDCULTURE, PHILIP TOMLIN, MATT FIELD, JOSH SILVER, SILVIO PACINI
ELSEWHERE IN THE NANOSYSTEMS…
DANCE-OFF SALOON:
Expect moonshine drinking, piano playing, trash talking and impromptu bar brawls, complete with theatrical bottles to smash over anyone who looks at you funny… Over the weekend let your hair down with high-spirited line dances, score settling limb slinging, and the occasional gunfight. Cowboys & girls can show off their lasso skills, brave the bucking bronco and defend their good names with pistols at dawn…
LZRDM:
Pronounced `Laser Dome` this venue contains 40 individually controlled 3-colour laser modules. Their position and colour is individually computer-controlled – creating an intense and entrancing effect on you all once the phase transition is underway! The `laser dance` is also known to cause endogenous hyper-emotional ebullition from participants – a side effect that has not yet been fully researched! Ooooooooooh…
THE TIME MACHINE:
Play video games, trigger drum machines with your feet and manipulate projected visuals as you dance to DJs. Flying forwards and backwards through time has never been more fun…
And there’s plenty more to find when you come… Games, Roller Discos, Tenpin Bowling, Zorbing and more
GLADE FESTIVAL 2011 – WE ARE BACK!
Dear members of the press and festival goers alike – this is just the tip of the iceburg. With more artists to be announced alongside more arenas and some of the bnest décor, performance, sound and visual installations in the country Glade Festival is well and truly back!
LINKS:
www.gladefestival.com
www.facebook.com/gladefestival
www.twitter.com/gladeofficial
TICKET INFO.
• Weekend Tickets: £135 + BF
• Camper Van Passes: £50
• Deposit Scheme Tickets: £50 + BF
Tickets available from: http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GLADE-FESTIVAL-2011/Secret-Venue/529355
MORE INFORMATION:
Adult Deposit Scheme: Glade Festival 2011 will be operating a deposit scheme. The deposit scheme will allow you spread the payment of the ticket(s) over 2 instalments; the deadline for payment is the 15th of April 2011. The payment link will be in the confirmation email of the deposit order. All Glade Festival deposits are non-refundable; if you place a deposit and do not pay the balance of the order you will not get a refund. Disability Information Disabled attendees have to buy a festival ticket to gain entry. Carers, who attend with a disabled person, have the opportunity to get a ticket at 50% of the full ticket price, at the Box Office on site, on presentation of a valid Disability Card. (no card - no discount). Age Information Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. ID will requested if you look under 18.
Travel Info
Glade, Old Warden Park is five minutes from the A1, just off the B658.
Trains to Biggleswade from Kings Cross
PRESS CONTACTS:
MAINSTREAM / FESTIVAL PRINT & ONLINE:
Karen Johnson
Orbit PR
Karen@orbitpr.net
+44 (0) 7930 391 607
ONLINE / DANCE PRESS / RADIO:
Tom Jenkins / Rosie Stewart
Cypher PR
tomj@cypherpr.com
rosie@cypherpr.com
+ 44 (0) 207 372 4464
Gottwood - Jedi Knight Spotted!
Gottwood co-founder Tom Carpenter: “We caught the Jedi on our camera phone while out for a walk around the site yesterday evening. We only just got a quick shot before he disappeared off into the woods.”
Gottwood announced through their newsletter last week they will be opening the choice of fancy dress theme to festival goers, continuing their “Twig Society” initiative.
This year’s theme will be picked through Gottwood’s official Facebook page facebook.com/gottwood. The options being offered are 1. Tribes, 2. Sci-Fi, 3. Something beginning with ‘G’, 4. Hats & Hair, 5. Animation.
“We couldn’t decide on a fancy dress theme so we decided to throw it open to the Gottwood faithful to choose. We welcome people of all religions at Gottwood – including Jediism - so if the mysterious Jedi would like to come out and put his case forward for the Sci-Fi theme then we’d be quite happy to hear from him.”
The local area has had a long standing relationship with the Star Wars inspired religion. The Church of Jediism was established in 2007 by Holyhead-based Daniel Jones. With over eight Chapters worldwide and a further 12 planning to open in 2011, the Church of Jediism now has over 16,000 official members.
Green Man Festival 2011 - More brillant acts for the summer shindig
There is no harmony like brotherly harmony, and few do it better than North Carolina’s incredible Avett Brothers.
Discovered by the legendary Rick Rubin, siblings Scott and Seth Avett will keep the Green Man family vibe going in the beautiful Brecon Beacons this August.
Major label debut I and Love and You, produced by Rubin, is packed with raw emotion and naked honesty and finds the brothers poised to breakthrough to the wider audience their songwriting deserves.
The unbridled energy of their self-styled “punkgrass” live show is a must-see - expect raw emotion, some stomping singalongs and the odd snapped banjo string!
Destroyer – aka multi-talented master craftsman and arranger extraordinaire Dan Bejar - headlines the Far Out Tent at Green Man on Saturday.
The Canadian’s ninth album Kaputt is an opulent, lyrical, game-changing masterpiece – elaborate, funny and funky early ‘80s pop songs brought to life by an eight-piece touring band. With a flurry of five star reviews and comparisons to Roxy Music and David Bowie, this astonishing record has rightly been hailed as “a retro dance soundtrack for disco fans”.
You can download the totally ace taster Chinatown for free by clicking here: http://www.scjag.com/mp3/do/chinatown.mp3
Josh T. Pearson’s acclaimed solo debut Last Of The Country Gentlemen is quite possibly the bravest album you’ll hear in 2011.
A collection of seven songs drawn from the lessons of what he describes as “a rough year”, this is personal, powerful, painful, music to melt the heart of the most hardened cynic. If you managed to catch Josh’s spellbinding appearance on Later With Jools Holland last month, you will be licking your lips in anticipation…
Alessi’s Ark is the stage name of West Londoner Alessi Laurent-Marke, whose 2009 debut was produced by Bright Eyes member Mike Mogis in Conor Oberst’s own studio. Now the prodigious 20-year-old is back with the follow-up Time Travel, released last week on the ever-excellent Bella Union.
Matthew And The Atlas have played in some of the UK’s most iconic venues thanks to a support slot last year with Mumford and Sons – not least the Green Man Boat party! Led by gravel-voiced singer Matt Hegarty, the band are now emerging in their own right as one of the brightest stars on the UK folk scene.
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog - brothers Iwan, Aled and Dafydd Hughes – continue the family theme. Formed in 2006 between the predominantly Welsh-speaking villages of Botwnnog and Llaniestyn in the Lynn Peninsula, the band’s beautiful, rootsy, country-tinged sound is quickly attracting an ever-growing following.
You can discover Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog and scores of other amazing, upcoming new acts lovingly hand-picked by Green Man himself in the Brecon Beacons from August 19th to 21st.
And if you’re lucky, we might even have some more exciting news on the welcome return of one of Green Man’s very good friends up our sleeves for a rainy day…
Don't miss out on tickets to Green Man 2011.
