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[manda]

Any news on whether this is going ahead or the dates? Great for families and I know a few people interested, but can't find anything online about it for this year yet.

[zahidf]

manda, on Mar 7 2009, 01:06 PM, said:

Any news on whether this is going ahead or the dates? Great for families and I know a few people interested, but can't find anything online about it for this year yet.

Normally announce it quite late: last year, was end of April! i think its still happening though.

[manda]

Was it really that late!  I can't see any reason it wouldn't go ahead, probably be more popular than ever this year as it is such good value.

[shoebox]

manda, on Mar 7 2009, 02:41 PM, said:

Was it really that late!  I can't see any reason it wouldn't go ahead, probably be more popular than ever this year as it is such good value.

Sadly it will always pale in comparison to last years as they won't get The Lemonheads back again.  

[rseamer]

shoebox, on Mar 7 2009, 05:36 PM, said:

Sadly it will always pale in comparison to last years as they won't get The Lemonheads back again.  

It iis happening I think, for sure. Marina and the Diamonds are one of the smaller acts booked I think.

[adamski]

Well I just got an e-mail from pieminister saying they'll be at Ben and Jerry's. Interesting thing is that it say's it's the 24th-26th July. So that's 3 days.....

[shoebox]

I was thinking about this today, and you know who I'm amazed hasn't headlined this yet? Supergrass. The perfect band for this festival. Super Furry Animals as well.

It's calling out for either of them.

[eFestivals]

the following acts are apparently on the bill:-
Marina and the Diamonds, Tommy Reilly, Camera Obscura and The Answering Machine

Headliners aren't currently known.

[shoebox]

Camera Obscura? Cool. Don't know anything about the others, but it's a good start with CO.

[Misspelt Yoof]

adamski, on May 6 2009, 08:40 PM, said:

Well I just got an e-mail from pieminister saying they'll be at Ben and Jerry's. Interesting thing is that it say's it's the 24th-26th July. So that's 3 days.....

Just received an e-mail from B&J confirming that the festival will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of July.

[Misspelt Yoof]

First acts announced...

Saturday 25th July - I Am Kloot, Marina and the Diamonds and Tommy Reilly.
Sunday 26th July - Camera Obscura, Red Light Company and The Answering Machine

[eFestivals]

I believe that the full Saturday announcement will be 1st June, and the full Sunday announcement on
15th June.

[manda]

Thanks for the update, couple of good 'uns there and some I know little of so a good mix!

[Misspelt Yoof]

eFestivals, on May 11 2009, 04:14 PM, said:

I believe that the full Saturday announcement will be 1st June, and the full Sunday announcement on
15th June.

Other way round it would seem...

Sunday 26th July: The Human League, The Futureheads, Camera Obscura, Red Light Company, The Answering Machine and Telegraphs.

[adamski]

https://www.benjerry...op.com/?mtk=659

To get your tickets.....

[shoebox]

Need to get the troops together to find out who's going, but The Futureheads and Camera Obscura (as well as the free ice cream) are worth the entrance fee alone. Not to mention how much fun Human League could be. Great line-up!

[arteet]

Has anyone who has been give me a brief overview of what its like?

Really fancy this and got a few friends who are interested too. Seems a right bargain too!

[manda]

It's a small festival run by Ben and jerry's the ice cream people on Clapham common. It is 12-8 as it's quite a family orientated event- although plenty of non families go too.  It has free ice cream all day, bars, food sellers and side stalls with face painting etc.  Usually around 8 bands playing, and will be finished by 8pm. Believe the capacity is around 12,500 but it feels small, no trouble, clean toilets with very little queueing time, and a really really good atmosphere.

[zahidf]

manda, on Jun 1 2009, 06:29 PM, said:

It's a small festival run by Ben and jerry's the ice cream people on Clapham common. It is 12-8 as it's quite a family orientated event- although plenty of non families go too.  It has free ice cream all day, bars, food sellers and side stalls with face painting etc.  Usually around 8 bands playing, and will be finished by 8pm. Believe the capacity is around 12,500 but it feels small, no trouble, clean toilets with very little queueing time, and a really really good atmosphere.

very good festival: more of an indie vibe recently.

Any ideas on sat headliner? doves?

[Jaymze]

Would love to go to this!

The Human League are amazing live, really high energy, the whole crowd singing along....excellent choice of headliner.