Creamfields August 23, 2008

SATURDAY 23rd AUGUST Fatboy Slim / Ian Brown / Paul Van Dyk / Pendulum / Gossip / Simian Mobile Disco / Erick Morillo / Sasha / 2manydjs / Eric Prydz / Pete Tong / Dubfire / Hernan Cattaneo / James Zabiela / Felix Da Housecat / Erol Alkan / Annie Mac / Luciano / Adam Beyer / Claude Von Stroke / Danny Howells / Switch / Judge Jules / Tom Novy / Roots Manuva and DJ MK / The Presets / Yousef / Wally Lopez / Mason / Tocadisco / Henrik B / Andy C / Marky / Hype / High Contrast / Skream & Benga presents Magnetic Man / Noisia / Friction / Laidback Luke / Gareth Wyn / Harry Choo Choo Romero / The Whip / Rob Tissera LIVE / John Kelly / Matt Hardwick / Tidy Boys / Lisa Pin Up / BK / Mark EG / Amber D / Alex Kidd / Kutski / Tidy DJS / Ben Stevens / Paul Maddox / JP & Jukesy / Kym Ayres / Rodi Style / Morgan / Alan Hartley / Anton Powers / MC GQ / MC IC3
SUNDAY 24TH AUGUST Kasabian / Tiësto / Underworld / Soulwax / Chic feat Nile Rodgers / Paul Oakenfold / David Guetta / John Digweed / Ferry Corsten / Eddie Halliwell / Steve Angello / Axwell / Sebastian Ingrosso / Sander Kleinenberg / Sander Van Doorn / Nick Warren / Deadmau5 / Kissy Sell Out (LIVE) / Dirty South / Dave Spoon / Peter Hook / Mike Pickering / Graeme Park / Dave Haslam / Jon Da Silva / Adam Sheridan / Andy Mac / Yacht / Groovenatics / Baggi Begovic / Funkerman / Oliver Twizt / Bart B More / Benny Rodrigues / Nuno dos Santos / Warren Fellow / Darko Esser
Creamfields is certainly pulling out all the stops for this their 10th Anniversary year, with an evergrowing line up that has pushed the festival to another level.
We can announce that the latest additions are indie dance innovator Erol Alkan and leading hip hop DJ Switch.
Anarchic, eclectic and unique are some of the words used to describe uber cool DJ Erol Alkan, he first came into prominence through his renowned club night Trash back in 97, expect to hear anything from soul, techno, Kitsch, punk or electro…if he thinks it’ll take the roof off, he’ll play it.
DJ Switch is a hip hop genius with an ear for beats, championed by the likes of Masters At Work and Giles Peterson, his unique approach to production has built him a reputation as a producer that delivers cuts with elements of funk and soul, which continuously impresses the underground elite.
This years Creamfields line up has been described by Virtual Festivals as “the most imaginative line up this summer”. Becoming a 2 day event and putting together the best electronic line up of the Summer whilst adding some fresh acts that cross the dance, rock, indie divide are why Creamfields has remained the UK’s best dance festival.
And with a running order that includes everyone from Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Ian Brown, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Pendulum, Underworld, Gossip, Soulwax, Simian Mobile Disco and Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers, only cements Creamfields’ position as THE festival of the Summer.
As one of the UK’s biggest groups, Kasabian have garnered massive success with their legendary live shows, captivating crowds with their anthems and securing them as festival favourites. Their last album ‘Empire’ went in straight in at No.1 and has sold in excess of 700,000 copies to date.

Norman ‘jack-of-all-genres’ Cook, the man behind Fatboy Slim, is one of the most popular producers of all time and another sensational addition to the Creamfields line up. Fatboy Slim’s eponymous shows have gone down in history and we are bursting to see his LIVE set at Creamfields!

North-west maestro Ian Brown - whose solo music and time with The Stone Roses defined a generation will top off an exciting live bill and is another artist reflective of the Creamfields dream. The festival has also spearheaded a genre and defined the sound of a generation and we can’t wait to hear what’s in store..

Live sensations The Gossip are another buzzing addition who are described as an act beyond compare. Led by charismatic lead vocalist Beth Ditto who was voted number 1 in NME’s cool list, their energetic live shows will take the ‘fields by storm!

Soulwax are the hottest dance act to come out of Belgium, multi skilled masters as famous for their alter ego 2 MANY DJS and original remixes as they are for their eponymous live shows. Australian bred Pendulum have caused a storm in the live arena, compared to legendary masters The Prodigy the band have toured the world and will set the stage alight just like the Firestarters that preceeded them! Simian Mobile Disco are known for their chic minimalism and addictive hooks – they’ve enjoyed extensive plays of their eponymous singles ‘It’s the Beat’ and ‘Hustler’.

