Wednesday 27 April 2011

Latitude festival - Music Addition - Annie Nightingale: Decades Show

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

Tuesday 26th April 2011
MUSIC ADDITIONS

- SUNRISE ARENA -
~ Annie Nightingale: Decades Show ~
Follow the winding path through the enchanting woodland and you will stumble upon a haven for the best in up-and-coming music. An intimate arena that bears witness to the exciting performances the new crop of talent has to offer - the Sunrise Arena has hosted some incredible, career-defining shows over the past five years that has helped bands springboard to further successes. Be the first to see tomorrow’s stars today deep within the woods at Latitude’s all important Sunrise Arena. The first act to be announced for the Sunrise is:

To say Annie Nightingale's career as a radio DJ has been highly successful would be an understatement! She is probably best known for being Britain's first female DJ on Radio 1 and is now the station's longest serving presenter. Her talents have even been recognised by The Queen who honoured her with an MBE in 2002, making Nightingale the only female DJ in the world to be honoured with this award. Although she began a long career in broadcasting choosing her own music and championing dozens of artists who went onto achieve world wide successes, she also worked as solo presenter on BBC TV's legendary series 'The Old Grey Whistle Test', which featured in the '100 Greatest British Television Programmes' drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000.

Last year Annie celebrated four decades of music broadcasting with an exhibition of her photos at the O2 in London as well as the BBC's incredible celebrations of Annie's four Decades at Radio 1. Annie Nightingale: Decades Show will roll across the UK and Europe throughout this year and will be crashing through the gates of Henham Park for this year's Latitude festival. Catch Annie on the Sunrise Arena on Friday!

With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an enormous selection of the finest hand-picked bands and artists to create the perfect soundtrack to a resoundingly superb weekend. From reformed must-sees, to the newest essential hot tips from a variety of genres, Latitude’s music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exhilarating and unique line-up.

Meanwhile, Latitude’s unrivalled arts programme features the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular summer break. Eye-opening and awe-inspiring – Latitude Festival just gets better and better.

Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Louise Wener, Tim Key, Simon Armitage, Rory McGrath, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Greg Davies and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Idiots of Ants; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&As, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

With DJs, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

The full length press release, with details on all acts appearing at Latitude, is available in PDF format to download from:
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/press

Latitude’s music arena line-up to date:

- OBELISK ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ The National ~
~ Paloma Faith ~ Bright Eyes ~ KT Tunstall ~

SATURDAY
~ Paolo Nutini ~
~ My Morning Jacket ~ The Cribs ~ Seasick Steve ~ Rumer ~
~ They Might Be Giants ~ Ed Sheeran ~

SUNDAY
~ Suede ~
~ Hurts ~ Glasvegas ~ Iron & Wine ~ The Waterboys ~


- THE WORD ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ Bombay Bicycle Club ~
~ The Vaccines ~ Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group ~
~ Caribou ~

SATURDAY
~ Foals ~
~ Echo and The Bunnymen ~ I Am Kloot ~

SUNDAY
~ Eels ~
~ Lykke Li ~ OMD ~ Os Mutantes ~

Playing across all the music arenas over the course of the weekend are:

FRIDAY
~ Avi Buffalo ~ Crocodiles ~
~ Glasser ~ Jenny and Johnny ~

SATURDAY
~ Bellowhead ~ Villagers ~


SUNDAY
~ Anna Calvi ~ Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ~
~ Foster The People ~ Gold Panda ~ Kele ~ The Leisure Society ~
~ Marques Toliver ~ The Naked and Famous ~

Also appearing

~ The Bees ~ British Sea Power ~ Caitlin Rose ~ Chapel Club ~
~ Crystal Fighters ~ C.W. Stoneking ~ Deerhunter ~
~ Dog Is Dead ~ The Duke And The King ~
~ Edwyn Collins ~ Esben and the Witch ~
~ Everything Everything ~ Fight Like Apes ~ Graffiti 6 ~
~ Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan ~
~ The Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble ~ Phildel ~
~ The Raghu Dixit Project ~ Thea Gilmore ~ Tripwires ~
~ Trophy Wife ~ Violens ~ Wanda Jackson ~ Yann Tiersen ~


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Campervan Permit £30.00
Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only

Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk

Labels: , , , ,

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Latitude festival - Arts Additions - National Theatre of Scotland, Tate Britain and Shunt, Julie Myerson, Adam Buxton, Duckie, Serafina Streer...

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

20TH APRIL 2011
ARTS ADDITIONS

- THEATRE AT LATITUDE -

~ National Theatre of Scotland ~
~ The Opera Group ~ 1927 ~
~ Curious Directive ~ Stargazing Workshops ~
~ Black Roses ~ John Tiffany ~


- FILM & MUSIC ARENA -

~ Tate Britain and Shunt ~
~ Alexander ~
~ The Cats Meet Show ~


- LITERARY ARENA -

~ Julie Myerson ~ Diana Athill ~
~ Robin Ince presents Double Science ~
~ Arianne Cohen ~
~ Miles Irving ~


- COMEDY AT LATITUDE –

~ Adam Buxton ~ Lucy Porter ~ Simon Munnery ~
~ Steve Hughes ~ Nathan Caton ~ Carl Donnelly ~ Shaun Keaveny ~
~ Carly Smallman ~ Toby ~ Rob Beckett ~ Tom Deacon ~
~ Isy Suttie ~ Elis James ~
~ SPANK! ~


- CABARET ARENA -

~ Duckie ~ The Razzle ~
~ Tina C ~ Ida Barr ~ Rubberbandits ~
~ Showstopper: The Improvised Musical ~
~ Ovid’s Metamorphoses ~ The Big Bingo Show ~


- POETRY ARENA -

~ Serafina Streer ~ Simon Barraclough ~
~ Alex Gwyther ~ Tom Warner ~ Thick Richard ~
~ Hollie McNish ~ Caroline Bird ~ Ventriloquist ~


- THE FARAWAY FOREST -

~ Les Enfants Terribles ~
~ Rachel Rose Reid & The Roundhouse Experimental Choir ~
~ Native Faces ~ City Shanty Band ~


- PANDORA’S PLAYGROUND –

~ Made In China ~
~ String Theatre ~


- LITERARY SALON -

~ Joel Stickley’s How To Write Badly Well ~

On 14th – 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival.

Since its inception in 2006, Latitude has changed the face of festivals forever, with a passion only matched by its ambition. Encompassing all aspects of the art and music worlds Latitude is the only place that brings together the best in music, literature, comedy, poetry, film, theatre, cabaret, art, dance, opera and fashion for one spectacular weekend. With an unrivalled line-up taking shape, Latitude 2011 will be another exhilarating, scintillating and inspirational festival of fun.


- THEATRE AT LATITUDE -

With the nation’s leading theatre companies all bringing exciting productions to the festival each year, Latitude’s Theatre Arena has developed into a top performing arts festival. Renowned for its breadth and quality of programming Latitude has brought contemporary, physical, musical and classical theatre to brand new audiences, showcasing the very best productions as well as bespoke work made especially for Latitude. The Theatre Arena has grown in popularity year on year, making this creative space an integral aspect to the Latitude line-up.

