Orchestra in a Field - CANCELLED 2013

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Orchestra in a Field has been cancelled.

A statement from Orchestra in a Field says:

"Orchestra in a Field 2013 has been postponed until next year.

The inspirational and popular event made its debut in 2012 to wide acclaim and attracted a local, national and international audience. The event which has the energy of a rock festival with an orchestra at its heart was due to take place at Glastonbury Abbey on July 20 and 21. It will now be rescheduled for summer 2014.

Charles Hazlewood, Festival Director, said, "In order to develop Orchestra in a Field and to make it a sustainable event for future years, we have taken the decision to hold our next Festival in 2014. This will enable us to pursue and build the necessary long-term relationships with our partners and maximise awareness of this unique festival to create a lasting musical legacy. Orchestra in a Field is a fledgling festival and it's not easy to establish something new, particularly in the current economic climate. I have always wanted to open up access to classical music, take people on a musical journey and share a range of traditional and new experiences; by building these long-term relationships we will be able to do that in a sustainable way and ensure we are doing this for generations to come."

The world-class programme for 2013, now with the exciting addition of The Philharmonia Orchestra, will continue forward into next year.

The Orchestra in a Field team will be contacting those who have bought tickets for 2013 to arrange a full refund and will announce the date for next year’s event shortly.."

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Somerset-based Charles Hazlewood (classical conductor) returns to host the second annual Orchestra in a Field, set in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, Orchestra in a Field takes place over the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2013, and will t6ake the reigns over from Michael Eavis' Extravaganza which ran for 16 years.

This event promises a varied musical programme, offering something for everyone with food from local producers, a Talk Tent, kids area, lighting and projection art, and more.

Line-up

This year's main concerts will include celebrating the centenary of British composer, Benjamin Britten with a promenade performance of 'Noye's Fludde' incorporating hundreds of local schoolchildren.

Plus an 'Under the stars showcase' featuring 'Dvorak's New World Symphony', 'Wagner's Siegfried Idyll' and 'Strauss' Four Last Songs & Don Quixote'.

Alongside the orchestral performances there will be a range of one-off musical shows including members of Portishead and Goldfrapp.

The event will also presenting a rare screening of the 1928 silent movie 'The Passion of Joan of Arc', with a new score performed live.

Also returning for a second year are The British Paraorchestra – the Paralympics Orchestra, who performed at the closing ceremony, and the Scrapheap Orchestra.

Ticket information

The early bird offer has ended. Day tickets are priced at £30 for adults and £20 for teens (13–19 year olds) with 12s and under free. An adult weekend ticket is priced at £55, with teen early bird weekend tickets priced at £35, camping is available just 5 minutes walk from the main stage at an additional rate of £20 per adult, £15 for 13–19 year olds and 12s and under free.

On site

The Talk Tent will feature a host of celebrity names from TV, Film and Journalism talking about how music relates to their world.

The Tea Tent will stage a diverse and captivating programme of local talent and young musicians.

There will also be an extensive Free Kids Area complete with children's theatre, vintage helter skelter and swing-boats. Plus plenty of great local food, wine and cider to complete the sensory experience.

Gates open: 12am – 11.30pm on Saturday, and 11am – 10.30pm on Sunday.

More information will be here when available.

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