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
UKs 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
Slims 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 cant wait to hear whats 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 NMEs 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 theyve enjoyed extensive
plays of their eponymous singles Its 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 heres one anyway because we cant 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 Creams 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 cant wait to have him back!
Creamfields 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 UKs 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 doesnt 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.
Hospitality Tickets
The sell out Hospitality arena will be returning once again to Creamfields! This is the golden ticket for those people who want
to enjoy their festival experience ine luxury!
The VIP treatment will begin the moment that you enter the site with
fast track entry, where you will be guided to the VIP parking area.
Even your car gets star treatment! When you finally get fed up of the
camping delights of crisp sandwiches and burgers you need not worry as
with the Hospitality ticket you will be fed like royalty with a hot and
cold buffet brought to you by the amazing Liverpool restaurant,
Puschka. The bar of course will be fully stocked and will include
special delights such as cocktails and champagne. Once in the
hospitality area you have two options, you can either dance to the
music which will be brought to you by some of the hottest house DJs in
the world, or you can sit down in the fully furnished Marquee, or in
the outdoor seating area basking in the glorious sun. And if this isn't
enough, and possibly the best perk of all are the luxury toilets! Need
we say anymore?
So if becoming one with nature is a little too much for you
but you still want to have the full festival experience, then upgrading
to a Hospitality ticket is a must!
*Hospitality tickets are limited and we would invite you to purchase them as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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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