I’m delighted or should that be scared, to reveal Together’s Halloween Horror Show, to be held at London’s Scala on Saturday 25 October.

Typically we’ve nailed a freakish line-up suitable for the occasion featuring The Horrors, CSS and Foals – all hitting the decks for the night alongside the likes of Hannah Holland, Streetlife DJs and Deadly Rhythm Club. Plus there’s all the usual Together silly stuff on top such as the return of the legendary Free Haircuts and Free Face Painting, alongside Blood Punch, Scary Movies and Halloween Fancy Dress (with killer prizes –
geddit?!).

 We’ve also done a deal with fancy dress store Escapade, so that the Together faithful can get 10% discount off their Halloween outfit by taking down the flyer to their new superstore in Camden. Bless.

This is folks. The entire cash ticket allocation is now totally sold out, leaving all remaining tickets on sale solely from Ticketmaster. Due to extremely high demand, we expect Get Loaded in the Park 2008 to be sold out entirely within the next day or so!!

So if you haven’t yet bought your ticket, we urge you to buy yours right away to avoid disappointment.

We’ve had a word with the big man upstairs and depsite having a typically British summer (i.e. shit weather!!)… the forecast for this coming August Bank Holiday weekend is actually VERY GOOD!! Yes really. At Get Loaded in the Park on Sunday, they’re saying it’s gonna be 22 degrees no less, basicially sun all day, with some cloud. NO RAIN (touch wood).

Lovely jubbly!! So make sure you put on some suncream before you leave the house…..

THE HUNT IS ON FOR BESTIVAL GOLDEN TICKETS!

5 Weekend Passes Hidden in the new Bestival Album

RELEASED 1st SEPTEMBER

A-Z: BESTIVAL COMPILATION 2008 from Sunday Best
Compiled by Rob da Bank

With Bestival selling out in record time this year, bringing many a tear to those unfortunate enough not to get a ticket, Sunday Best and Rob da Bank have have decided to become purveyors of good news and have gone all Willy Wonka.

With the release of the ‘A-Z Bestival 2008’ compilation, specially compiled by Rob da Bank for the 100th release on the Sunday Best label, 5 Golden tickets to Bestival have been released in the first batch of the album to hit the shelves on September 1st.

So 5 lucky winners will receive a full weekend pass to Bestival’s incredible fancy dress, boutique extravaganza on the Isle of Wight, which has become a jewel in the festival calendar’s crown, featuring such artists as Amy Winehouse, My Bloody Valentine, Underworld, Black Kids, Aphex Twin and a whole load of treats that Willy Wonka could only dream of putting in his Chocolate factory.

So if you’re purple with Jealousy like Violet Beauregard or ravenous for a ticket like Augustus Gloop, this an opportunity to not only pick up a stunning compilation featuring the cream of the Bestival line up but it’s also a gilt edged opportunity to get your hands on one of the most sought after festival tickets this year.

A-Z: BESTIVAL 2008
Compiled by Rob da Bank

Sunday Best Recordings
Release date: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2008
Cat no: SBESTCD29
www.sundaybest.net

The double album kicks off with a stone cold classic; ‘Analogue Bubblebath’, which was the debut release from the ever innovative electronic enigma Aphex Twin, who will be headlining The Big Top on Saturday at this year’s Bestival.  Indie dons du jour Black Kids’ breakthrough single ‘I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You’, Carl Craig’s cascading ‘At Les’, the title track from dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip’s stunning debut album ‘Angles’ and Acid House legends 808 State’s sublime ‘Pacific 202’ all follow as Mr da Bank crams in boundless quality cuts.  Appearances from Oxford’s Foals, enigmatic genius Gideon Conn, synth pop doyens Human League, one-man-riot anti-hero pop star Kid Carpet, soul-tronica trailblazer Jamie Lidell, raucous rock n rollers Kitty Daisy & Lewis and the blissful folk of Lucky Elephant lead on to the leftfield pop brilliance of Micachu who rounds off the first part of the A-Z in some style.

