The Big Chill festival

The Big Chill festival
Eastnor Castle Deer Park,
Herefordshire, Aug 1st-3rd 2008

The festival sees a unique combination of The Mighty Boosh, Leonard Cohen, Thievery Corporation, Hot 8 Brass Band, Orchestra Baobab, Bill Bailey, Cornelius, African Head Charge and Trentemøller Live among the many performers at the beautiful Eastnor Castle site.

In its 14th year, The Big Chill has broken new boundaries to bring a festival programme brimming with diversity, creativity - and some of the most incredible experiences from any art form. Comedy gets a new home for 2008 with Underbelly parading the best of Edinburgh's talent - including TV stars Simon Day (The Fast Show) and Adam Buxton (Adam and Joe). The Roundhouse will bring their 'Big Round Tent' to Eastnor - offering a youth programme of creative activities for aspiring musicians, artists and media producers.

The Stages
The Big Chill's two open-air stages will play host to performances and collaborations that take in the avant garde, popular culture and the simply breathtaking.

Media Mix Tent
An audio-visual rollercoaster for the senses, the Media Mix Tent brings together some of the finest exponents of the genre - with some extra-special festival exclusives.

Big Chill Nights
The Big Chill Nights tent will titillate, amuse, intrigue and entertain. Expect the unexpected.

Club Tent
The Big Chill's Club Tent will house a musical geography lesson, featuring everything from Colombian street fiestas to the Hoxton warehouse scene - via India, Japan and Los Angeles. The festival has handpicked the finest promoters from clubland to programme six different incredible sessions that draw upon a huge range of genres.


Words in Motion
Words in Motion is The Big Chill's traditional home to poetry, literature, words and debate - bringing a rich line up of verse, storytelling and talks from world renowned artists.

Art Trail
The enchanting Art Trail returns to Eastnor with The Big Chill's natural canvas providing the backdrop for art installations and performances that illuminate the lush site.

Film Programme
The Big Chill will celebrate film and storytelling through a wide-ranging cinema programme both indoors and out. The Moonlit Picture House takes film to the great outdoors while the Media Mix Tent offers a weather proof and daytime cinematic experience - presenting films that span various genres, decades and themes - in association with partners The ICA and BFI.

Kid's Area
Kids at The Big Chill will be captivated by entertainment that pours scorn on the notion that children should be seen and not heard - instead inviting them to enjoy and explore worlds of music, fantasy and.. .clay.

Camping Info
Camping can either make or break a festival experience, and it is with this in mind that the Big Chill has teamed upwith Tangerine Fields and Podpads to offer the highest possible comfort.
Pitching up in the stunning Malvern Hills is made simple with the tent and teepee hire from Tangerine Fields. Forthose who book ahead, the team will prepare the accommodation and provide all the cosy kit necessary. This can bearranged for single people and groups alike with prices starting at £55 for the weekend.
Taking things to the next level in camping comfort, the Podpads team will build little hobbit-houses fromweatherproof plywood. The hideaways come decorated and carpeted with shelving and lighting - and equipped withsingle, double or twin beds (with airbeds). There's additional power, a mirror and a lock on the door. The units, all of which are solar-powered, provide a base camp for up to four people with prices starting at £345 for the while festival.

http://www.tangerinefields.co.uk/

Train travel is via Great Malvern station. A free shuttle bus will operate between the station and the festival site.

Ticket Information
Adult: £129
Admits one adult
Student: £110
For full-time students only. Valid student ID (NUS or ISIC only) required at the box office. Student tickets include one
year's membership to Amnesty International.
Teen: £60
The ticket for 13-15 year olds.
Teens must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Under 13s do not need a ticket, they are admitted free of charge with an accompanying adult ticketholder.
Disabled: £129
Admits one. A complimentary carer ticket is available subject to conditions. Accessible camping is also available.
All festival tickets are inclusive of entertainment and camping.
Vehicle
Car Parking: £5
Small live-in vehicle (eg campervan): £40
Large live-in vehicle: £80