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Check out all this important information that you need to know about this year’s festival with hints and tips ranging from car parking to food.

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Getting your ticket

– Tickets cost between £35-45 + booking fee and are available online and from a number of local retailers.

– It may be possible to purchase tickets on the day (subject to availability – keep checking www.glasgowbury.com for up to date information).

– The box office will be located at the designated car park, at the bottom of the festival road, and will be open from 2pm – 10pm on Friday 20th July and from 10am – 9pm on Saturday 21st July.

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Getting here

– Glasgowbury encourage public transport where possible and have re-introduced a province wide bus service from various locations. Return buses (£20) will  depart on Friday evening and return on Sunday morning from a number of occasions, a Belfast day return service will also be available. To book a place on any of these services or for more information, contact Chambers on 028 2764 1880 or see www.coachireland.com

– Other private hire buses must inform Glasgowbury (info@glasgowbury.com) of their arrival details to help facilitate ease of access and security implementation.

– If travelling by car, road signs will direct you to the festival site from Draperstown.

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Parking when you get here

– The box office and campsites will open from 2pm on Friday 20th July. Anyone arriving before this time will have to wait.

– Road diversions will be in place from 2pm on Friday 20th July until 1pm on Sunday 22nd July for health and safety reasons. Please follow all relevant information that will lead to a safe environment for pedestrians.

– The car park and box office is located approximately one mile from the festival and camp sites.

– A cost of £5 per car will apply to park your car (to cover security and field hire costs). For further queries about parking, including disabled access, email info@glasgowbury.com

– The car park will remain open for a few hours after the festival is over to allow day ticket holders to depart.

– Shuttle buses will run from the car park to the festival site all day at a cost of just £3 per person. One ticket price permits you to unlimited bus travel over the weekend.

– The shuttle buses will run on Friday 20th July from: 2pm to 10pm / Saturday 21st July from: 10am to 2am / Sunday 22nd July from: 7am to 2pm.

– Festival goers are not permitted to sleep in cars at the car park.

– Private hire coaches taxiing festival-goers are not permitted to park in the designated car park due to space restrictions.

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Camp Site/Accommodation Information

– The camp site will open from 2pm on Friday 20th July and must be vacated by 12 noon on Sunday 22nd July. Those who arrive before this time will have to wait until the box office opens.

– Bin bags will be supplied to all campers. Please respect the camp site and your patch by keeping your area tidy and using the clean up facilities provided.

– Clear plastic bags will also be provided to all campers. Please place designated recyclable materials in these bags and present it to the Friends Of The Earth team to be in with a chance of winning exclusive Glasgowbury prizes.

– A designated family camp site and quiet area will be located on site. Please make security aware of your requirements on entry and they will show you to the correct area.

– No glass bottles, no camp fires and no stoves (of any kind) will be allowed in the camping area – this will be strictly enforced in order to ensure everyones safety.

– A number of local accommodation suppliers offer an alternative to the camp site – see here for more information.

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Camper Van Information

– Camper vans will be allowed to park within the designated festival car park, in the vicinity of the festival site.

– All those staying in a camper van must purchase a festival and camping ticket and an extra cost of £10 will apply to cover costs for a hard and steady ground.

– Those staying in a camper van will have access to the camp site but ordinary campers will not be allowed into the camper van site.

– Camper van places are limited – email info@glasgowbury.com to book or find out more information.

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Festival Activities

– Free programmes will be available on the day detailing all activities / a site map / stage times / important information etc.

– There are six stages with a variety of talent and styles spread across them.

– A kids zone will see some colour and excitement added to the site with face-painters, magicians, clowns, stilt walkers, superhero wrestling kits and swingball stations spread throughout the area.

– A plethora of traders and stalls will be on site for your pleasure – so bring some extra cash and dive into stalls selling everything from home-made products to funky wigs and wellies.

– And don’t forget to get your hands on some official Glasgowbury merchandise. Limited reserves mean a first come, first served basis.

