Festivals

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Zane Lowe set to close this years Live Fest

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With some of the hottest acts from the UK music scene performing, this is the festival for those who love great music but want to avoid the mud this summer!

Acts on the star-packed bill include R&B star TINCHY STRYDER, Urban Music Award-winning London based collective ROLL DEEP, grime sensation TEMPA T, and indie pop sensations THE HOOSIERS. There are also DJ sets from post hardcore rockers FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, alternative rock quintet KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, indie rock act GUILLEMOTS, and Gary Powell from The Libertines.

Zane LoweFestival-goers are in for a treat with Radio One presenter Zane Lowe behind the decks playing his usual eclectic brand of alternative music, including rock, punk, drum and bass and hip hop.

Other acts confirmed are PEGASUS BRIDGE, British indie five-piece MISSING ANDY, PARADISE POINT, SATURDAY NIGHT GYM CLUB and MY ELECTRIK. Tickets for the event are priced at two-for-one for a limited period and can be purchased from the Live Fest website.

Programming will be spread over five venues within the famous London O2, from the glamorous Proud2 to Union Square, Inc Club, IndigoO2 and ASBaG, Live Fest has a huge variety of music genres to suit any tastes – so whether you’re into urban beats or rock, pop and hardcore, this is the festival for you!

As if this wasn’t enough, the IndigO2 hosts the Grand National Finals of the Live and Unsigned competition. All the best unsigned acts from across the UK will take to the stage in a bid to be crowned the best Live and Unsigned Act of 2011.To find out more about Live and Unsigned visit www.liveandunsigned.uk.com.

Live Fest’s Intergalactic Alien, Bob said: “Zane Lowe is sure to give the Live Fest audience the perfect end to the perfect day. Tinchy Stryder will blow the crowd away and alongside him we’ve got a great line up of top acts. We can’t wait to bring it on and rock the O2!”

Due to X Factor commitments N-Dubz have been cancelled from this event.
For more information and tickets to this summer’s hottest indoor festival, visit the Live Fest website. 

Creamfields 2011 almost SOLD OUT

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Fans are being urged to purchase their ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.  There are now only limited tickets available. 
 
A record 50,000 dance fans will flock to this year’s Creamfields festival which returns to Daresbury in Cheshire on August Bank Holiday Weekend.
 
For full line up, event and ticket info go to: www.creamfields.com
 
TICKETS ON SALE NOW 
               
Weekend Tickets:              
Friday Standard Camping Upgrade          £20+BF (Existing Standard Camping Ticket Holders Only)
Friday Hospitality Camping Upgrade       £30+BF (Existing Hospitality Camping Ticket Holders Only)
Standard 2 Day with Camping                    £125+BF
Standard 3 Day with Camping                    £145+BF
Standard 2 day ticket without Camping £125+BF
Hospitality 2 Day Camping                           £200+BF  *** SOLD OUT ***
Hospitality 3 Day Camping                           £230+BF*
Early Bird Camping Tickets                          £100+BF *** SOLD OUT ***
 
Day Tickets:     
Saturday                                                              £65+BF **                                         
Sunday                                                                 £60+BF **
Hospitality Saturday                                       £100+BF ** SOLD OUT
Hospitality Sunday                                          £100+BF **  SOLD OUT
 
** Standard Day Tickets only available from Ticketline & Ticketmaster & 3Beat (Slater Street, Liverpool)
** Hospitality Tickets only available from Ticketline

Boomtown Fair Location revealed!

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Well, the wait is over and Boomtown can now reveal it will take place in a sleepy, mysterious hollow, deep in the heart of Hampshire! The specific site location will remain a secret, to be given to ticket holders in a couple of weeks.
With under 1000 tickets remaining anyone who is still to get their ticket to the biggest fair in town should act quickly to bag one of the few remaining spots!
 
The Boomtown town planners are busy hammering, sanding and polishing their finery to prepare for the arrival of the masses. This year along with all the amazing new areas and expansion of the site, there will also be a huge Glastonbury style fence around the perimeter to ensure the towns folk are protected and the city gates do not exceed their limits, with some city guards on standby to assist anyone attempting to penetrate the city walls away from the town and back to where they came from!
 
