Latitude '12

Latitude isn't just about music and colourful sheep, but has a full spectrum of art including film, comedy, theatre, cabaret, dance, poetry, literature and art together for a fun-filled, cultural adventure by the sea.

The dates for the seventh Latitude which has a capacity of 35,000 are expected to be from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th July 2012.

Line-up

There are no acts confirmed yet for 2012, expect the first announcement on Monday 5th March at 7.15pm.

Tickets

Pre-sale tickets are no longer available. General sale tickets will be released on Monday 5th March at 7.15pm, prices are not yet confirmed.

Disabilities

Latitude provide a 2-for-1 scheme, for disabled ticket holders who require a full time assistant with a free ticket for their PA. They give priority to customers in receipt of Higher Rate assistance for Personal Care and Mobility although each application is considered individually. The 2 for 1 scheme will open on April 1st 2012. Applications cannot be submitted before this date. To be eligible for the scheme the booking reference number will be needed in order to apply for a free ticket for a carer or PA.

Arenas

Latitude has an exclusive cultural programme housed across ten separate arts arenas, as well as making use of the woods and lake, the festival will showcase comics, filmmakers, visual artists, poets, authors, actors, directors ond dancers in the Arts Arenas - The Comedy, Poetry, Literacy, Theatre, Music & Film, Dance and Cabaret Arena.

Music Arenas

Now in its seventh year Latitude has four stages dedicated to showcasing music acts. The headline acts will perform at the Obelisk Arena. The Word Arena will host an eclectic line-up of alternative, leftfield music, while the Sunrise Arena showcases rising stars on a secluded woodland stage. The Lake Stage is an open air hub for tomorrow's stars handpicked by Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens and DJs are hosted In The Woods and around the site late into the night.

Theatre Arena

Supported by the country's leading theatre companies, has established Latitude as one of the best theatre festivals in Europe, showcasing work from national treasures as well as premiering new and bespoke performances.

The Literary Arena

Transporting festival goers to the far reaches of the imagination with a star studded bill of authors, philosophers, historians, thinkers and famous faces to rival any literary-only festival.

Poetry Arena

Home to hip hop artists, slam poets, raconteurs, lyricists, and rappers as well as today's leading poets.

The Cabaret Arena

Hhosting sketch shows, Edinburgh previews and comedic genius.

Comedy Arena

Comics plucked from the comedy circuit, plus all the hotly tipped upcoming talent and other big surprises.

The Film & Music Arena

Screening a daily mix of award-winning shorts, silent films, and documentaries, often accompanied by live scores, Q&As, artist collaborations and DJs.

Waterfront Stage

The stunning stage will host open-air dance productions and extraordinary events from across the worlds of dance and fashion.

Pandora's Playground

Home to an assorted mix of artists ranging from the strange to the sublime.

The Faraway Forest

Each year this area transports people to another world; and home to the themed Ball, and more.

Iris Gallery

The Latitude Contemporary Art Award (LCA), now in its third year offers five of the contemporary art world's artists a chance to create a piece for an exhibition in the Iris Gallery, set in the woodland area of Henham Park. Last year's winner Andy Harper will return with a new installation and alongside the LCA exhibition, exceptional pieces of art, sculpture and illuminations will transform the In The Woods area.

Childrens Arena

The children's arena is a mini-festival in itself, with local children's organisations firmly at its heart. There's a dizzying range of activities and entertainment including art and craft workshops, theatre and puppet shows, local author events, a minimonsters roadshow and missions to complete with the guerilla geographers! There are activities for budding chefs, wildlife explorers and wannabe west-end performers plus older kids should prepare for the new bushcraft challenges. From babies to teenagers, Latitude guarantees the children's arena will wear out the toughest of infants.

There will be a Baby and Toddler chill out tent which also includes a soft play area, free sunscreen, baby changing and food warming facilities and more. There are even activities for babies, plus fun in the family campsite for early risers who can't wait to play.

Latitude has several areas dedicated to entertaining teenagers to with The Inbetweeners Area a space for teens who want their own space at Latitude featuring music, media & technology workshops, bushcraft skills and wild play.

Boutique babysitting

Latitude will offer dedicated fully qualified festival childcare professionals who will provide bespoke childcare at a 'mini festival' of their own the Boutique Babysitting kids club. Parents will be given the chance to drop off their little ones at a choice of two 4-hour sessions, with the later one taking place after the festivals' own Children's Area has closed up for the night. Children will be invited to explore and experiment with their own music studios, production, wardrobe and stage areas; make new festival friends; play games and generally enjoy some parent-free fun at their very own festival.

Family campsite

There is a dedicated family campsite, for families with children under 13 (who can attend for FREE) within the public camping area and also a family campervan area within family camping.

Tour de Latitude

This year Latitude is launching the inaugural Tour de Latitude. Travel first class by bicycle to Latitude and raise much needed funds for two great British charities and friends of Festival Republic: Kenyan Orphan Project and Julie's Bicycle.

Participants will have three options of distance to cycle, which means that people of all cycling levels will be able to join in the challenge. From (1) Hackney - 113 miles, (2) Sudbury (north of Colchester) - 55 miles and (3) Ipswich – 35 miles. More details to follow and online registration will open 1st March.

More information will be here when available.