Wickerman 2009

[Leprekorn]

I was right at the front and when JJ came along by the security barrier doing Toiler on the sea, he held his bass out and my mate and me started strumming the chords, best bassist in the world only person to come close is Hooky from new order.

[Big Jock]

Hi Jock,

Michala, Mike and I wil be at IofW as well as Wickerman camping with the Efest camp at both so head over and say hi.

[Leprekorn]

Hi mate we defo will see you and Michala,Mike at camp, Im a lucky bastard,I get to camp in disabled site,are you heading over on Thursday morning like the rest of us.

[cutch durrage]

I think that

The Black Arrows

The Mode

The Ray Summers

would be magic Wickerman 2009

[Donkey]

Howdy Folks!

I have been using this website for ages but have never registered until today (think the fact that I'm a bit p**d to be at work on Good Friday has something to do with it!! ). I enjoy hearing the different opinions and seeing who's going to what festival etc.

I'm well up for going to Wickerman this year. My normal scottish festival was Connect but as its cancelled this year then Wickerman will do very nicely!

I love The Human League live (I try to see them at least once a year). They really know how to entertain and mix their dark electro songs with their more popular pop hits.

I'm well excited about Candy Staton. Some friends have seen her live in Glasgow before and said she is really good.

I dont know what to expect from Utah Saints, but I have their first CD and its great. Hopefully it'll translate well to the live setting.

Plenty more bands that I dont know but it'll be cool to get to see some new stuff!

[honeydew]

YEY my friend has just convinced me to go to Wickerman with him this year, not been before but looking forward to it already

[treacle]

YEY my friend has just convinced me to go to Wickerman with him this year, not been before but looking forward to it already

[honeydew]

YAY! You can help Lepekorn, Michala and I convince everyone at Bearded Theory to come along too!

See you 4 weeks today!

[Rufus Gwertigan]

YEY my friend has just convinced me to go to Wickerman with him this year, not been before but looking forward to it already

[irons]

Just read Idlewild are playing, great news. Also Bombskare and a few others. Efest article is top right on the screen.

[Welly Boot]

Hi folks

Going to be coming to Wickerman for the first time this year and was wondering about when to arrive? I see that gates are open on Thurs at 12 but the main arena is not open til 6pm. Does the campsite fill up really quickly?

I'm basically wondering whether to take a full or half day off work on the Thursday as it will only take 2 hours to get there.

Also is anything on on the sunday, or is it just a day for packing up and leaving?

Any help gratefully appreciated.

[irons]

Hi folks

Going to be coming to Wickerman for the first time this year and was wondering about when to arrive? I see that gates are open on Thurs at 12 but the main arena is not open til 6pm. Does the campsite fill up really quickly?

I'm basically wondering whether to take a full or half day off work on the Thursday as it will only take 2 hours to get there.

Also is anything on on the sunday, or is it just a day for packing up and leaving?

Any help gratefully appreciated.

[treacle]

We'll be there for early doors but you'll have no problem finding space to camp whenever you arrive on the Thursday.....unless there are loads of you all wanting to camp together.

Idlewild, Root System and Bombskare all great additions!

[Welly Boot]

Thanks guys! Good to get the knowledge beforehand.

See you there!!

[OneLittleFish]

Tempted to go. Idlewild have just tipped the scales

[treacle]

Tempted to go. Idlewild have just tipped the scales

[redstar]

Bass Camp news coming soon.

[treacle]

Bass Camp news coming soon.

[Paul ™]

Electro-pop supremos Joe Goddard and Felix Martin of Hot Chip lead the dance acts announced to play the Bass Camp Dance Village at South West Scotland's Wickerman Festival in July.

A headline set will be performed in the Skiddle Tent by the Hot Chip DJs.

Danny Rampling, will be making two performances in the dance tent, championing new British house music with one, whilst his second becomes a journey through yesteryear's classics.

A weekend of Tech-Funk will be provided by Lot 49 in a massive blackout tent featuring Wickerman favourites such as Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Dopamine, Simon Jackson, Elite Force, G-mac, Believe, Silver Storic, and Kid Blue .

Indie disco fans are catered for with Glasgow based Firewater hosting the Urban Skirmish Stage whilst Manchester club-night Funkademia will be spinning soul, funk and disco during the day.

Richard Dyer of Skiddle who co-promotes the Wickerman's Dance area said, "July 2009 will see the appearance of a new look military themed Bass Camp Dance Village that will be open until 5.00am. Electronic music of all genres will be nestled in the one easily accessible area which will feature a couple of tanks, crazy camouflage, big tops and a crystal clear Funktion1 sound system."

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/09/090424a.shtml

[treacle]

Magic Numbers and Xcerts added!

[irons]

Magic Numbers and Xcerts added!

Edited April 26, 2009 by irons

[treacle]

Just read that, decent additions. Magic Numbers aren't everyones bag but they're decent live.

I can see a lot of horrible clashes are on the cards for me. Especialy between the Main SummerIsle stage and the Scooter tent.

[rollergirl]

Good addition. Magic numbers were great at Bella

[cals]

Aye, they were decent headlining Tartan Heart 2 years ago.

Loads of clashes looking likely but Im sure we'll manage!

[Big Jock]

Scooter tent is more my kinda scene but i am sure i will still be hot footing it around as per usual trying to see everyone playing at the same time!!!!!