For all those buying passes through the deposit scheme, this is a reminder that outstanding balances must be paid before midnight on Sunday 31stJuly. All tickets not purchased will go back on resale the next day. 
 
Full weekend camping ticket is only 93 and includes; 4 days and nights of unadulterated fun spread out over 22 inventive stages and areas in a perfect setting! http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/page/buy-tickets
 
MAIN STAGE LINE UP:
GOGOL BORDELLO / BAD MANNERS / THE SELECTER WITH PAULINE BLACK / [DUNKELBUNT] / THE TOASTERS / GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN / THE APPLES / THE KING BLUES / BABYHEAD / SMERINS ANTI SOCIAL CLUB
 
DANCE STAGE LINE UP: 
DJ ZINC / BLACK SUN EMPIRE / FOREIGN BEGGARS / TODDLA T & SEROCEE / MS DYNAMITE / THE BUG & FLOWDAN / REDLIGHT & MC DREAD / EMALKAY / RATPACK / ED SOLO b2b JFB / HIGH RANKIN / FEED ME / PYRAMID / WARRIOR ONE / RACK N RUIN / TAYO / SQUIRE OF GOTHOS / KOAN SOUND / THE MCMASH CLAN
 
LIONS DEN (REGGAE STAGE) LINE UP:
CAPLETON / BARRINGTON LEVY / CUTTY RANKS / TIPPA IRIE AND FAR EAST BAND / GENTLEMANS DUB CLUB /  SOOM T AND JAHTARI / CONGO NATTY / TOPCAT / ABA SHANTI / IRATION STEPPAS / BONGO CHILLI / SOLO BANTON / BENNY PAGE / JINX IN DUB / DADDY FREDDY / FRIENDLY FIRE BAND / JACKY MURDA / KENNY KEN / LION DUB AND DAVID BOOMAH / PRINCE FATTY / THE RAGGA TWINS / THE HEATWAVE / YT / LAID BLAK / MILLION DAN / MR BENN / DUBKASM / ONLY JOE / CAPLETON / THE DROP / SERIAL KILLAZ
 
TICKET DETAILS:
 
Date: Thursday11th Sunday 14th August 2011
 
Location: Secret location TBA, less than 1hr from London
 
Ticket Price:                            Full Weekend: £93 
Adult Full Price Deposit: £47
 
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. The balance to be paid in full by 31st July
 
Teen ticket (ages 13 – 17 inc) SOLD OUT
ALL CARAVAN PASSES SOLD OUT
 

T in the Park 2012 Earlybird Tickets on sale 9am Thursday

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 T in the Park 2011 went off in spectacular style in Balado to the tune of storming sets from Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Beyoncé, Pulp and Tom Jones to name just a few, and rapturous applause from 85,000 of the most passionate music fans each day – another roaring success for everyone involved. 

 
2012 will see T in the Park bring the finest acts on the planet, world class musical performances, the biggest beats around and the most passionate music fans in the world together again for the best weekend of the summer and fans can secure their place now by taking advantage of the early bird sale.
 
Next year’s event will take place on 6th – 8th July 2012, and fans can secure their place at Balado early.  Early bird tickets go on sale for T in the Park 2012 at 9am on Thursday 14th July from Ticketmaster.
 
A limited number of T in the Park 2012 tickets will be available at 2011 prices with all ticket types available. To buy log onto www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 08444 999 990.

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Bestival grows further still with Cocknbullkid, Nero & more added

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Rob da Bank says: “I spend my life thinking about who Bestival-goers would like to see at the show. The latest slew of acts highlights the sheer diversity of what people want to see at Bestival: I’m especially chuffed that The La’s have chosen Bestival to come back to the UK circuit and James Blake DJ-ing before Bjork will be a corker, no doubt. Roll on September!”

