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.
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