Gatecrasher Weekend Summer Sound System 2008

Gatecrasher Weekend Summer Sound System happens at Turweston Aerodrome, Nr Brackley, Northamptonshire on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May for 60,00 people and 20,000 campers.

A number of acts have been announced, with The Prodigy headlining the Saturday and Chemical Brothers headlining the Sunday. Also confirmed are CSS, Dizzee Rascal, Nite Versions, Simian Mobile Disco, Digitalism (live), Paul Van Dyk, Pete Tong, New Young Pony Club, The Whip, Axwell & Ingrosso, Bloc Party (DJ set), Roni Size Reprazent, DJ Yoda, DJ Marky, Zane Lowe, Paul Oakenfold, Pendulum, Armand Van Helden, Annie Mac, Black Ghosts, Sinden & Herve, Luciano, and Meat Katie. For the line-up details as available please click here.

The full line-up will have around 200 DJs and live acts across 10 arenas. The running times are Saturday 24th May 4pm - 6am and Sunday 25th May 1pm - 6am.

Weekend Ticket (with Camping) is priced at £115.00. Single Day Tickets are also available, priced at £59.50, click here to buy.

Gates opening times: Saturday 24th May 4.00pm-6.00am, Sunday 25th May 1.00pm-6.00am. Weekend ticket holders may access the camping site from 10.00am onwards on Saturday 24th May.

More Event information:
Parking - There is extensive security patrolled parking on site at a charge of £5.00.

Disabled Access - Almost all of the site is completely accessible to disabled customers. In addition there will be disabled parking, toilets, camping and viewing platforms. Please be advised however that this is a festival site and some areas may be rough terrain.

Trains - Northampton & Milton Keynes are the nearest train stations to the event. Shuttle buses will also be operating from Northampton & Milton Keynes train station to take you directly to and from the site. Please plan your journey and then select your bus time. Booking is advised to ensure a guaranteed seat. To pre book your shuttle bus visit the summersoundsystem website.

Camping - Camping is only permitted by purchasing a weekend ticket. All single day Saturday or Sunday ticket holders are forbidden to camp at the event. People found without camping tickets will be removed. Sleeping in cars on site is also not permitted. There are no restrictions on tent size but try not to bring a 6 room mansion for 1 person.

Small Disposable BBQs are allowed, but fires are strictly not permitted.

Camping will include: Showers, Running Water, Toilets, General Store, Camping Supply Shop, Food Outlets, Bars and a Mess Tent.

Drivers are encouraged to sleep before making any journeys so festival goers are able to stay in the campsite until 4pm Monday 26th May.

Camping areas will be well lit and there will be plenty of camping stewards and also under cover security teams on site as well as fire safety officers. Strict searches will also be in operation on arrival at the campsite. Secure CCTV controlled lockers will also be available to rent for your valuables on site.

Alcohol & Food - Weekend ticket purchasers may bring alcohol and food onto the campsite with them, but may not bring it onto the event site.

Motorhomes & Camper vans - There will be a reserved area on a first come, first served basis. There are only a limited number of spaces available. To book your place you need to purchase weekend tickets for each person who will be staying in the camper van and then reserve your space by calling 08704 282 726 together with your name and order reference for your tickets.

ATM/Cashpoints - There will be plenty of ATMs on site.

Groups/Coaches - For group bookings please call 08704 282 726.

Cameras - No professional cameras or video cameras will be allowed on site.

NOTE: this is an over-18s only event.

More information will be here when available.

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