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Beachdown
Festival 2008
Madam Laycock and Her Dabeno Pleasures, diverse line up of music, fi lm and comedy
followed by a silent disco courtesy of that Beachdown has to offer. As well as
Ladypoof, DJ Pottyfox and Brighton based legendary international acts performing over
DJ Da Hat. the weekend, you’ll also fi nd the best in
Saturday 25 July sees stand up comedians Brighton-based music at the festival. This year,
Debs Gatenby, Isma Almas and Carl confi rmed artists include Grace Jones,
Denning delight the crowd at the g3 Grandmaster Flash, Saint Etienne and Super
Comedy Spot, hosted by Belinda O’Hooley, Furry Animals, as well as a host of other acts,
who will also be performing on the main some of which are still to be announced.
yorkshire/queerinspace stage with Heidi Tidow on the Sunday. There will be four stages as well as a luxury
@ limetree festival Queer fi lms will be shown late on movie tent courtesy of the Duke of Yo r k ’s
24-26 July Saturday night and Sunday morning, cinema in Brighton, showing an array of new
followed by an afternoon tea party and an and old fi lms.
Nominated for the Best New Festival at last arts and crafts session for all you creatives. Kidsdown is the designated family area
year’s UK Festival Awards, the Limetree With a backdrop of picturesque hills, over the weekend, with music, creative
Festival in North Yorkshire is unlike any other. sprawling meadows and ancient woods, workshops, face painting, arts and crafts and
Described as being “how festivals used to along with a superb line up of eclectic interactive story telling among the
be,” Limetree offers an affordable, non- entertainment, the Limetree Festival is the attractions on offer for the young.
commercial alternative to other weekenders. perfect place for a chilled-out weekend this There will also be some delicious organic
The three-day music and arts event, set in summer. food available to tickle your taste buds,
the stunning surroundings of Limetree Farm www.limetreefestival.co.uk including world cuisine from vegan
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Nature Reserve in Grewelthorpe, will www.myspace.com/queerinspace Caribbean and Catalan tapas to a traditional
feature three stages with live music, as well as sunday roast, all sourced from local
an exciting mix of cabaret, comedy, poetry, businesses. The food and cocktail arena will
art, politics, literature, street theatre and late be located on the hillside facing the main
night cinema. You’ll also fi nd some quality stage, so you can enjoy some quality grub
local food on offer, beer tents, stalls aplenty whilst catching a live band.
and a serene healing area to revitalise your Camping is included in the price of the
mind, body and soul. ticket, and you’ll also fi nd showers, toilets and
This year sees Limetree introducing the brighton/ standpipes with fresh water around the
fi rst queer tent at a mainstream music beachdown festival campsites. And, because the South Downs
festival, with the arrival of Queerinspace. 28-31 August are chalk based, it won’t get muddy if it rains.
Situated in the Bet Lynch tent within the Critics have been raving about
main stage area, Queerinspace is dedicated Get ready for an incredible four-day Beachdown, which has been described as
to all things LGBT, including performances, extravaganza this August bank holiday the “only truly independent festival in the
workshops, comedy, fi lm, and a chill out/ weekend, as the Beachdown Festival kicks off UK.” The location, line up, facilities, food and
meeting space. once again. Taking place in the Devil’s Dyke atmosphere have all been heaped with
Queerinspace plays host to a champagne area in the South Downs just north of gay praise, so come and check it out for yourself
reception on Friday 24 July, with a capital Brighton, you will be surrounded by – you won’t be disappointed.
performance from gypsy circus band exceptional natural beauty as you enjoy the www.beachdownfestival.com
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