Music Festivals
Music has a way of bringing people together like nothing else, nowhere is this more apparent than at a music festival. A mix of friends, families, lovers and random people wearing silly hats all mingling together to enjoy the summer sun (and occasional rain), endure outdoor toilets, see amazing music and generally feel like you can do whatever you want for 2 or 3 days.
This year there's an amazing array of festivals of all tastes and sizes but be warned they’re getting more popular than ever.
Party hard, be safe, respect your environment and remember; if the tent’s rockin’ - don’t come knockin!.
The Big Ones I The Alternatives
The Big Ones
Glastonbury Festival
When: You've Missed it for 2007 - better luck next year !
Where: Glastonbury, Somerset
Why: It’s back. Hooray! As legendary for its uniqueness as it is for its demand for tickets Glastonbury’s got it all and when the weather’s good you don’t want to be anywhere else on the planet but don’t forget your wellies – just in case.
Line Up: Well for 2007 it was the likes of Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Bjork, Arcade Fire and The Who confirmed, anticipation is massive. Sure to be just as big names for 2008
Tickets: SOLD OUT but if you're desperate you go, you could sign up as a
car park attendant - 12 hours work - 12 hours partying
Website:www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk (www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk)
The Knowsley Hall Music Festival
When: 23-24 June 2007
Where: Knowsley Hall, Prescot, Merseyside
Why: The alternative to Glastonbury set in 2500 acres of stunning, landscaped parkland just outside of Liverpool and the first ever Knowsley Hall Music Festival. No Camping but you can book accommodation here (www.visitliverpool.com).
Line Up: Keane, The Who, The View and more.
Cost: £70 for 2 days, Saturday £42.50, Sunday £37.50
Confirmed acts: Keane, The Who, The Coral, The Zutons, The View, Pete Wylie & The Mighty Wah.
Website:www.knowsleyhallmusicfestival.co.uk (www.knowsleyhallmusicfestival.co.uk)
T in the Park
When: 6-8 July 2007
Where: Near Kinross, Scotland
Why: Fast turning into one of the most popular festivals in Europe and a rite of passage for Scottish music loving teenagers. Set in lush countryside, a huge Ferris Wheel and amazing music there’s plenty of fun and rocking out to be had.
Line Up: Snow Patrol, Razorlight, Lily Allen, Arcade Fire, Artic Monkeys and more.
Tickets: Sold out in 40 minutes but more are likely to be released soon. Keep checking the website!
Website:www.tinthepark.com (www.tinthepark.com)
V Festival
When: 19-21 August 2007
Where: Chelmsford, Essex & Weston Park, Staffordshire
Why: The V festivals attract the big name acts from around the world, a bit too commercial for some tastes but the performances are generally fantastic and crowds are friendly and it sells out really quickly.
Line Up: Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, The Killers, Kasabian, Kanye West and more.
Tickets: Sold out but more are likely to be released soon. Keep checking the website!
Website:www.vfestival.com (www.vfestival.com)
Creamfields
When: Saturday 25th August 2007, 3pm - 6am
Where: Daresbury, Halton (near Liverpool)
Why: The UK's favourite electronic music festival the rural, tree lined idyll setting just outside of Liverpool, Creamfields has been voted the UK’s best dance festival in recent years.
Line Up: Chemical Brothers, Carl Cox, Mark Ronson, Groove Armada and more.
Website:www.creamfields.com
Leeds and Reading Festival
When: 24-26 August 2007
Where: Leeds, West Yorkshire / Reading, Berkshire
Why: The UK’s premier capital ‘R’ Rock festival, attracting some of the best rock, alternative, hip-hop and dance acts from around the world in two locations on alternating days.
Line Up: Razorlight, Smahshing Pumpkins, Arcade Fire and loads more
Website:www.readingfestival.com
Check out some of the Alternative Festivals