Flow Festival 2011 Dates announced

Flow Festival reached a record-breaking audience in 2010, attracting altogether 50,000 visitors over three festival days plus the opening concert.

As in 2009, Flow Festival will compensate its carbon dioxide emissions according to the plan drafted in co-operation with the consulting agency Pöyry. The total carbon emissions of Flow in 2010 were 162 tonnes, which is some 20% (24 tonnes) higher than in 2009. Roughly 87% of the emissions were caused by the artists’ travel. According to Pöyry, Flow succeeded well in reducing the consumption of elecricity at the festival, and also in encouraging environmentally friendly ways for the audience to arrive at the site.

Flow will release a limited supply of three-day tickets for the 2011 event for sale for the price of 2010 during December. The Christmas tickets will go on sale at Tiketti on December 1 2010.

 

System of a Down set to headline Download Festival 2011

Their heavily politicised brand of rock has seen System of a Down sell in excess of 20 million albums worldwide, and the band are known worldwide for their tremendous live performances and unique sound. The band released five albums between 1998 and 2005, which spawned the singles and rock club staples ‘Suite-Pee’, ‘Chop Suey’ ‘Toxicity’, ‘B.Y.O.B.’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Their subject matter marked them apart from the other rock and metal acts dominating the late 90s and early 2000’s, with topics ranging from genocide, Armenian and world politics. Having been away for five years, this reunion at Download will be one of the most talked about events of the rock and metal calendar.

In a statement today the band said, “We are excited to announce that System will be playing some dates together in 2011. We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System Of A Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well. We have no master plan of sorts – we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans. We look forward to seeing all of you! For more updates, visit systemofadown.com.

It has also been confirmed that American heavy metallers Avenged Sevenfold will perform at next year’s Download. Avenged Sevenfold’s performance follows two previous appearances at the festival in 2006 and 2008. Their last studio album Nightmare went into the UK Top 5 and they remain a firm favourite with rock fans all over the world.

Live Nation’s VP of Promotions Andy Copping said, “After the huge success of this year’s Download, where over 100,000 fans came to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Donington, I am pleased to say that Download 2011 is already shaping up to have another stellar line up. To have the mighty SYSTEM OF A DOWN headlining next year after a 5 year break is just fantastic, they’re a world class band and I’m personally very excited to have them on the bill. Also, AVENGED SEVENFOLD agreeing to come back and play at Download after the runaway success of their recent sold-out UK tour is a real privilege…they are a future Download headliner for sure. We’ve got loads more to come over the next few months so watch this space, this is just a very small tip of a very big iceberg!! – and make sure you grab your tickets as we are not increasing the price for 2011, so the prices are the same as what we had this year.

Over 100,000 fans descended onto Download this year to celebrate 30 years of rock at Donington, making Download the second biggest festival in the UK after Glastonbury. This month, Download was named “Top Festival” at the prestigious Billboard Touring Awards in New York, adding to a list of numerous accolades and awards that includes “Best Festival” (UK Festival Awards), “Best Music Community” (BT Digital Music Awards) and “Event Of The Year” at the Kerrang! Awards, Metal Hammer Golden Gods and Classic Rock Roll of Honour. Now heading into its 9th year, the 2011 Download Festival promises to deliver another truly memorable weekend of music and entertainment.

A limited amount of weekend with camping tickets for the Download Festival 2011, will go on sale at 9am Friday 3 December from www.downloadfestival.co.uk. This ‘early bird’ offer ends 5pm Monday 20 December, and includes 3 day and 5 day camping options. Organisers have also confirmed that prices will remain the same for Download 2011 as they were in 2010. The popular Download RIP packages will also go on sale with all the favourites plus some new surprises! Don’t miss out. Vodafone customers can buy tickets, 48 hours before they go on general sale. Buy your tickets from 9am, 1 December at vodafone.co.uk/vip.

Paolo Nutini confirms headline gig at Rockness 2011

The announcement completes twelve truly amazing months for the multi-million selling artist whose universal appeal has propelled him on an acclaimed global trajectory. Recently accorded the Q Best Male accolade at the highly prestigious Q Music Awards, one of Britain’s biggest and most respected annual celebrations, plus an impressive and well-deserved Ivor Novello for Best Album, Paolo Nutini’s clutch of awards is positively heaving.

