Global Fusion 2008

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June 2008
The Observatory Arts Arena, Herstmonceux Castle Estate, Nr. Hailsham, East Sussex, England MAP
Weekend tickets in advance are £55

Last updated: Thu 8th May 2008

Global Fusion takes place at The Observatory Arts Arena, Isaac Newton Observatory, Herstmonceux Castle Estate, Wartling Road, Nr. Hailsham, East Sussex which takes place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd June.

It's a festival of world music, which is family friendly with entertainment for children (including storytelling, drumming, circus skills and Mr Pineapple Head), family camping, workshops, puppetry, bar, food and festival stalls.

Confirmed to top the musical line-up will be BBC World Music Award winners Daara J (Senegalese hip hop), who will have the audience jumping on Saturday night. Other artists confirmed include Gabbidon (reggae from 2 founder members of Steel Pulse), Kissmet (British Asian bhangra fusion), the Sign Dance Collective, Maambena (West African drum, dance and acrobatics with Usifu Jalloh), Anna Mudeka Band (Zimbabwean music and dance) and Celloman (unique blend of Middle Eastern, African and Western rhythms) For the line-up details as available please click here.

There's free parking. The nearest rail station is Polegate.

Tickets are priced at £55 for an advance weekend ticket including camping or £27.50 for an advance concession half-price weekend ticket including camping - over 60s and juniors (12-16 years old. £10 for an advance. Day tickets: Friday ticket £10, concession £5; Saturday ticket £30, concession £15; Sunday ticket £20, concession £10. One-night camping tickets are priced at £10 or £5 for half-price one-night camping ticket concession ticket for over 60s and juniors (12-16 years old). Children aged 11 years and under can go for free. To buy tickets the booking telephone number 0845 274 1001 or you can buy online by clicking here.

More information will be here when available.