Amadou & Mariam, and loads more announced for Big Chill

There's a raft of new additions announced for the line-up at this year's Big Chill.

Announced for Big Chill are Amadou & Mariam, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, James Yuill, Kathryn Williams, Joana & The Wolf, Erik Truffaz, Grasscut, Helios, Music From The Penguin Cafe, Oren Marshall, Sneaky, and comedian Tim Minchin.

Lindstrom will be performing a rare live set at this year's festival on Saturday night in The Coop. Other confirmed line-up additions include his label mate Kim Hiorthoy, The Juan Maclean, Tim Goldsworthy, Tim Sweeney, Metro Area, Greg Wilson, Annie Nightingale, Daddy G presents Bristol Hifi with Queen Bee and Mr Benn, Don and Jet Letts, The Nextmen, MC Wrec, Chrome Hoof, and Bass Clef.

They'll also be joined on the line-up by acts including Aldo Vanucci, Benny Page, Congo Natty aka Rebel MC, Futureboogie, In Flagranti, Jazzsteppa, Kode 9 and Spaceape, Parker, Smooth & Turrell, The Heatwave, and Tomb Crew.

The Big Chill which happens on Friday 7th until Sunday 9th August at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire offers both families and ravers a diverse range of music including folk, jazz, African, dub, and unique collaborations; as well as art, films, poetry, cabaret, kids spaces, comedy, and literature.

Previously confirmed acts for 2009 include Basement Jaxx, Orbital, and David Byrne, as headliners, with other acts including Gong, Lamb, Magistrates, Alphabeat (DJ Set), DJ Derek, Ska Cubano,Friendly Fires, Norman Jay,Wonky Pop, Ludovico Einaudi, Calexico, Horse Meat Disco, Pharoah Sanders, Favela Chic Soundsystem, Alice Russell, John Hegley, and Summer of Dub. For the line-up details as available please click here.

Tickets are on sale, priced at £129, teen tickets (13 to 17 years old) are priced at £60, and kid (12 and under) are £4. There is also a National Express festival ticket & travel: £155 (only available from National Express). Live-in vehicle tickets are priced at £50 (per vehicle for the weekend), and car park tickets are £7.50 in advance, more on the gate.

To buy tickets, click here.

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