Danger Mouse produced ‘ones to watch’ The Shortwave Set open up the action for disc two on the letter ‘N’ with ‘Now Til 69’. The 8 Bit grooves of thecocknbullkid’s ‘On My Own’, the punky pop of Pete & The Pirates ‘Come On Feet’ and Christopher D Ashley’s ‘sluttish warehouse electro’ on ‘Sugar Coated Lies’ keep the pressure on before Roots Manuva’s timeless ‘Witness (1 Hope)’ makes its presence felt. The unhinged bleep-pop of Slagsmalsklubben’s ‘Sponsored By Destiny’, Transglobal Underground’s majestic ‘Temple Head’, Underworld’s immortal ‘Cowgirl’ and Pendulum’s colossal ‘Visions’ bring things into the home straight that sees Little Dragon, Sunday Best new boys The Ghost and the throbbing Yacht providing a superlative closeout that leaves Zombie Zombie’s epic psychedelic wig-out ‘Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free’ to bring the A-Z of Bestival to an emphatic end, well and truly whetting the appetite for Bestival’s 5th birthday at Robin Hill Country Park this September.

TRACKLIST:

CD1

A.    Aphex Twin - Analogue Bubblebath                              

B.    Black Kids - I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You        

C.    Carl Craig - At Les                           

D.    dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Angles  

E .    808 State - Pacific 202        

F.    Foals - Red Sox Pugie (Henrik Schwartz mix)

G.    Gideon Conn - Trademark         

H.    Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love)     

I.     Kid Carpet - I Don’t Want to Fall in Love With You     

J.    Jamie Lidell - Another Day      

K.    Kitty Daisy & Lewis - Going Up The Country    

L.    Lucky Elephant - Edgar   

M.    Micachu & The Shapes - Golden Phone   

CD2

N.    The Shortwave Set - Now Til ‘69 (Aeroplane mix)

O.    thecocknbullkid - On My Own      

P.    Pete and the Pirates - Come on Feet  

Q.    (Quick, put another record on…) Christopher D Ashley - Sugar Coated Lies       

R.    Roots Manuva - Witness (1 Hope)           

S.    Slagmalsklubben - Sponsored By Destiny   

T.    Transglobal Underground - Temple Head

U.    Underworld - Cowgirl           

V.    Pendulum - Visions

W.    Little Dragon - Wink    

X.    The Ghost - Superhero (Xclusive unreleased track)     

Y.    Yacht - The Summer Song  

Z.    Zombie Zombie - Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free

BLOOM FESTIVAL 2008 RUNNING ORDERS

FRIDAY

// MAIN STAGE
(host Dom Kreep)

13:00 Original Rabbit Foot Spasm Band
14:00 Global Trucking Company
15:15 El Mahico
16:30 Scubaroots
17:45 Turbowolf
18:45 London Breakbeat Orchestra
20:15 Barry Adamson
22:00 Roisin Murphy

// FLY53 presents the BEATS BUBBLE
14:00 Fresh Out of the Box
15:00 Audio Sculptures
17:00 Simon Pisani B2B Chris Hughes (Break Out)
18:00 Lizzie Curious (Break Out/ElectronicSessions)
19:00 Salon Kitty
21:00 Finger Lickin - Drummattic Twins
22:00 Finger Lickin - Soul of Man
23:00 Finger Lickin - Slyde
00:00 Evil Nine

// LOST DISCO
13:00 Buoyancy
16:00 Another Fine Mess
19:00 Autokratz
20:00 Guy Williams ( Black Rabbit)
21:30 Justin Robertson
23:30 Kissy Sell Out (LIVE)
00:30 Hold Tight DJs

// FUNK TENT
13:00 Grant Little
17:30 We Like to Party
16:00 Pete Flude
18:30 Funk From the Trunk
20:30 Freeform Five - you should go to this
22:30 Akil MC (J5)
00:30 Paddy Freeform

// TUACA presents the CABARET LOUNGE
13:00 Cabaret - Olly the Octopus
14:00 The Decors
15:00 Music Quiz/Story telling
17:45 The Strutts
18:45 Kizzy Black Acoustic
19:30 Lippicool
20:15 Stanley Forbes & the Masters of

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Destruction
21:30 Orla la (DJ set)
22:15 Wild West Burlesque
00:15 Nodbin Oddbin & Ontrack (DJ set)

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SATURDAY

// MAIN STAGE
(hosts Harry Dark, Jonny Ay)
12:30 The Mandibles
14:00 The Domino State
15:00 Shmoo
16:00 Part Time Heroes
17:15 XX Teens
18:15 Florence and the Machine
19:15 Flipron
20:30 Roni Size Reprazent
22:00 Stereo MCs

// FLY53 presents the BEATS BUBBLE
13:00 Two Spot Gobi
14:00 Jujuman and the Program
15:00 Moe Foe
15:45 DJ Charras & MC Mantmast
17:00 Drumclub
19:00 Atmosphere Sessions: Qumulus
20:00 Atmosphere Sessions: DJ Nookie feat. MC Five Alive
21:00 High Contrast
23:30 The Bays

// LOST DISCO
12:00 Shane Watcha
13:00 Future Boogie
15:00 People Get Real (Wax:On)
17:00 Deepgroove
19:00 Rob Mello
21:00 Luke Soloman
23:00 Dan Foat – Phonica
00:00 Ewan Pearson - and this!