Line-up so far:
2:54 - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/254/3955
Alessi’s Ark
Avett Brothers
Bellowhead - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/bellowhead/3914
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/benjamin-francis-leftwich/4078
Bleeding Heart Narrative - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/bleeding-heart-narrative/3915
Chailo Sim - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/chailo-sim/4084
Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog
Destroyer
Dry The River - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/dry-river/3917
Ellen and the Escapades - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/ellen-and-escapades/3918
Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/emily-barker-red-clay-halo/3919
Explosions In The Sky -http://http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/explosions-sky/3989
Fleet Foxes - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/fleet-foxes/3921
Gruff Rhys - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/gruff-rhys/4049
Holy Fuck - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/holy-fuck/3957
Iron & Wine - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/iron-and-wine/4045
James Blake - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/james-blake/4051
James Vincent McMorrow - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/james-vincent-mcmorrow/4069
James Yorkston - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/james-yorkston/4054
John Mouse - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/john-mouse/4082
Josh T. Pearson
Mancub Babywoman - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/mancub-babywoman/3920
Marcus Foster - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/marcus-foster/4080
Matthew And The Atlas
Moddi - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/moddi/4076
Neverest Songs - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/neverest-songs/4063
No Thee No Ess - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/no-thee-no-ess/4073
Noah And The Whale - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/noah-and-whale/4047
Our Broken Garden - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/our-broken-garden/3922
Polar Bear - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/polar-bear/3923
Robyn Hitchcock - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/robyn-hitchcock/3925
Sic Alps - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/sic-alps/3926
The Antlers - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/antlers/4053
The Bleedin' Noses - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/bleedin-noses/4056
The Burns Unit - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/burns-unit/3927
The Cave Singers - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/cave-singers/4064
The Gentle Good - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/gentle-good/3928
The Low Anthem - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/low-anthem/4001
The Ramshackle Union Band - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/ramshackle-union-band/3924
The Sleeping Years - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/sleeping-years/4060
The Travelling Band - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/travelling-band/3929
Thomas Dybdahl - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/thomas-dybdahl/4067
Treefight For Sunlight - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/treefight-sunlight/4075
Tweak Bird - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/tweak-bird/3930
Villagers - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/villagers/3931
Wild Nothing - http://www.greenman.net/artist2011/wild-nothing/3933
The Festival Site:
The Green Man Festival site is situated in the Brecon Beacons, crossed by the River Usk and enveloped by rolling countryside and breathtaking mountains and hills. It is, in a word, idyllic. We encourage everyone to explore this wonderful site, and make the most of the surroundings. Wide open spaces contrast with intimate moments. Natural beauty blends with community spirit. Camping is limited to one week of the year - Green Man festival. It's a unique opportunity to camp in surroundings unlikely to be found at a commercial campsite.
The Main Stage is located in a natural grassy amphitheatre. Sprawl out on lush green slopes while watching world-class artists perform against the mystical backdrop of Sugar Loaf Mountain. The formal gardens are used for Einstein’s Garden where art installations, stalls and entertainment are positioned between rose arbours and flowerbeds.
The Courtyard Bar is situated in a Gothic Victorian Stables (keep your eyes peeled for the bats at night) and makes for an ideal halfway meet-up point for the festival. From the Stables you can follow an avenue of ancient trees decorated with garland lights where stalls sell delicious global food and quality crafts. From the avenue, you can enter the walled garden where the Green Man Pub hums until the wee hours. The Green Man Pub is an intimate space where you can drink a superb selection of ales, beers, cider and cocktails while relaxing at sturdy wooden tables and chairs as glorious music wafts across from the Pub Stage. After the avenue of trees, the space opens up to the Science and Literature tents. Near here is the bonfire area, a focal point for late-night jamming from dusk till dawn. The Far Out big top is also nearby, and when the sun goes down the Far Out After Dark keeps the fun alive long past the witching hour, fuelled by the nearby End Up Bar which is open very, very late indeed.
And once you’ve got your bearings, why not pay a visit the all-seeing, all-knowing Green Man himself? He might just make you wish come true…
Ticket Details:
- Adult weekend pass £135.00 (18 and over)
- Student £115 - can only be purchased with proof of an NUS card or ISIC card.
- Teenage ticket (13 - 17) SOLD OUT
- Holiday ticket (£40.00) can only be purchased with a weekend adult pass. It enables people to arrive four days early, camp in the Green Man's spectacular site in the Brecon Beacons National Park, and combine the festival with a holiday in magical Wales.
- Children 12 and under go free but must be accompanied by an adult (18 and over)
- Camper Van SOLD OUT
- Car park £5.00
Tickets available via http://www.ticketline.co.uk/green-man-festival-tickets
Please go to our website for a list of independent record shops selling tickets www.greenman.net
For more information / press accreditation form / interviews / photos etc please contact Alison at Hermana pr:
alison@hermana.co.uk / 020 8771 8800 / www.twitter.com/hermanapr
Guilfest - Chipmunk, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Hugh Cornwell...
are confirmed for GuilFest 2011!!!
Hello Everyone!
Another week and another set of exciting new additions for the GuilFest 2011 lineup! Supporting Roger Daltrey from The Who on Friday 15th July will be English post punk outfit ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN; NOISETTES will perform on The Main Stage on Saturday 16th July, whilst THE SAW DOCTORS will appear on The Main Stage on Sunday 17th July.
The KANE FM presents FUNKY END DANCE TENT lineup is also now beginning to take shape - Headlining Friday night will be Dubstep afficonados NERO; whilst PENDULUM (DJ SET) & MC AD top the bill on Saturday night, with support from the wildly popular MODESTEP.
They join Roger Daltrey from The WHO, James Blunt, Razorlight, N-Dubz, Peter Andre, Erasure, Public Image Ltd, Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad and The Lovely Posse, Gallows, and Ziggy Marley who are all confirmed for GuilFest this year. There are lots more acts yet to be announced so remember to follow us on twitter, join our facebook page or keep checking our website to keep up to date!
Tickets for GuilFest 2011 are available NOW from our website, or by calling our ticket hotline on 0871 230 1106.
Chipmunk, Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Hugh Cornwell, The Rifles, Edei, The Blow Monkeys, Go go bot,
+The Brand New Vive Le Rock Stage, featuring:
Neville Staple, UK Subs, The Skints, 999, Anti Nowhere League, The Lurkers, The Lambrettas, Missing Andy, The Grit, Random Hand, Dirty Revolution, The Sex Pistols Experience, Newtown Kings, DC Fontana, Stone Foundation, The New Forbidden
Hello Everyone!
With only 9 weeks to go until the festival, this week sees lots of exciting additions to the GuilFest line up! British Hip Hop Star Chipmunk is confirmed to appear on The GuilFest Main Stage on Sunday 17th July; Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel will be appearing on Saturday 16th July on The Good Time Guide Stage supporting Peter Andre, with Edei performing earlier on that day. The Blow Monkeys will perform on the Main Stage on Sunday 17th July, while Hugh Cornwell will be supporting Public Image Ltd on The Good Time Guide Stage. The Rifles and Go Go Bot will be appearing on Friday 15th July on the Main Stage and The Good Time Guide Stage respectively.
This year sees a Brand New stage appearing at the festival ? The Vive Le Rock Stage! Sponsored by Vive Le Rock Magazine, this is the new home at GuilFest for all things Punk and Ska. Friday sees a lineup including 999, The Lurkers, The Lambrettas, and The Grit. Saturday will be headlined by Neville Staple, with Anti Nowhere League, Missing Andy, The Sex Pistols Experience, DC Fontana, and Stone Foundation also on the bill, while Sunday features UK Subs, The Skints, Random Hand, Newtown Kings and Loyd Grossman's band, The New Forbidden.
There are lots more acts to be announced across all 8 stages! To find out full details of everything you can find at this year's festival please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets for GuilFest 2011 are available NOW from our website, or by calling our ticket hotline on 0871 230 1106.
