Hi:Fi: part2 - the South

Hi:Fi is a new twin-site music festival taking place in May 2006, as the first festival with a line up of both block-rocking bands and superstar DJs. This super-sized event, taking place simultaneously both in the North and South will smash all pre-conceptions by giving rock and dance equal billing on the line-up.

Hi:Fi South will take place for two days and nights on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May at Matterley Bowl near Winchester between 2pm and 4am each day. As part of the last Bank Holiday Weekend in May, Hi:Fi will kick-start the summer by being the first major outdoor music event of the season.

Headline acts for Hi:Fi South include: Hard-Fi (Saturday) and Ian Brown (Sunday), The Subways, Audio Bullys, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha & John Digweed, Carl Cox, and 2Many DJS.

Hi:Fi is brought to you by Angel Music Group, who are responsible for Global Gathering which last year sold out with over 40,000 people attending. Hi:Fi adds an event to their festival portfolio which represents people’s more eclectic taste in the noughties. The indie line up has been supervised by Glastonbury talent booker Martin Elbourne who provides valuable insight into the live music scene.

James Algate, the festival organiser says, “Hi:Fi South is the perfect complement to Hi:Fi North and offers festival lovers the chance to camp at an event that will bring them face to face with their rock and dance heroes together for the first time. Making the event a two-day affair will ensure an incredible atmosphere and a great way to kick start the summer.”

Hi:Fi will be a festival of firsts, as the first event with live bands and DJs so closely combined on a line up, and the first time the North East has had its own major festival. It will also feature non-musical entertainment including chill out areas and comedy. Bands from the local area will also be able to enter a competition to perform live in front of the huge crowds, which is an amazing one off opportunity.

Tickets cost £99 for both days (including camping), or £150 for a VIP ticket for both days - these tickets will go on sale first. Day tickets will be priced at £54.50 or £90 for VIP. VIP tickets will entitle guest access to a private arena where they can rub shoulders with the event performers and enjoy a private bar and lounge with its own DJs and acts.

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