2011 marks the 5th birthday of the National Theatre of Scotland. A theatre company with an adventurous streak and with no building of their own, the NTS are free to make theatre wherever they can connect with an audience. Join in for some anarchic theatre; haunting folk music and strange goings-on…One morning Prudencia Hart sets off to attend a conference. As the snow begins to fall, little does she know who or what awaits her there. Come and be swept along on Prudencia’s dream-like journey of self discovery, filled with magical moments, devilish encounters and wild karaoke. Described as a cautionary tale of supernatural intrigue, perfect for telling and re-telling around campfires and in 2am lock-ins it's transference to an Olde Worlde 1960’s pub for the evening, will add to its potency. Performing exciting and cutting edge original works this is NTS’ first visit to Latitude. (Cabaret Arena)

Latitude is proud to welcome back the fabulous Opera Group to the Theatre Arena. This award-winning, nationally and internationally renowned opera company specialises in commissioning and producing brand new operas – merging the best of contemporary theatre and music. Last year The Opera Group brought a spellbinding co-production performance of ‘Into The Little Hill’ with the phenomenal London Sinfonietta. This year's epic is 'Seven Angels'; inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost, it tells the tale of seven fallen angels whose purpose and history is forgotten. As they land upon a desert, they imagine the lush and vibrant landscape that once existed and how, subsequently, it was lost for all because of greed and neglect. This challenging tale of environmental and moral choices is woven with seven singers, a chamber orchestra and the art of Tadasu Takemine. (Theatre Arena)

1927 Theatre Company presents ‘The Animals and Children Took To The Streets’, a stunning synthesis of live music, animation and stage performance. A dystopian future awaits a mother and her daughter in the sector of a city known as Bayou, where seedy, dark-hearted characters lurk and others peek from behind closed curtains. Described as “a truly unforgettable production” by Time Out after the show's very successful tour at the beginning of this year, it's the excellent synchronisation of fresh animated events and live storytelling which engulfs the audience in a new way of presenting an enthralling piece of fiction. 1927 are THE theatre company to watch and word of mouth has them as them at the cutting edge of contemporary theatre. Their London shows sell out in a heartbeat so this will be a great opportunity to get in there before the cognoscenti claim all the seats! (Theatre Arena)

Finding art and drama in the search for scientific truth is the passion of cutting edge and pioneering theatre ensemble Curious Directive. Comprising of an army of actors, directors, bio-medical scientists, choreographers, writers, producers, video artists, technicians, composers and designers they search for an alchemy which combines thinking scientifically and artistically in order to find responses rather than answers to those big questions. In the past two years they have transformed cupboards, corridors, theatres, assembly halls, pubs and science laboratories into pieces exploring cognitive neuroscience, light, architecture, genetics, motion and bio-politics. This summer Latitude attendees will experience a new work, 'Exoplanets' based on Holst's 'The Planets' suite – a sweeping piece of 21st Century dance theatre comprising of a DJ, composer, choreographer, astronomer (Professor Martin Hendry) and seven dancers, all under a glorious moonlit sky. (Outdoor Theatre)

Following on from ‘Exoplanets’, Latitude festival goers will be invited to join the Curious Directive’s amazing stargazing workshop. With the universe and all its wondrous offerings currently the most ‘en vogue’ scientific subject around, Curious Directive invites you to come along, find a spot on The Waterfront Stage and wrap up warm for an evening of star spotting in the inky black crystal clear skies, with a backdrop of the lush Latitude surrounds reflected in the glittering moonlit lake. Led by a local astronomer Professor Martin Hendry, who will be able to navigate festival goers through the Suffolk solar system with ease and excitement, participants will no doubt love this stellar night time activity. (The Waterfront Stage)

Black Roses presents ‘The Killing of Sophie Lancaster’, a drama-documentary in which the murder of teenager Sophie Lancaster is told through a series of emotional poems written by Simon Armitage and the reminiscence of her mother Sylvia. Sophie's case was a horrific one, especially poignant as she was attempting to protect her 21-year-old boyfriend from a vicious attack while he was defenceless. It's become a symbol of the untamed prejudice based on style and looks – both Sophie and her boyfriend dressed with an aesthetic similar to the underground Goth culture, included coloured hair, make-up and piercings – and the need to address such issues. This radio play was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and has sparked debates about its subject matter since then and now you can get involved as Simon Armitage will be holding a special discussion just for Latitude after ‘The Killing of Sophie Lancaster’ has been heard. (Literary Salon)

Associate Director of the National Theatre Scotland, John Tiffany, joins the Literary Salon for a fascinating talk on the performing arts industry. In ‘Can We Keep Up? Theatre’s Incredible Ability To Evolve’ Tiffany will talk about the complexities involved in establishing a new national theatre in a culture where artists and audiences are demanding innovative and interactive relationships with each other. Tiffany has been Associate Director of the NTS since its inception in 2006. It is a groundbreaking model for a national theatre company in that it has no building of its own. Instead, it creates and tours work all over Scotland and internationally, often performing in unusual and challenging environments—as with the military drama Black Watch, which Tiffany originally staged in a drill hall in Edinburgh and won a hugely impressive 22 awards worldwide including 'Best Foreign Play' at New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards and 'Outstanding Touring Production' at the The Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Currently on a year's sabbatical from National Theatre Scotland to undertake a research fellowship at Harvard University's Radcliffe Institute, Tiffany will be bringing his recent work and lecture from the prestigious University to Latitude’s Literary Salon. (Literary Salon)


- FILM & MUSIC ARENA -

One of the most diverse and cutting edge elements to Latitude’s repertoire, the Film & Music Arena offers audiences mesmerising displays, performances and viewings of fantastic cinema and music. Sonically and visually rich, the worlds of alternative film and music collide with a full programme of award- winning screenings, documentaries, shorts, Q&A discussions and musical treats.

Tate Britain in collaboration with Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari from Shunt will lead a three hour audio-visual feast inspired by Tate Britain’s Watercolour exhibition. This three hour experience will capture the diversity and fluidity of watercolour and will include live soundscaping from an assembled band of music freaks, live VJing, live watercolour painting, performance and spoken word. It will culminate in a dark raging music set and images from the masterful AK/DK. Watercolour is part of the Great British Art Debate.

As well as fronting the 10-strong Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Sunday evening, Alexander Ebert will perform solo in the Film & Music Arena. Having just completed and released his debut solo offering ‘Alexander’ to excellent reviews, this will be a fantastic opportunity to see the charismatic frontman perform his most intimate and introspective work yet. With Alex writing and playing every instrument on the record this will be an intimate and mesmerising performance from one of America’s most gifted and leading young singer songwriters.

The Cats Meet Show is a striking, modern take on vaudeville or music hall traditions featuring dancing, music, poetry and drama. Taking in the talents of a full production crew and a huge variety of performers – rock band The Shoestrung, poet Laura Dockrill, accordian player Anja McCloske, tango artist Alexandra Wood and The Dark Dan Ensemble are all regulars with plenty more besides – The Cats Meets Show is diverse and daring in its scope. With every base covered, there's no opportunity for attention to wane as these performers in the top of their fields craft entertainment for your eyes, ears and souls.


- LITERARY ARENA -

Latitude celebrates the written word in all its glorious facets with its very own renowned library of literary excellence. Bringing together today’s most illustrious wordsmiths; the Literary Arena is a hub of storytelling, book discussions, lively debates and in-depth interviews. Top authors and special guests bring books to life and take audiences on fun-filled journeys to the far reaches of their imaginations.

Author and columnist Julie Myerson has been writing dark and almost supernatural novels since 1994, her 2003 book ‘Something Might Happen’ about a murder in Suffolk was shorlisted for both the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the WH Smith Literary Award. She sparked a nationwide debate over her non-fiction book ‘The Lost Child’ (2009) which detailed her son’s addiction to smoking cannabis.

Celebrated publisher and famed author Diana Athill graces the Literary Arena with a touching and intriguing insight into her long and full life. Born in 1917, Athill has been enjoying success as a writer with her memoirs that span her very English childhood, her life and loves during World War II, her publishing career at Andre Deutsch and her reflections on old age. In ‘Life Class – ‘The Selected Memoirs Of Diana Athill’ which came out 2009 she presents a collection of her many stories in what has been a truly remarkable and fully lived life.

New for 2011 Robin Ince presents Double Science at Latitude, a huge helping of guest speakers in a series of three science hours hosted by the comedian. The line-up of Robin’s contemporaries so far who will be sharing their knowledge and creating chemistry in the Literary Arena are Dr. Adam Rutherford science broadcaster and professional geek and presenter of BBC 4’s ‘The Gene Code’ and ‘The Cell’, Matt Parker a stand up mathematician from BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’. Also making an appearance will be Ben Goldacre writer of the Guardian’s ‘Bad Science’ column, award-winning writer, broadcaster, and medical doctor, Helen Keen of Radio 4’s ‘It Is Rocket Science’ a show looking at the history and future of space travel and Helen Arney a scientific comedy singer who earlier took to the road with Robin’s Uncaged Monkey Tour.

