Festivals

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Festibelly headliner announced

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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!’.

New Young Pony ClubThe 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. 

LIVE: 
New Young Pony Club | myspace.com/newyoungponyclub 
Howard Marks | howardmarks.name 
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 
Lulu And The Lampshades | myspace.com/helouisamusic 
Kyla La Grange | kylalagrange.com 
My Sad Captains | mysadcaptains.co.uk 
The Operators | myspace.com/theoperatorsrock
Skinny Lister | skinnylister.com 
She Keeps Bees | shekeepsbees.com 
Dimbleby & Capper | soundcloud.com/dimblebyandcapper 
This Is The Kit | myspace.com/thisisthekit 
Channel Swimmer | channelswimmer.com 
Francis Day | myspace.com/francisdayband 
Oh Ruin | myspace.com/ohruin 
Chancery Blame & The Gadjo Club | myspace.com/thegadjoclub 
Marmaduke Dando | marmadukedando.com 
Dicejar | myspace.com/dicejar 
Adam Street Singers | adamstreetsingers.com

DJS:
James Yuill DJ | myspace.com/jamesyuill 
Batty Bass – Hannah Holland, Mama & Deboa | battybass.blogspot.com 
Greco-Roman Sound System | myspace.com/grecoromanmusic 
Psychemagik | soundcloud.com/psychemagik 
Reggae Roast | reggaeroast.co.uk 
Figures (James Delay & Jamie Blanco) | soundcloud.com/figures 
Fear Of Theydon | fearoftheydon.com 
Sombrero Sound System | myspace.com/sombrerosoundsystem 
Mojo Filter | mojofiltered.com 
Low-Fro | soundcloud.com/low-fro

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

Splendour Festival Stage Times

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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.

Edith Bowman’s Edinburgh Festival Preview

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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.

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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