Hop Farm - Prince to Headline
PRINCE
TO HEADLINE HOP FARM MUSIC FESTIVAL SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2011
Global iconPRINCE is confirmed to headline the Hop Farm Music Festival in his only UK show of the year.
The festival will be extended to a third day to give fans the chance to see Prince in this exclusive one-off UK performance.
It will be the first time Prince has played in the UK since he broke sales records at a 21-date residency at the O2 arena in 2007.
Prince will top the bill on Sunday 3 July on the newly announced third day. This makes the 4th annual Hop Farm Music Festival, which already boasts headline performances by EAGLES and MORRISSEY, the biggest to date.
Tickets will go on sale Thursday 19th May at 9am.
Fans that have already purchased two day tickets for Hop Farm will be able to upgrade their tickets to a third day for just £40, (ticket agents will be in contact with current weekend ticket holders).
Supporting acts for the Sunday of the festival will be announced shortly.
Just So Festival News :: Books, bears and a curious world.
An ever so curious world...
The very first time that we set foot in Barnswood, we knew that it was a magical spot. Like most woodlands, there is a sense of expectation that something amazing could be hiding just behind that tree, just around the next corner. I think children feel that even more, and we think that when they visit Barnswood this August their every expectation should be met. We’ve always dreamt that when families walk into the festival, they shrug off their everyday lives, and suspend their disbelief in the magical, nonsensical and dreamlike.
That is why we are so thrilled that this year, as well as all the acts, workshops and activities, the festival will be full of moments and places of wonder and curiosity created by the marvellous Lord Whitney, who will be art directing the site. We struck lucky last year, when our world collided with theirs. You might have been transformed as part of their Curious Circus Sideshow in the Roll up, roll up glade in 2010.
The Reader Organisation is excited to be bringing Our Read, their national campaign to encourage reading for pleasure, to the Just So Festival this year! Our Read launched on World Book Day, with the distribution of 50,000 free copies of a fantastic new book written especially for The Reader by award-winning author, Frank Cottrell Boyce. The Unforgotten Coat tells the story of two Mongolian brothers who arrive at a school in Bootle, and the stories and experiences they share with their new friend and guide, Julie. The book is filled with warmth and humour, and has enjoyed a tremendous reception from people of all ages.
Our Read will be joining the Just So Festival to hold read aloud sessions of The Unforgotten Coat in a Mongolian yurt! Come along and enjoy this wonderful story, and even have a go at reading aloud to the rest of the group! They want to share this story with as many people as possible, and get as many young people as possible reading for pleasure, so there’ll be plenty of free copies for you to take home and share. Once you’ve enjoyed it, pass it on to people that you know – at home, at work, at school, overseas… or even people that you don’t – on the train, the bus, in a shop… and let’s make Our Read the biggest shared read in the world!
If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise, because BEAR will be there. Here is a messages from them… "We’re BEAR. We make delicious natural nibbles from 100% fruits and wholegrains with absolutely no added nonsense. Grrr! We’re excited to announce we’re going to be at the Just So festival this summer to keep all the grrrowling tummies happy and take the little humans on a BEAR fact hunt through the woods. BEAR will be there in the furry flesh and if you are feeling brave you come for a BEAR hug.
Nozstock Line-Up Announced
NOZSTOCK: THE HIDDEN VALLEY
More Line Up and Comedy News!
Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is pleased to announce Alabama 3, Vintage Trouble and 6 Day Riot have now been added to this year’s music line up.
The comedy headliners are also confirmed as Phil Kay, Abandoman, Rob Rouse and the Stephen Frost Impro Allstars as part of the round-the-clock Laughing Stock billing.
Phil Kay’s up-to-the-minute reflections and philosophies have proved a winning formula for this successful funny man. Abandoman are also a welcome addition to the bill. Winners of two newcomer awards in 2010 their hysterical musical comedy sketches are perfect for summer festival madness. Rob Rouse’s cheeky banter and comedic workouts from The Stephen Frost Impro Allstars should also prove popular headliners over the weekend.
Alabama 3 are well known festival favorites with their raunchy mix of country, punk and techno. Vintage Trouble from Beverly Hills are newcomers who have a fresh take on old style r&b. Suited and booted, this band made a great impression on viewers of Later With Jools a few weeks ago.
In other news:
Tomorrow:
Nozstock will be staging a takeover of local club The Jailhouse this Friday to bring their regulars a taster of all that intriguing music and performance they'll get to enjoy at the festival. Joining them on this next stint are pioneers of the live dubstep scene, the mighty JAZZSTEPPA.
Food and Drink
Delicious Herefordian meat will be available as tasty steaks and burgers and our themed homegrown bars, The Bearded Lady, The Troll’s Revenge and The Winking Lizard with the Two-Headed Tongue, will be serving you the finest local ciders and our cocktail creation courtesy of the lovely Celtic Marches’ fine fruit brandy, ‘Tigerblood’!
Plus we’ll have delicious foods of the world, from lovely fresh Italian pasta, pizza and panini to Japanese cafes serving beautiful cuisine and offering you the chance to learn how to make it through workshops. And for those with the sweet teeth a selection of luxury choices including organic award-winning ice cream from the Splitscreen Ice Cream Co. serving their creamy wares from that mainstay of all festival sights, a lovely little VW camper. Fill your tummy – you’re going to need that energy for all that dancing.
Kids Area – Little Wonderland
The theme for 2011’s kids is ‘Space’ – dress up and get involved. Space Hoppper races, puppet workshops, storytelling, bubbles, penalty shoot outs, reiki and yoga – lots of activities for the little ones.
Theatre – 10 minute plays created, planned and performed in situ.
Workshops – stilt walking, unicycling and juggling for beginners
Craft Quarter – camp fire sing songs
Healing Tent – pop in for a massage
Cabaret and Burlesque by night
Tent of Temporary Thought – wisdom, opinions and debate
And last but not least – Sock Wrestling!
Previously announced :
THE JIM JONES REVUE – ADRIAN EDMONDSON + THE BAD SHEPHERDS
FOREIGN BEGGARS – CW STONEKING – TODDLA T – THE WURZELS
THE CORRESPONDENTS – ANDY C – NETSKY – SONIC BOOM SIX
SPUNGE – CATCH-IT KEBABS – DC BREAKS – ALIX PEREZ – RESO
BORGORE – ICICLE – MC GQ – MC SEROCEE – LAID BLAK –
TAKO LAKO – MC REMIDY – DUB MAFIA - JAZZSTEPPA – DR MEAKER – THE ANOMALIES
DUB BOY – TRIBE OF FROG – AMOSS – OCTO PI – SONNY WHARTON – THE MISERS – ZEBEDY RAYS –GALANASTRA - BSN:420 – WE STEAL THIEVES – NICHOLAS STEPHENSON – STAGECOACH – RICKY COOL AND THE HOOLA BOOLA BOYS – SASHI AND THE WILD BEANS - ROBBIE BOYD BAND – FOLIE ORDINAIRE – CAPAC - BILLY WHIZZ – DEX – SCUBAROOTS – RAGTIME EWAN – DOG SECTION – BOATBAR TO HAMBURG – NO THEE NO ESS – PETER BRUNTNELL – MARIA OWEN – SCOTT MIDLANE – RYAN JAMES – BENIN CITY – THE GENTLE SEA – KENTISH FIRE – THE STOWAWAYS – MAGIC POLAR BEARS – THIS IS TY – NILA & THE RAJAS – JAMES PAGE – KAL LAVELLE
Nozstock: The Hidden Valley
Amid the brushes of Herefordshire’s countryside lies Nozstock: The Hidden Valley. Founded by local residents during the hazy, optimistic and halcyon days at the turn of the millennium, it’s a homegrown event built from a curious amalgamation of performance, art, electronic supersounds and good old-fashioned guitar-strumming and drum-bashing. Now an established, leading family event in its 13th year, Nozstock is a sonic escape boasting eight main stages of entertainment with surprising sights and intimate, secluded areas of theatre and discovery to be unearthed.