// FUNK TENT
12:00 Good Groove
13:30 Detectives of Perspective
15:00 Matt iDJ
16:30 Itchy Soul/ S Rocks/ K Diamond
19:30 Nick Luscombe
21:30 Kid Fiesta B2B Shades of Rhythm
00:30 Paddy Freeform (Universal Vibes)

// TUACA presents the CABARET LOUNGE
12:00 Nero Bonaparte Lounge DJ set
13:15 Cabaret - Funny Valets
13:30 Superstat Bingo
14:30 Morven Melindi
15:15 Rainy & The Dust
16:15 Giggs
16:45 Sam Kills Two
17:30 Tin Dogs
18:15 Kizzy Black Band set
19:15 Shuffle
20:15 Thundershock
22:00 Wild West Burlesque
00:00 Butterside Up DJs

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SUNDAY

// MAIN STAGE
(host Marshall Hackett)
12:45 Danny & the Champions of the World
14:00 Me My Head
15:00 Dom Coyote
16:00 Kyte
17:00 James Yuill
18:00 Hot 8 Brass Band
19:30 Tunng
21:00 Kraak & Smaak

// FLY53 presents the BEATS BUBBLE
13:00 The Blast - Dub Boy
14:00 The Blast - Blast DJs,
15:00 The Blast - Stereo 8
16:00 The Blast - Altern 8
17:00 The Blast - Arsequake
18:00 Chew The Fat: Kid Blue
19:30 Chew The Fat: Riton
21:30 Chew The Fat: Meat Katie vs Elite Force

// LOST DISCO
12:30 Steve Brockerton - Flotation Music
13:30 Lasermagnetic: Jonny Hiller & Neil Thornton
16:00 Just Jack - Tom Rio & Dan Wild
18:00 Chris Mimo
19:00 Darius Syrossian
20:00 Electric Chair: Unabombers
22:00 Electric Chair: Ame

// FUNK TENT
12:00 Dubnium: I-Dread & Urbanite feat

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MC Tenja
13:30 Dubnium: Iruff, Tawdry-G & Marlow
15:00 Dubnium: Benga vs Caspa
17:00 Jalapeño Soundsystem
19:00 Trojan Soundsystem
21:00 Beardyman
22:00 Scratch Perverts

// TUACA presents the CABARET LOUNGE
12:00 Wilson Noble (Acoustic set)
13:00 Cabaret - Fraser Millward (Comedian)
14:15 Ned Hawes
16:00 Leonie Laws
17:00 Lizzyspit
18:00 Supertat Bingo - Eyes Down!
19:00 Rebecca Rothwell
20:00 Noke
21:45 Wild West Burlesque
00:00 Notorious Duvet Gang DJs

Plastic Factory returns to its full form this August as it relocates itself to the Horse and Groom, Curtain Rd.  In spectacular fashion the 15th August will mark a new era for Plastic Factory as the night develops and become more experiential whilst retaining its strong music policy.

 You are cordially invited to participate in the realm of Plastic Factory as the Horse and Groom is transformed into a plastic Mecca where the walls will be adorn with an array of colourful decorations and light displays. Upon entry, participants are encouraged to entertain themselves with lucky dips, by having their face painted, by striking a pose in musical statues and shop for plastic treats.  Music will come courtesy of your host Cranky Frankie and Pristine Christine whilst guest DJs will be show off their record collections at this monthly event. Tom Hannan from Rock Feed Back and the girls from An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump will be taking to the decks to show off their impeccable tastes.

 With these instructions clearly understood, revellers of the dark side are asked to baste in the unique sounds of Plastic Factory this August.

BEDROCK

Feat.

