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SEPTEMBER 2-4 2011 THE LINE-UP GETS BIGGER AND BETTER TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Regardless of the weather, you’re going to have to dig out your shades to get your peepers round the dazzling line-up of acts heading to Bingley Music Live this summer. From reggae-metal, blistering alt-rock and indie to bubblegum pop, grime and chart-topping dubstep, it’s a blast through the sonic spectrum, guaranteed to see the festival season off with a bang.
So let’s see. Who’ve we got? Well, first and foremost, there’s the headliners. New York funk-rockers FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS will top the FREE Friday night bill. Saturday night sees MAXIMO PARK apply some pressure, and the mighty CHASE AND STATUS will bring the weekend to a close.
Providing the beats over the weekend will be rising grime star DOT ROTTEN and collaborator RUSSO, Brit hip-hop heroes STEREO MCs and Example’s Unorthodox pal WRETCH 32. And bathe in the sun-kissed pop delights of ELIZA DOOLITTLE.
Plugging in and rocking out will be YOUNG GUNS and SKINDRED, with THE CORAL, ATHLETE, MYSTERYJETS, THESUNSHINEUNDERGROUND and JONFRATELLI dishing out the indie hits. Dreaming Of You? Wires? Young Love? Put You In Your Place? Baby, We’re Refugees? Whoever gets you dancing, there’s going to be a huge sing-along festival moment in there for everyone.
Over the last four years, music legends like THEBUZZCOCKS, HAPPYMONDAYS, JAMES, and PUBLIC IMAGE LTD andupcoming new artists and some of today’s hottest acts like EDITORS, THE BLACKOUT, EXAMPLE, THE FUTUREHEADS and KASSIDY have played to crowds of around 15,000 each day at Bingley Music Live.
It’s a secret that it quickly getting out and tickets are already getting snapped up. With a few more acts to be revealed, the line-up is already massive. And it’s only going to get better…
Weekend tickets are available from HMV stores around Yorkshire, Crash and Jumbo in Leeds, Attick in York, Leeds Visitor Centre and TICs around Yorkshire, and online at www.seetickets.com, priced £35 (plus bf).
For more information, visit www.bingleymusiclive.com. Like the festival at www.facebook.com/bingleymusiclive, or follow us at www.twitter.com/BingleyFestival
Produced in collaboration with Glenn Max, a creative whose other work has included Meltdown and Ether festivals, The White Rabbit lounge is yet another special addition to The Big Chill in 2011.
70’s punk original, Robyn Hitchcock and Joe Boyd, the man responsible for London’s original psychedelic ballroom, UFO, present their project White Bicycles. Based on Boyd’s book about music-making in the 60’s Boyd provides the stories whilst Hitchock sings the songs, an unmissable chance to hear about pop music’s rich history.
Connan Mockasin, the New Zealander receiving evered attention recently due to the Erol Alkan remixes also takes to the White Rabbit Lounge stage with blues-tinged psychedelic sounds. Add to this offering Glenn Max’s own band, Last Man Standing, Mixmaster Morris and many more artists and you have three days of the weirdest and most wonderful performances that can be found at The Big Chill this year.
Line-up
The White Rabbit Lounge
Thursday
Mixmaster Morris (DJ)
Last Man Standing (Live)
Friday
Mixmaster Morris (DJ)
The Kool Aid Electric Comany
Last Man Standing (Live)
Connan Mockasin (Live)
A.J. Holmes
Sam Sallon (Acoustic Set)
Ilona Superstar
Saturday
Furry Sounds (DJ)
Rayographs (Live)
Zun Zun Egui (Live)
Soft Hearted Scientists
The Koolaid Electric company
Cosmic Slop DJs
All hosted by Howard Monk
Sunday
DJ Richard Olson
Wolf People
Light of Aquarius (Ben Ayers DJ set)
The See See
The Lucid Dream
Light of Aquarius (DJ set)
The Wicked Whispers
Cosmic Slop DJs
The Junipers
Robyn Hitchcock solo DJ set (White Bicycles)
Live and Direct from 1976 Robyn Hitchcock and Joe Boyd in Chinese White Bicycles
As part of the return of the famous Scarborough Fair, Beached Festival will also play host to Merseyside band Amsterdam and X-Factor Finalists Belle Amie.
Sziget organizers launched a sensational piece of last-minute news, just about 2 weeks before the start of the event: on 9 August 2011, Sziget Festival’s Main Stage will host Prince Roger Nelson, the legend who entered the rock’n’roll hall of fame by the name Prince. Being in the spotlights since 1976, selling over 100 million records, reaching 10 platinum releases and also earning several Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe and even an Oscar, here he is to give all he got for Sziget fans from all over the world. You can already start to get ready for hits like ’Purple Rain’, ’Kiss’, ’When Doves Cry’, ’1999’ and so much more.