When its visitors down tools and hand themselves over to the laid back atmosphere of the event for three pleasure-filled days, there’s a small world of frivolity to find, all scrupulously programmed by the festival’s founders, the Nosworthy family and their eclectically-informed friends.
The festival’s ethos is about bringing play to everyone, in whatever form it can. Nozstock believes in the value of not only entertaining, but in participation and contribution. Above all, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is a blissful family festival that caters to all ages with activities that little ones can enjoy as well as families en bloc, keeping in the spirit of those early days.
This year’s theme: ‘Twisted Carnival’.
Notes:
Gates open at 10am from Friday 29th July. Shuttle services will be on offer from local town Bromyard and to and from Hereford and Worcester before and after the festival.
Adult Advance Weekend Tickets £75
Adult & Younger Teen Bundle (13-16 yrs old) £130.00 (16s and under must be accompanied by adult)
Child Ticket (12 and under) FREE (must be accompanied by adult)
Camper Van/Live in Vehicle Pass £28.00
Parking Pass Full Weekend £5.00 in advance
Location: The Farm, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS
Capacity: 5,000
Off the Tracks
Tickets on sale NOW!
Peatbog Faeries, The Dhol Foundation, The Selecter, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick, Saint Jude, John Otway and the Lancashire Hotpots are among the acts confirmed for the 23rd Off The Tracks Summer Festival.
This great, family-friendly festival once again takes place at Park Farm, Isley Walton, near Castle Donington, Derbyshire, from September 2-4. Weekend tickets are now on sale priced £65 for adults and £32.50 for youths (12-16), including camping. Under-12s go free.
There'll be lots more to come as once again Off The Tracks offers well over 30 artists over two stages, around 70 real ales, ciders and perries, and great food including venison reared on site. The fantastic facilities include hot showers and caravan hook-ups.
John Atkin, festival spokesman, says: We had a really great Spring Festival in May, with loads of fantastic responses and reviews. Now we can start to get really excited about the line-up we've put together for the summer festival.
"We believe Off The Tracks is now among the best-value and most-enjoyable festivals you can find, and the people who come back time after time seem to agree with us."
But don't just take our word for it. Festivals For All says: "The twice yearly Off The Tracks Festivals are truly hidden jewels in the festival crown; a magical combination of first class facilities, organisation, intelligent music policy, a unique farm environment, great artists, and brilliant, brilliant festival goers".
"If ever a festival typified all that is good and precious about the small independent festival then Off the Tracks is surely it. No matter what your musical tastes or festival preferences, there should always be a place reserved for events like Off The Tracks in anyone's festival calendar."
eFestivals says: Can going to a festival change your life? In the case of OTT. the answer is if you want it to, then yes.The atmosphere here can be electric. Everything from throbbing sound systems to intimate acoustic performances, impromptu sessions and musicians jamming together, the music on offer here is chosen with great care. There will always be someone playing over the course of the weekend that will astound and delight you.
Peatbog Faeries
Based on the Isle of Skye, the band have become one of Scotlands best known names in contemporary folk music. They have twice won "Live Act of the Year" at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards and have taken their own individual brand of Scottish tunes to audiences around the world, from European Festivals, to Asia, Africa, America, Canada and Australia.
The Dhol Foundation
The Dhol Foundation set out to explore the capabilities and diverse range of music from various cultures around the world. This openness to other cultures sets the group apart from other dhol groups. This is, the unique sound of the Dhol Foundation and, the reason why the dhol has been exposed to cultures and countries where it has never been heard before TDF style! Rock, pop and electronic, drum and bass, classical elements its all in there.
Saint Jude
Raw, powerful and fast-rising British rock outfit whose debut album Diary Of A Soul Fiend calls to mind Janis Joplin fronting the Black Crowes. Off The Tracks are delighted to welcome Saint Jude after what will be a busy summer of high-profile festival shows for them.
The Selecter
The Selecter were stars of the iconic 2 Tone movement in the late 1970s with hits like Three Minute Hero, On My Radio, James Bond and Missing Words. Back on the road in 2011, The Selecter???s creator, writer and kingpin Neol Davies spearheads a showstopping 10-piece band. (Please note: this is the original Selecter, not the touring version of The Selecter featuring Pauline Black)
Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
Guitarist and singer Martin Carthy and virtuoso violin player Dave Swarbrick first became heroes of the British folk scene when they worked as an acoustic duo back in the 1960s, before Swarbrick went off to join the premium lineup of Fairport Convention. They were reunited in the early 90s, but Swarbrick then became so ill that the Daily Telegraph published his obituary. Thankfully that was premature as hell prove by teaming up once again with his old sparring partner.
Lancashire Hotpots
Folk music with a comedic twist from Lancashire (of course), the Hotpots bring you tales of chips for tea, ebay and turning emo. Their latest album Achtung Gravy is sleeved in a brilliant pastiche of the U2 album of (almost) the same name.
For full line up and to book tickets direct go to
www.offthetracks.co.uk
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Notes for Editors
For media accreditation, competition tickets, images and interviews please email john.atkin@offthetracks.co.uk
One Love Festival
One Love Festival – 19th - 21st August - www.onelovefestival.co.uk
Hainault Forest Country Park, London,
UK’s No1 Reggae Dub Camping Festival
We are pleased to announce Finley Quaye alongside the newly added Scientist, Tosh 1, Christopher Ellis, Dubatak, University of Dub, YT and Sugar Minott's 'Youthman Promotion Sound' to the already extensive 2011 line up..
This year Festival activities include - local traders market area, Healing area, Poetry and spoken word area, 24hr chill-out area, 6 music stages. Food connoisseurs will sample delicacies from around the globe and UK
One of the most diverse and unique festivals in the UK, the One Love Festival offers something for everyone and is an experience that should not be missed. Bringing together all the facilities and allures of a large-scale event but with the personal touch of a small, independent occasion, it will be a weekend that won’t easily be forgotten.
