Summer Sundae Weekender

Crikey blimey! When Summer Sundae Weekender promised the best in burgeoning talent they weren’t messing about! Indeed, the next spoonfuls of musical delights comprise some of the most exciting newcomers in the musical stratosphere. Having already secured the signatures of headliners Bon Iver, The Zutons, The Charlatans and The Streets some 3 weeks ago, this announcement is all about the young blood, fresh legs, as well as a real scope of musical styles from Jewish Folk to Drum’n’Bass. There’s also a very special addition of one of the most dearly loved and celebrated acts of the last 20 years. Early Bird Tickets are still available until March 31st so get in quickly to take advantage of the biggest, most exciting Summer Sundae Weekender to date.

Saint Etienne are set to light up the Summer Sundae on Saturday evening (before The Charlatans take top billing), with a greatest hits set. Formed 20 years ago, they have been purveyors of pure pop magic ever since. Blending Italian house piano magic, French disko bleeps & beats, Swedish flair and German adventuresomeness, it’s sophisticated, blissed-out dance music at it’s finest.

From one legend to some legendary acts in the making, and if you haven’t heard  Noisettes (A lisited at Radio 1) infectiously positive piece of disco rock  "Don't Upset the Rhythm” where have you been?? Micachu is a precociously talented newcomer to. A protégé of Matthew Herbert: the producer renowned for working with REM and Bjork, Michacu (now along with her band the Shapes) has now signed to the legendary indie Rough Trade. Not bad for a 21 year old!

The head honcho of Radio 1 tipped Dan Black as his ‘one to watch’ in 2009, and there’s no mistaking why, having already ‘HPNTZed’ audiences with his Notorious BIG cover earlier this year. The Joy Formidable have received massive props this year as well. The NME have fallen in love with this band and their 20-something indie pop is irresistible. Also hotly tipped is James Yuill whose bucolic folk has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jose Gonzales who starred in last year’s festivities!

Singer songwriters will also be present. Talented tunesmith Karima Francis will be performing  the songs that made the Observer Music Monthly pick her as one of the top 10 acts to watch of 2009 and British songwriter Frank Turner will be delivering songs in the same rich vein as Billy Bragg, while Teitur is a songwriter who creates inspiring melodies that are often wry and quirkily observed and certainly not to be missed.

Meanwhile, Woodpigeon are Calgary’s answer to Sufjan Stevens, with a penchant for ramshackle chamber-folk concoctions driven by banjo, glockenspiel, a sprawling choir and quivering male vocals.

It’s not all singer songwriters however, Ninjatunes’ QEMISTS will be injecting a heavy dose of Drum’n’Bass into proceedings having recently collaborated with Wiley. Avante post-rock dance hybrid 65 Days Of Static will be creating something altogether more cerebral and expect Oi Va Voi (Yiddish for ‘Oh dear’) create a glorious concoction of classic Jewish and Eastern European folkmusic. Elsewhere, Jim Jones Revue and whirling dervish Imelda May will be letting the good times roll with their high octane psychobilly and rock & roll shows.

Summer Sundae Weekender has set the tone for the modern festival experience: great camping facilities, fun and activities for the kids, a fine selection of food and drinks, an enviable green ethos (Summer Sundae was awarded the Red Kite Award in 08 for producing a carbon neutral festival) and it’s easy to see why more people than ever came last year and reason enough why you should make it a priority this year!  

For all the latest on Summer Sundae Weekender, check out the fully
revamped site. Early Bird tickets available until 31st March.

TICKET PRICES

Adult:       £92.00
Adult + Camping:     £99.00
Adult + Child:     £122.00
Adult + Child + Camping:    £129.00
Adult + 2 Kids:      £152.00
Adult + 2 Kids + Camping:    £159.00