When New York Times columnist Arianne Cohen asked over 200 ordinary people to record their inner-most thoughts and confessions on sex for one week, the results were extraordinary. A hidden world of longing and disappointment, desire and fantasy, and sex – both real and imagined, was revealed. Now the best diarists from all over the country have been brought together in the disarmingly candid ‘The Sex Diaries Project’. From the frazzled mother of two to the happily horny, heavily pregnant journalist, the exceedingly diplomatic house husband who intersperses tidying with dirty Google searches and the sexually-liberated pensioner, within these pages you will recognise your neighbour, your colleague, your child’s teacher, or someone who shares your daily commute.

Finding food in the most unlikely of places Miles Irving makes his living out of foraging. The Forager Handbook is an unique, authentic guide, that reveals the how, why, what and where of this lost art, a way of life that is becoming increasingly popular as more and more of us pursue an eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle. This ground-breaking handbook tells you how to recognise the rich possibilities that surround us, whether in the city or countryside.


- COMEDY AT LATITUDE -

Over the past five years, Latitude’s Comedy Arena has become a comedy festival in its own right. Bursting at the seams with the best comic talent in the land, crowds gather all weekend to witness a variety of hilarious turns from an unrivalled bill. With Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Jason Byrne and Phill Jupitus to name just a few confirmed already – it is another stellar line-up of the very best comics on the circuit. Just added are:

One half of the hilarious comedy and presenting pair Adam and Joe, Adam Buxton comes to the Comedy Arena where he will be guiding Latitude’s audience through a series of internet comedy clips coupled with his sharp wit and highly improvised hilarious banter. If you are a fan of Buxton’s brilliant podcasts and radio work don’t miss out on seeing the fun unfold before your eyes!

In a glittering career that now spans a decade, Lucy Porter is one of our most cherished comedic talents. A huge hit with comedy audiences both here and abroad, her distinctive bouncy, feel-good observational comedy is a winning formula. Most recently she has been performing her sold out UK tour ‘Fools Gold’ – a hilarious look at what makes this precious metal so special featuring live alchemy, and a tribute to Mr T. Catch this national treasure at Latitude’s infamous Comedy Arena.

Simon Munnery, sometimes known as Alan Parker: Urban Warrior and The League Against Tedium, really shot to the attention of the comedy world when being the compere for Club Zarathustra in the mid 90s, a comic cabaret featuring Stewart Lee, Johnny Vegas, Julian Barratt, Sally Phillips and more. He has written and starred in shows for Radio 1, Radio 4 and Resonance FM including vehicles for his Alan Parker character. His current show, Self-Employed, has received excellent reviews focusing on his dissection of John Lennon's lyrics to 'Imagine' and his “sharply intelligent ramblings”, which are things you can expect to see come his performance at Latitude.

Australia stand-up comic Steve Hughes has spent a huge period of his life in thrash and black metal bands, immediately establishing his sense of humour. He began gigging his stand-up in the mid-90s and become one of Australia's hot properties, including becoming a presenter for MTV Australia. Since 2002 he's been a UK resident and has brandished his anti-corporate, political sideswipes and comedy asides like a weapon...though one that makes you laugh. Surely inspired by his anti-authority brand of music, Steve Hughes is a comic with a conscience as well has a sackload of hilarious material.

Nathan Caton began his successful sideline as a comic at the enviable age of 19 and has established himself as a force to be reckoned with mixing the personal and the confessional with the social and the political. Given the launch pad of a Chortle Award for Student Comic of the Year while studying architecture, he has since been an FHM Stand Up Hero finalist, won a Broadcast Hotshot Award for his comedy pilot 'The Nathon Caton Show' and has also appeared on 'Richard Hammond's 5 O'Clock Show' and 'Little Miss Jocelyn'. His 2009 solo show 'Can't Tell Me Nothin' earned him rave reviews, a spot writing for BBC Radio 4 including transferring his show to a radio format, which is a work in progress. This is a chance to see a popular rising star before mass popularity beckons.

Multi–award winning stand-up comic Carl Donnelly is one of the highest-rating emerging stars on the UK circuit. Since he started performing stand-up in 2005 he quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new comics climbing the comedy ladder. His conversational style and silly sense of humour have seen him win a host of awards – including Best Newcomer at the Chortle 2007 Awards – as well as nominations for 'Best Newcomer' at the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and 'Best Breakthrough Act' at the 2009 Chortle Awards.

Radio 6 Music 'Breakfast Show' presenter Shaun Keaveny recently took up the Comic Relief mantle and performed his first ever stand-up shows. Although his last show was supposed to be in March, it appears Shaun may have got a taste for his new found venture. He was highlighted by The Guardian as the only one of 6 Music who “defied easy categorisation” and his quirky styling’s proved successful with audiences. Sure to discuss his new found love of stand-up, this should be a great fledgling performance from someone whose sharp witted asides on radio ensure an entertaining spot of comedy. (Cabaret Arena)

Improviser and musical comic extraordinaire Carly Smallman has been emerging as a unique talent since 2009. Her blend of outrageous impropriety and adorable sincerity has established her as a firm favourite in London clubs and beyond. In 2010 she was first runner up in the Bedford New Comedian of the Year competition, and a Laughing Horse semi-finalist. In 2009 she was an Amused Moose Hot Starlet, and was also shortlisted for the final of the Musical Comedy Awards. Recently, Carly appeared on The Rob Brydon Show on BBC2 and described by Time Out as “Very funny, fresh and endlessly creative.” (Cabaret Arena)

The Cabaret Arena welcomes sister double act Toby – Sarah and Lizzie Daykin - to the line-up. Sibling sketch perfection – the two blew away audiences at Edinburgh last year with their fresh and hilariously inappropriate debut show that featured comedy sketches performed with an energy born out of their complicated sisterly politics and constant bickering. Catch these new comic faces when they make their debut at Latitude.

Although he has only been performing stand-up since 2009, comedian Rob Beckett has enjoyed success in all of the new comedian competitions winning four in his first year alone. His unique style and tales of growing up in a large south London family continue to win over audiences all over the country. Last year Beckett enjoyed a highly successful performance at the Comedy festivals in Australia after winning the ‘Amused Moose Laugh Off’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He will be bringing his highly entertaining show 'Big Mouth', which has just been nominated for the Adelaide Fringe Award for Best Emerging Comedy to Suffolk’s Sunshine Coast.

Award-winning comic and Radio 1 DJ Tom Deacon is a fast rising star on the comedy circuit. Slick stagecraft, bundles of youthful energy, quick wit and engaging storytelling have been entertaining audiences both on the comedy circuit and over the air waves since winning the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year award in 2007. One to catch for sure.

Isy Suttie’s leftfield songs, stand-up and characters enchant audiences all around. A regular on TV and radio, she plays Dobby in Channel 4’s Peep Show and Kiki in BBC2’s Whites. Her songs have featured in numerous BBC radio shows including The Now Show and Laurence and Gus: Hearts and Minds, and on various TV shows including Dave’s One Night Stand. Double British Comedy Award nominee. Her amiable style is a welcomed addition to the Comedy line-up this year. (Cabaret Arena)

Cardiff-based Elis James began his comedy career in 2005. A bilingual stand-up who can perform in English or Welsh, he won the 'Best Comedy' prize at the National Student Radio Awards in 2006. Since then his self-deprecating style has been winning over audiences up and down the country on support tours with fellow countryman Rhod Gilbert and hit shows at Edinburgh Festival. (Cabaret Arena)

James Wren & Leon Fleury with Corrie McGuire for Objective Talent present SPANK! SPANK! makes its debut at Latitude after eight years of sell out shows in London, New Zealand and Edinburgh, where its reputation as a ‘comedy and legendary party night’ (Time Out) has resulted in a huge cult following. With sketch, character, musical and stand-up comedy, occasional gratuitous nudity and plenty of beer, it’s the ultimate late night show! Hosted by James Wren and Leon Fleury and featuring the comedy stars of today and tomorrow, this is not to be missed. When they shout “SPANK!” you shout “You Love It!” (Literary Arena)


- CABARET ARENA -

A veritable feast of vaudeville fun and mischief, Latitude’s Cabaret Arena is a carnival of top comedy and theatre. With a heady mix of sketch shows, freak, burlesque and drag acts alongside puppetry, illusionists and hearty singalongs, the Cabaret Arena encourages you to ditch your woes at the door and be seduced by the frivolities inside for a not-so-innocent ol’fashioned knees up.