Following the announcement that Björk will be filling the final headliner spot at Bestival we are mega pleased to announce that legendary Merseyside beatniks The La’s will be getting the ferry across the Solent to join us at Bestival.  One of the most influential acts of the past 20 years, The La’s majestic eponymous debut album has inspired countless bands including Oasis and The Coral, so it’s an utter joy that they have ended nearly two decades on hiatus to entertain the Besti-crowd with their near mythical melodies in what is an exceptionally rare appearance. 

Other live acts joining the Bestival bill include Danish chanteuse Oh Land, AKA Nanna Øland Fabricius, who is currently taking the United States by storm with her cinematic take on timeless pop, alt hip-hoppers B. Dolan & Buddy Peace and indie rave Islanders Council Estate Super Models. There will also be appearances from Wolf Gang, Cocknbullkid, Tribes, Daughter, Lucky Elephant, Mad Dog, Skinny Lister, The Growlers and The Toy Hearts.

Action on the ones and twos comes courtesy of post-dubstep wunderkind James Blake who will be performing a rare DJ set to get the crowd in the mood for our Icelandic showstopper’s main stage finale on Sunday. Mark Pritchard and Steve Spacek will be getting adventurous and eclectic under their Africa Hi-Tech moniker, plus there will be speaker shaking sets from Nero, Toddla T & Serocee, L-Vis 1990, Mike Pickering, Bip Ling, IDC, Fear of Theydon, Low Fro, Omid, Pete Gooding andPhil Mison.

In support of their brilliant new album, ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part 2’, the Beastie Boys have revisited their classic video ‘(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)’, inviting a jaw-dropping who’s who from the film industry, including Elijah Wood, Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell, Jack Black and more to take part in ‘Fight For Your Right – Revisited’. So, we’re mega excited that we will be showing the new short film in full on the main stage and in the Big Top at Bestival. And that’s not all – the none-more generous Beastie Boys are offering the exclusive chance to win a pair of Bestival Tickets plus a copy of ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part 2’ on double white vinyl (and CD) and selected Beastie Boys back catalogue CDs plus a DVD Anthology. We’ll also select five runners-up who will receive a copy of ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part 2’ CD each. For a chance to win visit here and get involved!

Commenting on the film Beastie Boy Mike D told us: “It takes place in 1986 when the ‘Fight for Your Right (To Party)’ music video finishes shooting — and then the hi-jinks ensue.  In film terms, this is a period piece.”

 

The Beastie Boys

 
Just to get you even more excited about our fast-approaching shindig (September 8-11th, as if you didn¹t know!), we are teaming up with denim gurus Replay to give all you the chance to grab your very own ‘on the house’ pair of jeans which you can customise within the Replay Denim Studio at this year’s Bestival. 400 pairs are being given away to Besti-goers who can then have the unique experience of creating their own pair of jeans with specialised workshop tools. All you have to do is register online at www.replay.it/replayatbestival and then when you arrive at Bestival you can grab your complimentary pair of jeans and a festival-friendly gift bag. Share the love and tell your friends and, what’s more, as day turns to night the Replay Studios tent will be hosting live music and DJ sets.

Slipknot’s historic set to be transmitted live from Sonisphere Knebworth

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SlipknotThe webcasting of SLIPKNOT’s historic Sunday night headline set live across the world from KNEBWORTH, will go out live on Slipknot1.com as well as Sonispherefestivals.com. Set to be an epic and emotional occasion, this highly anticipated show will mark the band’s first appearance in the UK in over two years and their first British performance without founding member Paul Gray, who tragically passed away last year.
 
The band said of the upcoming performance: “England has always been a special place for this band from the very beginning. We can’t think of a better way to culminate our celebration of Paul’s life than to share it with the Maggots at Knebworth and the millions more watching around the world.  This is not to be missed.”

Says festival producer Stuart Galbraith:
 
“This is the first time Sonisphere Festival has been transmitted live across the web and represents yet another major stride in its commitment to harnessing the power of the internet to engage with the rock audience at large across the planet. Given that this is going to be such an important event for Slipknot fans the world over, we felt it only right to allow them all to share in what is set to be a historic experience, wherever they are.”

