Rhythm Festival 2008 - 29, 30, 31 August, Twinwood Arena, Near Bedford

[rhythm2006]

I think it's time we stopped wallowing in the past and stepped up to the future! 2008 dates sorted, 2008 tickets now on sale (at early bird prices). As Neil might say (in respect of Reading V2008, etc): 'Get 'em quick!'

So, I thought a new strand was called for.

Tickets/info: http://www.rhythmfestival.net

[laider]

2008 Here we come!

Glad to see the dates are finalised now, no clashes for us we can still go to The Rock & Blues and Beautiful Days.

Dreadzone on my wish list for next year and lots and lots of sunshine!

[William of Walworth]

Some details here. Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August (this is the weekend after Bank Holiday weekend). Near Bedford.

Steve Cropper with the Animals, Jah Wobble (that I will especially look forward to), Chas and Dave, Wilko Johnson .... old school! I'm sure more acts will be added.

We're planning to go again -- it's where we first met last August, so Rhythm holds sentimental value for us. It's a pretty good festival.

Anyone else planning to return, or give it a go for the first time?

[DeadAmos]

Yep givin it serious consideration

as I'm not allowed to the Solfest

Just waiting on info about the pitch

size in the campervan field

[timespeedsup]

Yup, possibly as alternative to BD based on proximity, last year's line-up, good reports from last year, and more cash left in pocket after tickets bought.

[William of Walworth]

Proximity a definite attraction, I can get a direct train from the Elephant and Castle to Bedford, and would only need to take the Friday afternoon off beforehand

[DeadAmos]

Yep we will be there , just got the info on the camper/caravan pitchs

all there is to do now is wait

[luvlyjublyjan]

we'll be there again - tis only 23 miles from us

[luvlyjublyjan]

it's looking good, got our tickets - will be late for school on the monday though

[William of Walworth]

we'll be there again - tis only 23 miles from us

Edited February 18, 2008 by William of Walworth

[rhythm2006]

RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2008

Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AB

August 29- 31 (the week after the August Bank Holiday)

Big Star, Jefferson Starship, The Saw Doctors, Steve Cropper, Richie Havens, Michelle Shocked, Dave & Ansell Collin, The Zombies, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Chas & Dave, Jah Wobble, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The Animals, The Pretty Things, Wilko Johnson, Nine Below Zero

Roy Young Band, Neville Staples Band, Chas Hodges Rock & Roll Trio, The Toasters, Stackridge, Man, Juicy Lucy, Mike Sanchez Ban, Diz & The Doormen, Delroy Williams & The Junction Band, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus, Number 1 Station, Dani Wilde, The Malchicks, Tiny Tin Lady, Smashing Time, Shedload of Love, The Foxes, Bruise, Fastlane Roogalator, Chris Mayfield Band

+ many more to be confirmed

Three days of great music on three stages plus 'fringe events'.

Large variety of high quality food at sensible prices. Delicious real ales, beers & lagers from Wells & Young's of Bedford. Guest ales, real ciders.

Comedy Stage. The Therapy Zone.

Enlarged Kids' Domain, Children's Entertainers, Junior Olympics.

Solar-Powered Cinema. Virtual Funfair. Traditional funfair. Top Roots, Blues & Folk DJs.

General Store, Workshops, Crafts & Trade Markets.

Free car-parking. Supervised campsite, quality showers, luxury loos.

************* Discounted Earlybird Tickets ************

Now Available at www.rhythmfestival.net

or from the ticket hotline: 01923 282725

This is the third Rhythm Festival, again taking place at beautiful Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. Situated in the middle of the stunning Bedfordshire countryside, yet only 4 miles from Bedford rail station - just 35 minutes from London by fast train.

End.

[llcoolphil]

Does this come highly recommended WoW (or anyone else)?

[PeterD]

Big Star? really?

[William of Walworth]

Does this come highly recommended WoW (or anyone else)?

[llcoolphil]

Big Star? really?

[Zeppel Inn]

Does this come highly recommended WoW (or anyone else)?

[PeterD]

They were excellent at Connect last year

[PastCaring]

Last year's Rhythm Festival was one of the most enjoyable festies that we've been to. We'd recommend it just for the friendly laidback atmosphere alone!

[hogsaway]

Another big thumbs up here. First year 3 of us went. Last year 6. This year 9, possibly 12........

Very relaxed & great for the kids.

[Sunny1]

I'd recommend it too - been to the first two.

My only problem for this year is the date move clashes with a major project at work which I need to get out of - might be difficult

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

*Bump* Looks good to me. Blimey alot of acts my parents would love to see tho, from the late 60's ?!

RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2008

Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AB

August 29- 31 (the week after the August Bank Holiday)

Big Star, Jefferson Starship, The Saw Doctors, Steve Cropper, Richie Havens, Michelle Shocked, Dave & Ansell Collin, The Zombies, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Chas & Dave, Jah Wobble, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The Animals, The Pretty Things, Wilko Johnson, Nine Below Zero

Roy Young Band, Neville Staples Band, Chas Hodges Rock & Roll Trio, The Toasters, Stackridge, Man, Juicy Lucy, Mike Sanchez Ban, Diz & The Doormen, Delroy Williams & The Junction Band, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus, Number 1 Station, Dani Wilde, The Malchicks, Tiny Tin Lady, Smashing Time, Shedload of Love, The Foxes, Bruise, Fastlane Roogalator, Chris Mayfield Band

+ many more to be confirmed

Three days of great music on three stages plus 'fringe events'.

Large variety of high quality food at sensible prices. Delicious real ales, beers & lagers from Wells & Young's of Bedford. Guest ales, real ciders.

Comedy Stage. The Therapy Zone.

Enlarged Kids' Domain, Children's Entertainers, Junior Olympics.

Solar-Powered Cinema. Virtual Funfair. Traditional funfair. Top Roots, Blues & Folk DJs.

General Store, Workshops, Crafts & Trade Markets.

Free car-parking. Supervised campsite, quality showers, luxury loos.

************* Discounted Earlybird Tickets ************

Now Available at www.rhythmfestival.net

or from the ticket hotline: 01923 282725

This is the third Rhythm Festival, again taking place at beautiful Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. Situated in the middle of the stunning Bedfordshire countryside, yet only 4 miles from Bedford rail station - just 35 minutes from London by fast train.

End.

[caroline1210]

Last year's Rhythm Festival was one of the most enjoyable festies that we've been to. We'd recommend it just for the friendly laidback atmosphere alone!

[PastCaring]

*Bump* Looks good to me. Blimey alot of acts my parents would love to see tho, from the late 60's ?!

[rhythm2006]

Rhythm Festival isn't really about being trendy or picking recent acts over older acts for the sake of it, it's about getting the best acts, which I think we've done. We're about legends who are legends because they were creative and did something new, not just because they listened to be best records or hired the best publicist. If we had a choice between Chuck Berry or Pete Doherty for the same money, you'd probably guess which way we'd go. We do have an emerging bands stage, where the V Festival and Glastonbury headliners of the future will undoubtedly be playing. The similarly wonderful Connect festival is the same weekend (up in Scotland) and they specialise in bands of a more recent vintage. The choice is there to be made. But I bet they don't have a solar-powered cinema, a digital funfair or Snugburys farmhouse ice cream in 22 delicious flavours!

Edited March 17, 2008 by rhythm2006

[William of Walworth]

Richie Havens is a legend, I'd go to see him alone, but of course there's loads of other great names -- in a completely different way, Michelle Shocked is pretty damned good frinstance ....