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Creamfields 2012
Line-Up Announced!
THE internationally renowned music
festival Creamfields returns in all its glory for yet another 3 day
festival extravaganza over the over Friday, 24 August to Sunday, 26
August 2012 (Bank Holiday Weekend). This is the time of year when
Daresbury in Cheshire becomes the centre of the universe for
electronic music fans as they flock from all corners of the globe to
attend the world’s best dance festival and this year Creamfields
have secured quite possibly their biggest DJ line up ever for the
final fling of the summer.
First up is Canadian electro pioneer deadmau5 - this stadium selling
artist has well and truly transcended the superstar DJ frontier and
he returns to Creamfields for his last UK festival performance of
the year on Sunday’s North Stage. Headlining the South Stage on
Saturday will be Avicii, Some things are worth the wait and as one
of the most requested acts over recent years this Creamfields debut
will undoubtedly be one that goes down in festival history. Having
attracted over 25,000 people for his performance in 2011 we’re
pleased to welcome back Tiësto who returns to host his own Clublife
stage and having secured the No.1 spot in the DJ Mag Top 100 and two
Grammy nominations the mighty David Guetta takes the helm of
Saturday’s North Stage. It’s undoubtedly been an apocalyptic year
for Creamfields regulars the Swedish House Mafia who this year are
focusing on their 65,000 capacity show at Milton Keynes Bowl,
however, fear ye not as Creamfields has snared them back, this time
Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso return to the fields of
Cream to perform solo. Grammy award winning breakout star Skrillex
performs under canvas this year as headliner of the BBC Radio 1Xtra
arena, with his unique brand of dub-step, electro and glitch which
has caught the imaginations of the planet’s dance-floors over the
last 12 months it’s with great pleasure we welcome him back.
Other highlights come from the Grammy nominated and globally
acclaimed Paul van Dyk who jets in from his Cream Ibiza residency
just for the occasion, along with one of the most discerning trance
outfits in the business Above & Beyond and the mighty Ferry Corsten.
We see the return of everyone’s favourite flying Scotsman Calvin
Harris who joins deadmau5 on the North stage plus a live performance
from singer / rapper / musician / producer extraordinaire Example
and Afrojack.
This of course is just the tip of the iceberg as we also introduce
four new arenas for 2012. Internationally renowned techno god Richie
Hawtin presents his brand new concept in the form of the M-nus
presents Enter. Arena, curated by the man himself he brings together
some of the most exciting artists from the scene including Loco
Dice, Seth Troxler, Gaiser and Paco Osuna. Everyone’s favourite
superstylers Groove Armada return to DJ as hosts of their very own
arena, expect carnivalesque, ass shaking mayhem from the funk
battalion who will be joined by BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix star A-Trak
plus the highly anticipated return from DJ/Producer Stuart Price aka
Jacques Lu Cont, not to mention performances from the likes of Fake
Blood, Jaguar Skills, Alex Metric and Burns. BBC Radio 1Xtra’s
Mistajam has curated his own Speakerbox arena featuring performances
from the likes of Sub Focus Live, Knife Party, Borgore, Redlight and
Shy FX feat Stamina MC. Creamfields favourite and international
superstar DJ Mr Eddie Halliwell returns as host as he debuts the all
new Fire It Up Arena; there are people who play records and there
are DJ’s who blow minds – Eddie is the latter, expect a wagon load
of production and SFX too, as this arena will be full throttle from
start to finish as he’s joined by the likes of Sander van Doorn,
Mark Knight, Funkagenda and Michael Woods to name a few.
Following last year’s superhero success Laidback Luke returns with
his Super You&Me arena once again, and to celebrate we welcome a
debut performance from American DJ/Producer and Dim Mak Records boss
Steve Aoki (expect the odd stage dive!), Wolfgang Gartner, Sunnery
James and Ryan Marciano; what superhero outfit will you be wearing?
Renowned for fusing legends with rising stars, the Pryda Friends
arena is back, Eric Prydz heads up another eclectic line-up
featuring a welcome return from John Digweed, debut appearances from
Mixmag’s ‘Breakthrough Producer Of The Year’ Maya Jane Coles and
Hotflush boss Scuba. Completing the bill for what will be one of the
festivals most exciting arenas is Joris Voorn, Sébastien Léger and
Jeremy Olander.
The trance continues in the Cream Arena with performances from Above
and Beyond, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, Judge Jules and Mat Zo.
Mafia don Steve Angello returns with his Size Matters arena
featuring a special guest performance from Benny
Benassi, Pete Tong, younger sibling AN21, Max Vangeli and Third
Party.
Other acts include a Creamfields debut from BBC Radio 1 supremo Zane
Lowe, Dirty South, Sebastian Ingrosso protégé and
label peer Alesso, John O’Callaghan, Feed Me, Hardwell, Simon
Patterson, Ørjan Nilsen, Adam Sheridan, Cazzette, Norman
Doray, Syn Cole, Guetta collaborator Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas and
Like Mike, Australian lovelies NERVO and a debut performance from
one of the most talked about and in-demand DJ/Remixer/Producer’s
Porter Robinson.
They smashed it in 2011 so it’s with great pleasure we welcome back
the 1Xtra crew for a second year, only this time they’ve moved to
bigger capacity premises to accommodate the genres ever growing fan
base, Skrillex is at the helm, along with Andy C feat MC GQ, Caspa,
Flux Pavilion, Friction, Koan Sound, Doctor P, Loadstar feat MC
Texas and Ikay whilst 1Xtra stable mates Skream feat. Sgt Pokes,
Benga feat. Youngman and Mistajam keep the bass alive.
