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Can't Get A Ticket To Glastonbury?

14 May 2003

So, you couldn't get a ticket for Glastonbury and you're not prepared to pay the daft prices being quoted by dodgy touts.

Don't despair - there's still no reason why your summer should be a sad one.

While festival organisers try to dream up a scheme which would give priority in 2004 to those who missed out this year, Michael Eavis is encouraging the disappointed thousands to explore the rest of the festival circuit. And there has never been a wider choice. There are more festivals, big and small, planned for this summer than ever before, with something for every musical taste.
"I'd like people to try out the other shows and let us know what they think of them. They might not be able to offer the same things as we can but they still have a lot going for them," said Michael.

And many of the big-name bands lined up for Glastonbury are also playing at other festivals so there's no need to miss out on seeing your favourite performers.

HOMELANDS: May 24 at the Matterley Bowl in Hampshire. A favourite with the dance community with top-notch acts and world-class DJs. The line-up is said to include Soulwax, De La Soul, Groove Armada, Paul Oakenfold and the Chemical Brothers.

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: May 31-June 1 at Donington Park. This is a new festival, promising a mix of fine music and hi-tech innovation. The line-up apparently includes Iron Maiden, Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Marilyn Manson and Zwan.

ISLE OF WHIGHT FESTIVAL: June 14 and 15 at Seaclose Park. This legendary festival was re-born last year after an absence of 30 years and proved such a success that it has been expanded this year to two days. Look out for Bryan Adams, Counting Crows, Iggy Pop, Star Sailor, Paul Weller and others.

MOVE FESTIVAL: July 11-13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester. Backed by Virgin Trains, this well-organised event is said to have attracted Badly Drawn Boy, R.E.M., Feeder, Idlewild, Manic Street Preachers and Super Furry Animals, among others.

T IN THE PARK: July 12-13 at Balado Airfield, near Kinross. Scotland’s acclaimed event just gets bigger and bigger. Seven stages and over 100 bands, including R.E.M., Coldplay, Turin Brakes, Death in Vegas, The Charlatans and Zwan.

WITNESS: July 12-13 at Fairyhouse Racecourse, County Meath, Ireland. Now in its third year, this chilled-out event hosts around 100 acts on five stages with a line-up said to include Coldplay, David Gray, Doves, Keith Flint, The Roots, The White Stripes and Turin Brakes.
BULLDOG BASH: August 7-10 at Long Marston. Not just a festival, this is a must-go event for bikers and heavy metal freaks. Not for the faint-hearted – but definately for the fun-loving.

V-FESTIVAL: August 16-17 at two venues, Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire. Lovely green field sites give the V-festivals a special feel and this year, the line-up is awesome. On the cards are Coldplay, Ash, Mis-Teeq, David Gray, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chilli Peppers to name but a few.

LEEDS AND READING: August 22-24 at Temple Newsam Park, Leeds and Little Johns Farm, Reading. This double-header promises a bit of something for all to make the August Bank Holiday go with a swing. Look out for Beck, Black Rebel Motorcycle Blub, Blink 182,Blur, Doves, Placebo and more.

CREAMFIELDS: August 23 at the Old Airfield, Speke, Liverpool. Dancers' delight with some of the world’s best acts including Massive Attack, Primal Scream, Basement Jaxx, Faithless and Underworld.

OZZFEST: September sometime (date to be confirmed) at Donington Park. UK version of the American classic, this will be a must for metal fans and anyone who likes to dress in black. A crazy time will be had by all.

RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD: July 11-13 in Hitchin, possibly the largest free festival of world music in the UK, now in its 12th year. Its aim is the provide a bridge of common interest between different age, race, ability and economic groups through community activity. Up to 25,000 expected this year - well worth a visit! Find out more at www.rotw.org.uk

And if you fancy a jaunt across Europe (train ticket deals are all the rage) there are no fewer than 16 major festivals taking place in a variety of exciting venues.

To check on ticket availability and order on-line go to WWW.ALOUD.COM

Words: Chris Binding

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