more comedy and spoken word for Big Chill

The Big Chill which happens from Friday 1st until Sunday 3rd August at the site which has four lakes, thick woods and an arboretum at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire has announced more comedy and spoken word acts for the weekend.

Comedy gets a new home for 2008 with Underbelly parading the best of Edinburgh's talent – including TV stars Simon Day (The Fast Show), and Adam Buxton (Adam and Joe). The Roundhouse will bring their 'Big Round Tent' to Eastnor – offering a youth programme of creative activities for aspiring musicians, artists and media producers.

The finest poets, authors and purveyors of the spoken word will be showcased in the expanded Words in Motion area with Ty, Lemn Sissay, Neil Boorman, Robin Ince, and Ben Goldacre among the confirmed orators.

Equally adorned with eminent creatives is the magical Arts Trail where award-winning artists such as Gavin Turk, Deborah Curtis, and Simon Faithfull will produce works to illuminate the festival throughout day and night.

Bomb the Bass are another act appearing exclusively at The Big Chill and alongside Cornelius are part of the audiovisual extravaganza in the Media Mix tent.

Highlights of the BFI's multi-media programme includes the screening of Sigur Ros's 'Heima' - documenting the Icelandic band's epic tour across their homeland; with incredible landscapes and an awe-inspiring soundtrack.

There's the return of the Big Chill Nights, spiritual healing and treatments in the Body and Soul area; entertainment for children of all ages in the Kids Area, cocktail bars, bonfires, story telling and song, three 24 hour cafes, an on-site FM and internet radio station - and a lot more besides.

"This year's Big Chill feels like embarking upon a new journey of discovery whilst keeping a familiar sense of magic!" commented The Big Chill founder Katrina Larkin.

Artists and partners already confirmed for the festival which takes place from Friday 1st until Sunday 3rd August include Leonard Cohen, The Mighty Boosh, Bill Bailey, Bomb the Bass, John Shuttleworth, Buzzcocks, The Thievery Corporation, The ICA, The BFI, Underbelly, The Roundhouse, Random Dance, Portico Quartet, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, Ara Malikian. Trentemøller (Live), New Orleans Hot 8 Brass Band, John Metcalfe, Vincent Vincent and the Villains.

On-site facilities include a shop selling groceries & newspapers, bars, food stalls, merchandise stalls, cash point machine and a 24 hour cafe amongst other things. Alcohol cannot be brought into the main arena but is permitted in the camping areas (but NO GLASS!).

'Early bird' tickets are available, Individual Adult or Children's (now renamed 'Teen tickets') tickets are available, and live-in vehicle tickets, are also on sale, at the same prices as for 2007.
These prices are:-
Adult: £129.
Student: £110 (with Amnesty International membership, for full-time students only) Teen: £60.
Live-in vehicle: large £80, small £40.
Anyone attending in a live-in vehicle must have a campervan ticket. Awnings are allowed and a maximum of 2 tents with each vehicle. Cars are not allowed in this area.

To buy tickets click here. Note that the event is for 18's and over unless accompanied by an adult.

Disabed Facilities
The venue is a general campsite that has disabled toilets & showers, please contact Big Chill HQ before the event for more information.

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