Wickerman announces emerging Scottish artists

The Wickerman Festival 2009

Friday 24th to Saturday 25th July 2009
Kirkcarswell Farm nr. Kirkcudbright, Galloway, Scotland, Scotland MAP
£80 w/e incl camping, child (13-15) £40,

Last updated: Fri 17th Jul 2009

The winners of the last four slots in The Solus Tent, a line-up consisting of new emerging Scottish artists has been confirmed for Wickerman Festival.

The winning acts were revealed as Healthy Minds Collapse, Yahweh, Washington Irving, and A Band Called Quinn.

The final four were chosen in association with Glasgow venue The Box. Solus promoter Chay said, "I'm really picky because Solus is all about new Scottish music, but its also all about how that reflects on what the Wickerman Festival is all about. The standard was seriously high and there were plenty of entries to get through, so no easy choices were made. I'd like to thank all the bands that got in touch, as well as Stevie McColm and The Box crew for working with me on the last 4. It's going to be a great summer."
The friendly laid-back family orientated festival takes place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of July 2009 on farmland, near Dundrennan, South West Scotland.

The Human League will headline the Friday night, The Zutons close the Saturday night, and Candi Staton plays the Sunday night. Headlining the Dance Tent will be Hot Chip DJs, with Danny Rampling, Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Dopamine, Simon Jackson, Elite Force, G-mac, Believe, Silver Storic, and Kid Blue, Plus The Magic Numbers, Billy Bragg, Idlwild, Dreadzone, Zion Train, Utah Saints, The Dickies, O'Death, Kid British, Pearl and the Puppets, Luva Anna, We Were Promised Jetpacks, UK Subs, Goldblade, Anti Product, No 1 Station, Bombskare, Root System, and Penetration. There are many more acts still to be confirmed, expect over 100 acts in total. For the line-up details as available please click here.

An adult weekend ticket (age 16+) is priced at £80. This year sees a new 'concession weekend ticket' for those Age 13-15 which is priced at £40 available exclusively online until Wednesday 1st July (after which full adult price will apply). Child weekend tickets are free for those aged 0-12. An adult (age 13+) Saturday day ticket is available priced at £53, and child (age 0-12) Saturday tickets are free. Campervan tickets iare priced at £25, with a family only area option also available, at the same price.

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