Top off the live bill with the ultimate band guaranteed to get everyone dancing, we welcome Chic featuring the legend that is Nile Rodgers! An act that need no introduction – but here’s one anyway because we can’t help but gush! The career of Nile Rodgers is one of the most prolific in music, He has worked with everyone from David Bowie to Joss Stone and is the man behind Madonnas ‘Like a Virgin’. His trademark sound has been heard by billions of people and he is bringing his disco magic to Creamfields.

The DJ roster this year at Creamfields is as exceptional as ever and a must for all dance lovers, we are thrilled to welcome back some favourite faces along with fresh talent.

Paul Van Dyk has received more awards than we could possibly reel off for his enigmatic DJ sets that have earned him a legendary reputation and an army of followers who flock to his 6-hour sets. DJ Magazine voted him ‘Best Music Maker’ and Creamfields cant wait for him to keep us up all night!

Tiesto will be flying in to join us and he is a man after our own heart, his DJ career reads as a series of landmark achievements – he was the first DJ in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000 people 2 nights in a row, he scored a number one hit with his single ‘Traffic’ and played live in front of billions of people during the opening of the Olympic games in Athens.

Platinum selling artist Erick Morillo has turned his hand to everything, DJ, producer and label owner, he has remixed everyone from Whitney Houston to Basement Jaxx and is one of the most in demand DJs in the world. Erick joins Paul Oakenfold on the line up, Paul defined the Balearic Sound in Ibiza and brought it back to UK soils, he went onto become Cream’s legendary resident DJ!

Innovative DJ and producer Sasha was a central figure in bringing electronic music to the UK music scene and creating clubland as we know it today. Sasha is a main player who has remixed classic tracks for artists like Chemical Brothers and Madonna.

David Guetta made his Creamfields mark back in 2005 when he played alongside the Chemical Brothers and Carl Cox, he has toured internationally as an acclaimed innovator of dance and we can’t wait to have him back!

Creamfield’s 08 will be spread over 10 unique arenas and we are bursting with excitement about some new friends joining us this year, we welcome the SKINS Arena, the coolest show on TV will be hosting an exclusive arena of infectious beats for those with a hedonistic philosophy, electro upstarts SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, leading drum & bass night APE, and the RADIO 1 ‘INTRODUCING’ BUS which will be rolling onto site bringing you some big sounds from some of the UK’s hottest new and emerging acts.

Returning arena hosts include CREAM & GOODGREEF / CHIBUKU & ANNIE MAC PRESENTS / TIDY / SUBLIMINAL / HOSPITALITY ARENA HOSTED BY CREAM & HACIENDA and of course the return of the legendary MAIN STAGE.
And it doesn’t stop there, we've still got loads more acts to announce so watch this space over the coming weeks!

This years incredible line up marks a new era for Creamfields and a new era for dance festivals. Never before has a festival with the calibre of Creamfields embraced such sensational live bands, breathing fresh life into the festival calendar, showcasing another reason why Liverpool won the European Capital of Culture accolade.

Creamfields are delighted to have Radio 1 on board this year for exclusive coverage throughout the event broadcasting an array of sensational live music to celebrate their first year with us at our new home in Daresbury! Stay tuned to be the first to hear fresh announcements in the run up to the festival that embodies what August Bank Holiday was made for!

The landmark announcement for Creamfields UK follows news that Cream has a record-breaking year of events planned with a total of 13 Creamfields festivals happening worldwide!
The Cream team have set the standard once again as the worlds leading festival promoters and will host Creamfields in Spain, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, Turkey, Chile, Malta, Romania and Argentina.
Is glass allowed on site?

No, a decanting station is provided and liquids brought on site will need to be decanted here into plastic bottles.
What are the start and finishing times and can I go out and come back in?
Saturday 2pm-4am, Sunday 12pm-11pm. Campers on Sunday 10am until 11pm, Campsite to be cleared by 11am Monday. No pass outs are available at Creamfields.
Can I bring food / beverages / chairs & a cooler box into the campground?
Yes you can but strictly no glass will be allowed on the campsite. You can bring 1 case of beer and one (plastic) bottle of spirits per person onto the campsite but under no circumstances is this to be taken into the event site /arena. Chairs and coolboxes are also not to be taken into the arena.
Can I have a BBQ or Fire on the site?
Fires are strictly prohibited on site but we will provide a designated BBQ area.

What facilities will there be on the campsite?
Access to the Welfare and information Tent, First Aid, Camping Shop, General Store, Food and Beverage, Decanting station.

How long can I stay at the campsite after the festival?
The campsite will close at 12pm noon on Monday 25th August.

Is the campsite safe?
Security on the campsites will be of utmost importance. There will be locker facilities and regular security patrols as well as CCTV monitoring.

Can we bring camper vans onsite?
No, campervans will not be permitted onto the campsite this year. The campsites are tented only.

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