Sunrise Celebration 2009, Somerset

[si_t]

... still no definate lineup announcement. Its getting quite close now. strange.

[Guest Flip]

... still no definate lineup announcement. Its getting quite close now. strange.

[steveziggy101]

Hi Mark, good attitude!! I have never been able to get to Shhhh but I know loads of people who do and love it, it always clashes with summit, currently Solfest...

Anyway, if it means anything at all, the 2 Sunrise that have happened are definately in my top 5 ever festivals in 20 years of being addicted to em.. and last year was an emotional experience

(ex Dorset) Flip

[dandreamweva]

Solarcadia Dance/Chill Confirmed Acts so far...

Inspiral Sunday

Ott

Chameleon

Aviva

Naked Nick

Aliji

Meeq

Solarquest

Tribe of Frog Night

OOOD - Live

Subliminal System - Live

Ipcress (omniscience)

Gacid (phar-psyde)

Rama (oood)

Stevie (oood)

Natzan (tribe of frog)

Pieman (tribe of frog)

Psychosonic (tribe of frog)

Geo (tribe of frog)

more to be confirmed...

Thursday/Friday - In association with Waveform & Tranceformation

Dubstep/Dub/Funky Breaks/Psy-Breaks/Psy-Trance/Chill

Kings Hifi

Far too Loud

Zub Zub - Live

Bonze

Unbalanced Jack + Dub FX

Fluid

Galactic Wind

Red Earth

more to be confirmed...

[dandreamweva]

Live Acts Confirmed So Far...

Dub Pistols Soundsystem with Rodney P

Baka Beyond

Martha Tilston

Dub FX

Lazy Habits

King Porter Stomp

The Roots Union

Forcenra

The She Creatures

Undercover Hippy

Nathan Ballinsky

Jono Mckleery

Jamie Woon

Baraka

Bad Science - tbc

Wriggles of Nen

Daisy

Shona Foster

Jamie Woon

Planetman & The Internationalz

Joe Driscoll

Avalon Roots

Ten Ton Tongue

More TBC

[si_t]

Are we to think that the people of Sunrise are announcing the headliners nearer the time then, or have the 'biggest' names already been confirmed within that list?

[just7]

underwhelming line up, to say the least.

Headliners still to come? I've got a feeling that is it......

[si_t]

There are some acts on the list that I know are great fun but, even as a reduced size event, it couldn't possibly justify 100 odd quid.

I think probably Sunrise is one of the least lineup dependent festivals... still I'm surprised a couple of 'biggies' haven't been revealed.

Endorse it at 65 quid, with Dreadzone, Zion train and Pama Int - gets my vote every time.

[just7]

fair comments, si_t, Endorse it sounds pretty good, will check it out

[William of Walworth]

Flip and Rich (and others) -- see ya down there, we've been well sorted for tickets frages

[William of Walworth]

There are some acts on the list that I know are great fun but, even as a reduced size event, it couldn't possibly justify 100 odd quid.

I think probably Sunrise is one of the least lineup dependent festivals... still I'm surprised a couple of 'biggies' haven't been revealed.

Endorse it at 65 quid, with Dreadzone, Zion train and Pama Int - gets my vote every time.

[si_t]

Bolded bit : Dan did say 'More TBC' though, to be fair.

We'll be back at Endorse It as well, in August, and it will be class, but I have very positive hopes for Sunrise too.

[dandreamweva]

Hey y'all,

Yeah, the line-up isn't as full of names as previous years, but there's still more to come, including a mystery headliner.

The event is smaller this year than previously...we're still recovering and want to build back up sustainably. Thats not to say the event's quality is going to suffer, its not. We just feel that 2009 is a year to work with our friends and family, and to recreate the event with a more participatory feel.

£100 may seem a lot until you realise that literally 1/7th of the entire event budget is going on security and another 7th on tracks and wet weather provision! To put it into perspective, only 1/7th of the entire festival budget goes on Creative Production....the rest is on licensing, infrastructure, insurance, fees and much much more. We also have the joy of lots of swapped tkts to 09 from 08 with no income to match, and a much reduced markets income for the same reasons.