Now, as the countdown begins for this incredible gig, against the iconic backdrop of world famous Loch Ness, RockNess organisers are inviting fans to do whatever it takes to join this unmissable, once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Nutini’s reputation for blistering, crowd rousing live performances has seen him electrify audiences across the globe since he exploded onto the scene in 2006. Now, with a stunning catalogue of material from the multi-platinum global smashes These Streets and Sunny Side Up, plus a few very special surprises too, Paolo’s RockNess headline appearance promises to bring the three-day party to an unforgettable close and is sure to generate fever pitch excitement with fans the length and breadth of the country.

As the first major UK festival of the summer, RockNess will also be one of the first opportunities for fans to hear tracks off Paolo’s much-anticipated third album, which is being recorded at present and scheduled for a 2011 release.

Commenting on his headline homecoming gig Paolo Nutini said,

I am buzzing at the prospect. I don’t know what to expect but everyone I know has come back with loads of stories to tell. I hope I will be the same!”.

Speaking about today’s announcement, RockNess Festival Director Jim King said,

We have always said that RockNess is about delivering the best performers. Paolo has proven across his two albums that he is the best act of his generation to come out of Scotland and he is already on his way to becoming one of the very best Acts in the World. Everything about him breathes quality and it’s a great honour for us that he’s chosen RockNess to headline next summer. His fans are going to get something they have never seen before at a festival as Paolo will have total control over his performance, there will be no compromise and from what has been discussed already it promises to be a huge spectacular and his biggest ever gig.

The reveal follows hot on the heels of the news it’ll be beats galore of epic proportions next June. Two of music’s most towering behemoths, KASABIAN – recipients of this year’s Q award for Best Act in the World Today and THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, worthy winners of the Q Hero award are also Ness bound where they will unleash their mammoth sound as Main Stage headliners on Friday and Saturday.

RockNess 2011 takes place 10-12 June, 2011 in the village of Dores, close to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. The festival won ‘LINE UP OF THE YEAR’ at last week’s UK Festival Awards for its 2010 extravaganza which saw appearances from a raft of incredible acts including The Strokes. Leftfield and Fatboy Slim.

Music lovers are being encouraged to ‘Respect the ‘Ness’ by taking advantage of ‘GO GREENtickets on sale from 9am on Friday 26 November that include FREE COACH TRAVEL FROM ALL MAJOR CITIES IN THE UK. This follows the instant sell out of the festival’s outrageously good value, computer crashing £99 weekend ticket and amazing Early Bird deal that also sold out.

GO GREEN ticket prices:

£149 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping
£159 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping with coach travel
£135 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping student ticket
£145 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping student ticket with coach travel
£189 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping VIP ticket

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Kasabian and The Chemical Brothers to headline Rockness 2011

As recipients of one of Britain’s biggest and most respected awards – Q Best Act in the World Today, bestowed upon them at the prestigious Q Music Awards 2010, KASABIAN are without equal and head to RockNess for a Scottish festival exclusive!

With a feast of swaggering anthems and the best pulsating, semi psychedelic grooves on the planet – taken off their last three brilliant albums Kasabian, Empire and West Ryder Lunatic Asylum – this is set to be an unforgettable show.

Last year’s now legendary headline slot at the V festival reaffirmed their ascent to all conquering world domination. Now with ‘the people’s band’ heading to RockNess this will be one of the few chances to also hear brand new material first – fans can expect this supergroup to power their way through a stomping trajectory of anthems sure to stir even Nessie.

Joining KASABIAN, is an act that can well and truly call RockNess home – THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS. Last time Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands played the festival, they unleashed a colossal visual and sonic assault of such magnitude it reverberated the length of the Great Glen. Now in news that will generate elation with fans, they’re heading back!

