Music : All Music
This is a daytime event (e.g. starts late morning or early afternoon - see below for times).
Wild in the Country is over 18 fun-filled hours, six stunningly decorated, marquee'd arenas and a main outdoor stage that will play host to an exciting, diverse collection of artistes. Lose yourself in the Enchanted Wood; take a ride on the Victorian Fun Fair; enjoy a surreal trip to the Twisted Tearooms; relax in the giant, chill-out tipi and discover many more surprises and delights along the way…
Pulling out all of the stops for 2008, Wild in the Country announced last month that Bjork will headline this year’s event. It will be her only UK festival appearance in the whole of 2008. Now, Wild in the Country proudly releases its second wave of exciting festival information.
The legendary Danny Tenaglia has confirmed his appearance at Wild in the Country. This is his first UK festival for 6 years. Also on the DJ billing is the unsurpassable Carl Craig. Richie Hawtin will be bringing his techno vibe to Knebworth for the day with his own Minus arena. And Soulwax will be headlining their very own tent. Festival veterans Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz of Faithless will also be teaming up for a rare joint DJ set.
Hot news on the live aspect of the festival is Hercules & Love Affair; H&LA have had a brilliant year so far with their super-successful disco-infused single ‘Blind’ and their self-titled long-player. While everyone’s favourite faux South American’s, The Cuban Brothers, will be on hand for jaunts of the Cuban kind.
Wild in the Country prides itself on being a carefully programmed event, focusing on the quality and fluidity of the acts rather than an endless realm of bands and DJs that is impossible to navigate during one festival. This ethos is carried through every aspect of the weekend, offering the best custom built facilities from quality food to fancy dress, there will even be an army of toilet attendants; toilets are never a nice issue at live events but WITC aims to keep them nicer.
Interesting food is a huge part of the great festival experience, no longer will a tasteless burger and a cheap fizzy drink satisfy today's festival goer. WITC will provide quality, variety and locally produced meals and snacks from a range of colourful and beautifully put together multi-cultural food stalls. You will be amazed at the cuisine produced in a field! There is also an extensive market filled with quirky all-weather stalls perfect for any festival oddities and eventuality.
The Wild Arena is headlined by Australian dance music pioneers Pendulum. They will be performing live with new material from their forthcoming album ‘In Silico’. Pendulum sold more than 225,000 units of their debut artist album ‘Hold Your Colour’ and have remixed for such respected artists as The Prodigy.
With the rural picturesque location Wild in the Country is an event that ticks all boxes; supplying a festival that is both musically cutting edge as well as a day of special merry-making and mischief.
The Knowledge:
Tickets:
Early Bird £45+BF SOLD OUT
£54 + BF
On-line -
www.seetickets.com
www.renaissance.com
www.wildinthecountry.co.uk
Phone:
24 hr box office +44 (0) 8712 307137
VIP Tables:
Pls call +44 (0) 115 9101111
Travel:
Car -
45 mins from London
60 mins from Birmingham / Cambridge / Coventry / Leicester / Oxford
90 mins from Norwich / Nottingham
Train -
Only 20 minutes direct from central London (Kings Cross - Stevenage)
Shuttle service from Luton and Stevenage train stations
(in conjunction with Happy Bus)
Coach -
Available from across the UK, pls contact Happy Bus +44 (0) 1236 422421
happybus.co.uk (inclusive and travel only services)
Taxi -
Fully serviced rank on-site
On-site:
Cash Machines
Private, secure lockers
Market Place including gourmet food stalls
Giant chill-out tipi with cushioned seating