’We know it’s a bit unusual to announce such a huge star so late but Polish Open’er festival’s booked Prince for a gig in the beginning of July as an exclusive act for the 2011 festival season in this part of Europe. Luckily the Polish organizers Alter Art were ready to make a compromise, without their support this great show wouldn’t have happened on Sziget. We are really thankful to Open’er Festival that they helped us to make it happen. Open’er is dedicated to music and audience this is why they decided to help Sziget. Also we’re very happy to host the star, especially that it will be his only concert in our region’ – explained Gabor Takacs, organizer of Sziget Festival.
Save the best for last, as they say, so Prince finally accepted the invitation to come to Budapest. His concerts are normally sold out within a few days anywhere in the world, so organizers are confident that the next 2 weeks will be more than enough to sell all available tickets. If you don’t want to miss your chance, buy your ticket quickly. Prince guarantees a special experience anytime he plays, and this is also underlined by the great international press response he got after the July concert in Poland, using superlatives to describe the show that is more than 2 hours long.
The line-up of Sziget Day 0 is crowned by Prince, but you will also find many other exciting program feautures on the same day. For example Rock-Metal Stage will present the most successful world-music Sziget performers of the last few years, all known for the magical atmosphere they create. What you can expect is a star parade, great concerts from bands that would surely be headliners on a ’normal’ Sziget day, but Day 0 is also special in this sense. Check out New-York-based Klezmatics, Serbian Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar and even Russia’s finestunderground act Leningrad.
If you have an ongoing desire to explore fine new bands, then you shouldn’t miss the Europe Stage program of the same day, presenting winners of some great European talent competitions. And if that’s still not enough, you even have the chance to witness how Hungarian cultural history is written by MR2 Petőfi Radio, providing a multi-artist concert series with some unique cooperations between local pop-rock stars and the radio’s symphony orchestra.
Wow, quite a lot of information for one press release, so just to summarize: you get the reigning Prince of pop music, American klezmer, Serbian brass, Russian underground, European talents and a lot more, all included in the price of your weekly camping ticket. If you already bought a 5-days non-camping ticket, or only plan to come for a few days, then you can buy the special ’Day 0 ticket’ for 52 EUR and join the best warm-up day in the history of Sziget Festival!
The Friday night headliner is Howard Marks and he’ll be sharing mind-bending stories before answering any questions you might have about gods, monsters or drugs. Having achieved cult status across the globe from Beijing to San Francisco, the Literary Death Match is pitching up at Standon on the Saturday. Be dazzled by verbal virtuosity and linguistic ludicrousness as four writers go head-to-head with only words as their weapons. Then get ready to pucker up on Sunday as the Queen of kissing, Lana Citron, author of Compendium of Kisses leads you through an exploration of the kiss, culminating in a practical demonstration. Also appearing on Sunday is Roar Theatre’s energetic and irreverent interpretation of Shakespeare’sMeasure for Measure. All weekend there’ll be board games, as well as a giant twister mat in the Literary Lounge. Then, come the end of each night, the I-ality Hi-Fi Sound System will be bringing their unique carnival sound system experience to the tent.
Without further ado, here is the line up for the Under Covers Literary Lounge:
Howard Marks
Welsh author, former teacher and drug smuggler who achieved notoriety as an international cannabis smuggler. At the height of his drug career, he was said to have controlled 10% of the world’s hashish trade. He is the author of Mr Nice along with its follow up Senior Nice and a novel.
Lana Citron
Actress, novelist and comedian, whose A Compendium of Kisses is described by The Economist as‘an intellectual and indulgent treat.’
Tim Wells
He has a laugh that’s more like a caress. He walks properly. He knows that wide, floating trousers are only good for wearing on a veranda with a cocktail in your hand. He has fought and defeated monster hangovers for years. His latest collection,Rougher Yet, is published by Donut Press.
James Bridle: Slash Fiction
James Bridle takes us on a journey into the dark underbelly of internet fiction, featuring Star Trek, Harry Potter and Top Gear.
Plus: Stuart Evers / Sophia Blackwell / Rebecca Hunt / Amber Marks / Nikesh Shukla / Travis Elborough / Sebastian Rayner / Dan & Dan / Chimene Suleyman / Ben Johncock / Joshua Idehen / Nicholas Hogg / Philip Womack / Hannah Lowe / Tiffany Anne Tondut / Evie Wyld / Ashna Sarkar
/ Niven Govinden / Marius Brill ( part of LDM) / James P Honey
EXIT FESTIVAL 2011 – WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING YEAR, 2012 TICKETS ONSALE NOW!Renowned for its unique fortress location and unbeatable atmosphere, EXIT Festival 2011 was yet again an amazing festival experience for thousands of music loving party-goers from around the world!
