Thurrock Underground Music Festival 2001

Saturday 4th August 2001
Orsett Showground (off A13) near Orsett, Essex, England
£5 (under 12s accompanied by an adult FREE) plus £1 handling charge

Last updated: Mon 1st Jan 2001

This is a festival with a difference - a showcase for new talent, with profits going to Little Haven Children's Hospice and other local charities. The festival, now in its fifth year, has a licence for 10,000.

Headlining on the four live stages will be Kilkus (metal), Myopia (rock), Minx (rock/indie) and Red White and Bluesy (Blues). Other acts on a line-up of around 40 bands include Trooper, Whoremoan, Reconsider, Deep River and Rodriguez Guest Project. The music is as varied as the names. Some of the best up-and-coming DJs (including Streetboy from Kiss FM) and MCs will be playing the two dance stages - one predominantly UK garage and the other featuring underground music from around the world - and there is a chill-out area featuring urban rappers and poets. Plus the usual stalls, refreshments and bar.

There will also be refreshments, bar, and other attractions.

Getting there:
Nearest station is Grays on the c2c Fenchurch Street, London, to Southend line. A shuttle bus will operate a half-hour service from the station to the festival site.
There is free parking.

More details on the website - see below.