Bedrock, The Gallery, Toolroom Kinights will be hosting Saturday whilst Carl Cox & Friends, Boys Noize Records and Together take control on Sunday.
Eva Oyon
Date published: 30th Mar 2010
SW4 EARLY BIRD TICKETS SOLD OUT!
Yes you’ve read right! All SW4 early bird day tickets have completely sold out, breaking all previous records! With an extra day added to this stellar event, weekend tickets are also selling fast as the SW4 loving public commit to two days of sun-drenched beats! But that’s not all… after announcing that the world’s no.1 DJs Armin van Buuren and the one and only Fatboy Slim are to headline this year’s festival, the next news blast from the South West Four camp will include some HUGE and exciting names on the bill! This will be a mixture of artists who have rocked the festival before alongside many new faces set to make their SW4 debut!
SW4 ARENA HOSTS ANNOUNCED!
In 2010 SW4 will play host to an incredible eight music stages across the Saturday and Sunday! Naturally this allows them to cover more musically with the festival not just encompassing the biggest names in house, techno, trance and electro but also hip hop, dubstep and drum & bass! They will soon be announcing who will be supporting Armin & Norman on the main stage... In the indoor arenas; Bedrock, The Gallery and Toolroom Knights will be hosting Saturday and Carl Cox & Friends, Boys Noize Records and Together will take charge on Sunday! These names are famed as the very best club nights and labels within the scene. The question that’s on everyone’s lips is who will be playing?! We can’t spill the beans just yet but we are sure you can guess at least four of the arena headline acts. They are very hyped about who will be hosting their arenas on Clapham Common this year and can’t wait till you see the acts they have assembled for the festival.
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST
Bedrock
Music: Progressive & Tech House
A name synonymous with excellence in electronic music, John Digweed brings Bedrock to South West Four this summer. With well over 100 single releases, several artist albums and DJ mix compilations, Bedrock has showcased music from artists such as Timo Maas, Guy Gerber, Guy J, Danny Howells and John Digweed himself. Bedrock continue to host parties across the world and are a prominent figure on the UK’s clubbing calendar, most notably for their sell out shows at matter. Bedrock is viewed by many as one of the most influential names in electronic music and its ability to constantly evolve and adapt to the ever changing market explains why Bedrock has remained at the top of the game for more than a decade. John Digweed has been a firm South West Four favourite since the festival started and they are delighted to welcome him back for Bedrock!
The Gallery
Music: Trance
Celebrating a staggering 15 years in the club scene, The Gallery will once again descend onto Clapham Common to continue its love affair with South West Four. Recognised as one the biggest club nights on the planet, The Gallery are the purveyors of all things trance. Their infectious party continues to pack out the world famous Ministry Of Sound every Friday night with the biggest names in trance. Coming to South West Four off the back of a mammoth tour in support of their 15th Anniversary, their lineup is always insane for this event!
Toolroom Knights
Music: House & electro
From its HQ in Maidstone, England, Toolroom Records sets the standard as one of the most respected house music labels in the world. Spearheaded by the formidable musical talent of head honcho Mark Knight, the label has had countless dancefloor, underground and mainstream hits from some of the biggest and most exciting names in modern day dance. This includes Faithless, David Guetta, Underworld, Dave Spoon, D.Ramirez and Fatboy Slim. Toolroom also hosts the brand ‘Toolroom Knights’ - a club night dedicated to bringing the underground sound of Toolroom Records to the overground, pushing the musical boundaries through the convergence of established artists such as Mark Knight and Fedde le Grand with up and coming talent such as Kim Fai and Filthy Rich. Coming to South West Four for the very first time in 2010 they are delighted to welcome Toolroom Knights to host an arena at this year’s festival.
SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST
Carl Cox & Friends
Music: House & Techno
An incredible artist who has rocked South West Four continuously over the years, Carl Cox is quite simply a legend in dance music. From hosting arenas to headlining the main stage, Carl has pretty much played in every position since SW4 started. In 2010 Coxy will play Clapham Common for the very first time on the Sunday and host the sites newest and largest indoor arena. For this he will bring with him his widely acclaimed Carl Cox & Friends brand, made famous at his pioneering residency at the world’s no.1 club Space in Ibiza. Carl will be joined by the most forward thinking acts in underground house and techno, all of which are pushing the boundaries and laying the foundations for dance music’s future. Expect this arena at SW4 to be rocking as Carl and his friends do what they do best!
Boys Noize Records
Music: Electro
Always three steps ahead of the crowd, SW4 is very proud to welcome Boys Noize Records to the Sunday line up. Inspired by the likes of Daft Punk, Boys Noize Records was founded by Boys Noize in 2005. The label is known for releasing some of the best releases around and is connected with artists such as A-Trak, Exercise One, Remute, Aeroplane, Erol Alkan, Brodinski, Chris Coco, Ian Pooley, Tocadisco, Miss Kitten, Tiga, Feadz, Mixhell and D.I.M. Famed for their wonky, thumping electronic styles, Boys Noize Records’ message is spread right across the globe with parties in Miami, Berlin and Sydney to name a few. The label hits the UK for the very first time this summer with an exclusive UK festival appearance at South West Four.
Together
Music: Hip Hop, dubstep, drum & bass
Together makes its much anticipated return to South West Four this summer after a three year sabbatical. Recently relaunched for a series of special events at The Coronet, Together is the freshest night to hit club land in 2010. Over the years Together has played host to artists as diverse as 2Many DJs, Crookers, David Guetta, Hot Chip, Justice, Lethal Bizzle, Klaxons, London Elektricity, MSTRKRFT, Roni Size and Simian Mobile Disco. Events at The Coronet have continued in similar vein with headline performances from The Bloody Beetroots, Mylo, Ms Dynamite, Felix da Housecat, Tinie Tempah, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Cassius and Todd Edwards. With another colossal Together lineup expected at SW4 encompassing hip hop, electro, dubstep and drum & bass the question on everyone’s lips is who will they invite?!
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