One Love Festival 2011 - Full Artist A/Z - over 6 stages:
Aba Shant I, Andrew Tosh, Arkital Sound, Aruba Red, Blood Shanti and the Shanties, Bush Chemists and King General, Channel One Sound System, Chris Culture, Christopher Ellis, Congo Natty, Cutloose Crew, Daddy Freddy, Dan Man, Danakil, David Boomah, David Rodigan, Deadly Hunta, Defcon one, Demolition Man, Demus Dee, Dennis Alcapone, Dialect, Digitaldubs and Dada Yute, Disciples, Dj As-If, DJ Syte, Doktor Lond, Don Campbell, Dr Meaker, Dubatak, Dub Inc, Dub Renaissance, Dubkasm, DubMastor, Dubtician, Earl Gateshead, EEK A MOUSE, Faadaras, Finley Quaye, Gaudi, Hikoikoi, Hornsman Coyote, I-lodica, Illbilly hitec, Ilodica, Inspector Dubplate, Inspirational Sound featuring Stephanie & Hornsman Coyote, Instrument of Jah Sound System, Iration Steppas, Jah Powered Radio, Jamie Irie, Jazzsteppa, Ken Boothe OD, Saxon Sound System, King Spinner, King Tubbys, Kings Hi Fi, Ladylivewire, Lowki, Lovella Ellis, Ma Quest, Macka B, Mad Professor, MC Trooper, Moa Anbessa Sound System, More Rockers, Mr Horsewell, Natty Sax, New Town Kings, Nick Manasseh, Paper Boy, Pappa Rudey, Progression Band, Radikal Guru, Ragga Twins, Ras Kwame presents, Reggae Rockers, Robbo Ranx, Robert Carvalho, Rogue State, Roots Brothers, Rudy Alba, Scubaroots, Sista Sessions, Tappa Roots, Tenor Fly, The 3 Radicals, The Mandala-Mystics, The Scientist, The Skints, Tosh 1, Top Cat, Trevor Sax, Troy Ellis and Hail Jamaica Reggae Band, Twilight Circus Dub Sound System, Uhuru Sound System, University of Dub, Unity Hi-Fi, Vibration Lab, Wailing Souls, Wreak Up Girls, Yaz Alexandra, Youthman Promotion Sound, YT
For further information and to purchase tickets please visit www.onelovefestival.co.uk
About One Love concert (1978):
The One Love Peace Concert was a large concert held on April 22nd, 1978, at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. This concert was held during a political civil war in Jamaica between opposing parties; Jamaican Labour Party and the People’s National Party. The concert came to its peak during Bob Marley & The Wailers’ performance of “Jammin”, when Marley joined the hands of political rivals, Michael Manley (PNP) and Edward Seaga (JLP).
Bob Marley said the following as he called the two politicians onstage and held their hands above his head:
“His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie, I run lightning, leading the people of the slaves to shake hands. . . To show the people that you love them right, to show the people that you gonna unite, show the people that you're over bright, show the people that everything is all right. Watch, watch, watch, what you're doing, because. . I'm not so good at talking but I hope you understand what I'm trying to say. I'm trying to say, could we have, could we have, up here onstage here the presence of Mr. Michael Manley and Mr. Edward Seaga. I just want to shake hands and show the people that we're gonna unite . . . we're gonna unite . . . we've got to unite . . . The moon is high over my head, and I give my love instead. The moon is high over my head, and I give my love instead.”
Out of the Ordinary
Out Of The Ordinary Festival
23rd – 25th September 2011
Greetings OOtOpians,
The festival Season is upon us and the countdown to OOtO has begun. The OOteam have been very busy putting together an Out of the Ordinary feast for the senses and we have some very special surprises in store for you.
This year's site will be set out to reflect the four fundamental elements of Air, Fire, Water & Earth, represented through wild installations and engaging activities. Each of these elements will contain a host of delights, a few of which have been detailed below:
AIR
The OOtOpia Stage, The Peace Stage, The Euphoria Bar, The Cymatic Cinema
FIRE
The Conscious Cabaret, Circus Area, Poi Passion - Incredible Fire Displays, The Shambolic Sideshow - Circus Performance & Workshops, Growing Artists - Art & Craft Workshops
WATER
Willowslip Family Area, Teen Space, Healing Area, Green Access & Mobility Area, Sweat Lodge, Saunas
EARTH
The Peace Circle, Knowledge - Avalon Rising & the Auriga Mysteries School, Earthwisdom Workshops, Eco Area, The Giving Gardens
We have an exciting line-up of bands this year and we know you're going to love the headliners, but we're not allowed to go to print with the details yet so watch this space. Some of the acts confirmed so far (in reverse alphabetical order) include:
Zub Zub, Wide Eyed Order, Transformer, The Trans Siberian Marching Band, The Time Stretchers, The Phoenix Rose, The Peppermint Beat Band, The Peanut Albinos, The Master Genie, The Filthy Kicks, The Dub'n'Tuff Allstars, Sundubmental, Rory Mulligan & The Imaginary Band, Priceless, Orchid Star, Nick Sequenci, My Bad Sister, Liquid Ross, Jazmine Ava, Crow & Kaos, Cornelius, Boycom
Ticket Price currently stands at £55 for a 3-day camping pass. These tickets will increase in price on or before the Summer Solstice, depending how quickly they're snapped up.
So, for the time being: Adult 3-day pass: £55
Child pass (ages 10-16): £20,
UNDER 10 yrs FREE ! ! !
Campervan pass: £20 Parking: £5
Rhythm Festival
Many more acts added, including Macavity's Cat, Dogan Mehmet & The Deerhunters and Rainy Boy Sleep.
Rhythm Festival 2011 has announced its Friday night headlining team. Punk legends BUZZCOCKS are joined by influential Brit-Rock three-piece DODGY, and one of the last surviving Chicago Blues legends, EDDIE C CAMPBELL, who flies in especially for this exclusive UK appearance.
Other acts added to the 6th Rhythm Festival line-up include mad-cap festival favourites, Macavities Cat (Sunday), the twisted Turkish-folk-rock of Dogan Mehmet & The Deerhunters (Sunday), highly-touted Derry singer/songwriter Rainy Boy Sleep (Sunday), and Blues diva Debbi Giles and her full Midnight Train band (Saturday).
They join the previously announced acts, incluidng Toots & The Maytals, Imelda May, Nick Lowe, Jack Bruce, Steve Cropper & The Animals, Terry Reid, The Blockheads, Oysterband, Burns Unit, Mud Morganfield, Sandi Thom, 9 Below Zero and Curved Air.
More acts are set to be announced for the four music stages, including the complete comedy line-up.
BUZZCOCKS
Buzzcocks were a huge influence on the Manchester music scene, on the Punk Rock movement and on the British music scene generally. They came together at Bolton Institute in 1975 and their first recordings, including the four-song EP Spiral Scratch (widely credited as Britain's first independent-label punk recording) combined Beatlesque romance and melodicism with a buzzsaw guitar attack and blistering tempos and were the best for a generation. Singles Going Steady (1979) is a phenomenal collection of the band's singles and was described by critic Ned Raggett as a "punk masterpiece". Songs like "Harmony In My Head," "Every Fallen in Love" and "Why Can't I Touch It" are undoubted pop-rock classics.
The name "Buzzcocks" was chosen by Pete Shelley after reading the headline "it's the buzz, cocks!" in a review of the TV series Rock Follies in Time Out magazine.
Buzzcocks at Rhythm Festival 2011 will be Pete Shelley, Steve Diggle, Chris Remmington and Danny Farrant.
DODGY
The definitive line up of Nigel Clark, Andy Miller and Mathew Priest is back...
The first time round, Dodgy were only together for seven years but in that time they sold over a million records, released three albums and 12 Top 40 singles, including 3 Top 10s and the Top 5 hit Good Enough, still a staple of the Radio 2 playlist. They sold out the Brixton Academy for three nights in a row and were awarded an unprecedented 90-minute Saturday evening slot on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival in 1997 just before Radiohead. Not bad, considering that they also partied harder than an Ewok.
Since they got back together in 2008, they played an extremely successful set of reunion shows culminating in an overwhelming finale at the Glastonbury Festival - their second home in the 1990s - where an exuberant Will Young was spotted 'dancing like he was on something' at the side of the stage. Bless.
