Firefly Solar Stage
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Live World influenced music from our new solar powered venue. Introducing the Firefly Big Top, a truly innovative festival experience! A completely self sufficient, solar powered sound stage encompassing all manner of musical mischief, madness and mayhem leaving you to dance the night away with a crystal-clear conscience. See the confirmed line-up below...
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You will be taken on a musical journey serving up everything from soothing soulful sounds and barn-dancing balkan beats right through to gyrating gypsy swing with a dash of down right dirty eclectic electric tomfoolery, ensuring that all your musical needs are catered for. All this will be blended with a brand spanking new LED lighting rig to create a cutting edge audio visual experience that will leave you thirsting for more. The Firefly system breaks many of the barriers normally associated with solar power and is the epitome of the Sunrise celebrations' ethos and commitment towards achieving a truly sustainable festival. www.fireflysolar.co.uk
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BEARDYMAN - SHEELANAGIG - KING PORTER STOMP - YES SIR BOSS
JONO McLEERY - SWEET SWEET LIES - PAUL DIDGE & FRIENDS - BONZE
PERUNICA - BAD SCIENCE - DOG SHOW - LOS ALBERTOS - No 1 STATION
CHANCERY BLAME & THE GADJO CLUB - GREEN ANGELS - DUBHEART
SHONA FOSTER - ZELIA
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BeardymanBeardyman is awesome. . . . After winning the well renowned Lyric Pad Beatbox Battle twice in 2004, he went on to win the title of London champion and UK runner up in the 2005 Championships and the following year became UK Beatbox Champion 2006. He successfully defended his title in June 2007 to become the first beatboxer in UK history to win the national championships twice in a row. He will represent his country in the next World Beatbox Championships (Date to be announced.) His first musical venture was writing a symphony for his school orchestra at the age of ten. At fifteen, an introduction to drum ’n’ bass led to his long-standing obsession with music technology. Now, in his live shows, as well as world-class solo human-beatbox, he uses cutting-edge sound-mangling technology to create dance-inducing layered rhythms, breath-taking soundscapes, fully produced songs and tunes, all improvised and created entirely from his voice. In Beardyman’s shows, no pre-recorded material is used, and everything is created live and in real time in front of the audience, who he takes on a mind-bending journey from dumbstruck to dancing and back again. His unique ablity to get any crowd going bonkers has seen him play huge stages ranging from legendary drum ’n’ bass rave ’Slammin Vinyl’ to the gigantic childrens concerts Young Voices which tour the largest indoor stadiums in the country. |
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Nucleus RootsThe ideology behind the formation of Nucleus Roots was the creation of a studio resource for the abundant vocal talents existing in Manchester UK that had little or no outlet. The studio focused on roots reggae and as it grew, so did the catalogue of artists, arrangements and songs at their disposal. This then created a live platform for the artists in the form of the Nucleus Roots Band. Nucleus Roots has evolved into a unique brand. They now have a 2-fold formula; Nucleus Roots Sound System/Band, an explosive, authentic roots reggae/dub experience featuring, in various combinations; Moses, MC MegaDread (Megatone Foundation), Ossie Gad (The Natural-ites) along with P. Lush and Peter Teknical, and the Nucleus Roots Production studio, which creates some of the most exciting, authentic, roots sounds in the UK. |
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DragonsflyFormed in 1998 by Maya and Daygan, Dragonsfly is a vibrant, inimitable union of acoustic musicians influenced by traditional and contemporary world folk music. This well established and widely respected band weave together new and old songs, instrumentals and dance pieces from many world traditions, from France and Brittany to eastern Europe and beyond, fronted by the multi-lingual vocals of Maya Preece. The result is a musical landscape of groove-driven music that is passionate, high energy, tender and entrancing. "Clear, funky, joyful, life-affirming" - Glastonbury Music. |
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MordekkersThe Mordekkers are anong the most innovative bands in the UK today. Based in southest Wales, this unique four piece mix traditional and original folk tunes, played on pipe and mandola, with fresh, modern drum and bass rhythms. The result is an energetic infectious groove that never fails to get audiences dancing. |
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King Porter StompKing Porter Stomp are the dub - ska juggernaut of rhyme and funk on a mission to entertain, enliven and enlighten. An unstoppable octet of big horns, fat beats, heavy bass and conscious minds, who level social boundaries, lift spirits and get every audience bouncing. The 8 dedicated members of King Porter Stomp were brought together from very different backgrounds and musical persuasions and formed in Autumn 2006. Since then they have been unleashing their unique and contagious, universal grooves upon dance floors, fields, streets and beaches and are known as Brighton's "JUMP-UP GENIUS!". |
