Itchycoo Park - CANCELLED 2012

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Itchycoo Park has been cancelled.

A statement from organisers says:

"We are sorry to inform you that due to bad weather Itchycoo Park Festival is being postponed. Unfortunately circumstances have dictated that we will be unable to run the festival in June. Following a recent site view, it was determined that the recent patch of bad weather and the effect that the persistent rain has had on the grounds would pose a risk to the vehicles coming in to set up the festival site. Going ahead with the event will also cause great ruin the grounds themselves and put the polo club out of action for the season.

We did attempt to come up with an alternative date but logistics have proven this to be rather difficult. We are deeply saddened that this event can not take place this year and we will be refunding every ticket already purchased.

We would like to thank everyone for your support and apologise that we are unable to go ahead.

We hope that next year the weather will be in our favour and we can attempt to make this event even more special for you all.

We do hope you can join us next year."

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For two days this summer Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Surrey will be transformed into Itchycoo Park, the mythical home of four East End lads who together were one of the biggest and most influential British groups of the 1960s – Steve Marriott (lead vocals, guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (Hammond organ), and Kenney Jones (drums), otherwise known as...The Small Faces.

A host of bands and performers, from former band mates, collaborators and peers to close friends and family members - including Bill Wyman, Lulu, Donovan, PP Arnold, Mike Rutherford, Joe Brown, Steve Craddock, Sam Brown and Mollie Marriott - will join original member Kenney Jones to pay musical homage to the band, and in particular the skills of the songwriting pair that was responsible for some of the most amazing, uplifting and timeless songs of that decade, and for many years to follow – Marriott and Lane.

"I'm really excited about the festival," said Kenney. "It's something I’ve been trying to do for ages, and the fact that it’s finally happening in the same year that The Small Faces and The Faces are inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, is perfect timing and just so fitting."

"My only regret is that Steve and Ronnie can’t be with us in person, to see thousands of people grooving along to their music again, just like they did back in the day. But they’ll be there in spirit, that’s for sure."

The Small Faces split in 1969, without ever playing the whole 'Ogden's Nut Gone Flake' LP live, something they always regretted. Kenney will be putting this right on the Sunday night, when he plays the album live, with a number of special guests and orchestral accompaniment.

The Itchycoo Park Festival can accommodate up to 5,000 visitors each day. As well as two stages hosting an impressive and extensive line-up of bands and performers, the festival will also boast a shopping zone incorporating a farmer’s market selling a range of local produce, numerous catering options and bars, ample parking and camping facilities, and a delightful circus-themed kids’ zone.

Line-up

Kenney Jones, The Feeling, Steve Cradock, The Move, Dodgy, PP Arnold, Joe Brown, Slim Chance, Simon Townshend, The Co-Operative (glenn Tilbrook & Nine Below Zero), New Amen Corner, Small Fakers, Mollie Marriott, The Fay Hallam Trinity, FuzzFace, Deborah Bonham, Magnetic mind, The Trellicks, The Brassic, Wideboy Generation, The Phantom, StationHouse, noize, The Ronnies, Alex Adams, Fab 6Ts, Ady Johnson, The Grooves, and The Beautiful Losers.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale, priced at £45 for a day adult and £85 for a weekend adult. Child tickets are priced at £25 for the day and £45 for the weekend. Camping charges apply.

There will be ample parking and camping facilities on site, plenty of refreshment areas, a Farmers Market, two fantastic music stages and more.

Itchycoo Park Festival will open its gates at 9am on Saturday 2nd June and continue through until 10.30pm on Sunday.

More information will be here when available.

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