Music:
Once again an eclectic blend of dub, world, ska, electronica, dub-step, psy trance, breaks, reggae, folk, Balkan beats and all manner of stompingly good tunes from rising stars, established favourites and surprise collaborations, living up to Sunrise’s shining musical reputation.
So Far Confirmed lineup:
The Dub Pistols
westlondon hiphop breakbeat ska funksters who have been at the forefront of the UK beats seen for nearly a decade Chewing up hip-hop, dub, techno, ska and punk and spitting them out in a renegade futuristic skank they have consistently defied categorisation and exceeded the highest of expectations.
MySpace.com - Dub Pistols - West London, UK - Hip Hop / Breakbeat / Ska - www.myspace.com/thedubpistols
The Beat
Legendry Ska reggae ensemble with global influences and a 3 decade history!
MySpace.com - The New English Beat - Birmingham, UK - Ska / Reggae / Pop - www.myspace.com/thenewenglishbeat
Mancini
A electro-pop trio from London. Fronted by femme fatal Iraina, Mancini have a vibe that oozes style and charm. Ultra smooth vocals are brought to life with ragged guitars and electronic experimentation - the results are classic but original, cutting-edge yet of its time. Mancini aim to seduce and seduce they do!
MySpace.com - Mancini - London, UK - Electronica / Alternative / Pop - www.myspace.com/manciniband
Annie Nightingale Radio 1 DJ
Annie Nightingale, Radio 1's first female DJ, is now its longest serving DJ and is generally described by others as legendary. She is nowadays known as 'Queen of Breaks'. This year she has won the International Breakspoll Award for Best Radio show for the second year running, was nominated in the 2007 Sony Radio Awards' Broadcasters' Broadcaster Award, and this year has also has been nominated for an Outstanding Contribution Award in DJ Magazine's Best Of British Awards.
MySpace.com - dj annie nightingale - London UK, UK - Breakbeat / Electronica - www.myspace.com/djannienightingale
Orchid Star
Lush and colourful electronica with a strong world music influence – Indian, Arabic, Celtic, African and more - fused with everything from psychedelic chill and dub to drum & bass and funk.
MySpace.com - Orchid-Star - London - Electronica / Psychedelic / Other - www.myspace.com/peteardronsorchidstar
Subsource
This is a band like no other you have ever encountered. Go to a Subsource performance and you will be greeted by four nutcases laying down the most insane concoction of electro and breakbeat with frenetic punk rock energy. The sound of Subsource inspires comparison to The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx and Reprazent - and their stage shows have to be seen to be believed.
MySpace.com - Subsource - UK - Breakbeat / Electronica - www.myspace.com/subsource
3 Daft Monkeys
World influenced acoustic music, with a hint of the bizarre! From Cornwall, 3 Daft Monkeys combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, rhythmical 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum.
MySpace.com - 3 Daft Monkeys - UK - Acoustic / Alternative / Folk - www.myspace.com/3daftmonkeys
Also...
Yes SIR BOSS – SHEELANAGIG - Jono Mckleery band
SWEET SWEET LIES - Rachel Dadd - BONZE - FOLK STOMPERS
Lazy Habits - King Porter Stomp - The Common Moral Cause
Freedom of Expression - Queen's English
Sarah Williams White - L-Mo - Works In progress
Tribal Vibes - Positive Vibrations - ZeJ - Masdafarai
We are confirming some more exciting acts soon so keep checking the website!
One of last years acts The Ozric Tentacles, with their original line up are presently launching their Live At Sunrise DVD!
Joining Dreadzone who recorded a live album at Sunrise 2006!
The Stages
More than 12 stages in 13 arenas providing 24 hour entertainment from more than 200 live bands and 100 DJ’s over 4 days!
The Sunrise Main
The Firefly Solar Stage
The Waveform Dance
The Eartheart Enchanted Chill
Cats Cradle
Bimble Inn
The Out of the Ordinary Stage
The Circus and Cabaret Stage
Triban
Sanger’s travelling stage
The Freedome
The Roots and Culture Stage
Fish Seeks Bicycle Bar
The Arenas
The areas make an exciting medley of experiences and are listed below..
Each year the content will flux and change, evolving to bring you exciting new addition alongside some of the Sunrise favourite so the content is an exciting cross section of alternative culture and a range of experiences from titillating to world rocking!
The 12 arenas are laid out in a giant mandala around a central point. Making 13 arenas in total.
Waveform Arena, Feat. Eartheart Enchanted Chill
Brought to you from Sunrise’s sister the Waveform Project. Featuring the Waveform Dance Stage, with Psy Trance and Breaks in an amazing visual wonderland, hosted by Tribe of Frog and Archangel Breaks The Eartheart Enchanted Chill and stage, including down tempo electronica, dub step and world fusion and an amazing display of Visionary Art.
Roots and Culture
'Roots and Culture' will be an area that aims to bridge the gap between elements of the urban youth culture and conscious ethics, showcasing the best of the underground arts scene. Expect green graffiti, breakdancing, capoeira, wordplay wizardry with the professional and open poetry slams, the best of beatbox tomfoolery and the most stomping of holistic hiphop, dub, and reggae acts.
The Global Tipi Village
A circle of Tipis with a taste of the tribal from around the world. Workshops, ceremonies and performance including ethnobotony, anthropology, indigenous peoples and much more. With sweat lodge, stage, rainbow chai tipi, fireside bahjans and much more
Circus and Cabaret
Flamboyant shows with aerial performance, side shows, fire shows, cabaret, dress-up debauchery and rumbumptious sculdugery and much more.
The Village Fayre
Paying tribute to the age-old traditional village fayre with a surreal edge, Adult Games, Morris dancers, Horse-drawn wagons with fortune telling, brica brac, Cream teas and Sanger’s traveling stage, and bandstand.
Out of the Ordinary
Earth mysteries and esoterica, with talks, workshops, and a fairy folk poetry and mead bar. The latest mind boggling mysteries, coincidences, new age innovation and Astrology, with workshops from Jonathan Cainer, famous astrologer as seen in the Daily Mail. Plus Astrological Speed dating!!!
Permaculture and Sustainable Technologies
Practical info on living in harmony with the earth, with workshops, permaculture garden, and information sharing.
Green Innovations
Showcasing the exciting new technologies emerging at this time that could revolutionise the way we live. And the Cats Cradle live music Stage..
Kids Village
Each area contains activities for kids, but this one dedicated to children will provide all that both parents and kids could ask for. With a fun vibe that means parents enjoy being there too! Featuring dedicated activities for toddlers, children and teens.
Green Crafts
Magical folk crafts, weaving nature into amazing forms. Stone carving, willow weaving, forest crafts, blacksmithing and more
Healing Sanctuary
Nurturing mind body and soul, cafes, gardens, gong baths, individual practitioners to visit and workshops on health and healing.
Campaigns and Communities
A social forum for discussion of contemporary issues and solutions. Stall space for individual campaigns, and forums, talks and performance. Includes the Charityzone.
New announcements will be made on the website soon...
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