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Yes Sir BossYes Sir Boss!!! are extremely addictive. With funky bass lines, rhythmic riffs and affluent character, all mixed up with quality big beat brass. The style of Yes Sir Boss!!! is unique, combining upbeat reggae ska with bluesy overtones. Fronted by Matt Sellors whose memorable lyrics are brought to life by his expressive busk, wild hyperbole and bilarious weirdness. The results are an exotic blend of tight pumping rhythms, gyrating guitars and energetic soul, which supports sincere assertion. Yes Sir Boss!!! guarentee to generate an epic rump shake down. "The man with a thousand voices" - Radio Bristol. "These songs are going somewhere fast" - 247 Magazine |
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Kangaroo Moon
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Bad ScienceFusing the deep bass and spacious soundscapes of dub with the dancefloor grooves of funk and the head-nodding rhythms and conscious lyrical gymnastics of hip-hop, Bad Science have created a unique brand of musical wickedness. From their humble beginnings playing shows at Sussex University and the Pressure Point, the group have gone on to tour the festival circuit, putting in appearances at Glastonbury, Shambala and the Big Green Gathering, to name but a few. Having played supports for acts such as Ozomatli, Aim, Nightmares on Wax and Foreign Beggars, both in the UK and abroad, Bad Science have cemented a reputation as an inspiring and ultra-energetic live act. With three EPs under their collective belt, and some national championship titles to boot (vocalist Dizraeli is both the Farrago the Radio 4 national slam poetry champion!), Bad Science are spreading more positivity than a genetically-modified love virus! |
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DogshowDogshow are the brothers Crombie on drum kit and synthesizers, augmented by their Russian counterpart Krutikov designing lightshows and visuals. Having travelled the land far and wide in their rusty transit van, Dogshow settled in a derelict nightclub in Liverpool. With an exciting new playground offering the freedom to pick and mix history, genres, people, inventions, and ideas Dogshow hope to find the new sound. For now more smoke, more lighting, more intensity, and more adventures in the techno wagon is the plan. Perhaps leading to world domination or a nuclear meltdown. |
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Los AlbertosSince their formation Los Albertos have been creating a frenzy upon the dance floors and grassy fields of Europe with their inimitable foot-stompin', brass-blarin', and rip snortin' high energy blend of ska, punk, funk, dub and original beats. Drawing upon a peculiarly twisted English humour (where The Comic Strip meets League of Gentlemen) this six-piece throw in some dynamite horn, guitar and drum action and invariably you end up with a band firing on all cylinders. It's dance music, Jim, but not as we know it…"A band to make you smile and keep you bouncing all night long, this is original happy ska with a sound something akin to The Specials, with a modern-day flavour" - BBC Southern Counties |
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No. 1 StationNo.1 Station are the vanguards of a new generation of Blue Beat - the generic name given to Jamaican music in Britain in the 1960's. Playing authentic Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae in the way it was originally intended. An eight piece band consisting of a driving rhythm section, blistering horns, and melodic blues vocals, No.1 Station get the crowds on their feet, rocking to the beat wherever they perform. "The UK's premiere Ska Band" - Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2 |
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Chancery Blame & The Gadjo ClubOne of the rising stars of the nu - gypsy scene, Chancery Blame and his six man army, The Gadjo Club bring togther all manner of gypsy, balkan and klesmer mischief and give it a sleazy london twist! With heart wrenching melodrama and insane pyrotechnics on the violin, if you're not crying or laughing by the end of it, at least you'll be stomping your feet! |
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Green Angels
Glastonbury based Breton dance band, with bagpipes, horns and a knack to get your feet moving. |
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Jono McCleerySince winning British Music Week's BestUnsigned Act 2005, WCS Records released Jono's first single 'Bet She Does' which has been aired regularly on BBC 6 and BBC 1. He collaborated with the Part-Time-Heroes whose music is championed by Giles Peterson, and wrote their first single 'Realise' (and Angels Fly) which Jono performed lead vocals & guitar. Fiona Talkington has regularly featured Jono's music on the Late Junction. And Jono has a single set to be released on Fink's (from Ninja Tunes) independent label Folklaw, for which the animation for the song (You and Me) is being aired on Musflash TV 375 along with some of his live performances. Jono's fans have funded his first album, which is almost finished and donators have includedfolk-star Vashti Bunyan and radio DJs Tom Robinson and FionaTalkington. He has already had offers from record/publishingcompanies interested in releasing it. Jono'smusic is timeless. Music that is unperishable, that reflects past, present and future in an instant. Likened to having themelodies and rich vocals of John Martyn, the darkness of Nick Drake,the soul of Marvin Gaye and the romantic indulgence of Jeff Buckley;Jono is defining a new folk/soul sound in our time.' ArtsPromoter Dannii Evans - OneTaste |
