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Alchemy 2015 artwork
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Some new artwork
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I am proud to say that Senser are now booked for Alchemy 2014!!
Senser are back with their 5th album – ‘To The Capsules’ incorporating their unique fusion of rock, metal, hiphop and alternative electronica, staying true to the sound they have been producing since 1989.
Senser became known for their political lyrics and a huge live sound which has gained them headline slots at major UK and European festivals. Senser achieved worldwide success with debut album ‘Stacked Up’ in 1995, which peaked at number 4 in the UK album charts. They subsequently split up having toured half the planet.
After a long hiatus, in 2009 Senser wrote and recorded their fourth studio album ‘How To Do Battle’ working with producers Neil McLellan (The Prodigy), Jason Wilcox (You Me At Six, Reuben, Fightstar) and New York hip hop producer Scott Harding (Wu Tang Clan, New Kingdom). The album achieved major success with the rock press such as Kerrang! and Metal Hammer Magazine and put the band back on the festival and touring circuit. All three singles from the album; ‘Resistance Now’, ‘End Of The World Show’ and ’2 3 Clear’ aired on Radio 1’s Rock Show, an Xfm live session and the video’s on Scuzz TV.
Planet Mosh summed it up perfectly: “With Senser back from the 90′s, I was worried that they might have brought the 90′s sound with them, they didn’t. The delivery was superbly tight and the room erupted into a mosh pit. This wasn’t 90′s, this was Senser showing other bands how the transition over decades can be done perfectly. Fully retaining their powerful roots yet managing to make every track sound fresh and new. Quite an achievement.”
2011 saw the band release the ‘Biting Rhymes’ EP – a collection of classic hip hop covers recorded in true Senser style. This release saw the band complete a successful and highly praised UK tour scoring rave reviews from world press. Senser were also joined by dynamic guest vocalist Imma, adding her own superb twist on Kerstin’s euphoric sound.
2014 will see the band touring with their new album at venues and festivals in the UK, Europe and beyond - now including Alchemy!!!!
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Headmix Collective
Head Mix Collective were originally formed by ex-members of Tofu Love Frogs, Doo The Moog and The Cheap Suit Oroonies. All these bands were synonymous with festivals and having a good time. This makes HMC possibly the world's first festi-diddldum supergroup. And with this recent history in mind, when they formed they had a lot to live up to and, boy, do they do that!
Head Mix Collective really are a band and one to see live. Seen live, they really are awesome: perfect for the green fields of Alchemy.
They are festi-skank complete with melodica, tin-whistle, didge and accordion. Their music will have you dancing to deep dub style bass and melodica lines one minute, then jigging up and down to penny whistles and Irish fiddle the next; but always with that groove-conscious rhythm-driven thing backing it up.
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More bands! (more to follow)First lot of Early Birds sold out - New Batch released - Limited numbers!!!!Get those art application in!More bands! Spanner - you asked for 'em - we gottem! Spanner has been mixing politics and pleasure since around 2000, and we aim to still be at it when it’s time for dancing on the ruins of the empire. We’re taking bookings for the after party now! Our sound is a small contribution to the soundtrack to revolution and we hope to inspire both much dancing and more direct action. We play militant, ska’d up punk that’s not just for entertaining “alternative” consumers or being part of the illusion of rebellion. Punk for us has to be more than noise and more than a hairdo. We want punk and punks to be part of a community in opposition and resistance to this murderous system which leaves everything it touches damaged or dead. We know that with our creativity and determination we can make a new world, and punk is about doing it now! We’d also very much like our music to strike fear into the hearts of capitalists, cops, bosses and politicians everywhere… if only they could hear the words!
We love meeting DIY bands, gig collectives, subverters, squatters, rebels, resisters, renegades, revolutionaries and fellow trouble makers from all over. It reminds us that we are everywhere!!! We are always looking for gigs and festivals to play, so get in touch if you think you could do with a Spanner in the mix.
New York Brass Band New Orleans inspired music from the mean streets of York, North Yorkshire, UK.