Besides the hits, Staying Out For The Summer, So Let Me Go Far, Making The Most Of, If You're Thinkin Of Me, Melodies Haunt You, In A Room, and the epic Grassman - (I mean, I could go on) Dodgy have started introducing potential new hits into the set. As anyone who has seen Dodgy so far this year will tell you, the Mighty Dodgy Vibe is back and stronger than ever.
EDDIE C CAMPBELL
How's this for blues pedigree? Born to sharecroppers in Duncan, Mississippi, in 1939, Eddie C Campbell was raised on Chicago's West Side, alongside the likes of Magic Sam, Willie Dixon, Little Walter and others.
Shortly after moving to the "Windy City", his mother brought him to the 1125 Club on Madison Avenue to meet legendary bluesman Muddy Waters, who told Eddie he could sit in with the band if he learned how to play. Four years later and with guitar in hand, Eddie returned to the club, played a scorching rendition of "Still a Fool" and earned a spot on the bandstand. He was twelve years old. The rest, you could say, is blues history: his tee nyears on the nightclub circuit honing his chops with such top-players as Luther Allison, Magic Sam, Big Monroe, Willie Buckner and Pee Wee Madison.
Eddie soon became one of the West Side's most popular and flamboyant musicians, riding around on a purple motorcycle, sporting a red Fender Jazzmaster guitar, learning karate and - all music aside - wining sixteen knockouts as an amateur boxer. Campbell toured with Otis Rush and Mighty Joe Young before becoming band director for Jimmy Reed. He visited Europe in 1979 with the Amercian Blues Legends Tour.
Over the years, Eddie C Campbell had established a playing style all his own: jaunty, irresistibly danceable rhythms overlaid with lithe guitar lines, often placed so tightly in the pocket of the beat that his lead guitar almost double as a rhythm instrument. We welcome this Blues legend to Rhythm Festival 2011.
Rhythm Festival: The Details
Rhythm Festival 2011
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August, 2011
The Mansion House, Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9DX (just off the A1)
Weekend tickets: £99 (rising to £110 after July 1st) for an adult (17 years and older), with the option of a free child/ youth ticket (aged 5-16) when bought at the same time. Under 5s are free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult - no ticket required. Camping is extra and is charged per tent, not per person.
Camping tickets start at £30 per tent and £45 per campervan/ caravan.
Day tickets are now on sale priced at £45 (Friday) and £49 (Saturday and Sundfay, each day) for an adult (17 years and older), with the option of a free child/ youth ticket (aged 5-16) when bought at the same time. Under 5s are free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult - no ticket required.
Tickets and information from: http://www.rhythmfestival.com
(No booking fee: £1 per order handling charge.
Rhythm Festival: The Background
Rhythm Festival was founded in 2006 by veteran music promoter and writer, Jim Driver, and was held until 2010 at Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire. Rhythm Festival aims to be different from other outdoor music festivals, by being smaller, friendlier and geared towards the customer. Says Jim Driver: "Rhythm is a family festival for people who like festivals but who don't like rip-off burgers, terrible food and indifferent booze."
Over the first five years Rhythm Festival headliners have included Jerry Lee Lewis, Alabama 3, Donovan, Roy Harper, Seth Lakeman, The Levellers, The Proclaimers, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, Jefferson Starship, Joe Bonamassa, Big Star and (not!) Ike Turner (who was booked twice but who never actually showed up!)
Secret Garden Party
Nr.Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
‘A four day party like no other’
Theme this year ‘Origins and Frontiers’
The Secret Garden Party 2011 has now
SOLD OUT!!!
The Secret Garden Party 2011 has now SOLD OUT, ahead of expectations.
The Head Gardeners said:
‘It’s MASSIVELY exciting for us that so many of you, our Gardeners, are this keen to come and play with us this summer and we’re sure this is going to be our finest party yet. We have the best musical line up we’ve ever booked, the best performance and walkabout from the UK theatre scene, the best Art coming from all over the world and the finest ACTION CAMPS coming from YOU… In fact, the content in the garden is the best we’ve ever brought together - bring on July.’
And, the following artists have just been added to the music bill:
Liam Finn - Vintage Trouble - Jennie Abrahamson - Skinny Lister - Sun of Souls - Tom and the Tide – Gecko - Daniel Jeanrenaud -Nicholas Stevenson - Ellie Rose - Misty Miller -The Dirty Gentlemen - The Strumpettes - Last Man Standing
For more info on the full line up, art installations, food, theatre, secret emporium and salon, boutique camping, forums etc., please visit www.secretgardenparty.com
For more information please contact: Karen Johnson @ Orbit PR. Karen@orbitpr.net Tel: +44(0) 7930391607 or Fiona info@orbitpr.net on +44(0) 203137 6385
Tribfest. Take That to play in a field in East Yorkshire…. Well almost..
Don’t miss out – it’s going to be brilliant weekend!!
Tribfest 11 line up confirmed
We can now confirm another great line up for Tribfest11. Twenty quality performers are booked for the main stage for the weekend including festival favourites such as the Jilted Generation, Kazabian and Badness plus some exciting new names.
The biggest name newcomer are the Take That Tribute ‘Back for Good’ who will headline Saturday evening and other new faces will include tributes to Eric Clapton, Lady Ga Ga, The Clash, Elton John, Blondie, Red Hot Chilli Peppers & Bon Jovi.
To see the full line ups of established favourites and highly rated newcomers use the following links:
Friday http://www.tribfest.co.uk/bands.htm
Saturday http://www.tribfest.co.uk/bands-saturday.htm
Sunday http://www.tribfest.co.uk/bands-sunday.htm
Ticket sales increase
Tribfest Tickets Sales have doubled on this time last year – don’t miss out . Already almost 2000 tickets have bee sold for Tribfest 11 over the weekend August 19th- 21st at Tickon. Tickets can be purchased online directly from us using Iris Ticketing Solutions who are a company used by both Premier League Football teams and major festivals.
This year there will be vastly reduced administration fees and no additional postage fees and a print at home ticket which will only benefit you our valued Tribfest customer.
Ticket Prices are as follows:
The VIP weekender £120, adult weekender £75 Youth under 18 £45 Under 16 free for the Under 5’s Includes camping a free parking for the weekend If you need Hook up its £30 tent and £50 caravan camper extra Standard Weekender £80, Adult £60 Youth £40 Under 16’s free for under 5’s £5 per weekend (tents only) parking £10 per car per weekend If u need Hook up its £30 tent and £50 Caravan Camper
For full details of the prices and ticketing procedures visit http://www.tribfest.co.uk/buy-tickets-page21.htm
KCFM new media partner
Tribfest are proud to announce our new media partner for 2011 Hull and East Yorkshire's biggest radio station. Check out www.kcfm.co.uk
Sponsorship now available
We have some great packages available If you are interested in getting involved please contact Ed Faulkner on 07802533414 or email him at info@edentertainments.co.uk Click here www.tribfest.co.uk/sponsorship-page8.htm
Become our Facebook fan
Tribfest have developed a new Facebook Fan Page ‘Tribfest 2011’
This allows us to provide up to the minute up dates on all Tribfest news, line up announcements, provide video clips of performers and enable discussions between our fans.
By signing up as a friend you will also receive these updates to your individual news feeds so can watch our developments over the next few weeks from your individual facebook site.
Come on board, have your say, spread the word and follow Tribfest 2011
Click here:
www.facebook.com/pages/Tribfest-2011/187191111301626
Why not go VIP in 2011?
