NEW ACTS: JUSTICE / PAUL OAKENFOLD / PENDULUM / ARMAND VAN HELDEN / ANNIE MAC / BLACK GHOSTS / SINDEN & HERVE / LUCIANO / MEAT KATIE / DIGITALISM plus many more…
PLUS HEADLINES SETS FROM THE PRODIGY / THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS / CSS / DIZZEE RASCAL / SOULWAX NITE VERSIONS / SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
Not content with securing two of dance music’s most heralded live acts in THE PRODIGY and THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, Gatecrasher have just announced the full details of their May Bank Holiday Weekender; and it truly is one of the most colourful celebrations of contemporary and retrospective dance music the UK has ever seen. Falling in the year that sees acid house turn 20, Gatecrasher has lined up a weekend of non-stop celebration, combining the architects of dance music with the current crop of scene-setters.
Keeping Anglo-French relations at their very best, the Grammy award nominated JUSTICE, whose ubiquitous mix of Simian’s ‘Never Be Alone’ dominated dance-floors throughout the world, will be setting the stage alight with their dirty, driven, blend of rocking electro house. The malicious mix maestros are currently on a world tour with their bedazzling Christian light show and punk/dance ethic, which could turn any house atheist into a convert.
The line up continues with heavyweight artists a plenty. Heading back across the pond will be the mighty PAUL OAKENFOLD who will be delivering a riotous set of tried and tested anthems for the expectant crowds. With numerous chart hits and worldwide acclaim, Oakey has shaped mixes for the likes of Snoop Dog to U2 to The Happy Mondays and is now making a homecoming trip to an audience that has grown up, danced and educated themselves together with his meteoric rise to DJ infamy.
Antipodean noiseniks PENDULUM look to maintain their grip on world domination with the visceral juggernaut that is their incredible live show. Delivering earth shattering beats and buzz-saw bass, the five-piece drum and bass outfit have been destroying audiences across the world for the past two years, making them one of the Summer Sound System’s must-see acts.
Back on the deck-bound tip ARMAND VAN HELDEN will also be making a transatlantic trip to thump out his notorious blend of big beat, house and hip-hop, plucking some rare treats from his legendary record box. Shaping up to be yet another definitive moment in music, 2008’s Summer Sound System is leading the way for UK dance events and recruiting the cream of the current crop for this spectacular show. With UK club culture’s finest exponents including Annie Mac, Black Ghosts, Sinden & Herve, Luciano, Meat Katie and many many more, all ready to drop the musical equivalent of Valhalla, the scene is set for exceptional adventure in music across 2 days in May.
To contain theses hordes of wild dance and electro beasts, Gatecrasher has meticulously crafted 20 unique, individual stages to cater for each divine variety of dance music and all manner of festival goers, ranging from the main stream of the main stage to the classic Crasher arena that will feature a host of legends including Paul Van Dyk, John 00 Fleming, Mauro Piccoto and Hernan Cattaneo. There will also be the Hard House communion of Storm, the filthy grooves of the Cement arena, the illuminating Hardcore Heaven, the glitterball vibes of Dirty Disco and the essential 20 Years Of Acid House arena, which boasts a line-up that is a veritable who’s who of dance music legends. Industrious promoters and music moguls such as Northern Techo Monkeys DIRTY DISCO, ZANE LOWE and TIGA will also be hosting their own arenas whilst Metropolis and One Nation take charge of the urban flavours. The super cool Ed Banger label will be bringing a mêlée of French tech wizardry to the show with old favourites Hed Kandi and Fantazia returning for late night mayhem. VIPs can also look forward to the nostalgic sounds of Sean Rowley’s Guilty Pleasures…
Music aside, Summer Sound System will be upping the ante promising an unforgettable spectacle. Introducing Boutique Camping, to give proceedings the authentic festival feel missing from so many other dance events, a 24-hour market place, with gourmet food stalls and out of town shopping, plus an onsite diary room, supersonic fairground and an incredible feast of additional adventures. Facilities will be second to none with secure onsite lockers, plentiful cash machines, Ibiza angels to massage away your aching limbs and even karaoke for the wannabe starlets.
With a nod to the past and a foot in the future this will be the ultimate event for the discerning clubber and all round music lover. As the first major festival of the year it’s the perfect date to kick start your summer. A cast that crosses indie, dance and urban this is set to mark a new chapter for Gatecrasher and set the stage for their greatest ever show.