Infamous London retrosexuals Duckie present a künst gothic fantasia for new romantics and old romantics. Make and sport a Duckie fascinator, collect your Duckie dance cards from door whore Jay Cloth, waltz with your wallahs, watch some melodramatic public spectacles…and then rock out until 3am. Musical conductors the Readers Wife’s manipulate the masses and make you bend in the end, while Madame Amy Lamé introduces a dramatic variety bill featuring Scottee, Ryan Styles, The Two Wrongies, Bryony Kimmings, Baghdad’s Got Talent and Bourgeois & Maurice.

The Cabaret Arena will transform into premiere nightspot The Razzle with host extraordinaire Christopher Green. With the Cabaret Arena taken back in time to a pub with a 1960’s mob feel The Razzle is clichéd light entertainment at its best. Let Green’s comedy flair take you on a night to remember with special guests and Green’s own hypnotist and magician providing the entertainment. Derek Diamond runs a tight ship, where entertainment is the ocean and all you have to do is ride it like a dusty donkey on a bracing beach.

Country music singer, global icon for peace, movie-star, role-model, political campaigner, song writer, friend to animals and the oppressed, mother, daughter, and star Tina C is a living legend. Performing some of her unforgettable songs ‘No Dick’s As Hard As My Life’, ‘Not Tonight Darlin’, I Got A Heartache’ and ‘Course I Want you For Your Body (Got A Mind Of My Own)’ in her trademark skimpy sequinned dresses will make a night to remember. "As polished, sparkling and tasteless as the rhinestone on her tiny denim frock" -The Independent

The worlds first music hall singer turned R’n’B superstar Ida Barr brings her unique fusion to the Cabaret Arena. Once was a big star in the British Music Hall she’s now enjoying the limelight once again as she performs her own take on urban classics. Thrill to her version of Missy Elliot's "She's a Bitch" and get down as Ida drops some rhymes about the topics that matter - her home help, flu jabs, and the fall she had doing the Hokey Cokey last Diwali in her sheltered accommodation. The original ragtime girl has survived wars, the decline of variety, the break-up of her marriage and recurrent financial embarrassment. She's an inspiration, a role model and damn fine on the M.I.C. She's the Notorious I.D.A.

Straddling the comedy and music worlds like a tracksuit wearing colossus, from Limerick's mean streets, hip hop duo Rubberbandits (Blind Boy Boat Club and Mr. Chrome) have been causing a ruckus in their home nation. Armed with songs like ‘Bag of Glue’, ‘Too Many Gee’ and ‘Up Da Ra’ their live show is a comedic insight into Limerick gangs, sniffing glue as an aphrodisiac when encountering larger ladies, and horses. With prank phone calls, songs and riotous live shows, Rubberbandits have emerged as the Ireland’s surrealists beyond compare. This year they won an IFTA (Irish Film and Television Academy Award) for Television Moment of the Year and released their single ‘I Wanna Fight Your Father’ the video to which has become an internet phenomenon.

Ever wanted to throw your genius ideas for a musical onto a stage and see it performed in front of your very eyes? Showstopper: The Improvised Musical gives you that chance. A highly talented group of performers take up audience suggestions and improvise a full musical on the spot. Each member of the show has been developing their skills to a point where they are able to take a series of random ideas and do the seemingly impossible. A cast of fifteen trained professionals act out this outrageous idea, providing the ultimate spectacle in audience participation.

Following sell-out shows both in the UK and USA Pants on Fire's latest actor-musician extravaganza Ovid’s Metamorphoses comes to Latitude. Ovid's epic poem was written in 8AD about the history of the world, taking in all the best Greek and Roman mythology. This re-telling has relocated the setting to 1940’s wartime Britain and brought to life by blending gas masks, gramophones, puppetry and live original music and song. Winner of the Whatsonstage.com Editor's Prize and The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award this is a gripping, constantly surprising and inventive show.

Timberlina & Hey Baylen present their BIG BINGO SHOW! It's not just bingo, it's a riotous rock 'n' roll bingo treat for everyone - with themed rounds, impromptu dance routines, reckless hilarity, topical interventions, special guest stars, ecological household tips and a soundtrack to ROCK OUT your Sunday! Win some fantastically cheap prizes or sensational home-crafted treats made by the glamorous bearded drag lady herself! Time Out call it 'Timberlina's Gem of a Show!', The Big Bingo Show is weekly at the RVT in Vauxhall, London, every Monday night (except bank holidays), but for your pleasure it will be appearing in a field near you at the Latitude festival.


- POETRY -

Satirical slams, poetic prose and comic verse are all celebrated at Latitude’s famous Poetry Arena. Found on the bank of the lake and larger than ever, a welcoming blanket of bean bags and cushions makes this an inviting place to while away the day; entertained by a wealth of leading poets (including past and present poet laureates) spoken word artists, comics, rappers and raconteurs alike.

Serafina Steer harpist & wordsmith will be performing in the Poetry Arena at this years’ Latitude Festival; think Mark E Smith meets Joanna Newsom meets a sad girl at a disco. Following the release of ‘Bloody Hell’ EP on Stolen Recordings, Serafina has worked with Cerys Matthews, Bat For Lashes, Patrick Wolf, Young Marble Giants and The Frogs. Her second album ‘change is good change is good (Static Caravan)’ described by Jarvis Cocker as ‘a good album’, was one of his favourites of 2010.

Simon Barraclough is the author of ‘Los Alamos Mon Amour’ (Salt 2008), which was a finalist for Best First Collection in the Forward Prizes, and the mini-book ‘Bonjour Tetris’ (Penned in the Margins). His second full collection ‘Neptune Blue’ is due from Salt in July 2011. In 2010 he devised ‘Psycho Poetica: a collaborative homage to Hitchcock’s Psycho’, which was performed at Latitude and other prestigious venues. His work appears in the anthologies ‘Identity Parade’ (Bloodaxe) and Penguin's ‘Poems for Love’. "These poems are complex, acrobatic, inventive, intelligent, exuberant, funny, tender and bloody marvellous!" (Annie Freud)

Alex Gwyther is a spoken word artist, writer and language teacher. “Reminiscent of Braintax and The Streets with a wit that recalls that of Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner”, Gwyther’s descriptive delivery of spoken raps and “tumbling urbane style” weaves extraordinary tales of life in Britain, from the pound-a-pint Wetherspoon shenanigans of Saturday night Staines, to the poignant re-telling of the Christmas truce in the First World War. Gwyther’s published booklet will be published on Nasty Little Press in 2011.

Tom Warner was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Among other prizes, Tom has previously won an Eric Gregory Award, the Faber New Poets Award and the Escalator Award for emerging writers. In 2009-2010 he was Poet-in-residence to Newark-on-Trent as part of the Poetry-on-Trent project, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Tom’s a regular performer of his work and has appeared on BBC Radio. A pamphlet of Tom’s poetry was published by Faber & Faber in 2010. Tom will be reading from the Faber pamphlet and new work produced with the support of Arts Council England.

With rapid quick fire delivery and hilarious, often controversial content, the poet Thick Richard has been making a name for himself over the past 5 years. Performing at Edinburgh, Glastonbury and with appearances on Radio 4’s Bespoken Word, he is a rising star who has taken inspiration from legendary poet and fellow Mancunian John Cooper Clark and made it his own. Bewildering, bold and brilliant.

Hollie McNish brings a fresh style to performance poetry bringing inspiration from a lot by UK hip-hop and grime, sixties protest lyrics and everything around her. Hollie released her first album ‘Touch’, a collection of both poetry and beats last year and has been busily working the live circuit since. Due to her versatility as a performer, she has also participated in a number of music nights, including playing the Junction Theatre with renowned drum-n-bass acts Jungle Drummer and Beardyman.

