The Firegathering Festival 2008 last updated : Wed 7th May 08
The Firegathering Festival is a not-for-profit performing arts festival situated on farmland halfway between London and Brighton. It's an easy going and friendly event with a community focus aiming to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents.
The entertainment throughout the weekend spans live music , DJ's, cabaret and we also have educational workshops , story telling and a healing space. The ethos for the event is participation, collaboration and to provide a stage for artists in a fun and friendly atmosphere. This is an all inclusive platform for upcoming and old bands alike.
The first acts are confirmed for the event - Los Albertos, Digitonal, Duologue, Turning Green, 12 Stone Toddler, John Crampton, Octavcat, Timothy Victor's Folk Orchestra, Alucidnation, Opaque, Little Fish, Mr Finn, Jim Noir, Waxed Apple, The Loungs, Shock Defeat!, Arangatang, Sparker, Manilla, Saravah Soul, The Grits, and A Scandal in Bohemia. Uncharted Audio will be hosting a label Showcase and there are many more acts still to come. For the line-up details as available please click here.
Expect two Indian marquees with the stages in. The largest tent contains the bar and the smaller tent offers freshly made Indian chai, cakes, teas and coffee courtesy of the Lunched Out Lizards chai cafe. Additionally, there is usually a pool room with DJ's and workshop space, a designated fire performance area, a well stocked real ale bar and caterers offering food during the weekend.
There is camping space provided with a toilet block located adjacent to the camping area featuring flushing, mains water toilets. Plus a number of portaloos including a disabled toilet.
The festival also has sauna and jacuzzi facilities onsite. Workshops include Tai Chi, juggling, spinning (and poi), and an expanded healing space
A limited number of "early-bird" tickets were on sale at a discounted rate. Full price tickets are now available priced for adults £65; youths (6-17) £60; and children 5 and under free. To buy your tickets click here.
Car park ticket £10.
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