But as I say, what will be provided will be as beautiful as ever. Its about more than just the music!

6 stages with the best in world beats, Gadjo frenzies, front-line Folk, Reggae, Dub, Ska, Electronica, Psy Trance, Dubstep and more.

Chill Out Spaces

Bandstand

Authentic carney vibes and fairground rides

Conscious Cabaret

Slam Poetry

Permaculture Gardens

Alt Tech workshops

Solar cinemas - Open Air and Enclosed

Sauna

Hot tubs

Adult Bouncy Castle

Tipi circle

Sustainable living talks and workshops

Ancient Entheogens

Earth mysteries

Sacred Henge

Healing sanctuary

Central fire

Walkabout performance

Dress-up mayhem

Kids area

Dance

Art Installations

Ethical Fashion Show - Dress up and take part!

Charity Zone

Visionary concepts

Eco innovations

Organic Food Emporium

Organic Alcohol with Vintage Roots and Freedom Lager

100% Renewable Energy

....All on the New organic site.

Check the link below for a sneak peak at the new flyer!

http://www.TinyURL.com/dyuvg3

May the Sun Rise once more!

[dandreamweva]

HOT OF THE PRESS LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENTS!

The BAYS

3 Daft Monkeys

The Fontanas

Nuala & the Alchemy Band

Bridgwater reggae soundsystem

Liquid Ross

The Amigos,

Dan Arborise

Gaynor O'flynn

Algy Behrens

Karma Deva

corneilious

Tim Hall

Daniel Ewen

[DragKnuckles]

I think Dan Arborise is one of the most underrated singer-songwriters around...check him out. Excellent guitarist and beautiful songs...surely he is due a new album soon?! Here's hoping

[William of Walworth]

Nice one Dan, great to know the Monkeys are making it plus will obviously check out some of those other names too.

I'm sure you'll be adding them to the Sunrise website soon with some notes ...

Our tickets arrived on Monday

[timespeedsup]

I think Dan Arborise is one of the most underrated singer-songwriters around...check him out. Excellent guitarist and beautiful songs...surely he is due a new album soon?! Here's hoping

[dandreamweva]

Further Line-uUP Development:

PAMA International - www.myspace.com/pamainternational

Introducing Pama International; ROOTS ROCKERS REGGAE - soul-fueled & dub-induced for the 21st century, fronted by Sean Flowerdew, Finny and Lynval Golding (The Specials/Fun Boy 3), alongside members of PWEI, Galliano and Bentley Rhythm Ace.

Pama Intl, have released 5 acclaimed albums, recorded 2 Radio One Sessions, played at Glastonbury, Bestival, Womad, Wickerman, Beautiful Days & many more festivals. They've performed with Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, Skatalites, Toots & The Maytals, Mad Professor, Mick Jones' Carbon/Silicon & Madness, creating a huge grassroots following, with a live show that has become second to none.

“the best live roots band I’ve ever seen” FACT magazine.

2006 saw them become the first new band in 30 years to sign to the legendary Trojan Records. The resulting release boasted a classic line-up of vintage ska and reggae guests including; Rico Rodriguez, Dennis Alcapone, Dawn Penn, Derrick Morgan and the first recording since the 1970's from Dave & Ansel Collins, and immediately won global praise.

“YOU'D swear blind this CD was a compilation of forgotten reggae gems from the 70s. A wondrous revelation of an album. **** out of 5” Daily Star

"a mouth watering slice of authentic Club Ska cool for the 21st Century. **** out of 5" Music-news.com

"10 out of 10....Seriously it is that good" FFRUK.com

“Neither too modern or too retro, it blends classic ska and reggae rhythms with a double shot of dub” Record Collector

Getting back to their deep-rooted DIY philosophy they’ve launched their own Rockers Revolt label. Mixed by John Collins (producer of The Specials iconic Ghost Town) and featuring guest appearances from Rico Rodriguez, Sir Horace Panter (The Specials) and Top 10 hit-maker Michie One, their new album Love Filled Dub Band, has already received airplay from 54 (and counting) stations/DJs, including; Radio One; Rob Da Bank, Chris Goldfinger & Mike Davies, Radio 2-Steve Lamacq, David Rodigan, Gary Crowley, Charlie Gillet, BBC6; Don Letts & Shaun Keaveny, xfm-Jon Kennedy plus live sessions at Abbey Road and on Craig Charles' BBC6 Funk & Soul show. Reviews have been equally as enthusiastic...