Having won the Eric Gregory Award, the Poetry London Competition, the Foyle Young Poet of the Year award two years running, the Peterloo Poetry Competition three years running and shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize twice; Caroline Bird is one of our most revered poets. Her first collection ‘Looking Through Letterboxes’ was written when she was 15 and since then her poems have been published in several anthologies including Oxford Poetry, PN Review, Poetry Review, The North magazine as well as several of her poems and a commissioned short story, Sucking Eggs, have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 3.

Ventriloquism is the art of using a vessel to communicate, which is what Chris Redmond is doing when he relates his engrossing poetical stories. Under the stage name Ventriloquist, he performs with a live six-piece band with members from jazz electronic groups Nostalgia 77, Heritage Orchestra and Examples of Twelve’s. He’s made his name hosting and promoting poetry and music improvisation evening Tongue Fu in London while his own work has been featured on Radio 1, XFM, Resonance FM and Sky TV. His conversational storytelling, either under its own steam or cruising along on the lilt of light jazz, is a joy to behold.


- THE FARAWAY FOREST -

Latitude’s fairytale Faraway Forest is a secret haven of dark desires, mysterious mayhem and salacious sin-filled pleasure. This clearing under the woodland canopy will host, the decadent Winter’s Ball full of all of the delights of Christmas, hands on workshops and mesmerising theatre and musical performances. Come along and lose yourself in the depths of The Faraway Forest.

The intriguing world of Les Enfants Terribles has entertained and enthralled audiences across the globe. Insistent on their stance to craft innovative works and having recently appeared in the amazing Old Vic Tunnels as part of the Edward Sharpe performances, Les Enfants offered the lucky few a chance to appear in their innovative bespoke performances which excite and thrill audiences with their physical, stylised productions. Playwright and Artistic Director Oliver Lansley, who founded the company, has worked with Alan Davis on BBC2 comedy 'Whites' and has worked on popular BAFTA-winning series 'Misfits'. For Latitude Les Enfants will be creating a special performance specifically for The Winter’s Ball. The full details are yet to be released, but whatever comes next from the shadowy, mysterious imagination of Les Enfants Terrible, it's sure to be unlike most of what you've seen or heard before.

Building a bridge between the craft of storytelling and modern spoken-word Rachel Rose Reid immerses audiences with her charismatic and engaging stories with a difference. Funny, touching and enthralling she has become a hit performing at many different poetry nights and festivals over the past few years. Teaming up with the Roundhouse Experimental Choir she incorporates soundscapes, songs and poetry to deliver tales of the Peasant Revolt, G20 protests and the myth of the London Stone.

Native Faces is a fun face painting project for the lovely people of London town. We’ll send our teams of bubbly girls to your parties, events and homes to add an extra bit of fun and sparkle to your night. For Latitude Native Faces will be heading out of the big smoke and into the Suffolk fields to be situated in The Faraway Forest where you can get your face painted for the decadent masked ball. What better way to add a bit of sparkle to your outfit than with a little bit of glitter and a whole lot of glamour?

11-piece sea-core crew City Shanty Band bring their a-cappella performance to Latitude – with sets over the weekend in the Outdoor Theatre in The Faraway Forest. The Hackney based buoy band – inspired by the work songs of the age of sail – howl out shanties old, new, borrowed and blue with a metropolitan makeover. Having started out together at rum-fuelled shanty parties in East London, they have since been found working their vocal chords at Royal Festival Hall, Cecil Sharp House and numerous weird and wonderful places across London. Lock up your daughters - CSB is young, dumb and full of rum, and ready for a rumpus. (Outdoor Theatre)


- PANDORA’S PLAYGROUND -

A fantasyland of innocent pleasures and unbridled fun lies deep within the festival’s magical woods. A quirky corner of the Latitude site, here, anything goes. Side shows, games, interactive art, dance troupes, workshops and cutting edge theatre will keep you entertained all weekend long. Release your inner child and come play around at Latitude’s Pandora’s Playground.

Made In China make visceral shows at the junction of playwriting and live art. Physical, excessive, playful and destructive - each show makes its own rules. Drawn to great stories they inject their own challenging performance art to bring these tales to life. For Latitude they will perform two plays Stationary Excess and Bathe. Imprisoned on an exercise bicycle, a lone woman tells the story of an extraordinary man. ‘Stationary Excess’ is a daringly honest solo performance that evokes the absurdity, pain and hilarity of being alone. A bizarre and intimate experience that will scream out to anyone who has ever loved and lost.

‘Bathe’ – a work in progress – has seen Jess, co-founder of Made In China spending hours submerged in cold powdered milk jibbering about drowning, being buried alive, bird-skulls, priests doing operations and babies with their mouths stitched up. Now, with the talented composer-musician Eva Brandt providing the soundtrack, Bathe is going to be another incredibly provocative and powerful theatre experience.

String Theatre Presents 'The Red Balloon' for Latitude. String Theatre was formed just over a year ago and has since become internationally acclaimed following a two month tour of India where 48 performances were held in 7 different cities. The company's production of 'The Red Balloon' was first presented to the public at The Ishara International Puppet Festival in New Delhi. The show tells the story of a small boy's friendship with a balloon and explores the poignancy of a child's imagination. Inspired by the short film Albert Lamorisse, the show is performed using long string wood-carved marionettes and accompanied by specially commissioned music.


- LITERARY SALON -

A hub of life-enhancing interactive workshops, discussions, wide-ranging debates and mind expanding sessions, the Literary Salon is the noisy little sister of the Literary Arena that encourages you to get involved. Discover and learn new skills, air opinions and explore your innermost feelings in this progressive school of thought.

Joel Stickley is the author of hit blog How To Write Badly Well, critically-acclaimed book Who Writes This Crap? and animated film Crash! Bang! Wallow! which won the NFBC Short Film Award at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. He is a member of Aisle16 (Time Out Critics’ Choice of the Year 2005). The live show of How To Write Badly Well is part writing seminar, part multimedia comedy show and entirely necessary if you want to become the cream of the crap when it comes to purple prose. Come along and take the first step towards becoming the next Dan Brown.

Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Esther Freud, Jo Shapcott, Simon Armitage, Sarah Dunant, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Bourgeois and Maurice; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&A’s, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

Over in the Music Arenas the weekend can offer a fantastic mix of burgeoning acts and household names including: headliners The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede, the Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, Edwyn Collins, Bright Eyes, Anna Calvi, Hurts, Deerhunter, Bellowhead, The Vaccines and Everything Everything to name just a few.

With DJs, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Campervan Permit £30.00
Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only
Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk

Labels: , , , , , , , , ,

Monday 18 April 2011

Latitude festival - Music Additions - Ed Sheeran & Dermot O’Leary’s Indie Disc

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

Monday 18th April 2011
MUSIC ADDITIONS


- OBELISK ARENA -
~ Ed Sheeran ~


- IN THE WOODS -
~ Dermot O’Leary’s Indie Disco ~

On 14th – 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival.

With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an enormous selection of the finest hand-picked bands and artists to create the perfect soundtrack to a resoundingly superb weekend. From reformed must-sees, to the newest essential hot tips from a variety of genres, Latitude’s music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exhilarating and unique line-up.

Meanwhile, Latitude’s unrivalled arts programme features the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular summer break. Eye-opening and awe-inspiring – Latitude Festival just gets better and better.


- OBELISK ARENA -

The open space of Latitude’s Obelisk Arena is a beautiful natural amphitheatre that has housed truly momentous performances over the past five years. Renowned for pushing the envelope and offering something not found anywhere else, lay down your picnic blanket or put on your dancing shoes for the 2011 Obelisk Arena line-up.

Singer songwriter Ed Sheeran has been carving out a unique career since he started gigging in 2005. With a prolific work ethic having played over 600 gigs in 3 years and self-released five EPs, he has an unwavering desire to make things happen. Ed has lived on the road, playing anywhere and everywhere performing his fantastically catchy and bold brand of acoustic pop with samples, loops and a small nod to the UK grime and dubstep scenes. A social networking sensation his videos on YouTube have over a million views and he has a fervent fan base. With his brand new EP ‘One Take EP’ out soon – this underground hero will no doubt become a mainstream success this year, so catch this rising star at Latitude Festival before he becomes truly massive. (Saturday)


- IN THE WOODS -

Exploring the many pathways snaking through the enchanting woodland little pockets of treats and surprises are just waiting to be discovered. By day or by night, The Woods are an intriguing and beguiling place to spend your time. Art adorns the trees, and exhibitions, ad hoc performance and installations can be found at every turn. The small but perfectly formed stage in a clearing will host a diverse range of performances as well as DJs pumping out the tunes into the early hours of the morning making it the perfect place to party the night away.