As worthy winners of this year’s Q Hero Award, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS are without question one of the world’s most potent forces in electronic music. Seven albums in, they remain uncompromising, boundary pushing and peerless. New album Further marks a stunning return to form with sweeping utopian layers and expansive vibes but still enough brutal beats to induce air-punching hysteria. With a dizzying back catalogue of hits and a knack for knowing exactly when to drop the beat for maximum impact, expect heaps of arms-aloft euphoria come June!

Speaking about their return to RockNess, Ed and Tom of THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS said “This will be the first time we have played in Scotland since 2008 and so it’s really exciting to be headlining one of our favourite festivals. RockNess is an amazing place to play and we can’t wait to be back there again”.

Adding to this, RockNess Festival Director Jim King commented “We said last year that we really wanted a big rock band and in Kasabian we have the biggest rock band in the UK today. They’re going to take the roof off. As for The Chemical Brothers, they epitomise everything we ever dreamed about as a RockNess headliner. They are one of my favourite bands of all time, true pioneers and RockNess legends

With KASABIAN and THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS the first headliners to be revealed, and more headline acts to be announced, the summer most definitely starts at RockNess.

RockNess 2011 takes place 10-12 June, 2011 in the village of Dores, close to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. The festival won ‘LINE UP OF THE YEAR’ at last week’s UK Festival Awards for its 2010 extravaganza which saw appearances from a raft of incredible acts including headliners The Strokes. Leftfield and Fatboy Slim.
Music lovers are being encouraged to ‘Respect the ‘Ness’ by taking advantage of ‘GO GREEN’ tickets on sale from 9am on Friday 26 November that include FREE COACH TRAVEL FROM ALL MAJOR CITIES IN THE UK. This follows the instant sell out of the festival’s outrageously good value, computer crashing £99 weekend ticket and amazing Early Bird deal that also sold out.

GO GREEN ticket prices:

£149 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping
£159 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping with coach travel
£135 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping student ticket
£145 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping student ticket with coach travel
£189 – 3 day weekend camping / non camping VIP ticket

Exit Festival 2011 Dates and Ticket Prices

Offering more entertainment, easier and cheaper travel options, stunning weather and a personality unlike any other festival, ensure it’s on your list of things to do 2011! Tickets on sale from Wednesday 24th November at 12:00 GMT. www.etickets.to/exit

Spend days leisurely cafe hopping in the city of Novi Sad, enjoying the Serbian sun and hospitality by the River Danube, and spend nights experiencing and exploring the festival in the magical Petrovardin Fortress. With over 20 stages hosting a variety of musical genres ranging from rock, dance, indie, latino, reggae, electronica, chill out and regional music, there is no better festival in the world that brings you so much value and so much variety! 2011 looks set to be another unforgettable year.

Check out the video highlights from 2010 http://www.youtube.com/EXITFestivalTV

2011 will also see pre & post EXIT events happening in the city of Novi Sad and Belgrade, so festival go-ers can spend longer in Serbia experiencing the warmth of the Serbian people whilst having fun and seeing new sights and cities. It’s an adventure and festival in one!

EXIT understands the financial situation is still difficult for many and students more-so than ever before and therefore are keeping the ticket prices as low as possible this year. The First Release tickets are still cheaper than any UK festival at only £89+b/f but there is a capped number of them. Once the first release are all sold out, from then on Second Release ticket price will rise to £105, so buy tickets early and save 15%! Still it’s a bargain and for sunshine, no mud and lots of wonderful experiences, it’s a golden ticket for summer 2011. EXIT ticks all the right boxes and is still the best value festival ticket around!

And if the value-for-money, unique, awe-inspiring location and good weather aren’t enough, EXIT 2011 will host over 400 performances on 20 stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels – a walk through the mystical fortress is like a trip through a magical wonderland. The Dance Arena is regarded by many as the best in Europe – if not the planet – and the experience of dancing with 20,000 people as the sun rises over the fortress walls is truly mind blowing.

Having already captured the imagination of festival goers to become a ‘must do’ event on the festival calendar, EXIT is also a favourite with artists who are amazed by the atmosphere and unique location. Here’s what Dan Coop from Does it offend you Yeah! had to say after performing last year – “Exit Festival is probably the best festival in the world, some of the more corporate offerings around the world need to take a step back and watch what’s going down in Novi Sad!”

