Creamfields 08' Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Creamfields 08' Celebrates it's 10th Anniversary with an all star line-up - Kasabian. Fat Boy Slim, Ian Brown, Paul Van Dyk and more...
Richard Dyer
Date published: 7th Apr 2008
Daresbury,
Halton, Cheshire
Staying true to their innovative ethos and gearing up
for the biggest year yet with sensational live bands playing alongside over 100
world class DJs in over 10 outdoor arenas, Creamfields
08 is a festival experience to surpass all others and set the
standard. For the first time ever Creamfields expands into a 2 dayer event and
will be showcasing an eclectic mix of cutting edge and classic artists.
We are delighted Kasabian
have chosen Creamfields 08 for an English Festival Exclusive – kicking
off a new era for the festival and bringing their stomping stadium sound to the
idyllic Cheshire
countryside.
Headliners Kasabian say:
"We are made up to be headlining this years
Creamfields. We have heard great things about the festival over the years and
it is an honour to be asked to headline on it's tenth anniversary. It will be
great to bring our sound to a fresh Northern crowd"
To mark the 10th
Anniversary, the innovative festival shines above the rest with
heaps of weird and wonderful on-site attractions including boutique camping,
choirs, contortionists, art exhibits, skaters and BMX’s for an explosive
fusion of dance, live bands and non-stop entertainment.
Set in the stunning surroundings of Daresbury, Cheshire the Creamfields site expands across rolling meadows and lush green hills making the
Creamfields experience the perfect UK getaway. Move over Ibiza Rocks!
MEET THE ARTISTES:-
Kasabian / Fatboy Slim / Ian Brown / Paul
Van Dyk / Tiesto / Soulwax / Pendulum / Gossip / Simian Mobile Disco /
Chic Featuring Nile Rogers / Roots Manuva / Erick Morillo / Paul Oakenfold /
Sasha / David Guetta / 2many DJ’s / Ferry Corsten / Pete Tong /
Dubfire / Eddie Halliwell / Hernan Cattaneo / Felix Da Housecat / Steve Angello
/ Axwell / Sebastian Ingrosso / Annie Mac / Luciano / Claude Von Stroke /Danny
Howells / Sander Van Doorn / Judge Jules / Tom Novy / Kissy Sell Out Live /
Dirty South / Dave Spoon / Mason / Tocadisco / Henrik B / Andy C / Marky /
Hype, / High Contrast / Peter Hook / Mike Pickering /Graeme Park / Dave Haslam
/ Laidback Luke / Jon Da Silva / Adam Sheridan / Gareth Wyn / Harry Choo Choo
Romero / Rob Tissera / 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 Aryes / Rodi Style / Morgan / Alan Hartley /
Andy Mac + More to be announced
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.
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.
PRESS QUOTES
“We are made up to be headlining this years Creamfields. We have
heard great things about the festival over the years and it is an honour to be
asked to headline on it's tenth anniversary. It will be great to bring our
sound to a fresh Northern crowd"
Kasabian
"Creamfields
is different from anywhere else. its an honour to join the party"
Fatboy Slim
“Bring your dancing shoes
to the worlds greatest dance festival!”
Ian Brown
"I really look
forward to Creamfields this year. It always has been and still is one of the best
festivals worldwide with an excellent line up and it's always great fun to be a
part of it!"
Paul van Dyk
“I always enjoy playing
at creamfields and it’s a great honour for me to play at the 10th
anniversary.”
Tiesto
“After many
enjoyable DJ sets in the drum&bass tent, we’re all really looking
forward to taking our full live band to Creamfield’s main stage. Come
prepared...”
Pendulum
I'm
really looking forward to headlining Creamfield's 10th anniversary, and sharing
the stage with my wonderful colleagues".
Paul
Oakenfold
“For me this brings
Manchester and Liverpool
closer then ever and it’s a wonderful thing had a fantastic time on the
last one, looking forward to this already”
Peter Hook
“It’s amazing that
even after 10 years Creamfields is still evolving as a festival. I know we say
this every year , but this years line is the best to date and with some real
imaginative changes to the format of the show we hope we have laid the
foundations for the next 10 years.”
James Barton (Cream CEO)
"Radio 1 are delighted to be returning to
Creamfields as the pivotal dance event in our live music calendar.
The station is looking forward to being part of the next chapter for
Creamfields as the festival extends across two days, for the first time
ever. The fantastic diverse line-up headlined by Kasabian means
this year's event looks set to be the best ever."
Jason Carter (Radio 1’s Editor
of Live Music and Events)
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