Dumfries events

The aptly named Solway Coast will experience its seventh frolicky Wickerman happening on the 25th and 26th July 2008.

From cheeky publicity seeking upstart to hardy festival perennial, the Wickerman has established its roots for continued organic growth..

Wickerman '08 will once again see a parade of fops, spivs, dandies, babes, dudes, swells, cats and kids dressed in their jauntiest threads, melding together to create a festival vibe which is second to none.

Summerisle Main Stage

An eclectic froth of festi favourites, iconic acts and headliners with a wide appeal. Summerisle and Woodward have combined into one superstage for 2008.

KT Tunstall www.myspace.com/kttunstall
Gary Numan http://www.myspace.com/garynuman
The Fall
Dodgy http://www.myspace.com/dodgyuk
Dub Pistols http://www.myspace.com/thedubpistols
The Cuban Brothers http://www.thecubanbrothers.com/
Alabama 3 http://www.myspace.com/alabama3uk
Damien Dempsey http://www.damiendempsey.com/s-Home
Hugh Cornwell http://www.hughcornwell.com/
Sonic Boom Six http://www.myspace.com/sonicboomsix
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers http://www.redhotchillipipers.co.uk/
Dream Machine http://www.dreammachineonline.co.uk/
Max Romeo www.myspace.com/maxromeoepicdub

Skiddle.com Showcase Arena

We’ve taken all the favourite bits from our adventures in clubland, added a heavy dose of love and determination and created the skiddle.com showcase arena, an opportunity to see some of the biggest legends of night-time cross combined with our future heroes.

TRASHED
Mr C vs Tim Sheridan (Summer Special 3 hour set)
Sonny Wharton
Chris Lockie
Andrew Dent
+ More TBC

UBER
X-Press2 (Decks n FX)
Greg Vickers (Tribal Sessions)
The Beat Monkeys
James Ryan
Tony Van Lierop
Matt Hinde
+ More TBC

MUTANT FREQUENCIES
Chris Emerson (Holy Are You)
Lucy
The Daytripper
Johnny Thieves (Olde Time Religion)
General Irritant (Bass Militia)
Damian (Lost + Found/Bwaap)
Chairman Blau (Rehab)
Club Olio
Sam P.
Gamma Jack & Knowing Flame
Hereldeduke (Rife Records)
Funkethics, Dynamix & Aems (Heavyweight)
Tim Forrester & Lee Smith (Lockdown)
Big Ste (Lockdown)
Johnny Sharpe & Johnny Hetherington (Lambhuna)
Phil & Ben (The Flam)

FOR NO REASON
Our friends from Preston deliver a stellar lineup of underground house music.

DANCE LIKE YOUR DAD
Daytime fun for everyone with disco classics by Rich, Em & Guests


Acoustic Village

Chilled central with a unique vibe of its own. Almost a festival within a festival.

Acoustic Village - Main Stage

Dean Friedman www.myspace.com/deanfriedman
Miles Hunt www.myspace.com/theactualmileshunt
Alan McClure www.myspace.com/alanmcclure
Andy Lang and the Well www.myspace.com/andylangandthewell
Billy Bates www.myspace.com/iooi
with percussion Alan Emslie www.myspace.com/alanemslie
William Douglas www.myspace.com/williamdouglasmusic
Taiko-Tastik
Andrea Soler www.myspace.com/andreasoler
Martyn Wheeler
The Lancashire Hotpots www.myspace.com/thelancashirehotpots
Andi Neate www.myspace.com/andineate
Miyagi www.myspace.com/miyagimusic
Amy Newton www.myspace.com/amynewtonmusic
Tiny Tin Lady www.myspace.com/tinytinlady
Sorren Maclean Band www.myspace.com/sorrenmaclean
Lee Mottram www.myspace.com/leemottram
L-Mo
Mike Breen (feat. Mary Robb) www.myspace.com/mikebreensmusic
Andy Paterson
Steven Langstaff www.myspace.com/stephenlangstaff
Craig Jeffrey www.craigjeffrey.co.uk
Rick Redbeard www.myspace.com/rickredbeard
Warblefly www.warblefly.co.uk
Mark Wilson www.myspace.com/markwilson2
Trad Bandits
SWS Battle of the Bands Acoustic Act Winner
Andy Lang - MC

Acoustic Village - Ingrid Pit Word Stage (Poets, Comedians & Musical Acts)
Milton Balgonie
Roberto Cassani www.robertocassani.com
The Lancashire Hotpots www.myspace.com/thelancashirehotpots
Inge
Fudge and Meg
Jed

Axis Sound System Reggae Tent

Featuring Doctor Huxtable's Axis Sound System and the finest selection of classic Jamaican reggae, ska, jungle, dub and dancehall. www.axissound.co.uk
Dr Huxtable (Axis Founder)
Jah Militant
Bushrocker
Rocket Hi Fi

Capitol Scooter Tent

A superb mix of classic and modern ska/punk all in a circus big top with its own bar courtesy of Capitol.