[Guest Flip]

This is shaping up nicely!!

[steveziggy101]

big up for you dan,you cease to amaze us,now wot else you got up ur sleeves??you know you want to tell us,

[5co77ie]

corneilious

[dandreamweva]

LAST SUNRISE NEWSLETTER

Calling all Ape men and Galactic Babes, Tribal Pixies and Techno Wizards, Hunter-gatherers and Space Pirates...The Sunrise, Festival of our times, is nearly upon us, and this year the theme is 3000 BC meets 3000 AD....

Dust off your posing pouch, tutu, fairy ears and Blue wig...

Dress up and Get down to Sunrise Celebration 2009.....

In this newsletter

Sunrise Celebration 2009

Organic Alcohol Policy

Brighton "Sunrise in the City" - 1st May

Rising Stars Competition Launch

Give aways, Free Download and Competition Winners

Sunrise Off-Grid 20th-23rd August

Issues and events you may like to support...

Sunrise 2009

THE STAGES

The Solarcadia Dance stage will have nights hosted by Tribe of Frog, Waveform and Inspiral Cafe with decor and visuals creating a cutting edge audio visual experience with up and down-tempo electronica.

Chai Wallahs with their unique vibes and Bar, Café, Herbal Emporium, Shisha Lounge, Herbal Shot Bar and Live Stage

The Eartheart Alchemy Bar and Chill will be hosting Rootsy Vibes, with Dub, Reggae and slam poetry, drum circles and dance shows.

The Bimble Inn giant tipi stage, Hurley Burley, Triban Collective,

Cat's Cradle Bandstand with cafe vibes from Pachamama Tipi Cafe, The Chai Chaple and many more.

THE LINE UP

Keep your eyes peeled for some very exciting headliner acts

still to be confirmed over the next few days.

Meanwhile look forward to some truly awesome musical delights from a selection of old school festi faves and some of our favorite discoveries from the rich top soil of the UK's musical Underground,

Featuring...

The Bays

PAMA International

The Dub Pistols Soundsystem Feat. Rodney P

Baka Beyond

3 Daft Monkeys

Martha Tilston

The Fontanas

Lazy Habits

Joe Driscol

Dub Fx

Baraka

Planetman & The Internationalz

The Roots Union

King Porter Stomp

Undercover Hippy

Jono McCleery

Mc Xander

Shona Foster

Jamie Woon

Yes Sir Boss

Nathan Ball

Avalon Roots

Forcenra

Wriggles of Nen

Ten Ton Tongue

Green Angels

Daisy

The She Creatures

KarmaDeva

Dan Arborise

Rising Stars & Mystery Headliner

plus many more.....

Confirmed Electronic acts for dance stage:

Far Too Loud

OOOD

Bonze

Unbalanaced Jack & Dub Fx

Liquid Ross

Paul Didge

Fluid

Kings Hi-Fi

Subliminal System

Aviva

Solar Quest

Mannaseh

Ipcress

Gacid

AliJi

Rama

Naked Nick

Galactic Wind

Red Earth

Geo

Stevie

Simon Pieman

Natzan

Meeq

New Human

Mark Mandala

Cameleon

Psychosonic

As you know, Sunrise is so much more than just another music festival. Every sense is tickled (where consent is granted

Here are some tit-bits confirmed for this May's event to wet your appetite a little...

Take part in a live Fire Walk, in the footsteps of ancient religions of the world. Book in advance, the walks will take place on Friday and Sunday.