EXIT is one of the most highly regarded festivals in Europe, being nominated for ‘Best Overseas Festival’ in the UK Festival Awards for the past 4 years, winning the coveted title in 2007 and runner up in 2010. In addition EXIT has also been nominated for ‘Best Major Festival’ in European Festival Awards for 2 years running.

And not forgetting the festivals roots and special meaning – Launched 12 years ago as a student initiated protest against the communist Milosevic regime, EXIT has proved that music is a universal language that can connect and bring people together to make the world a better place. EXIT continues to evolve and bring like minded people together and although it gets bigger each year, the sentiment and unique vibe remains the same.

TICKETS ONSALE FROM WEDNESDAY 24th NOVEMBER @ 12:00 GMT

EXIT & eTickets.to continue to deliver the best value festival ticket around, with pre event ticket redemption and fast entry through their own entrance.

Early Bird – All early bird tickets at last year’s prices are now sold out!
First Release – 4 day festival ticket – £89 + b/f
Second Release – 4 day festival ticket – £105 + b/f
Camping ticket – £25 + b/f

Buy tickets from www.etickets.to/exit

EXIT PHOTOS:

Click the link to see pictures from EXIT 10; http://www.flickr.com/exitfestival

 

Melt Festival Dates and Early Bird Tickets

And as they say, anticipation is the greatest joy. So we are – just like every year – ending this year with our early-bird offer for all the quickest Melt! fans: From Friday until end of the year, three-day early-bird tickets are going to be available here ( http://www.meltfestival.de/en/tickets) at this year’s price: 94 € plus pre-sale fee and 5 € garbage deposit. This offer is limited to 2000 tickets, so don’t hesitate – first come, first serve! Additionally, we would like to mention that there will be no two-day tickets for Melt! 2011.

For the first time ever, Melt! tickets are only going to be available via our festival website ( http://www.meltfestival.de/en/tickets). As for the ticket categories: System tickets will be sent by post, e-tickets by email. And our beautifully designed original Melt! hardpaper tickets are going to be available via our web-shop in January.

Last but not least, we would like to ask you a big favour: Melt! festival is nominated for the Europe Festival Awards 2010 twice, in the categories “Best Medium-sized Festival” and “Best Line-up”. Please vote for us here ( http://eu.festivalawards.com/). The deadline’s November 23rd. We appreciate your votes!

Tickets:

3-day early-bird ticket valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

Offer until 31.12.2011, limited to 2.000 tickets

EUR 94 plus pre-sale fee and EUR 5 garbage deposit

No 2-day tickets for Melt! 2011!!

Exclusive pre-sale under www.meltfestival.de/tickets

Camping and parking are included in the price (from Thursday 14.07. 01:00pm until Monday, 18.07. 03:00pm).

Reading and Leeds Festival 2011 Ticket Pre-Sale!

It’s the biggest and the best rock show on the planet. And it’s back next year. Where else would you want to be on the August Bank Holiday weekend?!

Pre-sale adult weekend tickets to the world famous Reading & Leeds Festival will be available to buy from 9am Friday 3rd December at 2010 prices.

Purchasing tickets in the pre-sale means festival fans won’t be hit by the VAT increase in the New Year or the rise in ticket prices for 2011 – a saving of at least £10 per ticket!

With the biggest names in music set to play at both sites, this is the perfect Christmas gift for any discerning music lover.

The all-important line-up and general sale tickets will be released in the Spring.

For more details visit www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com

Isle of Wight 2011 Tickets on sale this Friday 19th November!

Tickets for Isle of Wight Festival 2011 go on sale this Friday 19th November 2010.

Ticket Prices

Adult Camping £175
Adult Non-Camping £150
Child (7 to 12 years) Camping £87.50
Child (7 to 12 years) Non-Camping £75
Child (6 and under) Free
All children 6 years old and under on 10th June 2011 can go free of charge but must still be included in your booking in order to receive a wristband.