Queen of the mash up Annie Mac has pulled together a salivating line
up for her Annie Mac presents arena, expect bass,
electro, disco, house and dub-step from one of the most diverse
tents on site with performances from dancehall duo Major
Lazer, Erol Alkan, Crookers, Melé and rising star Madeon and if that
wasn’t enough Brodinski joins Gesaffelstein for a special back to
back set.
As well as being the name of Mixmag’s rag-tag bunch of in-house DJs,
the Mixmag Allstars arena will feature a mix of the best up and
coming DJ’s they’ve discovered in the past 12 months alongside some
recognisable big name house DJ’s in the
form of James Zabiela, Creamfields South America DJ legend Hernan
Cattaneo, Nick Curly and Paul Woolford, combined they will be mixing
a perfect Sunday session for those who have still got it in them!
Back to flaunt its ever-growing fabulousness is Hed Kandi who return
as hosts of the Hospitality Arena. Last year sold out nearly 3
months in advance and this year we expect even greater demand as
word spreads of this exclusive luxurious oasis on site…you have been
warned!
And let’s not forget Friday night’s Silent Disco arenas brought to
you from That Mixmag Thing, UNION and Riva Starr’s label Snatch!
Creamfields welcomes back BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1Xtra as this
year’s exclusive radio partners; you can hear highlights from the
event on both stations:–
bbc.co.uk/radio1 and
bbc.co.uk/1xtra.
For full event information visit:-
creamfields.com.
Tickets:-
ticketline.co.uk / Tel:- 0844
888 4401 (Standard & Hospitality) /
ticketmaster.co.uk / Tel:- 0844
847 2448 (Standard) /
biggreencoach.co.uk/creamfields
/ Tel:- 0845 463 8361 (Travel & Ticket packages). |
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Junior dancers
needed to "Make their Move" for 2012 competition
THE British Red Cross is seeking groups of
young dancers from Sefton to participate in the fundraising event
'Dance: Make Your Move' competition. Primary schools,
special schools, dance groups and youth groups are all invited to
get involved and choreograph a dance routine that reflects an aspect
of the Red Cross’ life-saving work in the UK or abroad.
Choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance judge Arlene Phillips
is encouraging young people get involved in this year’s British Red
Cross 'Dance: Make Your Move' project.
Participants are needed for the junior group event; dancers must be
aged 4 to 11 years old. Regional heats will be held in the spring,
and the national final will be held for the second year running at
the prestigious IndigO2, part of the O2 centre in London’s
Docklands. Due to popular demand, the Senior group event is now
full.
The dance event is set to be bigger and better this year than ever
before, with over 40 performances due to take place at theatres and
performing arts centres across the UK between March and July. Dance
routines should be between 3 and 8 minutes long, and can use
movement, music or costume to reflect the work of the Red Cross in
some way.
Red Cross fundraiser Alexis Fairclough said:-
"By taking part in Dance: Make Your Move your dancers will join the
20,000+ young performers from across the country who have already
come together to do something amazing for charity and celebrate the
work of the Red Cross through dance. Since 2006 we have raised
£300,000, and this year we hope to raise even more money for
vulnerable people in crisis in the UK and overseas. Last year Urban
Street Stars group from Kirkby did really well and reached the
finals in the O2 in London! This years Dance: Make Your Move
is being held at the Liverpool Lighthouse in Anfield, who have been
supportive in allowing us to use their venue for this fun
fundraising event. Junior groups will perform on Saturday, 28 April
with tickets now on sale for parents, friends and family to watch
this spectacular show involving young people from across Merseyside
and the North West."
Dance - Make Your Move is dedicated to bringing young people from
local communities together and introducing pupils to dance as a
medium to overcome cultural, social and physical barriers. The event
is open to everyone regardless of their ability. Young performers
can enjoy dancing while raising money for the world’s largest
humanitarian network.
Pupils also get the chance to work in their local communities on
exciting fundraising activities, while gaining essential life skills
through a choice of humanitarian action teaching resources.
To find out more information about the Liverpool event or to
register for Dance:- Make Your Move, visit:-
redcross.org.uk/dance.
Reverend & The Makers has
announced an extensive headline tour of the UK!
THE Reverend & The Makers have just announced
an extensive headline tour of the UK in October following the quick
sell out of their dates in May. These shows will be in support of
the band’s third album, entitled '@reverend_makers',
scheduled for release on 18 June 2012. It is also the first
commercial album to be named after an artist’s Twitter tag.
They will also be supporting Red Hot Chili Peppers at Knebworth Park
and Sunderland’s Stadium Of Light this summer. Frontman Jon McClure
said:- "We are made up to play live again with the Makers!
Been way too long. And after we've been on tour with Noel we should
be super on it! Dancefloor goodness! See ya there!"
The band are currently supporting Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
on their UK arena dates.
The dates are as follows:-
Red Hot Chlli Peppers Support Dates
23 June 2012 – Knebworth Park
24 June 2012 – Stadium Of Light, Sunderland
Festival Dates
2 June 2012 – Playfest, Pontefract
30 June 2012 – Greenzone Festival, Loughborough
4 August 2012 – Y-Not Festival, Derbyshire
18 August 2012 – V Festival, Chelmsford
19 August 2012 – Summer Sundae, Leicester
19 August 2012 – V Festival, Stafford
October Headline Tour
11 October 2012 – Newcastle, O2 Academy
12 October 2012 – Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms
13 October 2012 – Liverpool, O2 Academy 2
14 October 2012 – Manchester, HMV Ritz
17 October 2012 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
18 October 2012 – Leeds, Stylus
19 October 2012 – Norwich, Open
20 October 2012 – Sheffield, O2 Academy
21 October 2012 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
23 October 2012 - Brighton, Concorde 2
24 October 2012 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
25 October 2012 – Bristol, O2 Academy
26 October 2012 - London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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