Enter your own creations in the Ethical Fashion Show... are you a budding designer? Can you recycle you rags into dazzling dresses? If so bring your best outfit along and enter it in the Sunrise Ethical Designers awards. More details on the website soon.

This year we have the privilege of hosting Lama Ahbay Rinpoche and a Tibetan Buddhist Temple. The Lama and the MOnks will be performing the ancient Cham Masked Dance, a traditional Buddhist Dance banned in Tibet.

Live graffiti Displays, Poetry Slam, Story Telling, Drum Circle, Tipi Circle, Band Stand, Green crafts, Ecstatic Dance, Solar Cinema, Adult Bouncey Castle, Cabaret and Burlesque, Circus, Fire shows and Walkabout Performance.

There will be a Native American Indian Medicine Wheel Created for the event, along with a Labyrinth, Permaculture Gardens and a Temple Space.

And a festival within a festival for Kids!

Including an interactive play area by The Ladybird Project.

SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS

Confirmed speakers highlights for this year include:

Simon Fairlie, Director of Chapter 7, Editor of The Land,

Jonathan Cainer - Astrologer and all-round super star,

Jeremy Leggett - Green Peace and Solar Century, Greg Samms - "Uncommon Sense, The State is Out of Date and Sun of gOd", Patrick Whitefield - Leading Permaculturist, Shaun Chamberlin - "Transition Timeline" Author. Geoff Stray, 2012 and The Mayan Calander, Edmund Marriage, Ancient Druids and the Shining Ones. and more

Organic Alcohol Policy

All the alcohol on site is Organic and sold at reasonable prices, with wines and spirits being supplied by Vintage Roots, purveyors of the finest organic booze

and the Lager will be UK brewed Freedom, made in the midlands with Spring Water!

We will also brew our own organic Ale, RA! brewed in Frome, Somerset, by Milk St Brewery. Is it true that organic booze gives you less of a hangover?

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'Sunrise In The City'

Official Brighton Launch Party

1ST MAY 2009

Playgroup presents: Sunrise Festival in the City

@CONCORDE 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton

Brightons top festival-in-a-club, Playgroup, teams up with the UK's number 1 sustainable festival for a night of performance, music and magic!

starring:

ROOM 1

Live performances from:

LAZY HABITS - Headliners at Sunrise festival, this Bristol born massive mix dub, drum n bass, ska and hip hop to devastating effect.

SAMSARA - 8 piece Brighton extravaganza, fusing roots, dub, folk and carnival beats.

ASTRO PHYSICS - Live drum n bass and hip hop

FLOORS + WALLS - Bone shaking fully live Indie / drum n bass - quite amazing.

MC FASHION - Happy hardcore meets dirty rap!

ROOM 2

STICK IT ON - Your the DJ, just go to www.stickiton.org.uk, and give them 15 minutes of your favorite tracks to DJ, otherwise pick on the night from there list of thousands!

ROOM 3

Funk, soul, country and bebop from Shamblin sexton / Fuzztone / Bacca Maracca

+ Walkabout performance / Live AV / Massage + Cabaret!

@CONCORDE 2

£8adv / £10 on door

11PM TILL 4AM

Tickets available online Click here

Click Here for Facebook Group

Keep your ears peeled for news of Sunrise Coming to the City of London, May 16th

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Rising Stars Competition 2009

We are launching the Sunrise Rising Stars competition for a chance to play at this years festival...

Enter through the Sunrise Website by registering your band/DJ then get you friends and fans to vote for you... The top six finalists will go into a final round decided on by public vote and our panel of judges.

There is only 5 weeks til the festival and Voting Closes the 14th May so don't delay.

(If you already have bought a ticket and win the competition, your ticket will be refunded.)

Give-aways and competition winners!