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Food and Drink Information

– You may bring your own food, drink and alcohol to the camp site but you will not be allowed to bring any drinks or alcohol into the festival site.

– No glass bottles will be permitted on the camp site and regular searches by security will enforce this.

– A full selection of food stalls will feature at the festival selling products such as buffalo burgers, burritos, burgers, chips, crepes and more with both vegetarian and coeliac options available.

– There will be two fully stocked bars on site: One will serve Harp, Guinness, spirits and a selection of wines while a Red Bull cocktail bar will offer a selection of alternative cool refreshments.

– Be sure to wash your hands prior to preparing food and drink – our super furry animals may have left some present droppings behind them.

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Behaviour

– Glasgowbury reserve the right to eject anyone from the camping or festival site subject to improper behaviour as determined by security.

– Please respect yourself and others to make your festival experience a safe and enjoyable one for all.

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Other important information

– Under 12s will be allowed entry to the festival for free with an accompanying adult (four children per one adult) / 16 & 17 year olds can come to the festival unattended by an adult but will not be allowed access to the bar or alcohol.

– First aiders will be on hand throughout the day should you require basic medication; painkillers etc. Prescription medicines may also be held here.

– I.D. may be required at the festival gate and bar as applicable.

– Bring appropriate clothing and accessories in case of inclement weather.

– Strobe lighting will be in use throughout the day. Please use care and attention where appropriate.

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We are proud to announce the introduction of a SIXTH stage at this year’s festival.

The Generator Stage in association with Red Bull will feature a host of exciting DJ talent throughout the day including some up and coming electronic acts alongside some established DJs.

The Red Bull Generator stage will also offer opportunities for some emerging DJ talent including Viasidus Lumos, Casion and Kanon while a number of prolific club night and radio DJs will play some chilled out, good time vibes throughout the day including Phil Taggart, Stephen McCauley, Paul McClean and Rigsy.

Festival organiser Paddy Glasgow will also perform a short set featuring highlights of one act from every year of the Glasgowbury’s twelve-year history.

“The new stage is to create a nice, chilled out atmosphere on the festival site,” said the man himself. “We’ve a range of different styles playing throughout the day which people will be able to connect with and hopefully hear a new artist or two.

“It’s a platform that some new and emerging talent can use to showcase their music while at times it’ll be an area where people can join in the festival spirit in an extra way.”

The Generator Stage will also double up as a Red Bull cocktail bar throughout the day with a selection of new and exciting drinks on offer.

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Glasgowbury are delighted to announce we will link with the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund For Children (NICFC) as this year’s official charity partner.

The NICFC help and support children living with cancer and their families through difficult times, offering practical, emotional and financial support.

The local organisation help hundreds of families through the most difficult of times every year but will aim to put a smile on people’s faces as they climb the hill to Glasgowbury 2012.

As well as having a physical presence on site to raise awareness of their work, we will also welcome back the ‘Busk Stop‘ which will see performances from festival acts and some special guests throughout the day who will play to raise money for the charity – the better they play, the more you pay!

Members of the public are also encouraged to pick up an instrument and play if they feel the urge.

“As a charity ourselves, we understand the importance of raising awareness and funds to continue year round activities,” said festival organiser Paddy Glasgow.

“Each year Glasgowbury works closely with a designated charity to raise awareness and some much needed resources for a worthwhile cause and we’re delighted to be helping out such a hard working charity this year.

“The Busk Stop is something we introduced in 2010 to encourage acts to continue the party after their set but we’re excited that this year it will have a purpose and as well as seeing some acts up close and personal, including some special guests, people will have the chance to donate to the charity.”

Sorcha Chipperfield from the NICFC said “I’m so grateful to Glasgowbury for giving NICFC the opportunity to get involved with the festival and raise awareness for the charity.

“NICFC can only continue to provide help and support to these children and their families with the support from the local community and from organisations such as Glasgowbury. We’re so excited to see what the festival has to offer and really hope that everyone has a great time.