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Sweet Sweet Lies"Sweet Sweet Lies" style is best described as "A crudely drawn mix of folk, bluegrass, and post-punk. they draw reference from such influences as Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits and Kurt Weill. In the year they have been together they have achieved Radio play on Radio Reverb, Juice FM, and have played a host of top venues around the country, as well as "The Great Escape", the Isle Of Wight Festival and Glastonbury Festival. "For fans of Johnny Cash, Hove resident Nick Cave or Leonard Cohen, look no further than Sweet Sweet Lies. Vocalist Dominic VonTrapp's voice is as smooth as it is haunting and his lyrics are witty and full of pathos. Augmented by co-conspirator Michael Hayes's guitar work, his simple yet touching songs linger in the mind long after they're gone." - Marcus Hamblett |
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Paul Didge & FriendsPaul has been playing the didgeridoo for 14 years, blending the trance inducing sound of the didgeridoo with electronic music ranging from chill out to trance and drum'n' bass. during his life of playing the didgeridoo it has takenhim on many adventures his life. The didgeridoo is one of the oldest intruments in the world and it is one of the most trance inducing sounds he has ever heard. He has always had a love for electronic music but found that a lot of techno, trance and electronic music had lost its soul , so this inspired him to mix the ancient sound of the didgeridoo with the modern electronic sounds of today. He has played internationally with various Djs and live acts starting with a residency at Trance Buddha psy-trance club Amsterdam(1997), leading to an appearance at the Dance Valley festival to 15,000 people. He has appeared live and on recordings with Baladidge, Atmosfire and Astral Projection(Israel), Dragonsfly, I Fly, C.D.F, El-plazmo,Mother Gong, Altered Nnative, Dreamachine, Zubzub,Trancient Dreams and Voice of Cod (U.K) Eat Static and supported the Orb in Israel. |
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BonzePsychedelic funksters 'BONZE' are a diverse eruption from the swirling bowels of Kent. A live band consisting of drums, bass, guitar, synths and other assorted electronic contraptions, Bonze have been playing music together since school days. Slowly....slowly the tapestry was woven telling the story of what happens when 5 devout musical extremists embark on a journey together and happen to stumble upon a sound like no other. The bands first mumblings were heard in the haven of outdoor parties where Bonze gathered a dedicated following. Last summer they were seen on many a festival stage including The Glade and Waveform Project, also getting down and dirty with the city revellers at events such as Little green planet. With their delicate mix of quirky psychedelic electro breakbeat-funk, Bonze are capable of sending a dance floor into irrepressible spasms. Be warned. |
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PerunikaThe acapella trio was formed in October 2005 by Eugenia Georgieva (artistic director), Victoria Mancheva and Victoria Evstatieva. The singers met through their work with London Bulgarian Choir, voted BBC3 Choir of the Year 2006 the Open category. Perunika was recently invited to participate in Llangollen Musical Eisteddfod in July 2008 in Llangollen, Wales. Incorporating Bulgarian, Macedonian and Russian traditional music and Orthodox chants into a broader Slavic repertoire, PERUNIKA is rapidly gaining recognition and popularity amongst the Bulgarian community in London and the dedicated British folk lovers. |
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DubheartSouth-Coast based Reggae heavy-weights Dubheart started playing out in 1999. After various additions and changes to the line-up, the perfect concoction of musical talent was fused together with new lead singer UK/JA concious roots reggae singer Zacheous Jackson at the helm of this great Reggae ship. The band have performed at festivals and shows across the world, having supported and worked with household name artists such as Th Wailers, Easy Star All-Stars, Vibronics, Zion Train, Don Letts, Love Grocer, Paul Fox(shades of black), MDV, UK Playerz, Pama International, Jah Reg and Seventh Sense Allstars, to name but a few. As well as opening for legend Eddy Grant in 2008. They have also gained recognition from some of the great pioneers of the movement such as Future World Funk's Russ Jones. Dubheart continues to deliver original live roots music to those who are salivating for the positive vibes that this band does so reap. No heaviness of the soul will not vanish beneath the influence of the mighty Dubheart. |
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Shona FosterShona Foster and her band of merry men delight and haunt in equal measure. Imagine Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Waits in a Tim Burton production -dark, brooding and deliciously seductive. Shona's voice is stunning; add cascading violins, bass and pianos with strong percussive rhythms, and you have one of the most exciting acts on the music scene today. Quite simply incredible. "Like Portishead ditching the drum machines, or Kate Bush holidaying in the Balkans..." (Source Magazine). www.myspace.com/shonafoster |
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Zelia - Shamanic Trance DanceExperience Shamanic Trance Dancing as shamans and indigenous peoples have done for thousands of years. Move to the rhythm, become the dance.....let your soul travel, absent of the limitation of time and space and find the answers you seek. www.shamanictrancedance.co.uk |
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