tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:32:01 +0000British Festival Tickets, line-ups, Rumours and Newshttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Durkin)Blogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-4922698922643089023Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:57:00 +00002009-10-06T04:59:36.995-07:00Glastonbury Festival2010TicketsTickets for Glastonbury Festival 2010 sold out within minutes of going on sale last Sunday. (4th October)The tickets went on sale at 9pm and were gobbled up minutes after. If you didn't get hold of a ticket apparently there will be a chance nearer the festival as all the failed transactions are cancelled, leaving the spare tickets up for grabs. For more information on Glastonbury Rumours and newshttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/10/glastonbury-festival-2010-is-sell-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-5876916484404994410Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:41:00 +00002009-09-29T05:43:07.711-07:00Festival AwardsOpenVotingThe UK Festival awards are back and you have the chance to vote for your favourite festival moments of 2009.There are 21 categories in total, spanning everything from 'Best Headline Performance', 'Anthem Of The Summer' and Virtual Festival’s Critic’s Choice Award'.You can get voting using the link provided below:http://www.festivalawards.com/http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/uk-festival-awards-now-open-for-voting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-1578504977135761625Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:36:00 +00002009-09-29T05:37:38.445-07:00AssaultV FestivalPoliceHelpPolice are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man at V Festival, Chelmsford on the last day of the festival.The incident took place between 4pm and 8pm on Sunday 23rd August in the Arena Stage tent. A 50-year-old from Chelmsford was punched in the face after asking a man to stop bothering a group of girls. When the victim fell to the floor the suspect jumped on the man's left leg, http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/police-need-help-on-v-festival-assault.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-3954388205339088575Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:00 +00002009-09-29T05:15:49.698-07:002009Leeds FestivalGirlPooMany may have heard the rumours or read them on the internet. Are you still unsure about who Poo Girl is? Well look no further your question will be answered here. Poo Girl was an unfortunate girl who dropped her handbag into the toilet at Leeds Festival 2009. Next...and probably quite unexpectedly, she decided to go head first into the toilet and fish it out!Of course this ended quite badly and http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/who-is-poo-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-5392074683209128056Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-09-28T07:58:58.785-07:00Merchandise2009Leeds FestivalReading FestivalIf you missed out on that t-shirt that you wanted at Reading and Leeds Festival then fear not! The official websites are still selling them You can head over and buy merchandise here: Leeds and Reading Merchandisehttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/leeds-and-reading-merch-still-availible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-9193829473104796214Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:22:00 +00002009-09-28T05:25:36.803-07:00Festival RepublicBig ChillFestival Republic has taken majority ownership of The Big Chill Festival and will co-produce the event from now on.The Big Chill now becomes part of an impressive list of owned festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude, Leeds and Reading.Larkin will remain creative director of the festival. She explains, “It’s a great opportunity for The Big Chill, following arguably our best festival to date. Ithttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/festival-republic-buy-big-chill-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-6330360234813451917Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:11:00 +00002009-09-28T05:18:52.707-07:00Glastonbury Festival2010TicketsThe details of Glastonbury Festival 2010 tickets have been released and are as follows:Tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2010 will go on sale at 9am on Sunday 4th October, via http://seetickets.com and through the dedicated phone line, 0844 412 4635.At rather more than I expected, the full weekend tickets cost £185 plus £5 booking fee (plus £4.95postage). For more unofficial news and rumours on http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/glastonbury-ticket-details-confirmed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-8849580522738688Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:44:00 +00002009-06-02T05:48:08.375-07:00BritainTalentWirelessDiversitySusanFestivalGotBoyleBritain's Got Talent winners, Diversity, have landed themselves a slot at Wireless Festival after being crowned winners this weekend, beating off fierce competition from Susan Boyle. The act will perform on the Sunday 5th July, alongside such acts as Kanye West and The Noisettes.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/britains-got-talent-winners-land.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-2005623309630326568Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:36:00 +00002009-06-02T05:42:57.048-07:00LatitudeLine-upActsLoads more acts have been added to the Latitude Festival lineup. The acts include comedians, writers and performing artists. "St Etienne and The Temper Trap will join the likes of The Gossip, Bat For Lashes, Squeeze and more in the Uncut Arena, while Kap Bambino will play Sunrise Arena alongside Passion Pit and Little Boots," announced Virtual Festivals. You can read about all the other http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/loads-of-bands-added-to-latitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-8999970093036366193Thu, 28 May 2009 15:07:00 +00002009-05-28T08:09:40.520-07:00Glastonbury FestivalWebsiteGlastonbury have relaunched their official festival website and given it a huge face lift.I must say I thought the design of the last site was very poor, but they seem to have pulled their socks up this time!Check it out here: http://glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/You may also like to check out my Glastonbury Festival Blog here: http://glastonburyfest.orghttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/glastonbury-launch-new-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-3596603241213154152Thu, 28 May 2009 15:06:00 +00002009-05-28T08:06:46.838-07:00I did think about giving up on this little blog, but I've decided to start posting on it again as of today, so be ready for tons more festival news!http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/news-on-its-way.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-9118918715773052608Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:19:00 +00002009-02-15T19:23:45.190-08:00Glastonbury FestivalRolling StonesU2Emily Eavis has confirmed that both The Rolling Stones and U2, will not be at Glastonbury Festival 2009. The news came in a recent interview.