British Sea Power added to GuilFest 2008
British Sea Power, the four piece epic indie rock outfit, will be headlining the Ents24 Stage on Sunday 4th July at GuilFest 2008. Three albums into their flourishing career � their recent album ‘Do You Like Rock Music?’ hit the top 10 in the UK album charts in January 2008 - British Sea Power have been described by the Sunday Times as ‘The best band in Britain’. Their critically acclaimed live shows are famous throughout the UK � In 2004, the band won the Time Out London Live Band of the Year award.
Joe Lean and The Jing Jang Jong have also been confirmed on the Ents24 stage on Sunday 4th July. Formed in January 2007, a buzz built so quickly that that they had already supported the likes of Babyshambles, Dizzee Rascal, Cansei de Ser Sexy and the Kaiser Chiefs even before the release of their debut single in October 2007, after which they sold out their debut headline UK tour in December 2007. In recognition, they were placed 7th in the BBC Sound of 2008 poll.The band�s second single, ‘Lonely Buoy�, released in March, charted at 43. The band�s debut album is due this summer.
Psychedelic electronic funksters The Egg will be performing at GuilFest on Friday 4th July on the Ents24 stage. The Egg, who co-wrote ‘Music For Lovers� by Wolfman with Pete Docherty in 2005, released their last album, ‘Forwards� in 2006. The Observer proclaimed it ‘Like New Order floating on a crowd�, while The Times stated that ‘Forwards slots in somewhere between Air, Groove Armada and Zero 7�. Known for their amazing improvised festival appearances throughout the world, the incredible musicians that form The Egg have been gigging everywhere from Austin, Texas, to the Third Post-Apartheid Festival in South Africa in recent years. Expect a set full of infectious electronic grooves and beats.
Wills & The Willing are to play the Main stage sponsored by Commercial Radio on Saturday 5th July at GuilFest 2008, fresh from the release of their second album, Heroes & Villains. Guest vocalists on the new album include Mercury Music Prize nominated singer Tom McRae, rapper Dandelion, Kubb frontman Harry Collier, Moke members John Hogg and Charlie Morton, plus footballers Didier Drogba and Michael Essien. Essien and Drogba have collaborated with Wills on what will be the first single from the album, the track ‘Skin’ - you can see the video for this track on YouTube.com. Expectations are that these Chelsea FC superstars will also be appearing onstage at GuilFest 2008 with Wills and the Willing!!!!
Keeping on the subject of football, GuilFest will have it�s very own David Beckham Soccer Academy at the festival this year which will be offering free coaching sessions from professional coaches to children between the ages of 5 and 15, quiz activities and even a football free-styler performing skills and tricks!
Other festival attractions include Farmer Giles� Barn Dance - so get on down and grab your partner for a bit of ‘Dosey � Doh!’ - Superb cocktail bars, street performers, great arts and crafts, a fabulous selection of food from around the world and, as usual, the massive 150� long bar means nobody has to wait very long for refreshment!
Children will find the KidZone by far the best to date with loads of fun, games and activities, not to mention copious face painting!
The festival caters for visitors with disabilities � both the Commercial Radio and the Ents24 stages have viewing platforms and the festival also provides a dedicated camping area, toilet facilities and stewards at GuilFest. Car parking is right next to the festival site so no long walks heaving camping gear are necessary for anybody. Visitors with disabilities are recommended to visit the Accessibility pages on the GuilFest web site.
Facilities adjacent to Stoke Park include The Guildford Lido which is only 2 minutes walk and The Spectrum Leisure Centre, great for hot showers, sauna or a swim. The historic town is itself only 10minutes walk away and has shops, cafes restaurants, bars and pubs galore; Guildford even has its own castle!
For a full line up of bands, attractions and facilities please visit our website www.guilfest.co.uk
GuilFest 2008 looks set to be the most successful to date and tickets are selling fast so get your tickets quick!
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