Taking place from 7th to 10th July with 4 days of hot Serbian sunshine reaching temperatures of 30 degrees and endless blue skies, EXIT was the perfect festival holiday destination. By day – spending time leisurely cafe hopping in the picturesque city of Novi Sad, or splashing around in the River Danube on the beach at the EXIT Village to keep cool. And by night - over 45,000 people partied at the festival to see headline artists such as; Arcade Fire, Pulp. Editors, M.I.A, Santigold, Portishead and Grinderman. Saturday was sold out for Jamiroquai’s show and the festival celebrated its 2 millionth visitor!
Wowing the crowds, Editors were ecstatic – “We went up to the festival as punters the day before our show and felt it was the most fantastic place to watch live music. When we finally played the following night, the crowd, the view and the atmosphere were even more perfect. Exit is a special place!”
While the legendary Dance Arena once again proved why it is one of the best in the world for electronic music fans with its incredible energy and an awe inspiring backdrop set in the moat of the 17th Century fortress walls. Artists such as Underworld, Deadmau5, Groove Armada, Fedde le Grand, DJ Sneak had the 20,000 strong crowd in the palm of their hands and sunrise was the perfect setting for the likes of Joris Voorn, Better Lost than Stupid, Rebel Rave and local hero’s Marco Nastic, Dejan Milicevic and Marko Miloslajvevic closing set.
“EXIT for me was, from start to finish, the perfect festival. I’ve always heard so much about it, always wanted to play there to see what it was like for myself, if it really lived up to all the hype. It was just one of the most enjoyable sets I’ve played personally as a DJ and as a music fan myself, the atmosphere was among the best in the world and the vibe and venue, they were something really unique that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Hands down, one of my top 10 experiences so far, without a doubt”. Fedde le Grand
With 20 stages of various musical genres the atmosphere throughout was telling – there was even a zip line running through the night, a 3D stage and the view from the VIP terrace was breathtaking. But it would not be anything without the unique energy that is you – the festival go-ers! Hands down to you! Exit 2011 was indeed a truly inspiring event!!
Leading international TV channels were there to capture the essence of the festival that has been deemed one of the best in the world! Airing soon, more info to be released, be sure to catch it.
Tickets And for those not wanting to miss out on next year’s event, Exit have released a limited amount of 4 day festival tickets for 2012 at 2011 prices so be quick and buy them before they run out! £89 + b/f from www.etickets.to/exit Here’s to 2012!
EXIT Festival 2011 Artist Quotes… “It was good to be part of such a politically important non corporate festival that has much good music and intentions in a really beautiful place.” Portishead
“The best festival ever on the planet, there’s none better.” Bad Religion
“We heard of Exit festival 5 years ago when Franz Ferdinand told us we must try and play it. Our headlining slot 5 years later lived up to all our expectations and more, it was a great moment when the crowd and band have that perfect link on what was a perfect evening. We hope to come again to the fortress of dreams..” Editors
“I had so much fun at Exit! It was great to be in Serbia for the first time. And to be back in front of an audience with a new band, new costumes, and NEW SONGS!” Santigold
“EXIT for me was, from start to finish, the perfect festival. I’ve always heard so much about it, always wanted to play there to see what it was like for myself, if it really lived up to all the hype. It was just one of the most enjoyable sets I’ve played personally as a DJ and as a music fan myself, the atmosphere was among the best in the world and the vibe and venue, they were something really unique that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Hands down, one of my top 10 experiences so far, without a doubt.” Fedde le Grand
“It was an amazing experience: the extraordinary location, the crowd and performing on the main stage. A very relaxed atmosphere with people that above all love music and want to show it. One of the best and nicest festivals we ever played. Exit definitely deserves its high ranking in the international festival world” Kraak & Smaak
“We had an epic time at Exit this year, definitely one of the highlights of our summer season. The festival has a feel unlike any other festivals we have played, the all-nighter atmosphere and heat makes it quite something else. One of the top 5 best festivals in the world no doubt.’ Thank you Exit.” Hadouken!
