The Big Chill at Eastnor Castle, Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire.
The Big Chill Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience with several outdoor music stages, Media Mix, comedy, film, party bars, the unique after-hours Art Trail, Body & Soul's holistic heaven and much more.
Ironically held on usually the hottest weekend of the year, The Big Chill commands a loyal fanbase and is described by organisers as 'more a weekend away than a festival'
Set in the stunning Herefordfshire hills, the event has developed into a melting pot of creativity and craziness akin to Glastonbury, although much smaller and as the name would suggest more 'chilled'.
Most of the live acts perform on the two main outdoor stages just a five minute walk from each other, although the themed DJ bars further afield prove almost as popular. Perhaps the festival's most distinct feature is the famous arts trail which snakes high up a steep hill, a fantastic spectacle by night and a fitting symbol of the boundaries pushed by The Big Chill.
Unless you've been before don't expect to recognise too many of the acts on the bill, but be rest assured you'll come home remembering quite a few...
Facilities include a general store, bars, food and merch stalls, cash point and 24 hour cafe. Alcohol cannot be brought into the main arena but is permitted in the camping areas although strictly no glass. Camping is free although camper vans require a ticket. Over 18s only unless accompanied.
Line-up includes:
Kruder and Dorfmeister Summer Sessions feat. MC Earl Zinger & Ras MC T-Weed, Visuals by Fritz Fitzke
The Cinematic Orchestra
The Blockheads
Seasick Steve and the Level Devils
Paul Hartnoll's The Ideal Condition
Hexstatic
Sheila Chandra
Prem Joshua
Biosphere
Roedelius
Tunng
Kocani Orkestar
Norman Jay
Daddy G
Ellis Island Sound
Cymande
The Skatalities
Crazy P
Konono No1
Mari Boine
Anne Garner
Marky and Stamina MC
Hospital showcase feat. London Electricity (DJ set) High Contrast & Nu:tone,
with guest vocalists MC Wrec, Diane Charlemagne & Natalie Williams
Digital Mystikz
Loefah
Morgan Geist
Prins Thomas
Black Mustang
Padded Cell
Black Devil
Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra
Jose Padilla
Kevin Rowland
Nearly Dan
Findlay Brown
LJ Kruzer
The London Community Gospel Choir with Abram Wilson
The legendary Saturday afternoon celiidh with The Old Swan Band Capacity: 27,000
