Creamfields adds an extra day for campers

Creamfields which takes place at Daresbury Estate, Halton, Cheshire over August Bank Holiday will now open its gates for campers on Friday 26th August.

There will also be an array of entertainment on offer within the main event site including a showcase of the Swedish House Mafia movie 'Take One' which charts the lives of the International DJ trio over 2 years covering 15 countries and 285 shows.

Friday also sees the the debut of two 'Silent Disco' arenas at the festival, the first of which will be hosted by Size Matters, Steve Angello's world famous party brand, with performances from Steve's latest Size Records protégés Tim Mason and Third Party plus more to be announced.

Monthly party That Mixmag Thing will host the second silent disco arena with performances from Scratch Perverts, Jaymo & Andy George, Brookes Brothers, Futurebound, Clique DJs and more. The mag's popular night began just over a year ago and has already seen a host of hot new electronic acts pass through its doors as well as the odd superstar DJ so expect no less from their Creamfields debut.

Campers arriving on the Friday will not only have easier access to the site for but will also be able to chill out at the festival's on-site cinema which will be showing a collection of iconic clubbing films as well as enjoying all the fun of the fair, stalls and more. The main arena site's food and drink stalls will also be open for the new arrivals.

Access to the event on Friday is limited and only open to festival goers camping at the event. Tickets will go on general sale 10am Tuesday 3rd May and eFestivals will have links to buy them then. Any existing camping ticket holders wishing to purchase a Friday ticket for £20 (standard) / £30 (hospitality) will be contacted by their ticket agent with details on how to book.

A Creamfields spokesperson commented, "We are delighted to be able to announce a third day to the festival, which has been growing year on year. Those choosing to arrive on the Friday will not only benefit from improved access into the site, but they will be able to have the pick of the campsites pitching closer to the arena site if they wish. It also enables people travelling long distances the chance to pitch up earlier, saving a long journey through the night for many."

Headlined by The Chemical Brothers (live), and David Guetta, plus Tiesto, Paul van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Magnetic Man, David Guetta, Eric Prydz. Katy B, Sven Vath, Marco Carola, AfroJack, Ferry Corsten, Eddie Halliwell, Judge Jules, Example, Chicane, Calvin Harris (DJ Set), A-Trak, Sasha, Pete Tong, James Zabiela, Joris Voorn, Sebastien Leger, Steve Angello, Erol Alkan, Boys Noize, Fake Blood, Andy C, Joker, and Laidback Luke with many more confirmed, and more to be announced. For the line-up details as available please click here.

Tickets are priced at £115 with or without camping, with day tickets priced at £60 for either Saturday or Sunday.

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