“The invasion in Serbia was amazing. Space Invaders here know how to party! That was one of my best gigs in Europe. Thank you Exit Festival!” Joachim Garraud
“I must say a massive thank you to all of you lovely Serbian people that came along to our show on Saturday it was amazing and such a joy to play for you all!!!!!!! The show went amazingly well and I had such an amazing time and I am sure I don’t just speak for myself either. We would love to come back and do some more shows for you guys in the near future. I cant tell you how much i love your support for the band after all this time and the way that you love our music especially when we play live, we are at our most powerful then!!!!!!!!! Thanks for love for all these years and i love all you lovely people thank you so so much.” Derrick McKenzie, Jamiroquai
“Thank you EXIT, what an amazing and crazy festival. “Serbia you where beautiful (and hot) and so kind: We can’t wait to go back to Novi Sad!” Go Back to the Zoo
“Wow Exit Festival Dance Arena was f***kn sick! Thanks so much Exit!! Really one of the best stages round the world.” Digitalism
“Closing the first day of EXIT was fabulous, loved the sun shine in the morning!” Joris Voorn
Festibelly said ‘New Young Pony Club are an incredible band, not only on record but on stage too. Lead singer Ty is an amazing performer and totally captivating to watch. They’re a perfect headline act for Festibelly, with sing-along pop anthems to disco dance-floor fillers. We’re honoured to have them and pretty ruddy excited to see them in action on the Festibelly stage!’.
The punk-pop disco-rockers achieved massive international success in 2007 with hits such as ‘Ice Cream‘ and ‘The Bomb’taken from debut album ‘Fantastic Playroom. 2010 saw the release of second album ‘The Optimist’ which the NME described as “liquid nitrogen-fuelled pure pop genius”. An album full of beautifully crafted, edgier and darker disco-pop songs, it signified a dazzling progression of the bands sound, with tracks such as ‘Lost A Girl’, ‘Chaos’ and ‘We Want To’ establishing New Young Pony Club as one of the most credible and exciting bands in the UK.
Also set to make an appearance at the festival is the legendary Howard Marks, aka Mr Nice. Howard will be joining for an intimate story-telling session with tales from his extraordinary past.
Other additions include long time Festibelly-favourite James Yuill (DJ), wondrous melody-makers Channel Swimmer,Figures (James Delay & Jamie Blanco), Francis Day and more.
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
Full stage times for all four stages and all acts have now been confirmed. They are:
Main stage 1.00 – 1.30 – The Money 2.00 – 2.30 – Sam Duckworth
3.00 – 3.30 – Justin Currie 4.00 – 4.45 – Cast
5.15 – 6.00 – Eliza Doolittle
7.00 – 8.00 – Blondie
9.00 – 10.30 – Scissor Sisters
Jagermeister stage
12.30 – 1.00 – Harleighblu
1.30 – 2.00 – Royal Gala
2.30 – 3.00 – Swimming
3.30 – 4.00 – Romance
4.45 – 5.15 – The Virgin Mary
6.00 – 6.30 – Dog is Dead
7.00 – 7.45 – The Bluetones
8.15 – 9.15 – Feeder
Courtyard stage
1.30 – 2.00 – Jake Bugg
2.30 – 3.00 – Gallery 47
3.30 – 4.00 – Luke Bingham
4.30 – 5.00 – Allie Moss
5.30 – 6.00 – Cecille Grey
6.30 – 7.15 – The Petebox
7.45 – 8.45 – Scott Matthews
The Funhouse comedy stage
Compere: Nick Page
2.00 – 2.30 – Patrick Monahan
3.00 – 3.30 – Dan Evans
4.00 – 4.30 – Roger Monkhouse
5.00 – 5.30 – Wes Zaharuk
6.00 – 6.30 – Andy White
Doors open at 12noon on Sunday 24th July. Please be aware that no alcohol should be brought on the site – searches will be carried out.
Those travelling by public transport can catch a bus leaving the Victoria Centre or Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham city centre every 15 minutes from midday. These buses, marked ‘Wollaton Park – special event’ are in addition to the normal Wollaton bound 30 service from the same stops.
Shuttle buses will be taking festival goers back into the city centre from 10.30pm onwards every few minutes.
NCT have introduced a special half price group rider ticket, at just £4 for two adults and three children for the event.
If you’re driving to the festival site, traffic signs will lead you through to the Lime Tree Avenue entrance to the Park. Car parking is priced at £5 for the day.
Edinburgh is renowned as the world’s festival city, but you might be surprised at just how much Scotland’s inspiring capital has on offer this summer.
Most of us have heard about the city’s world famous annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, but the city offers a whole host of events this summer and throughout the year.
Edinburgh is home to so many different festivals that offer the adventurous tourist new experiences at every turn. Literary fans can lose themselves at the International Book Festival, art-lovers will discover all sorts of artistic inspiration at the Art Festival, music fans will find plenty to keep them entertained at the Jazz and Blues Festival, while those looking to celebrate a range of world cultures need look no further than the Mela festival.
And that’s just the half of it – with the National Museum of Scotland reopening its doors on 29 July after a multi-million pound refurbishment and spaces like the prestigious Signet Library in Parliament Square opening their doors as a pop up venues, a summer break to the Edinburgh Festivals offers a fascinating cultural adventure for all.
So for a guide to what’s on offer, watch our video where Edith Bowman gives you the lowdown on the Edinburgh festival summer season and gets advice from the locals on what you can find around every corner.