50% more but twice the value
Many festival goers may not be aware of the benefits of the VIP option but this is certainly something to consider for 2011. One of the major benefits is the VIP stage as over the weekend 25 acts will be performing here including tributes to Nirvana, The Cure, Madonna, Ac Dc, David Bowie, Pet Shop Boys ,Rolling Stones and Meat Loaf.
VIPs also have reserved camping near to the arena, VIP bar area, the VIP marquee for both bands and late night themed discos and additional perks such as Look a likes, Jacuzzis and hog roast www.tribfest.co.uk/vip-area-page5.htm
Tribfest makes the National media
Tribfest has been featured in a six page article within Esquire Magazine. A reporter came to last year’s event and reviews the festival and interviewed some of the tribute acts.
Click here to access a pdf version of the feature
http://tribfest11.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/tribfest1.pdf
Sign up to win
Once again we are running our monthly ticket draw to win 2 weekend tickets value £80 each. All you need to do is sign up to be in with a chance to win. Click here to sign up... www.tribfest.co.uk/signup.htm Congratulations to Margaret Skeels from Newcastle who was the lucky winner in our April draw.
See ya next month!!
We have lots more exciting news for you in June so keep checking back to www.tribfest.co.uk for more information and spread the Tribby word.
Take That to play in a field in East Yorkshire…. Well almost..
Take That fans who missed out during the recent stampede for ticket sales to the 2011 tour still have the opportunity to hear their songs in 2011. This opportunity also comes to a field near Beverley in East Yorkshire.
‘Back for Good’, the countries leading Take That Tribute act will be headlining the Saturday evening slot of the 2011 Tribfest festival and performing a range of classics to thousands of local festival goers at the Beverley Polo Club in Tickton. (HU17 9RX)
This years festival is held between August 19th – 21st and festival will be launched with a performance by 15 year old Liam Mcnally, a "Britain’s got Talent" finalist 2010
Already more tickets have been sold for this year’s event than at the same time last year for the ever improving and ever growing event. The first event attracted 700 people to Driffield in 2007 and this years festival should reach 5000 music fans for a three day event of top quality tribute artists, comedy and dance events. This years festival also sees the launch of the Laughing Cow Comedy Marquee where twenty top up and coming comedians from across Britain will be performing over the weekend in a comedy event coordinated by John Marshall of the Buzz Comedy Club a man who helped launch the careers of stars such as Peter Kay and Alan Carr.
Ed Faulkner (Festival Director) said “each year more festival goers are attending which allows us to make Tribfest bigger and better each year with lots more to do within the main arena. The main stage although a key element of the event is not the only attraction with folk marquee, unsigned marquee, Interactive Kidszone, VIP marquee, Dance tent, Silent Disco, Karaoke marquee, comedy stage food and retail stands with over 80 bands performing this year and lots of added attractions for the Kids it promises to be the best yet.”
The event has attracted increasing audiences and many plaudits over the past four years and the Take That Tribute act is just one of the many quality acts who should make Tribfest 2011 the best one yet. There will be over forty tribute acts performing over the weekend across the main stage and VIP marquee including a range of new performers and festival favourites such as Kazabian and Badness.
Over the weekend there will be tribute performers to a wide range of stars such as Elton John, The Prodigy, Kings of Leon, Madness, Black Eyed Peas, Guns N Roses, Green Day, U2. Arctic Monkeys, ABBA and the Clash.
Tribfest tickets can be downloaded from www.tribfest.co.uk Festival tickets can be purchased online via Iris Ticketing Solutions a new agency for 2011 and prices range from £80 - £120 for Adult Weekend passes and £40 - £45 for Child passes.. Fans are able to bring either tents or caravans to the weekend and the festival facilities have earned Tribfest nominations for ’Best small music festival’ over the past three years.
More information on tickets, confirmed acts, festival arrangements and videos from 2010 can be accessed from www.tribfest.co.uk
Underage Festival returns for 5th Birthday Celebrations
Friday 5th August, Victoria Park, London, E2
- Miles Kane, Dutch Uncles, Rizzle Kicks, Wolf Gang, Baio (Vampire Weekend) and more join Bombay Bicycle Club, The Midnight Beast, Janelle Monae, Roll Deep, Yasmin and Brother for teen spectacular
- Age of attendees changed to 13 – 17 year olds making this the greatest party on the planet for under 18’s
- Tickets on sale at a pocket money friendly £31.50
www.underagefestivals.com
Baio (Vampire Weekend) / Dutch Uncles / Encore / Miles Kane / Pegasus Bridge / Rizzle Kicks / The Knocks / Tribes / Wolf Gang
Underage Festival reveals further acts for the worlds premier teen event. Having already announced a host of breathtaking talent, some of the globes most impressive young artists have joined the bill and the Underage Festival continues to be the number one annual destination for music loving teens. To celebrate its fifth birthday Underage has decided to go a year younger and is now open to 13 year olds for the first time cementing its reputation as the worlds most credible event for teenagers.
Miles Kane has signed up to perform at the Bombay Bicycle Club headlined show. Co frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets, Miles releases his debut solo album ‘ Colour Of The Trap’ in May, a record which features collaborations with Alex Turner, Noel Gallagher and Gruff Rhys. His retro indebted rock n’ roll has won him many admirers and the gritty garage rock and soft pschyadelic pop tones of his album makes for a radio friendly racket.
Scarily young upstarts, Dutch Uncles are the latest in a long line of classic Manchester bands and release their debut album, Cadenza, in May. These cerebral pop-proggers have released a glut of cool indie singles and are a firm favourite with the nations youth.
Wolf Gang is 23 year old Max McElligt whose delightfully curious pop singles have marked him out as one to watch in 2011. His live show has received rave reviews and he has recently supported Florence and the Machine.
New kids on the block, Rizzle Kicks mixture of pop and hip hop incorporates the fun elements of the old skool hip hop era crica 1998 – 1992 and there is a rare chance to get up close and personal with Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio, who will be performing one of his infamous DJ sets.
Tribes have already amassed a large cult following after a series of euphoric live show and their twisted gorgeous pop songs look set to take Lo-fi all the way to popstardom
Three piece band Encore’s unpredictable pop is steeped in sharp song writing, superlative vocals and brilliant, genre bending compositions while The Knocks are NYC’s hottest pop production unit and their effervescent bright and breezy pop is sure to be a highlight of the day. Pegasus Bridge, fresh from plasticising in the school caretakers hut now perform for the teen masses at Underage.
"We are delighted to be in our 5th year and wanted to celebrate this by opening it up to a younger audience, after gathering feedback from past festival goers whose younger friends have been disappointed they can’t get tickets, we welcome 13 year olds for the first time at this year’s Underage
Festival. It’s a great opportunity for those that love music to come and experience their first ever festival" Tom Baker - Eat Your Own Ears
With many more acts to be announced, Underage continues to provide a platform for the most ground breaking artists to perform in front of a rapturous teen audience.
Baio (Vampire Weekend) / Bombay Bicycle Club / Brother / Cocknbullkid / Crystal Fighters / Devlin / Dog is Dead / Dutch Uncles / Encore / Florrie / Fugative / Frankie and the Heartstings / Ghost Eyes / Giggs / Janelle Monae / Labrinth / Maverick Sabre / Miles Kane / Pegasus Bridge / Rizzle Kicks / Roll Deep / Spark / The Chapman Family / The Knocks / The Midnight Beast / Tribes / Wolf Gang / Yaaks / Yasmin
We the People
Interface, Dub Mafia and First Degree Burns also added to The Streets and Chase and Status headlined festival
- 10,000 people per day, 3 arenas
- Bristol Harbour Saturday 4th June / Sunday 5th June
www.wethepeoplefestival.co.uk
Current line up with more artists to be added.