“A must-see, stomping genre-splicing brass outfit” The Guardian
The Soul Circle Gang The Soul Circle Gang, a fresh and innovative Leeds based band, brings together eight experienced musicians who weave elements of funk, soul, reggae, world and jazz into unique new sounds. Led by Lara Rose (who has previously sung with The James Taylor Quartet, The New Mastersounds, The Haggis Horns and Corinne Bailey Rae) The Gang are in their element live, delivering sparkling performances featuring energetic grooves, dexterous improvisation, soaring vocals and sweet harmonies. (Imagine Parliament fronted by Chaka Khan.) The 'Live In Session' EP, released in 2012, gives a taste of their dynamic live sound. China Shop Bull China Shop Bull play an extremely heady cocktail of ska, rave and drum and bass. The 6-piece have been on the festival, punk and party scene since 2006, releasing one album ‘Rave To The Grave’ and a new 12" vinyl on Tantrum Records.They've toured the UK and Europe extensively and have performed alongside acts as diverse as Dreadzone, The Dub Pistols, Sonic Boom Six, The Skints, Pama International, Random Hand, Goldie Lookin Chain, Sicknote, Voodoo Glowskulls and Subsource.Building a fast growing following with their infectious sound and lively shows, China Shop Bull have previously been invited to festivals such as Rebellion, Boomtown, Solfest, Beats Not Bombs, Alchemy, Brisfest and Kendal Calling to name but a few. Early Birds After the success of last year’s Alchemy we fully expect to sell out early this year (and live in tickets will go pretty quickly!) We've sold out of the £60 early birds but there are a limited number of £70 available on the website along with family tickets (2 adults and 3 under 16s) at £185. We expect these to go quickly so gett'em soon! Art Grants We're opening up the options for arts grants earlier this year to give people more time to be creative. We've had some great installations over the last couple of years and want to keep it going. Up to £300 for art that fits with the ethos of the Festival - low carbon, re-cycled wherever possible, tactile or involving people installations will always get preferential treatment.
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What do you want?
Who do you want?
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We are giving away arts grants again this year - if you would like to make a sculpture or make a instillation or something email - alchemy.festival@live.com - Please give as full a description of what you would like to do and what it would cost!
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Just a reminder that early bird tickets finish at the end of this month - get yours before midnight on the first of June - www.alchemyfestival.co.,uk
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Hi All
Hope all is well!
Just a note to say that the main Alchemy forum is now active again on the main Efestivals firum page.
There seems to be more people looking here at Other uk festivals that looking at the dedicated efestivals forum.
here is a direct link to the Efestivals Alchemy forum - /forum/51-alchemy-festivals/">http://www.efestivals.co.uk/forums/forum/51-alchemy-festivals/
Speak to you on there maybe
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Sorry for the lack of updates on here.
Here is the lineup so far for Alchemy 2013
Zion Train
Inner Terestrials
Citizen Fish
R.D.F
P.A.I.N
Dave the Drummer
Vibronics
Astralasia
Back to the Plannet
Suns of Arqa
AOS3
Tarantism
Talisman
Black Star Dub Collective
Wickaman
R.V
Gary K
Captain Hotknives
Headjam
New Groove Formation
Ting and Ra and the Iries
Tribazik
Cracked Actors
Jon Gomm
The Skraelings
Skiprat
Sporadics
Dub The Earth
Seas of Mirth
Rasta4eyes
The Defectors
Mental Block
Flutatious
Faintest Idea
Frequency Jammers
Zetan Spore
Herukajon
Lorraine
Prognosis
Ed Tangent
Lunarsonic
Akahum
Tunnelmental Experimental Assembly
Ephexis
PEAK
Tetchi
Arcturian Soul
Quantum Beats
RE Creation
Kalichakra
The Majestic
Sambalada
Future Dub Orchestra
Intra Africa
Free Wise Men
Dirty Protest
Robots Found Errors
Spiral Scouts
Fire pit Collective
Marvelous Medicine
Cable Street Collective
2 Man Ting
Mobious Loop
Jilly Riley
PAN
Joe D Chronic
Bernie B
Jam Master Jim
Linyl
Metz
Ben Speed
Dealo Brown
Dr Robeatnik
Ian of the Liquid Lounge (Sunrise/Psy Breakfast) http://www.mixcloud.com/LiquidLounge/
JohnnyM (Planet Zogg) http://www.mixcloud.com/johndmuir/
Kieth Fox (Beats Bizarre/Psy Breakfast) http://www.mixcloud.com/thebeatsbizarre/
Magic Lantern (Beats Bizarre) http://www.mixcloud.com/thebeatsbizarre/
Will Power
Kaz MCQ (PSy Breakfast)
Fuzzy Logic (Remedy/Psy Breakfast) https://soundcloud.com/dj-fuzzy-logic
Chemical Kev (Psy Breakfast)
Altered_States (Psy Breakfast)
Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Hope to see you at Alchemy!
www.alchemyfestival.co.uk
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Hi Everyone
Hope all is well!