John Digweed

 Paolo Mojo, Matt Von Holtz

Upstairs hosted by: Twisted Audio

@ Clapham Grand, Clapham Junction, London, 9pm – 6am

£20 + BF otherwise / M.O.T.D.

www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 847 2467

www.southwestfour.com

www.myspace.com/southwestfour

www.bedrock.uk.net

www.locknloadevents.com

South West Four‘s official after party has always been a legendary affair and this year it takes place in the more intimate surroundings of one of south London’s best nightclubs the Clapham Grand right next door to the Common. Hosted by one of the world’s biggest DJ’s John Digweed it will be THE place to be as the sun goes down on this summer’s South West Four festival.

Digweed really need no introduction a top 10 DJ for over a decade and responsible for one of London’s longest running monthly club nights Bedrock, it was a mecca for the music industry as well as fans of John’s sound and still draws roadblock crowds today! His Transitions radio show has also been a huge success since 2000, as well as headlining sell out clubs and festivals across the globe, not to mention his association with fellow top flight DJ Sasha. This is a rare London appearance from John and not to be missed. Joining John in the main room will be one of 2008’s fastest rising stars Paolo Mojo and London resident DJ and man to watch Matt Von Holtz

The intimate upstairs area of The Clapham Grand will be hosted by London’s leading underground progressive house party Twisted Audio who’ve hosted rooms and events at some of London’s biggest and best clubs: Ministry Of Sound, Bedrock, Rennaissance and much more. Promoters and resident DJs Sarah Rodin, Andy Newland and Warren Mooney are joined by Steve Marx & Ben Clarke (Loop Music)

With limited tickets available (1500 capacity) if you want to make your South West Four festival experience complete this summer we recommend you purchase ASAP to avoid disappointment!

**SOUTH WEST FOUR GOES LARGE**

London’s BIGGEST and BEST outdoor dance event returns to the sacred fields of Clapham Common on Bank Holiday Saturday 23rd August for our fifth year as one of the UK’s leading dance festivals. Held in association with London listings bible Time Out and unrivalled by any other London-based festival, South West Four is the epicentre for outdoor dance culture in southern England and as ever features a stunning mix of Superstar DJs from around the globe! Featuring the return of the King of Clubs plus 15 new faces and the No. 1 DJ in the world… this summer’s South West Four festival is simply unmisseable!!

**WARNING - THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT**

Early bird tickets SOLD OUT in record time and the LAST REMAINING £45 STANDARD TICKETS are very nearly SOLD OUT - if you want to be part of London’s biggest outdoor dance festival, GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW!

EVENT NAME: South West Four

DATE: Saturday 23^rd August 2008!

TIME: 12pm – 9pm

VENUE: Clapham Common, London, SW4!

ADMISSION: Early Bird tickets: SOLD OUT / Saver tickets: £40 + Booking Fee SOLD OUT / Last Remaining Standard tickets £45 + Booking Fee

TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.co.uk / 0844 847 2467 + www.seetickets.co.uk / 08712 307141

DRESS CODE: Get your rave on!

NEAREST TUBE: Clapham Common

CONTACT: 020 7247 5566 / damian@locknloadevents.com

WEB: www.southwestfour.com / www.myspace.com/southwestfour  /

www.locknloadevents.com

It’s just one week until The Big Chill Festival 2008 celebrates multi-media music, entertainment, literature, arts and comedy with a magical summer weekend in one of the most idyllic settings in the UK.  Among the unique combination of performers - recent Mercury music prize nominees Rachel Unthank & The Winterset - exhilarating all-female folk-quartet - and Portico Quartet London modern jazzsters will all perform the Castle Stage on Saturday 2nd August.

The Blessing - will also be showcasing at the Castle Stage having recently won Album of the Year for their debut album ‘All is Yes’ at this year’s prestigious BBC Jazz awards. The festival also sees performances from Leonard Cohen, The Mighty Boosh, Thievery Corporation, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Camille, Bill Bailey, Cornelius, Roisin Murphy, The Orb, Tom Middleton, Natty, Lykke Li and Trentemøller Live at the beautiful Eastnor Castle site.

 In its 14th year, The Big Chill has broken new boundaries to bring a festival programme brimming with diversity, creativity - and some of the most incredible experiences from any art form. Other groundbreaking partnerships for 2008 include The ICA, Roundhouse, BFI Southbank and Underbelly continuing The Big Chill’s tradition of innovative, eclectic programming - and a commitment to showcasing the finest artistic talent at the festival.