U.K. and Chicago
This week we head to the Uk for two events - The Tower Music Festival in London and the Latitude in Suffolk, and then to Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival.
By Gemma Dempsey • • 5m ListenThe Tower of London is it not just one tower – there are loads of them built in the two Massive walls, with names like the goulish Bloody Tower or the basic Bell Tower . Built in 1078 by William the Conqueror its famous for being a prison, a place of execution, a zoo, a mint , housing the Crown Jewels and being haunted by the beheaded Anne Boleyn. It also has a Ravenmaster to take care of the resident birds for fear of the ancient legend that states if the ravens leave, the monarchy and the kingdom will be doomed! This year the line up for the Tower of London Festival includes Seal, Elvis Costello with the Allen Toussaint band, Paul Anka, Bryn Terfel, James Morrison and Dave Steward with Orchestra. VIP tickets include dining in the historic surroundings with exqusite food prepared by celebrity chef Gary Rhodes.
Latitude Music Festival. I got an email about this event when I failed to get tickets for Glastonbury as the two festivals have a lot in common – a chilled out vibe, great music , movies, literary talks , cabaret and late night parties in the woods – the line up includes Arcade Fire, the Rapture, Gotan Project and Wilco.
Boutique camping experience thanks to Tangerine Fields – they offer ready assembled podpads, tipis, beach huts or bohemian bivouacs – it actually looks very tempting to me and I hate camping!
Pitchfork Music Festival. The organization behind this began life in 96 in Chicago and has grown to become one of the most authentic and well respected music and culture websites in the world. The festival aims to replicate their online presence by inviting artists from rock to hip hop, where you can discover new bands and enjoy established artists.
tickets are bound to sell fast so hop to it!
Otherwise check back with us next week for more information on Global Gigging.
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