Uk Summer Festivals Guide 2008

So the summer season is hear once again, roll on four glorious months of  sunshine, beautiful people and music for the masses. Ok, granted it's  probably going to rain a lot and you'll wake up in someone elses tent or  a bowlful of noodles not quite sure where your friends or your wallet is,  but with over 30 years of celebrating popular music in fields, the UK  plays host to a list of music festival which are second to none.

 

You know  the score, spend 2 or 3 nights in a field, get sunburnt or washed out,  see some excellent music then spend the next 6 weeks talking about it. Here at Skiddle.com we think festivals are brilliant, so here's roundup  of the summer ahead.

 

The Wickerman Festival - 25th & 26th July

Our festival of choice presents an eclectic mix between new and old, rock and dance, and well you couldn't pigeon hole this event if you tried. With a massive 8 different musical areas there is something for everyone, including the skiddle.com showcase arena which this year boasts Xpress2, Greg Vickers, Mr C, Tim Sheridan and lot's more.

The full Wickerman Festival lineup is announced towards the end of April, be sure to read it here first.

Buy your Wickerman Festival Tickets Here

Creamfields 23rd & 24th August

The daddy of all dance festivals has this year taken a second day under its belt, introducing camping and a vast array of acts along the way. Expect to see Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Sasha and Ian Brown all on the same bill to get just a small taste of Creamfields. What's more, August Bank Holiday is the date, allowing some serious messiness and an extra day to recover. We'll be there, make sure you are too.

Buy your Creamfields Tickets Here

The Main Events...

Glastonbury - 27th - 29th June

The daddy of all things festival, it's now in it's 30 somethink year.  Ticket sales for 2008 haven't gone as quickly as in previous years, with  tickets still on sale as I type. This could be partly due to horrific  weather in previous years, but really if you want to experience the  definition of the word 'festival' then get yourself to glastonbury. Like  now.

O2 Wireless - 3rd - 6th July

The coolest festival in the heart of the city. Summertime, and London's Hyde Park plays host to 4 nights of incredible line-ups and cutting edge bands.

This year sees Fatboy Slim, Morrissey, Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls and so many more big names play at this mammoth festival!

Zoo Thousand - 4th - 6th July

Taking place at the beautiful Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in The Garden of England, July 2008 sees the debut of the Zoo Thousand music festival where over 100 top live acts, bands and DJs will perform beside the park’s mix of ferocious, fearsome and friendly animals. Catering for a range of musical tastes, Zoo Thousand and Eight (ZOO8) will feature indie, dance, UK hip-hop, drum and bass as well as the more family-friendly chart sound.

We'll be taking a look at some of the festivals happening in July onwards a little bit later this year. In the mean time, check the links below for details on all the events happening around the uk...

The Full List...