Dermot O'Leary brings the Indie Disco from his BBC Radio 2 show to 'In The Woods' at Latitude. He'll be in his Carter USM t-shirt playing songs that take you back to your indie adolescence. Festival goers can email their requests for the night to dermot@bbc.co.uk. Please don't throw your cider & black at him. It will make the CDs skip.

Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Louise Wener, Tim Key, Simon Armitage, Rory McGrath, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Greg Davies and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Idiots of Ants; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&As, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

With DJs, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

The full length press release, with details on all acts appearing at Latitude, is available in PDF format to download from:
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/press


Latitude’s music arena line-up to date:

- OBELISK ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ The National ~
~ Paloma Faith ~ Bright Eyes ~ KT Tunstall ~

SATURDAY
~ Paolo Nutini ~
~ My Morning Jacket ~ The Cribs ~ Seasick Steve ~ Rumer ~
~ They Might Be Giants ~ Ed Sheeran ~

SUNDAY
~ Suede ~
~ Hurts ~ Glasvegas ~ Iron & Wine ~ The Waterboys ~


- THE WORD ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ Bombay Bicycle Club ~
~ The Vaccines ~ Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group ~
~ Caribou ~

SATURDAY
~ Foals ~
~ Echo and The Bunnymen ~ I Am Kloot ~

SUNDAY
~ Eels ~
~ Lykke Li ~ OMD ~ Os Mutantes ~


Playing across all the music arenas over the course of the weekend are:

FRIDAY
~ Avi Buffalo ~ Crocodiles ~
~ Glasser ~ Jenny and Johnny ~

SATURDAY
~ Bellowhead ~ Villagers ~

SUNDAY
~ Anna Calvi ~ Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ~
~ Foster The People ~ Gold Panda ~ Kele ~ The Leisure Society ~
~ Marques Toliver ~ The Naked and Famous ~

Also appearing

~ The Bees ~ British Sea Power ~ Caitlin Rose ~ Chapel Club ~
~ Crystal Fighters ~ C.W. Stoneking ~ Deerhunter ~
~ Dog Is Dead ~ The Duke And The King ~
~ Edwyn Collins ~ Esben and the Witch ~
~ Everything Everything ~ Fight Like Apes ~ Graffiti 6 ~
~ Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan ~
~ The Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble ~ Phildel ~
~ The Raghu Dixit Project ~ Thea Gilmore ~ Tripwires ~
~ Trophy Wife ~ Violens ~ Wanda Jackson ~ Yann Tiersen ~


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee Campervan Permit £30.00 Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping Day tickets include car parking only

Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk

Labels: , , ,

Friday 15 April 2011

The Crave announce one-off London headline show and get confirmed for Sonisphere festival

“The Crave just showed me again why I think they are one of the best rock 'n roll bands in the World right now ... period.” - Zach Myers, Shinedown

Colour_1530_HI

Ryan Burnett (Vocals, Guitar) - Carlos Garcia (Guitar) - Tom Swann (Bass) - C.J Evans (Drums)

Fresh from the release of their extremely well received debut album ‘Breaking The Silence’ and a headline tour of the UK which took in a sold out show at the Islington Bar Academy, THE CRAVE are now ready to announce a special one-off show they have planned at the Borderline in London on Thursday 2nd June and a slot at Sonisphere festival (Jägermeister Stage) on Saturday 9th July.

Speaking of the festival lead vocalist/guitarist Ryan Burnett says “We were lucky enough to play Sonisphere in its very first year here in the UK in 2009, it was a great atmosphere and a great show from what we can remember, but it was the Jäger stage, so we don't remember that much. We look forward to not remembering much from this year’s great performance too. Be there to remind us."

The band’s Matt Hyde (Fightstar, Slipknot, Trivium, Gallows …) produced debut album gained some great reactions at press and radio with Kerrang saying the "Brighton rockers impress with polished and impassioned debut...its great stuff" while Rock Sound said "in a time of clone bands trying to emulate the next big thing, it's a surprise to find a band like The Crave who insist on being true to themselves".


"Brighton rockers impress with polished and impassioned debut...its great stuff" – Kerrang "The Crave deserve a following as immense as their sound on this assured debut." - Anna More - Totalrock.com "Chock full of ballsy, fast-paced rock sirens like 'Cooking In The Kitchen' and ballads like 'Surrender And Retreat', The Crave deliver some much needed rock 'n' roll spirit." - 7/10 Rock Sound

For further information please contact Dan Griffiths info@presscounselpr.com / www.presscounselpr.com

Labels: , , ,

Ben Marwood - New single ‘Singalong’ and Frank Turner support tour

Following on from the release of his debut album 'Outside There's A Curse' at the beginning of the year, Ben Marwood is now ready to lift the first single from the record. ‘Singalong’ will be released digitally through iTunes and all major digital music retailers on 2nd May through Xtra Mile Recordings (The Xcerts, Far, Frank Turner…).

Ben Marwood picture 1a
‘Singlong’ does exactly what it says on the tin and has already proved an anthem for venues all over the county. In the lyrics to the song Ben sings "I guess I could be the next big thing, but that would just be weird. So I guess I'll play more Folk clubs, but I'd have to grow a beard”. The irony being that this track might well provide the step he needs to reach the next level.

Two years after the release of 'This Is Not What You Had Planned', the independent mini-album that grasped the attention of The Times, Artrocker, BBC Radio 1 & 2 and XFM, and following last year's 'Exclamation At Asterisk Hash' split with Oxygen Thief and Jim Lockey, 'Outside There's A Curse' firmly establishes Ben's coiled, lyrical style. Though the angst of 2008 lingers, along with the expected pop culture sideswipes and name-checking, it is complemented by a philosophical acceptance in the face of death ('Toil'), a will to make good on past mistakes ('I Will Breathe You In') and light-hearted jabs at his own shortcomings ('Oh My Days', recorded live in front of a studio audience of thirteen).

In support of the release of ‘Singalong’ Ben will be supporting label mate Frank Turner at the following SOLD OUT shows:

‘AN EVENING WITH FRANK TURNER’ MAY

9 Stockton ARC
10 Dundee Doghouse
11 Dunfermline, PJ Molloys
12 Brighton Coalition
13 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
14 Lancaster Library
15 Chester Telfords Warehouse
16 Leeds Brudenell Social Club
18 Manchester Night & Day
19 Liverpool Cathedral Crypt
20 Stoke Sugarmill
22 Wolverhampton Slade Room
23 Gloucester Guidhall
24 Bristol St Georges Church
25 Bath Komedia
26 Kingston Hippodrome (New Slang)
27 Cambridge St Pauls Church
28 Norwich Play Festival
29 Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
30 Winchester Railway


"Packed with witty lyrical observations, 'Outside There's A Curse' is at times bold, intelligent and wholesome." 8/10 - Rock Sound "There's an over riding sense here, just like when Frank Turner first picked up an acoustic guitar, that we could be peering into the colourful minutiae of a songwriter whose story will be well worth following.” – 4K’s Kerrang

For more information please contact Dan Griffiths (National/Online) or Anthea (Regional) - info@presscounselpr.com

Labels: ,

Thursday 14 April 2011

Latitude festival - Music Additions - They Might Be Giants, Os Mutantes, Mark Lamarr’s God’s Jukebox...

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

Thursday 14th April 2011
MUSIC ADDITIONS

- OBELISK ARENA -
~ They Might Be Giants ~

- THE WORD ARENA
~ Os Mutantes ~

- FILM & MUSIC ARENA -
~ Mark Lamarr’s God’s Jukebox ~
featuring:
~ Ska Cubano ~ Barrence Whitfield ~
~ Kalakuta Millionaires ~ The Zizaniques ~

- DJs -
~ Goldierocks ~

On 14th – 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival.