This April's free music giveaway:

Mud Sun present Rebel Cell

Mud Sun, brainchild of Mcs Baba Brinkman (Canadian thespian of evolutionary verbal gymnastics) and Bad Science frontman Dizraeli present Rebel Cell, a full-length concept album set in the post Orwellian 2013. Ripe with humourous skitz, diabolical dialogues and all underlaced with a cutting commentary on contemporary issues, losely veiled in a fictional landscape

Download the whole, entire album in all it's juicy goodness right here!

######welovemudsun

For more information about Mud Sun and the Rebel Cell, check out http://www.babasword.com

And keep your eyes peeled for the Rebel presence in the UK this summer and at least half of them at Sunrise this May, in the form of Dizraeli and the men of Bad science

Nick Rosen's inspirational 'Off-Grid'

Once again we have a pair of 'Off Grid' Living Books to give away. In the spirit of financial creativity and local economies we have been playing with the idea of starting our own currency.

The competition question this month, to win a copy is:

What should we call our new festival currency?

Please email answers to off-grid@sunrisecelebration.com with your age and geographical location.

We look forwards to the answers x

Sunrise presents ...

TRANSITION FESTIVAL

A New event by the Sunrise Crew:

20th-23rd August 2009.

An exploration of sustainable community living, creativity and consciousness

Learn to generate your own power, Eat from nature, sit in ceremony, design the future, walk on hot coals and move beyond your perceived limits. Marvel at earth’s mysteries, Rebirth your wild side. Evolve and revolve around love, celebration and joy.

A participatory and family focused camp, with international speakers, forums, workshops, art installations, temple space and performance. Exploring emergent culture and the ways in which we can create together.

Hot showers, sweat lodge, saunas and hot tubs.

Site wide organic, local, food and drink. Family friendly vibe.

All powered by micro generation of entirely clean, renewable energy.

Tickets: Adults £75 n advance/Kids £25

Info: 0845 0094463 - off-grid@sunrisecelebration.com - www.sunrisecelebration.com.

Sunrise Off-Grid is run by a Community Interest Company, building a world beyond monetary profit.

Issues and events you may like to support...

May Day/Beltane bank holiday weekend is packed with amazing things to do, Sunrise in The City hits Brighton, But if you can't make it down to join us below are some gigs for those of you in Bristol and SW....

From Bridewell Island comes the amazing, the awesome the critically acclaimed Carny Ville, presented by the Invisible Circus: 1st,2nd,3rd May £12 in advance £15 on the door (tickets from Bristol Ticket Shop)

Preview night April 30th only £5

A 3 day gathering from the Coed Hills Rural Art Space, Tickets £35

For 3 days of Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Circus, Films and Festival fun:

www.myspace.com/tribancollective

With Love, gratitude and Smiles

The Sunrise Team

[William of Walworth]

Organic Alcohol Policy

All the alcohol on site is Organic and sold at reasonable prices, with wines and spirits being supplied by Vintage Roots, purveyors of the finest organic booze

and the Lager will be UK brewed Freedom, made in the midlands with Spring Water!

We will also brew our own organic Ale, RA! brewed in Frome, Somerset, by Milk St Brewery. Is it true that organic booze gives you less of a hangover?

[dandreamweva]

Seize the Day now confirmed to play.

Final line-up announcements on Monday, or thereabouts....

Final...ish, anyway. You never can tell what will pop out of the woodwork next.

[dandreamweva]

Hey All,

We are very proud to be providing a screening of the new blockbuster movie - Age of Stupid - at Sunrise this year.

Age of Stupid is the film making waves across the world, depicting a future where humanity decided to carry on on its self-destructive path and Do Nothing.It tells the story of what happened, as Climate Change and Peak Oil brought the world to its knees.

Hey, even The Sun is into it:-

The Guardian: "The first successful dramatisation of climate change to reach the big screen."

Attitude Magazine: "One of the most important films you can see this year".

New Statesman: “Anything but a good-guys-versus-bad-guys polemic. It is angry but nuanced, despairing but strangely motivating.”

Watch a Trailer here:- http://www.ageofstupid.net/video/trailer

Age of Stupid will show on the Green Innovations Cinema at 00.30am on Saturday May 30th (Friday night!)