Neville Staple www.nevillestaple.co.uk
Sham 69 www.sham69online.co.uk
Underground Heroes www.myspace.com/undergroundheroes
Monkish www.myspace.com/monkishtheband
Twisted Nerve www.myspace.com/twistednervosis
The Eddies www.myspace.com/theeddiesuk
The Draymin www.myspace.com/thedraymin
Root System www.myspace.com/rootsystemska
Orphan Boy www.myspace.com/orphanboyuk
Headphone Disco www.headphonedisco.com

Eden Dance Zone

A heady brew of psy, breaks and beats all in a visually stunning setting. The Eden crew go all out to stimulate your senses.

Votan Stage (Psy Trance)

Yab-Yum (Live)
Zub Zub (Live Instrumental Psy Trance)
Ajja
Beatnik (Live)
Gaspard (DJ set)
Flooting Grooves (Live Progressive Psy Trance)
Liquid Ross (DJ set)
Jon Kenobi (Live)
Kana - Japan (DJ set)
Master Margarita (DJ set)
Morph (DJ set)
Psionic Entity
Terrazania
Rowan
Tzolkin

Vishnu Lounge (Chill)
Champgipgnon (Live)
Zub Zub (Chillset Live)
Peaking Goddess Collective (Live)
Flooting Grooves (Live)
Dymons (Live)
Two Left Feet (Live)
Master Margarita (Live)
Cosmosophy (Live)
Jumble Sale (Live)
Bhuta Tent (Breaks, Beats & House)
Louis Osborne www.myspace.com/louisosbourne
Annie Nightingale http://www.myspace.com/djannienightingale
Meat Katie http://www.myspace.com/meatkatie1
Dylan Rhymes http://www.myspace.com/dylanrhymes
Elite Force http://www.myspace.com/shackforce
The Rogue Element http://www.myspace.com/therogueelement

Rowan Stage

Upbeat world music, difficult to pigeon hole, Rowan has featured some of the most interesting and under hyped acts of the festival.

The Hacienda Tour, including...
Peter Hook
Bez
Graeme Park
DJ Herbie
Chris Crooks
Digitalis
Kings Of Macumba www.myspace.com/kingsofmacumba
Lou Hickey www.myspace.com/louhickey
Stars Of Track & Field www.myspace.com/starsoftrackandfielduk
Frub
Caragh Nugent www.myspace.com/caraghnugent
The Loud 'n' Proud Rock Orchestra www.myspace.com/loudnproudmusic
Tauntra www.myspace.com/tauntra
The Bootleg Lilos www.myspace.com/thebootleglilos
Hippo www.myspace.com/hippooppih
Courtesy of Andi Gibson

Solus Stage

Featuring hand reared rising stars. You may discover your new favourite band on this stage.

Attic Lights www.myspace.com/thoseatticlights
Broken Records www.myspace.com/brokenrecordsedinburgh
The Ads www.myspace.com/theads
The Kazoo Funk Orchestra www.myspace.com/bigbeardlittlebeard
Beatnic Prestige www.beatnicprestige.com
Zoey Van Goey www.myspace.com/zoeyvangoey
Fangs www.myspace.com/fakefang
De Rosa www.wearederosa.com/
Beecake www.myspace.com/beecakeband
Action Group www.myspace.com/actiongroup
Jesus H. Foxx www.myspace.com/jesushfoxx
Rodan www.myspace.com/rodannoise
Rubens www.myspace.com/rubensuk
Twin Atlantic www.myspace.com/twinatlantic
DeSalvo www.myspace.com/desalvoland
Courtesy of Sarah Roberts
Galchen www.myspace.com/galchen
More From Jim www.myspace.com/morefromjim
The Haze www.myspace.com/thehazetheband
Luva Anna www.myspace.com/luvaanna
Mitchell Museum www.myspace.com/mitchellmuseum
The Cathouse Dj's (Friday till late) www.cathouseglasgow.co.uk

Entry price (public): £75 (inc parking + camping)
Entry price (members/NUS): £75 (inc parking + camping)
Doors open: Thurs noon til Sunday noo

Accoustic, Acid House, Alternative, Club Classics, Dancehall/Reggae, Drum n Bass, Electro, Funk, House, Indie, Metal, Prog House, Psy/GoaTrance, Retro House, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Ska, Soul, Tech House, Theatre, Trance, Tribal House

For further information, ring: 0870 895 8500
For venue information: Festival Site
For local area information: Festival Site
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