With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an enormous selection of the finest hand-picked bands and artists to create the perfect soundtrack to a resoundingly superb weekend. From reformed must-sees, to the newest essential hot tips from a variety of genres, Latitude’s music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exhilarating and unique line-up.

Meanwhile, Latitude’s unrivalled arts programme features the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular summer break. Eye-opening and awe-inspiring – Latitude Festival just gets better and better.


- OBELISK ARENA -

The open space of Latitude’s Obelisk Arena is a beautiful natural amphitheatre that has housed truly momentous performances over the past five years. Renowned for pushing the envelope and offering something not found anywhere else, lay down your picnic blanket or put on your dancing shoes for the 2011 Obelisk Arena line-up.

Joining the Obelisk Arena on Saturday is They Might Be Giants who have been a mainstay on the American indie scene for almost three decades. Uniquely quirky, with buoyant melodies, cheeky keyboard lines and baiting guitars and mandolins, their music is often bolstered by horns, fiddles and whatever else can be squeezed into their humorous hits. This quintet have edged their way into mainstream gradually, first by contributing 'Boss Of Me' for the theme song of hit comedy show 'Malcolm In The Middle' and have since contributed music to shows and films including Disney’s 2005 'Sky High'. Of late they've produced four educational children's albums, including 2009's Grammy nominated ‘Here Comes Science’. With a huge wealth of material to draw on, They Might Be Giants is guaranteed to be one of the most entertaining spectacles on the Obelisk Arena this year. You may even learn something! (Saturday)


- THE WORD ARENA -

The Word Arena’s large canopy stands proud at the top of the main arena, looking out over the beautiful Latitude site. Playing host to a veritable smorgasbord of musical pleasures and leaving crowds transfixed by an eclectic line-up that crosses genre boundaries effortlessly.

The Brazilian psychedelic band Os Mutantes returned from a two and a half decade hiatus in 2006 to the delight of Tropicália fans, the band now appear on The Word Arena for Latitude fans on the Sunday. A synthesis of rock ‘n’ roll and African and Brazillian rhythms – which was also tied into the movement that was inspired by avant garde poetry and incorporated theatre as well as music - the band helped popularise the genre in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Their swirling mass of sound which shimmers with acoustic guitars, brass instruments and spectral feminine vocals was heavily influenced by the UK and US psychedelia of the time. Now they are one of the most recognised and influential Brazilian bands ever and have most recently played shows with modern counterparts The Flaming Lips and collaborated with fellow eccentric Devendra Banhart. Open your mind to Os Mutantes. (Sunday)


- FILM & MUSIC ARENA -

One of the most diverse and cutting edge elements to Latitude’s repertoire, the Film & Music Arena offers audiences mesmerising displays, performances and viewings of fantastic cinema and music. Sonically and visually rich, the worlds of alternative film and music collide with a full programme of award- winning screenings, documentaries, shorts, Q&A discussions and musical treats.

Once again the Film & Music Arena will be home to a fantastically eclectic range of music courtesy of radio DJ, presenter and all-round music aficionado Mark Lamarr. Presenting his renowned Saturday night Radio 2 show - God’s Jukebox - Lamarr will be DJ-ing his usual mix of tunes from soul, ska, reggae, country, gospel and rap as well as well as introducing these four hand-picked bands and performers to play live in the Film & Music Arena:

Marrying Jamaican ska with Cuban mambo Ska Cubano was created as an infectious and exciting London-based Caribbean retro band, a cross-generational and cross-cultural 11-strong ska super band. Currently enjoying the success of third album ‘Mambo Ska’ which came out last year, this band deliver relentless good-time music that brings elements of other genres in an effortless fusion. Their combined blend of influences has produced high-octane party and festival music of the first order. Be sure to get involved in the summer vibe in the Film & Music Arena.

Boston-based, internationally followed, Barrence Whitfield is a full-throttle soul screamer in the spirit of Little Richard, Wilson Pickett and Solomon Burke. He has been described as the owner of one incredible pair of lungs, with limitless energy and unmatched enthusiasm for his music and his audience. Crazed, frenetic and completely unhinged Barrence is a must-see. Rockabilly, roots, jump blues, funk and of course soul are all here in true bombastic form. Latitude festival goers are treated to this special performance as Barrence makes his way over the Atlantic especially for this show.

Brighton based Afro-Latino-Funk band Kalakuta Millionaires blend “Fela Kuti-inspired brass lines, Latin percussion, afro-psych organ and James Brrown-style funk riffs” giving every Latitude music performer a run for their money in the energy stakes. This 8 -10 piece band have been played on Craig Charles' Funk & Soul show on 6Music as well as performing a Maida Vale session for our Jukebox host. A full-on rhythmic experience where dancing is pretty much mandatory.

The Zizaniques were founded by Cyrus Gabrysch – a classical pianist working in Utah and New York – when he moved to the UK to record his debut album. His gruff, sandpaper vocals claw gloriously over the flourishing, bright folk-influenced music, recalling artists as diverse as John Martyn and The Pogues. With an intriguing musical background and even more enthralling tales to tell, The Zizaniques will be yet another stop-off at Latitude's music line-up.


- DJs -

As night dawns over the Suffolk countryside, the festival is transformed into a revellers paradise. All across the site, pockets of unmissable parties can be discovered catering for every music taste under the night sky. Ravers, rockers, indie-scenesters and electro-heads – all hedonists alike will be catered for when the very best DJs descend on Latitude this year – making this the place to let loose.

Joining the line-up of those DJs already confirmed - Feeling Gloomy, Beef Warehouse and Eddy Temple-Morris - is DJ du jour and party extraordinaire Goldierocks who will be bringing her trademark indie/electro mash-up to Latitude. Stunning, sassy and salacious ,Goldierocks is famed for providing the sounds at countless, fashionable aftershows, ‘it’ parties and festivals all over the world. If you want to get your night rocking in style then Goldierocks is no doubt the DJ for you.

Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Louise Wener, Tim Key, Simon Armitage, Rory McGrath, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Greg Davies and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Idiots of Ants; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&As, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

With DJs, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

The full length press release, with details on all acts appearing at Latitude, is available in PDF format to download from:
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/press


Latitude’s music arena line-up to date:

- OBELISK ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ The National ~
~ Paloma Faith ~ Bright Eyes ~ KT Tunstall ~

SATURDAY
~ Paolo Nutini ~
~ My Morning Jacket ~ The Cribs ~ Seasick Steve ~ Rumer ~
~ They Might Be Giants ~

SUNDAY
~ Suede ~
~ Hurts ~ Glasvegas ~ Iron & Wine ~ The Waterboys ~


- THE WORD ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ Bombay Bicycle Club ~
~ The Vaccines ~ Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group ~
~ Caribou ~

SATURDAY
~ Foals ~
~ Echo and The Bunnymen ~ I Am Kloot ~

SUNDAY
~ Eels ~
~ Lykke Li ~ OMD ~ Os Mutantes ~

Playing across all the music arenas over the course of the weekend are:

FRIDAY
~ Avi Buffalo ~ Crocodiles ~
~ Glasser ~ Jenny and Johnny ~

SATURDAY
~ Bellowhead ~ Villagers ~

SUNDAY
~ Anna Calvi ~ Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ~
~ Foster The People ~ Gold Panda ~ Kele ~ The Leisure Society ~
~ Marques Toliver ~ The Naked and Famous ~

Also appearing

~ The Bees ~ British Sea Power ~ Caitlin Rose ~ Chapel Club ~
~ Crystal Fighters ~ C.W. Stoneking ~ Deerhunter ~
~ Dog Is Dead ~ The Duke And The King ~
~ Edwyn Collins ~ Esben and the Witch ~
~ Everything Everything ~ Fight Like Apes ~ Graffiti 6 ~
~ Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan ~
~ The Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble ~ Phildel ~
~ The Raghu Dixit Project ~ Thea Gilmore ~ Tripwires ~
~ Trophy Wife ~ Violens ~ Wanda Jackson ~ Yann Tiersen ~


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Campervan Permit £30.00
Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only

Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For more information please contact info@presscounselpr.com

Labels: , , , , ,

Tuesday 12 April 2011

Latitude festival - Music Addition - Lykke Li

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

12th April 2011
MUSIC ADDITION

- THE WORD ARENA -

~ Lykke Li ~

On 14th – 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival.

