Wickerman offers DJ masterclass

Budding DJs can learn all about the art of beat matching, back spinning and harmonic mixing at this summer's Wickerman Festival.

DJ Danny Rampling wil be tutoring youngsters on the various techniques required to become a top DJ on Saturday 25th July in the Skiddle Showcase Arena which forms part of the festivals Bass Camp Dance Village.

Danny Rampling is cited as the Godfather of British House music and is credited with introducing Acid House culture to a UK audience. Those who are interested must pre-register, see the festival website for details. The first 50 applicants who will need to prove they are under 18 will be get the chance to have a rare insight on how to DJ at the highest level.

The friendly laid-back family orientated festival takes place on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of July 2009 on farmland, near Dundrennan, South West Scotland.

The Human League will headline the Friday night, The Zutons close the Saturday night, and Candi Staton plays the Sunday night. Headlining the Dance Tent will be Hot Chip DJs, with Danny Rampling, Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Lee Coombs, Dopamine, Simon Jackson, Elite Force, G-mac, Believe, Silver Storic, and Kid Blue, Plus The Magic Numbers, Billy Bragg, Idlwild, Dreadzone, Zion Train, Utah Saints, The Dickies, O'Death, Kid British, Pearl and the Puppets, Luva Anna, We Were Promised Jetpacks, UK Subs, Goldblade, Anti Product, No 1 Station, Bombskare, Root System, and Penetration. There are many more acts still to be confirmed, expect over 100 acts in total. For the line-up details as available please click here.


An adult weekend ticket (age 16+) is priced at £80. This year sees a new 'concession weekend ticket' for those Age 13-15 which is priced at £40 available exclusively online until Wednesday 1st July (after which full adult price will apply). Child weekend tickets are free for those aged 0-12. An adult (age 13+) Saturday day ticket is available priced at £53, and child (age 0-12) Saturday tickets are free. Campervan tickets iare priced at £25, with a family only area option also available, at the same price.

To buy tickets, click here.

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