Event Information
Summer Sound System
Saturday 24th May - 4pm – 6am
Sunday 25th May - 1pm – 6am
Turweston Aerodrome, Nr Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5YD
TICKET OPTIONS
A limited number of early bird tickets are still available for just £105 (including camping)
Weekend Ticket (with Camping) - £115.00
Single Day Tickets - £59.50
Weekend VIP Ticket (including camping) - £155.00
Single Day VIP Tickets - £85.00
All tickets are subject to a booking fee
Online Tickets
Ticket Hotline
08704 282726
FULL LINE UP FOR MAY BANK HOLIDAY
SATURDAY 24TH MAY
Live Stage
The Prodigy Live
CSS Live
Simian Mobile Disco Live
Does it Offend You Yeah? Live
Eddie Temple Morris
Crasher Arena
Paul Van Dyk
John OO Fleming
presents 00DB Live
Second Sun Live
Mauro Picotto
Menno De Jong
Mike Push
Andy Moor
Agnelli & Nelson
Dave Pearce
Aly & Fila
Riley & Durrant
Adam Sheridan
Dirty Disco Arena
Dave Clarke
Luciano
Vitalic Live
Gabriel Ananda Live
Josh Wink
Ben Simms
Justin Robertson
Dan Ghenacia
Matthias Tanzman
Clive Henry
Death On The Balcony
Matt Cooper
Skin Deep
Electric Stew
Digitalism Live
Audio Bullys Live
Annie Mac
Kissy Sell Out
Sinden & Herve
Switch
Bloc Party DJ Set
Radioclit
D Ramirez
Tom Middleton Cosmos
Black Ghosts
Crookers
Hijack DJ set
PhoKu Sound System
Metropolis
Roni Size Reprazent
Adam Freeland
& The High Live
Bugz In the Attic Live
Dillinja & Lemon D
Krafty Kutz
Goldie
Mampi Swift
TC Evolution
Noisia
Ntype & Youngster
Cement
Pete Tong
Steve Angello
Sebastian Ingrosso
Armand Van Helden
Dave Spoon
Cassius
Laid Back Luke
Claude Von Stroke
Henrik B
Deep Groove
Cassette Jam
Streetlife DJ’s
Storm Presents
Yoji’s Tech Dance
Yoji Biomehanika
Rob Tissera
Scot Project
Lisa Pin Up
K90 Live
Kutski
Andy Farley
Paul Glazby
Ilogik
Amber D
Rodi Style
Garbo & Daley
Fantazia Arena
Jeremy Healy
Allister Whitehead
John Kelly
Tall Paul
K-Klass Live
Angie Brown Live
Slip Mat
Robbo
Ed Banger Live Stage
Uffie & Feds Live
Medhi
Busy P
Crazy Baldhead Live
Feds DJ Set
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Guilty Pleasures
Guilty Pleasures is your chance to ‘fess up. We all have our secret indulgences that fill us with joy and shame in equal measure and this arena will celebrate them.
SUNDAY 25TH MAY
Live Stage
Chemical Brothers Live
Soulwax Niteversions Live
Pendulum Live
The Whip Live
Crystal Castles Live
James Holroyd DJ Set
Zane Lowe Presents
Home Taping
Zane Lowe
New Young Pony Club Live
Simian Mobile Disco DJ Set
Evil Nine
Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
Glimmers
Foals DJ Set
Jaguar Skills
Devils Gun
Meat Katie
Alex Metric
Uncle Buck
Dan Greenpeace
Drum & Bass Arena
Dizzee Rascal Live
DJ Marky
LTJ Bukem & Conrad
DJ Yoda
Fabio & Grooverider
Freestylers
High Contrast
Shy FX
Skream & Benga
Clipz & Ben Wistbeach
Newham Generals
Plastic Little
Shortee
Prophecy & Steppa
Turbo Presents
Tiga
Erol Alkan
Boys Noise
Proxy Live
Matt Walsh
Thomas Von Party
Crasher Arena
Paul Oakenfold
Marco V
Guiseppe Ottaviani Live
Hernan Cattaneo
Christopher Lawrence
Marcel Woods
Matt Hardwick
Scott Bond
Ronald Van Gelderen
Alex Morph &
Woody Van Eyden
Simon Patterson (Dogzilla)
Hed Kandi
John Jones
David Dunne
Andy Warburton
Jim Breese
Corey
Sandy Turnbull
Bongo Dave
Laura on Sax
Hardcore Heaven
Hixxy
Sy & Unknown
Mark EG
Dougal
Cally & Juice
Kevin Energy
Joey Riot
Recon & Squad E
Brisk & Ham
Seduction
Scorpio
Pukka Up Outdoor
Bodyrox
Jon Fitz
Rob Wilder
Paul Wilkins
Miss Billie
Mr Stix on Percussion
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Guilty Pleasures
Guilty Pleasures is your chance to ‘fess up. We all have our secret indulgences that fill us with joy and shame in equal measure and this arena will celebrate them.
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