“Please help us to raise funds by donating at the festival, or by texting GLAS70 £1 to 70070

“You will help NICFC to support children, teenagers and young people living with cancer in Northern Ireland, and their families so thank you.”

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We are delighted to announce that the 2012 Glasgowbury compilation CD will be released in Hot Press Magazine this week.

Pick up the magazine for an NI special with interviews and features based around Glasgowbury 2012.

The free CD features a total of 16 tracks from a selection of acts from across Ireland and the magazine will be available from Thursday 28th June.

The full running order is as follows:

1. Farriers – Another One Riding
2. The Man Whom – Sing Till There’s No Songs Left
3. Our Krypton Son – Catalonian Love Song
4. Amidships – The One
5. Silhouette – Can’t Keep Up
6. Runaway GO – Electric
7. Intermission – Gotta Give
8. Therapy? – Living In The Shadow Of A Terrible Thing
9. LaFaro – Settle Petal
10. Droids – Astromech And Protocol
11. Fighting With Wire – Dead Memory
12. Pocket Billiards – So Many People, So Little Time
13. Paddy Nash & The Happy Enchiladas – Works Of Art
14. Master & Dog – Canada
15. The Jepettos – Goldrush
16. Marc O’Reilly – 20 Minutes For 2 Years

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The CD will be released Ireland wide so everyone has a chance to get their hands on the work of art in the special edition of the magazine.

Glasgowbury gratefully acknowledge the support of IMRO and Easy Duplication in the production of this year’s CD.

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We are pleased to announce that Chambers Coach Hire are the official bus providers for Glasgowbury 2012.

The local service will run buses from throughout NI the evening before the festival. All you have to do is ring Chambers to book your spot! Contact the local team on 028 2764 1880.

Book a place and a bus will pick you up on Friday evening (July 20th) and return you home safely on Sunday (July 22nd). While in the festival arena you will also have unlimited free use of the shuttle bus service between the festival site and car park.

They will also run a day return service from Belfast on Saturday 21st July, returning that night. Contact them for full details.

Most runs will be charged at £20 per person (which includes unlimited shuttle bus use within the festival arena). In order to travel with Chambers you must book your place first. Do it now! Call them on 028 2764 1880.

Please note that anyone booking a different bus service to the festival will have to disembark at the campsite and will have to purchase a shuttle bus ticket to the festival arena.

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The full and completed line-up for this year’s festival has now been completed and we are delighted to welcome a further 10 acts to this year’s festival.

NI rock legends Therapy? are set to cap off this year’s event alongside previously announced acts The Japanese Popstars, Fighting With Wire, LaFaro, Silhouette and many more.

Joining them from this new announcement will be Mojo Fury, Rams’ Pocket Radio, Triggerman, Empty Lungs, Swanee River, The Red Velvetines, Paul Casey and Ard Ri with a special Rural Key collective showcase and the Red Bull Bedroom Jam winners Icon On Fire.

The completed bill now includes 52 musical acts featuring some of the best new and emerging talent from across Ireland, with a total of six stages showcasing something to suit all tastes.

“Selecting the line-up for this year’s festival was one of the most difficult yet due to the quality of submissions we received,” said festival organiser Paddy Glasgow.

“The team listened to over 700 entries and had the hard task of breaking that down into 50 acts.

“We feel that we’ve programmed one of the most vibrant festival programmes yet however, with the largest array of styles on show, and with something to suit almost everyone.

“Away from the musical side of things there’s excitement for all with a comedy tent, village area a host of kids activities and much more to keep your festival spirit alive across the weekend,” he added.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank every single person who took the time to submit for this year’s event,” said Paddy.

Glasgowbury 2012 takes place across the weekend of July 21^st and tickets are on sale now from hmvtickets.com and from stores across Ireland.

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FOLLOWING the ‘small but massive’ success of a G Spot comedy stage at last year’s festival, Glasgowbury are delighted to announce its return for 2012.

