For live music fans it is important to plan ahead and decide which music festivals you want to attend in the coming year. If you are a keen music fan you have probably already researched the festivals to see which acts and bands are playing where, how and when tickets need to be purchased and whether camping or accommodation nearby should be booked. For those of you undecided about which music festival is for you, it can be a hard choice as there are so many around. Below, we highlight a music festival with a difference, a family-friendly event and the must-see music festivals of 2011 to help in making your mind up.
A music festival with a difference – Cheltenham Jazz Festival – starts on 27th April 2011
People often overlook smaller music genres when looking to attend a music festival and Cheltenham Jazz Festival is one such event. The event attracts over 17,000 people and attendees can witness some of the most diverse jazz performances from artists such as Jamie Cullum and The Guy Parker Big Band. Cheltenham is a hive of activity around the festival and not only can you listen to jazz but you can also see some of the most entertaining fringe acts in the bars around the town. Eventful Stays believe if you are looking for an event which is different from those you have attended in the past you should give the Cheltenham Jazz Festival a go, as you won’t be disappointed.
A family-friendly music festival – Wychwood Music Festival – 3rd-5th June 2011
The Wychwood Music Festival has been voted the best family festival six years in a row. The event has workshops for children as well as comedy acts and a cinema. Acts that have already been confirmed for the 2011 line-up include The Charlatans, Robyn Hitchcock and The Wurzels. The music festival has also secured a late license meaning that the entertainment can go on until 3am in the morning. Eventful Stays recommends this festival as it is an event for families, however we suggest that families stay in accommodation nearby as not to be disturbed by the late night high-jinx!
Must-see music festival – Isle of Wight Festival – 10th-12th June 2011
The Isle of Wight Festival is one of the more widely known annual music festivals and tickets for this year’s event are already sold out (so if you want to go next time, note that tickets need to be booked well in advance). It is easy to see why this event sells out year after year as this year the line-up includes Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters, Kasabian and Pixie Lott. Travelling to this festival gives you a real buzz and excitement and sets the festival mood, as you travel with other music fans on a ferry and then on buses to the event. Eventful Stays has the Isle of Wight Festival marked down as a must for all music fans and a great way to spend a weekend outside by the seaside and in the sunshine.
Must-see music festival – Glastonbury Festival – 22nd-26th June 2011
Glastonbury Festival is the most renowned music festivals to be held annually. Again, tickets to this event are already sold out as demand to attend this festival grows year-on-year; made worse this year by the fact that Glastonbury is having a well-earned sabbatical in 2012! The festival isn’t going to announce its line-up until spring 2011, but you can expect great acts as in the past the stages of Glastonbury have been graced with acts such as the Gorillaz, Muse, Scissor Sisters, Faithless, Groove Armada and Jack Johnson. Eventful Stays feels that all music fans should visit Glastonbury at least once to experience the atmosphere, the great acts and witness the largest outdoor performing arts festival in the world.
If you are attending any music festival this year we hope you have a great time. We would love to hear about your festival experiences both past and present. The list above highlights our top 4 but you may disagree, so let us know what your favourite music festival to attend is and why.
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