Just a quick note to sat that Alchemy is likely to sell out in advance this year - tickets have been going much faster than last year and we werent that far off last year.
Please get your tickets asap - you have been warned!
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I went last year but wasn’t very happy with a few things which I really hope are sorted this time round.
The toilets were really poor, organisation was a tad shoddy and not a great deal of children’s activities going on either.
The line-up is a little too dancy and no stand out “big” names this year yet? Will any more names be released or is that it??? More real ale too please!
I think that Off the Tracks charge the same and have a much better line up, children’s area, facilities, great bar and a proper stage.
I liked the vibe and want to go back just for the vibe but hoping the festival improves to justify the ticket price.
People say its cheap but there are other festys that seem to provide a lot more for the price.
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Ok been through my email and I have nothing.
I've emailed and heard nothing but I will try again.
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Brilliant news about RDF, Dub the Earth and the other bands from the Rogue's collection.
Not wishing to be too greedy but would also love to see:
Nucleus Roots
Dub 'n' Tuff Allstars
Duncan Disorderly and the Scallywags
Gentlemans Dub Club
Mental Block
Sicknote
AOS3
Please. Thanks.
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I've just booked Here and Now!!! - http://www.myspace.com/herenowplanetgong
Early bird ticket still available till the end of the month - http://www.alchemyfestival.co.uk/
first acts announced for Alchemy 2015
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Dates for 2015: Friday 18th September to Sunday 20th September
Once again we want to offer grants to people who have the ideas and ability to enhance our festival site.
These grants will be for up to £300 and tickets as agreed. This will need to cover all the costs for the work.
Preference will be given to art that is interactive and is made from re-cycled materials.
To apply, please reply to this email address with an outline of your suggestion, the likely cost, the materials that it will be using and how it will be interactive with our customers. If possible include drawings/photos of it - or something similar.
Earlyish Bird Tickets Still On sale @ £80! Just a few left at this price....
Now available on the website
We were very close to capacity this year and believe we will sell out very quickly for 2015 - so get them soon!
We're still trying to work out a deposit scheme for those who cannot afford to pay for a full ticket at the moment - keep an eye on the newsletter/website for details as we work this through.
We've started the booking process - and have many more bands in line. We've had quite a few bands that have contacted us wanting to pay their respects after the sad loss of Crispian Baker, who was a stalwart of Alchemy for many of our years.
New bookings:
Ask my Bull https://askmybull.bandcamp.com/releases
Dub the Earth https://soundcloud.com/dub-the-earth
Jake and the Jellyfish http://jakeandthejellyfish.bandcamp.com/
Bands booked so far - many, many more to come! We re in discussions with several bands - watch out for more news to come!
RDF - Just wouldn't be the same without them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPSSXT9tbmg
Back to the Planet: backtotheplanet.com/
Defekters: https://www.facebook.com/DEFEKTERS
AOS3 - Crispian played with AOS3 and they are getting a new album out this year that will have Crispian on soem, if not all, of the tracks
http://aos3.bandcamp.com/
Tarantism: http://www.tarantism.co.uk/
Fyreflies: http://www.fyreflies.co.uk/
Cracked Actors: https://myspace.com/mustaphatoke
Zetan Spore: www.zetanspore.co.uk/
Lunarsonic: https://soundcloud.com/lunarsonic
Inner Terrestrials: www.innerterrestrials.co.uk/
Firepit Collective: www.firepitcollective.co.uk
Sadly, we've had to increase prices for 2015 due to escalating costs for our infrastructure and taxes. We are still committed to providing a fun, non corporate and non sponsored event and aim the keep all prices on site reasonable with free workshops and entertainment for children. We're keeping the postage/admin charge at £3 for 2015.
Under 5's will not require a ticket but will need to be registered.
Full price tickets will be:
Adult Weekend: £90
Over 5 and under 16 weekend: £20
Family Weekend: £215
Car Park: £10
Live in vehicle/Campervan: £25
Dog £20
See you at Alchemy Festival 2015!