Chase and Status / The Streets / Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry / DOOM / Example / Annie Mac / Sub Focus / Beardyman / Redlight / Yasmin / Ultramagnetic MCs / Roots Manuva / The Gaslamp Killer / Tensnake / Krafty Kuts vs Featurecast / J-Wow (Buraka Som Sistema) / MJ Cole / Giggs / Engine Earz / Modestep / High Rankin / Dot Rotten / Dub Mafia / Interface / First Degree Burns / DJ Dan Propaganda / Jammer / Baobinga / Seiji / Central Spillz, / Arsequake / Dubious / Fireman Sam / Koast / DJ Derek / Alphabet Pony / Jambo / Bed DJ’s / Dels / Crazy Legs DJ’s / Retro/Grade / Smerins Anti-Social Club / A Skillz / Carny Villains / Future Boogie / Stereo 8 / Mala + Sgt Pokes / Jakes / Guido / Ben UFO / Perverlist / Gemmy / Thinking / Mensah
The South West’s finest music festival, We The People, is thrilled to unveil Dub and Reggae legend, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry as the special guest for this year’s festival. In its first year the festival has pulled together some of the most exciting music talent from the UK and overseas and this truly influential Jamaican musical superstar joins artists such as Chase and Status, The Streets, DOOM, Annie Mac, Example, Sub Focus, Ultramagnetic MC’s and many others in bringing a weekend of genuine musical excellence to Bristol. Renowned as the towering production genius of reggae, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry has worked with every significant artist on the dub, reggae and roots scene, producing countless staggering records and his mind boggling live shows are the stuff of legend.
Interface is the local-boy-done-good and his tune 'Bright Lights' co-produced with Die, was one of the Drum 'n' Bass smashes of 2010. His new release 'Truth Beyond' with William Cartwright, looks set to be a real summer anthem, so We The People show their support for him by giving him a main stage slot on the Saturday of the show.
Dub Mafia are a 7 piece live act that combine drum n’ bass, dub, dubstep, bashment, breakbeat and world music into an eclectic mix creating a diverse, upbeat and unique sound that unifies the dancefloor. First Degree Burns boast 8 members and make a heady mix of Hip Hop, Ska and Ragga.
With excitement and anticipating building for the inaugural festival, We The People brings together the most innovative minds in music for a fantastic weekend celebration and one hell of a party.
Ticket Link Early Bird Tickets £35+bf per day / Weekend Tickets £60+bf
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/WE-THE-PEOPLE-BRISTOL/Bristol-Harbour/545139/
Social Networks
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WOMAD
Who will be your discovery at WOMAD 2011?
“With hundreds of artists from everywhere in the world, everyone's WOMAD will be different,”
The Evening Standard, 2010.
A DJ with his own barbershop quartet and 6 piece band from Ireland to a rebellious band of Chinese throat singers, WOMAD brings artists from all over the world to a location known for its rolling hills, green trees and rural beauty. Discovery is the key, and musical revelations causing spine tingling sensations are rife.
And its not just a spectators party, get involved.
Taste The World Food and conversation - artists prepare & cook their favourite dishes with a side order of spontaneous music. Savour the experience.
Adult workshops Step into the world of the artist - opportunities for cultural exchange, active participation, collaboration and musical exploration.
And for the littlest Artists from far and wide share ideas, skills and enthusiasm over a weekend of making and creating large and small scale artworks, all displayed on the final celebratory procession.
Site Art Explore the decorative site art amidst the trees in the arboretum, seek out the pockets of the quirky, fun and interesting all over the festival site.
Roots Architecture Workshops Create a stage using only recycled materials and the powers of your imagination with Roots Architecture Workshops at WOMAD. More information here.
Human Library Be a 'human book' in this extraordinary library or loan a 'human book' and learn something new from your 'book's' experiences at WOMAD Charlton Park this year.
Hello,
Soul Legends and Gypsy Punks Gather For WOMAD
Yes the second artist announcement is upon us. The musicians have been let loose and the results are sparkling.
First off, Booker T Jones - soul music godfather, leader of the MG's and organist supreme. This is the man who gave the world Green Onions, Time Is Tight and, most famously (to cricket fans at least), the irresistible sunshine grooves of Test Match Special theme tune Soul Limbo.
Next up, New York's Gogol Bordello. Always an extraordinary spectacle, these gypsy punk pirates will be making their Charlton Park debuts, filling the air with the weekend's most raucous, anarchic sounds.
A more stately, but no less thrilling, affair is AfroCubism, the wonderful Malian/Cuban crossover project that's had critics and punters purring with approval. This all-star, cross-continental meeting of minds will be a red-letter moment for many at this year's Charlton Park.
While we're talking West Africa, an appearance from Ebo Taylor is sure to also be among the highlights. This Ghanaian bandleader, an old student pal of the mighty Fela Kuti, is one of the forgotten men of Afrobeat and highlife. Expect that wrong to be righted come July.
Being the festival that travels furthest in pursuit of music excellence - one that leaves no stone unturned, no CD unheard - WOMAD is always happy to handle the introductions to music you've yet to encounter. So set your audio sat-navs in the direction of these future favourites: Samuel Yirga, a young Ethiopian pianist with an extraordinary improvisational flair; singer Nathalie Natiembe whose intense, musically impure sound mirrors the ethnic complexity of her native Reunion Island; the rhythmic elasticity of Indian percussive force Dhols of Jaipur; and the spellbinding lute-and-flute combination of Japanese duo Shunsuke Kimurax Etsuro Ono.
This summer sees a new collaboration between WOMAD and the French Music Office, the organisation that acts as a conduit between the UK and French music industries. WOMAD, in association with the FMO, has programmed several French-produced performers for the festival. Look out for the FMO logo on the artist's WOMAD webpage to see which artists they are.
There are more, we just can't fit them all in to this newsletter... To read about the other equally wonderful musicians coming to WOMAD Charlton Park head this way.
Roots Architecture Workshops have returned for 2011 and will be building their zany collection of intriguing stages. Find out more or buy tickets for this very unique experience here. Now have you thought about your accommodation? Well, Park and Camp tickets have all gone and Campervan tickets and WOMAD Camping options are well on their way to selling out too. Buy now to avoid any risk of disappointment.
WOMAD Band Competition - Calling all unsigned bands and musicians... Winners to perform at WOMAD Charlton Park 2011.
Very shortly WOMAD will be inviting all unsigned bands and musicians to partake in the WOMAD Band Competition. The winner, chosen entirely by the WOMAD public, will be performing on a stage at WOMAD Charlton Park 2011! The competition will take place on the Official WOMAD Charlton Park Facebook pages. Keep an eye on the WOMAD Charlton Park Facebook and Twitter pages, WOMAD newsletters and www.womad.org for all competition information. In the meantime get your music videos ready to upload and badger your talented friends to do the same.
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WOMAD at Bristol Zoo.
WOMAD at Bristol Zoo is all geared up to be a cracker of an event. On the evening of 11 June 2011, surrounded by the wildlife at Bristol Zoo, Muntu Valdo - the ultimate Cameroonian one-man band, Scotland's fastest fiddler - Rua Macmillan and the enthusiastic, enigmatic Siyaya from Zimbabwe will all be there to bring your dancing feet to life. More artists to be announced soon!