To tune in click to http://www.slipknot1.com

Camp Bestival – Dick and Dom to host main stage

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There will be headline performances from Blondie, Mark Ronson and the Business INTL and Primal Scream and must—see sets from the likes of Laura Marling, House of Pain, ABC, Katy B, Beardyman, Ed Sheeran andThe Cuban Brothers.
 
The little ones won’t know what’s hit ‘em with over a hundred free things for kids to do including appearances from Mr Tumble, Peppa Pig and Shrek The Musical and a wealth of entertainment from soft play and the Freestyle Sports Park to Comedy4Kids and Mini Discos. And with mouthwatering food including Kerstin Rodgers Underground Restaurant, and Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage Café and lots more amazing food stalls it’s set to be the best Camp Bestival yet.
 
Gearing up for another magical Camp Bestival weekend Rob da Bank said: “Whoop whoop it’s the sound of Camp Bestival! Three flipping weeks to go and I’m getting extremely excited. From Blondie and Screamadelica to underground restaurants, a sports park to whizz up and down on and, of course, our old chum Mr. Tumble, this is without a doubt our most psychedelic line-up yet. Who else could we add as the cherry on top but Dick and Dom, the funniest men in showbiz (if you’re about 8!)… The boys will be hosting the main stage on Saturday and generally larking about. Last chance for tickets so step up quick.”

In what can only be described as a proper coup, we’re ecstatic to announce that the incredible Dick and Dom will be hosting the main stage at Camp Bestival on Saturday 30th July! One of the greatest double acts to grace kids TV in the past decade, Dick and Dom In Da Bungalow is a stone cold classic that was enjoyed by kids of all ages and with their latest venture Dick and Dom’s Funny Business bringing them back to their rightful place on Saturday morning TV, there couldn’t be a better time for the dynamic duo to come to our festi-holiday paradise. 

Commenting on joining the bill Dick and Dom said: “We’re really looking forward to the festival this year, Camp Bestival has a great diverse line-up for kids and adults and we can’t wait to get stuck in. Make sure you come and see us on Saturday daytime on the Main Stage.”

 
Ensuring you can make your way to Camp Bestival in the finest eco style, Big Green Coach, the music travel company, is providing low cost and hassle free coach services from London Victoria to Camp Bestival (& back). So why not leave your car at home, sit back, relax, and let Big Green Coach take you to the heart of the Festival? 

You can buy coach-only tickets or coach tickets bundled up with Camp Bestival tickets, and you can choose whether to travel there on the Thursday or Friday. All return coaches leave on the Monday. For more information and to secure your Big Green Coach travel, please visit www.biggreencoach.co.uk/campbestival.
  
Coach travel is the most environmentally friendly way of getting to Camp Bestival and Big Green Coach makes it even greener with their commitment to plant two trees for every coach they bring to the festival.   So you can save money and the environment as return coach travel starts from just £34 and there are both adult and child fares available.  Let the Camp Bestival atmosphere start the moment you get on board with Big Green Coach!

New for Camp Bestival this year, our friends at Monkey Shoulder are busy building an incredible giant tree house out of old whisky barrels in the heart of the Magic Meadow. An oasis of calm amongst the festival mayhem, this wooden wonderland will be the perfect pit-stop to enjoy delicious Monkey Shoulder whisky cocktails and great food, whilst listening to an eclectic line-up of DJs. Make sure you swing by! The Monkey Mob are also giving away four tickets to Camp Bestival including ‘glam-camping’ in one of our luxury tipis. For your chance to win just visit www.monkeyshoulder.com/treehouse  Over 18s only please.

You can also expect a new take on the teddy bears’ picnic at Camp Bestival with the first ever Persil ‘Pass on the Love Picnic’ with festival-going mum of four, Jo Whiley.  Families are encouraged to bring along some long-forgotten soft toys, washed in the all new Persil 2in1 with Comfort, meet Jo and get their kids to swap toys with others, or donate them to Oxfam for another child to love. As well as their large picnic area there will be games, puppet shows and more, so mums can have a moment to relax and unwind, whilst the kids are entertained in the fun garden area. Make sure you check it out. www.persil.co.uk/kids-activities/pass-on-the-love/