Archive for the ‘Past Festivals’ Category
The Alternative Stage Returns for 2008!
May 22, 2008 Author: BeciMarie | Filed under: Past FestivalsHighlights last year included a special night hosted by the uber hip Trangressive label, a rare showing of punk classic ‘American Hardcore’, a list of comedy and cabaret performers to die for and much much more. And this year is already looking to be as much of a success
A godhead of punk, a man of letters, an author, actor, poet, publisher, political activist, HENRY ROLLINS is to appear on the Alternative Stage! A constant presence in the US arts and music scene and a worldwide household name, Rollins comes to the Alternative Stage for a spoken word set that is sure to be the talk of the sites. I can assure you, this man doesn’t disappoint!
Like Rollins, JEFFREY LEWIS is an artist unaware of boundaries. A songwriter, performer (with the Jeffrey Lewis Band), comic book author, poet and spoken word artist, Lewis is fast becoming the modern renaissance man of the US alternative scene. With a huge reputation within the underground, expect these sets to be a highlight of the weekend for many at the dual sites.
Leeds Festival (Festival Republic) Seperate from Carling
Nov 23, 2007 Author: Rockgeek | Filed under: Past Festivals
Coors today announced to its staff that Carling will not be sponsoring the Reading and Leeds festivals after the current contract, preferring instead to focus on the Carling academy.
The sponsorship agreement between Carling and MF expires on 31/12/07. This is simply the best news that’s come out from Meanfiddler/Festival Republic for a number of years. Have you got any suggestions for new sponsors? Let us know - add a comment
Music, Mud and Mayhem: The Official History
Nov 10, 2007 Author: Rockgeek | Filed under: Past Festivals
Seeing that Festival Republic (yet again) made such an awful attempt at communication and promotion, I thought I might aswell do something here. I do have to worry when the author describes Fallout Boy and Slipknot as modern rock whilst Foo Fighters have the title of a modern Indie band! Basically:
Fantastic book covering the Leeds Festival (Carling Weekend) from its days pre-1971 outside of Reading, to its move to Reading in 1971 right through to the 2007 festival.
The book features exclusive interviews with bands/artsists who have played the festival over the last 40 years and gives an insight into the greatest indie/rock festival in the world.
Rather than going through the utter rubbish publishers that Festival Republic suggest you go through, I’d opt to go via Amazon from the link above.
UK Festival Awards - Nothing won!!!
Nov 7, 2007 Author: Rockgeek | Filed under: Past Festivalshttp://www.festivalawards.com/
Says it all really about the festivals this year. Not one award…