Headlined by Irish based New Zealand comic Danny Dowling, the stage will also feature a plethora of up and coming Irish talent.

Dowling, a regular face around Ireland’s comedy clubs has played everything from support slots for comedy greats including Tommy Tiernan to major Irish comedy festivals.

He may be best known however for winning Ireland’s Come Dine With Me programme with a series high score for throwing 250 custard pies at his fellow contestants.

Throughout the day, the G Spot comedy stage, run in conjunction with the team at Panicdots.com, will feature a further 7 slots filled by some fantastic new talent.

Monaghan born comedienne Niamh Marron‘s exuberant style will work well as the only female acts amongst the men; her excitable style setting her out as one of Ireland’s premier female acts.

Joining them will be a couple of Glasgowbury returnees in Colin Geddis (best known for his I Am Fighter work) and Micky Bartlett.

Meanwhile the line-up is completed by Magic George, Ronan Linskey, Ryan Hand and Philip McEwan – acts judged to be showcasing their work to great effect across the country.

“Comedy is just one part of what makes a vibrant and exciting festival,” said organiser Paddy Glasgow.

“Glasgowbury aims to be the sort of event which showcases new talent across a range of arts. And the comedy scene in Ireland is a really exciting one at the moment so we’re delighted to be able to include a stage full of it,” he said.

Glasgowbury 2012 takes place across the weekend of Saturday 21^st July and tickets are on sale now.

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The wait is over, the search is finished and the bedrooms have been wrecked beyond repair – but all for a good cause.

The Red Bull Bedroom Jam has finished its hunt for some of Ireland’s freshest talent and three lucky winners have been chosen including Icon On Fire who earn the opportunity to play at Glasgowbury 2012.

From January 19^th, fledgling Irish bands from Belfast to Bandon and Dublin to Dunmore East, have been uploading their videos to the competition website with six bands topping the buzz over the course of the competition and winning a live recording from their bedrooms.

Since the beginning of May, 6 Buzz Chart finalists along with two wildcards selected by the judges have been involved in an online battle to take their acts from the bedroom to the front stage of Ireland’s key music festivals.

And we are delighted to announce that Mullingar five piece Icon On Fire will join this year’s Glasgowbury bill.

The collective, split between Dublin, Belfast and Mullingar, are one of three acts jotting off across the country to Ireland’s best festivals this summer thanks to Red Bull.

From there, the bands will go on to compete in the Bedroom Jam live final in Whelan’s, Dublin on August 16th where one overall winner will be chosen to travel to one of the international Red Bull Studios for a week of recording with a top producer.

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Glasgowbury are delighted to announce a further batch of acts who will join this year’s Eagle’s Rock celebration.

As previously announced, headliners Therapy? are joined by The Japanese Popstars, Fighting With Wire, Axis Of, LaFaro, Silhouette and dozens more.

The festival bill will now see exclusive performances from:

Kowalski / Enemies / Katie & The Carnival / The Man Whom / Droids / Master & Dog / Tied To Machines / The Dead Presidents / Tucan / The 1930s / The Jepettos / Scorpion Jack / Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters / John Deery & The Heads / Humanshield / Mojo Gogo / Intermission / 4 Conors – plus more still to be announced.

“This year’s line-up reflects the diversity and scale of talent that we have at our fingertips,” said festival organiser Paddy Glasgow.

“Glasgowbury aims to be the sort of festival which celebrates the best in new and established homegrown talent and the large variety of acts on show this year contributes to what I think is one of the most exciting Glasgowbury line-ups yet.”

More acts for this year’s festival will be announced over the following weeks.

This year’s festival will also see the G Spot comedy stage with the best in local and homegrown comedy talent while the festival site will be packed with fun activities for all ages.

Glasgowbury 2012 takes place across the weekend of July 21^st and early bird tickets are on sale until the end of May at 2010 prices.

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