A festival for those who like to play and listen to the didgeridoo, showcasing the best of contemporary didgeridoo playing from the UK and abroad.
Didghead Radio Festival is to take place at The Water Mill, Calbourne, Isle of Wight from Friday 7th until Sunday 9th August 2009.
There are no artists yet confirmed for 2009, the following acts have been provisionally confirmed: Dubravko Lapaine (Croatia), Airtist (Hungary/Germany), Didgebeat (UK), Jonny Cope (UK), Kev Howard (UK), Outwood (UK), Didges Brew (Germany), Martin Oloughlin (Aus/Italy), Zalem (France), Rob Mantz (UK/NZ), Andrea Ferroni (Italy), Astral Circus (UK), Steve Heath (UK), Olivetreedance (Portugal), Goayandi (France), Cephalapod (UK), and Frank Heinkel (EU). Ja Ja Rob has been booked as compere.
Most of the performers at the festival will be offering tuition/seminar type workshops so you can learn to play or find out more about particular instruments.
Workshop will include: Didgeridoo playing for beginners to advanced, Jaw harp playing, Throat singing, and Beatboxing. There will also be a two day 'make your own didge' workshop offered by Ant Scott of AnticEarthworks.
The events offers all day and evening entertainment, in nice surroundings, with lots of nice things for the kids to do. There will be a cafe on site, and a stall on the campsite to help with additional information needs.
Access to the campsite site is from noon on Friday 7th August. The site must be clear by midday on Monday 10th August. You can book additional camping nights before or after the festival week-end.
Tickets are on sale, priced at £45 adult for a weekend camping ticket and £15 for a day ticket. Teens (14-17) are £25 for weekend camping or £10 per day, and children (5-13) are £10 for the weekend or £5 per day. To buy tickets, click here.
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