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/rolling-stones-and-u2-out-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-2586630219849981769Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:02:00 +00002009-02-15T19:07:53.808-08:00Limp BizkitConfirmedDownload FestivalLimp Bizkit have now been confirmed for Download Festival 2009. The band had already been rumoured to be hitting the UK this summer.They are also rumoured for the Leeds and Reading Festival this year, but this seems less likely now.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/limp-bizkit-to-play-download.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-3580252579646209770Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:36:00 +00002009-02-15T18:37:23.213-08:00RumourGlastonbury FestivalTom JonesTom Jones has revealed that he would 'love' to play Glastonbury Festival 2009. The artists last played back in 1992, and is keen to make a return.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/tom-jones-hints-at-glastonbury-slot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-8160006295806461340Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:39:00 +00002009-02-14T07:39:55.523-08:00Isle of WhiteKings of LeonRumoursOasisIt's been confirmed by Isle of Wight Festival organisers that Oasis and Kings Of Leon will definitely not be playing the festival in June. Rumour has it that U2 are more likely contenders.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/oasis-and-kings-of-leon-out-of-isle-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-7430274772844878041Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:31:00 +00002009-02-11T04:34:37.253-08:00RumourBlink 182Leeds FestivalReading FestivalBlink 182 have announced that they will be reforming this year, bringing out a new album and then going on a World tour!The act have been heavily rumoured for the Leeds and Reading festival weekend.For more information, please visit their Official Website.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/blink-182-to-reform-record-and-tour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-1780348238402305988Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:22:00 +00002009-02-03T09:25:54.734-08:00Arctic MonkeysLeeds FestivalKings of LeonGreendayReading FestivalGreenday, Kings of Leon and Arctic Monkeys are all now heavily rumoured for the Leeds and Reading Festival weekends.Both Greenday and Arctic Monkeys have new material coming out in the new year, and the Kings of Leon continue to promote their latest album, "Only by the Night."http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-acts-rumoured-for-leeds-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-6743882058895744090Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:19:00 +00002009-02-03T09:22:16.737-08:00Glastonbury FestivalSold outTicketsThe second batch of Glastonbury tickets have now officially sold out, say Glastonbury organisers.You still have one more chance to get hold of tickets for the event. The final batch will go on sale on the 5th April 2009.You will however have to be registered before March 31st.Glastonbury Festival 2009 will take place at Worthy Farm, Pilton in Somerset from 24-28 Junhttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2009/02/glastonbury-tickets-sell-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-6458159436446436697Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:22:00 +00002008-12-27T05:27:59.966-08:00MadstockreturnMadnessFestivalLondonMadness' own festival Madstock, is to return next summer after a break of 11 years.The event that will take place in London Victoria Park this summer, was last held back in the summer of 1998.Madness will also be celebrating their 30 year anniversary at the festival, marking 30 years since they released their first single, 'The Prince.'Their brand new album, 'The Liberty Of Norton Folgate' is sethttp://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/madstock-to-return-after-11-year-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-3860026429080320350Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:18:00 +00002008-12-27T05:21:23.121-08:00SpecialsRumourGlastonbury FestivalLine-upTerry Hall, the lead singer of The Specials has admitted that it would 'be nice' to play Glastonbury Festival in June 2009."The last time I played at Glastonbury was 1983, 1984 so it would be nice to do it," he told BBC 6Music.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/specials-rumoured-for-glastonbury.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-1387580375873719595Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:57:00 +00002008-12-21T05:00:38.395-08:00IncreaseCapacityCampingT in the ParkT in the Park has confirmed that its capacity for 2009 will increase by 5 000, taking the total capacity to 85 000 people.Campers will now also be able to camp on the Thursday night, in the hope that this will decrease traffic jams over the weekend.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/t-in-park-increases-capacity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-7945741859815936549Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:42:00 +00002008-12-18T04:45:11.432-08:00RumourGlastonbury FestivalLine-upheadlineNeil YoungeFestivals have published that they think Neil Young will steal a headline slot at this years Glastonbury Festival.Virtual Festivals had previously announced that they believe Coldplay will take the Friday night slot at this years festival, but eFestivals say it will be Young.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/neil-young-for-glastonbury-say.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-681497017224635802Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:37:00 +00002008-12-18T04:41:48.480-08:00RumourLeeds FestivalSlipknotLine-upDownload FestivalReading FestivalSlipknot could be making an apperance at Leeds and Reading Festival, after the band admitted, they would 'love to play,' in a recent interview with Kerrang.They were rumoured to rock both festivals last year, but eventually didn't play.However, Other sources have suggested that the band will choose a headlining slot at the more heavy metal orientated Download Festival.http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/slipknot-rumoured-for-leeds-and-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-5914940773998254563Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:29:00 +00002008-12-17T04:41:22.825-08:00RumourDownload FestivalKnebworthVirtual Festivals have reported that Metallica are a strong rumour for a brand new festival in Knebworth.Coordinator of live music at Knebworth, Martha Lytton sparked off much speculation when she admitted Knebworth would "Entertain holding a festival."The festival, which looks pretty much set to take place at Hertfordshire stately home in July 2009, will go into direct competition with http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/metallic-rumoured-to-play-new-knebworth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5008614596447500579.post-5006460106933194869Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:19:00 +00002008-12-17T04:27:55.862-08:00Status QuoJools HollandConfirmedForest TourJools Holland and Status Quo have both confirmed that they will play the Forest Commission Tour next year.Jools Holland and his Rhythm 'n' Blues Orchestra have confirmed the Thetford Forest on 6th June 2009 and Status Quo have confirmed Bedgebury Pinetum on the 6th June respectively.Quo's Francis Rossi commented on the confirmation and said, "We played to three sold-out forest shows last summer http://britfestnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/jools-holland-status-quo-confirm-forest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Durkin)0