Campervan permit: £250 (all occupiers must also have a valid Camping ticket). Campervan permits are only available to purchase via
Ticket Zone on 08444 99 99 55

Where to buy your tickets from

The following are the only appointed official sellers for The Isle of Wight Festival 2010: 
Ticket ZoneRed FunnelWightlinkGigantic**, TicketmasterSee TicketsTicketline.co.uk , Lastminute.comBournemouth International Centre,Eventim.co.uk, Stargreen Box Office, Vodafone presale (Vodafone customers only)

*All prices are subject to an agent’s booking fee and postage. ** Gigantic will donate 10% of their profits to Oxfam.

Special Needs Access
All Special Needs customers should call Ticket Zone on 0844 499 9955 to purchase tickets. If you are registered disabled your carer is entitled to a free ticket, you need to make Ticket Zone aware of this when you make your purchase.

Facilities
Charging points for electric wheelchairs are available upon request , please ask campsite staff or stewards.
Accessible toilets will be positioned at various places around the festival including the campsite and we aim to protect them from general public use.
There is a shuttle bus between the special needs camping area and the main stage arena.
Stewards will be on hand to help with any issues that may arise during the weekend

Foo Fighters headlining Isle of Wight Festival 2011

From the Isle of Wight website today we have the following statement:

“The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 is proud to announce Foo Fighters as headliners for Saturday June 11th. The multiple Grammy and Brit Award winners join the mighty Kings of Leon and the newly reformed Pulp, from Friday June 10th – Sunday June 12th for what will be the hottest ticket of the summer. Tickets go on sale Friday 19th November.

Foo Fighters are one of the most influential bands of the last two decades and are sure to get the festival season rolling in true rock fashion. The Isle of Wight Festival is renowned for hosting the biggest names, along with the best up and coming acts around and 2011 will be no exception.

Foo Fighters have had two #1 albums in the UK (One By One and Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace) and four top 10 albums (Foo Fighters, The Colour & The Shape, There Is Nothing Left To Lose, In Your Honour). Their hits are festival anthems that have raised millions of hands and voices the world over, including ‘Everlong,’ ‘Best Of You,’ ‘Learn To Fly,’ ‘All My Life’ and ‘The Pretender’.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2011 is the perfect stomping ground for the band and fans alike, but tickets for this epic line up will go quick so head to the ticket info page on Friday 19th November to get yours.

John Giddings, the Festival’s promoter, says, “What band is more fitting to bring back for our tenth birthday than the Foos? They gave it their all in 2006 and have only become bigger and better since“.”

Tickets for Isle of Wight 2011 go on-sale this Friday!

Ticketzone – www.ticketzone.co.uk – 0844 499 9955
Red Funnel – www.redfunnel.co.uk – 0844 844 9988
Wightlink – www.wightlink.co.uk – 0871 376 1000

Kings of Leon set to headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2011

From the Isle of Wight website (www.isleofwightfestival.com) we have the following statement:

“The first major festival of the summer, the iconic Isle of Wight Festival today announces Kings of Leon as the first of its headliners. Taking place from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th June 2011 it is sure to be one of the hottest weekends of the summer and goes on sale this Friday 19th November. Watch this space, as more acts will be announced this week….

 
It’s the only UK major festival performance with the Tennessee four piece this year. Kings of Leon’s 5th album ‘Come Around Sundown’ became their 3rd consecutive album to debut at No.1 when it topped the UK charts upon release. The second single from their album, entitled ‘Pyro’ will be released on December 6th.
 
John Giddings, the Festival promoter, says; “We are proud to bring one of the world’s biggest rock bands to the island on our tenth anniversary. It is an incredible way to start the weekend, I can’t wait!
 
2011 is an extra special year for the festival as it celebrates its 10th birthday in style. The Isle of Wight Festival is renowned year on year for its eclectic & electric line-up, mixing iconic artists with up and coming acts to make a truly original festival that appeal to all types of music lovers and this year will be no exception.
 
Each year the Isle of Wight Festival brings together free spirited festivalgoers, in a simply beautiful setting. It is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and best-loved festivals on the calendar and the three UK Festival Awards for ‘Best Major UK Festival’, ‘Outstanding Greener Festival’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution to Festivals’ (awarded to John Giddings) are proof of just that.”