With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an enormous selection of the finest hand-picked bands and artists to create the perfect soundtrack to a resoundingly superb weekend. From reformed must-sees, to the newest essential hot tips from a variety of genres, Latitude’s music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exhilarating and unique line-up.

Meanwhile, Latitude’s unrivalled arts programme features the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular summer break. Eye-opening and awe-inspiring – Latitude Festival just gets better and better with this new addition:

Swedish pop maestro Lykke Li has been a maverick musical presence since her 2007 EP 'Little Bit'. Squeezing dramatic percussion, haunting organs and infectious soul-pop refrains into her music, her eloquent vocals fill the spacious arrangements. Her second album 'Wounded Rhymes', produced by one third of Peter, Bjorn & John, brings this intoxicating concoction to an even headier listen. Having hit the Top 40 album charts in 11 countries, including Number Two in her home country, Lykke Li's latest is proving to be a bigger hit than the critically lauded debut 'Youth Novels'. She's currently playing sold out venues across Europe, including Shepherd's Bush Empire in London and with a date at the prestigious Roundhouse booked for November her popularity shows no sign of abating. She will be performing penultimately in The Word Arena before headliners Eels on the Sunday night at Latitude 2011 which will be another eclectic triumph for the young rising star.


Latitude’s music arena line-up to date:

- OBELISK ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ The National ~
~ Paloma Faith ~ Bright Eyes ~ KT Tunstall ~

SATURDAY
- Paolo Nutini -
~ My Morning Jacket ~ The Cribs ~ Seasick Steve ~ Rumer ~

SUNDAY
- Suede -
~ Hurts ~ Glasvegas ~ Iron & Wine ~ The Waterboys ~


- THE WORD ARENA -

FRIDAY
~ Bombay Bicycle Club ~
~ The Vaccines ~ Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group ~
~ Caribou ~

SATURDAY
~ Foals ~
~ Echo and The Bunnymen ~ I Am Kloot ~

SUNDAY
~ Eels ~
~ Lykke Li ~ OMD ~


Playing across all the music arenas over the course of the weekend are:

FRIDAY
~ Avi Buffalo ~ Crocodiles ~
~ Glasser ~ Jenny and Johnny ~

SATURDAY
~ Bellowhead ~ Villagers ~

SUNDAY
~ Anna Calvi ~ Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ~
~ Foster The People ~ Gold Panda ~ Kele ~ The Leisure Society ~
~ Marques Toliver ~ The Naked and Famous ~


Also appearing

~ The Bees ~ British Sea Power ~ Caitlin Rose ~ Chapel Club ~
~ Crystal Fighters ~ C.W. Stoneking ~ Deerhunter ~
~ Dog Is Dead ~ The Duke And The King ~
~ Edwyn Collins ~ Esben and the Witch ~
~ Everything Everything ~ Fight Like Apes ~ Graffiti 6 ~
~ Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan ~
~ The Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble ~ Phildel ~
~ The Raghu Dixit Project ~ Thea Gilmore ~ Tripwires ~
~ Trophy Wife ~ Violens ~ Wanda Jackson ~ Yann Tiersen ~


Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Esther Freud, Jo Shapcott, Simon Armitage, Sarah Dunant, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Jason Byrne and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Bourgeois and Maurice; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&A’s, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

With DJ’s, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.


The full length press release, with details on all acts appearing at Latitude, is available in PDF format to download from:
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/press


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Campervan Permit £30.00
Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only

Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk


For more information please contact info@presscounselpr.com

Labels: , , ,

Tuesday 5 April 2011

Latitude festival - Music Additions - Glasvegas, Seasick Steve, Iron & Wine & Dog Is Dead

Lat11_logo_BOLD date (2)

14th – 17th July 2011, Henham Park Estate, Southwold, Suffolk.

5th April 2011
MUSIC ADDITIONS

MUSIC ARENAS

~ Glasvegas ~ Seasick Steve ~
~ Iron & Wine ~ Dog Is Dead ~

On 14th – 17th July in the sumptuous surrounds of the Suffolk countryside, the welcoming daisy-adorned gates will open for the 6th edition of the magical and fantastical Latitude Festival.

With four bespoke arenas dedicated to music, Latitude offers an incredible array of sonic brilliance, bands and artists hand-picked to create the perfect soundtrack to the perfect weekend. Whether it’s the hottest new band or the once in a life-time chance to see a legend perform; if it’s rock or pop, folk or blues, electro or dance, Latitude’s music arenas have it all. With The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede headlining the Obelisk Arena; Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals and Eels headlining The Word Arena and a whole wealth of musical talent playing across the weekend, Latitude once again boasts an exciting and unique line-up.

And whilst the best bands play, Latitude’s unrivalled arts programme features the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular weekend. Visually stunning, awe-inspiring and mind-expanding – Latitude Festival just gets better and better with these new additions:

The roaring down tempo swarm of Scottish quartet Glasvegas seduced the world in 2008 with their critically acclaimed and platinum selling eponymous debut album which received a nomination for the Mercury Music Prize a year after its release. They also played Latitude in the same year where new fans Blondie watched in awe from the sidelines. They return this year armed with second album 'EUPHORIC /// HEARTBREAK \\\ ' which sees the band incorporate spoken word into their cresting, shoegaze-inspired rock. This long awaited return will be a soaring and phenomenal comeback.

America’s most famous former busker Seasick Steve has been spinning yarns upon impulsive-sounding 12-bar blues since his pre-teens. Drawing on his early life (before hitting the big time in the UK after his appearance on Jools Holland’s ‘Annual Hootenanny’ in 2006) his ramshackle blend of rock and blues using old and homemade instruments has hit a chord with a huge audience. Following last year's stop gap EP 'Songs For Elisabeth', Seasick Steve is due to release his fifth album 'You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks'. Be sure to be part of the crowd and join in the boot-stomping frenzy!

Singer songwriter Samuel Beam, or Iron & Wine to his legions of fans, has consistently delivered a fine body of hush-voiced folk and Americana. From his debut on legendary label Sub Pop, 'The Creek Drank the Cradle', to this year's excellent 'Kiss Each Other Clean', each album is soaked in lantern-lit strums and Samuel's throaty whisper. This year's release sees lilting melodies coming more to the fore, with less of the organic twang of the past and more of the propulsive simplicity that will grasp an audience and throw them into a spontaneous choir, perfect for Iron & Wine's soothing lullabies.

Dog Is Dead hail from Nottingham; formed in 2007 the band has played various festivals and supported bands of the calibre of Ok Go, Cajun Dance Party and One Night Only. They released their first two singles last year with a third - ‘River Jordan’ to complete the trilogy in March. Both 'Glockenspiel Song' and 'Young' have been featured on popular E4 drama ‘Skins’. Their almost gospel like, vocal-led indie is uplifting and harmonious making these new kids on the block ones to look out for!

Also playing in the Music Arenas over the weekend is a fantastic mix of burgeoning acts and household names including: one of the final performances by Bright Eyes, the euphoric noise of Deerhunter, Bellowhead, Everything Everything, Wanda Jackson, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, the magnificent Eels, Esben & the Witch, Gold Panda, French soundtrack master Yann Tiersen and The Cribs to name just a few.

Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Esther Freud, Jo Shapcott, Simon Armitage, Sarah Dunant, Dave Gorman and Alexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Jason Byrne and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Bush Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and English National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Bourgeois and Maurice; and BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&A’s, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’.

With DJ’s, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

The full length press release, with details on all acts appearing at Latitude, is available in PDF format to download from:
www.latitudefestival.co.uk/2011/press


- TICKET INFORMATION -

Weekend tickets £170.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Day tickets Fri, Sat, Sun £70.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Child ticket (5-12 years) £5.00 including VAT, subject to booking fee
Campervan Permit £30.00
Weekend tickets prices include car parking and camping
Day tickets include car parking only

Credit Card line: 0871 231 0821
Online: www.festivalrepublic.com • www.seetickets.com • www.latitudefestival.co.uk

For a full list of national and regional outlets please visit www.latitudefestival.co.uk


For more information please contact info@presscounselpr.com

Labels: , , , , , ,