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Glasgowbury were delighted to pick up the Best Festival award at the first ever NI Music Awards in Belfast on Wednesday night (November 2nd).

Presented by the NI Tourist Board, Glasgowbury were honoured to have beaten off strong competition from the likes of Belsonic, Open House and Pigstock.

In the first year of the awards other acts such as Cashier No 9, General Fiasco and ASIWYFA all picked up awards for their work over the last year.

Next up, Glasgowbury have been invited to the prestigious UK Festival Awards in London later this month where we’re in the running in the Best Small Festival category. Fingers crossed!

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It’s festival awards season time again and Glasgowbury are delighted to announce that we’re in the running for some silverware.

The ‘Small But Massive’ festival are currently in the running for Best Small Festival at the UK Festival Awards (after coming runner-up for the prize in 2010) and are up for Best Festival in the first ever NI Music Awards.

The NIMAs will take place at the Ulster Hall on Wednesday 2nd November and will feature performances from festival favourites such as General Fiasco, And So I Watch You From Afar and Cashier No. 9 among many others.

Later, on November 15th, Glasgowbury will find out the results of the UK Festival Awards in London where the local event is in the running for Best Small Festival.

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Glasgowbury have been nominated in the 2011 UK Festival Awards for ‘Fans’ Favourite Festival’ where every vote counts!

In a shortened version of categories this year, the public will be able to vote in just a few sections while a team of judges have been out visiting events to assess their merit in other categories.

So as well as helping us towards the ‘Fans’ Favourite Festival’ award, Glasgowbury are also in the running for the ‘Best Small Festival’ award as judged by an industry panel.

To vote for Glasgowbury and enter yourself into a draw for a pair of tickets to every winning festival, click here.

Voting closes on Monday 10th October, so cast yours soon!

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We’re already feeling the withdrawal symptoms from another glorious day in the Sperrins.

Thankfully there were plenty of people on hand throughout the day to document proceedings and allow us to look back on our 11th birthday celebrations.

From reviews to radio to video and photos, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into and relive another memorable day in the mountains.

Reviews:

The BBC were out in force at Glasgowbury filming, snapping and generally reviewing the asses off every band there:

BBC ATL REVIEW

Others doing the rounds included:

Live4Ever

Culture NI

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State.ie

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Photos:

A host of photographers were snapping away all day and although a lot of links and snaps can be found on our Facebook page, check out these exclusive sets too:

Official Glasgowbury photo set by Shane Kelly

Across The Line

Panic Dots

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Daily Mirror

Alan Maguire (Live Music Pics)

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Videos:

We are proud to announce that Glasgowbury 2011 was used to officially unveil new technology from the BBC which saw them stream footage from the Small But Massive Main Stage to computers worldwide.

As well as that, we had a secret backstage tipi where Radio One Introducing were filming acoustic performances all day. Check both sets of footage out here:

BBC Footage

TG4 were also on site filming an hour long special which broadcast last week. Catch it on repeat online or check out a couple of special acoustic performances here:

TG4 Footage

And as always, do a search on Youtube and you’ll find any number of crazy cameos:

Youtube Footage

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Elsewhere there’s a raft of more reviews, photos and everything in between. To stay up to date with all advancements, keep an eye on our official Facebook page!

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After another sold-out festival success, everyone at Glasgowbury HQ would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who attended this year’s festival and who helped make it such a glorious success.

The sun shone, the mountains bounced and over 4,500 people climbed the mountain to celebrate acts such as Cashier No. 9, LaFaro, Mojo Fury, Katie & The Carnival and over 50 others.

As always it’s time to recuperate and gather our thoughts before we plan ahead to 2012. We’d love to hear back from you on how your festival experience went and what your thoughts on the overall weekend were so don’t be afraid to get in touch.

Until then…small but MASSIVE!

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After a vigorous search of the festival/camp sites we have managed to reunite a lot of items to their owners and the below list will be updated as items are uncovered or reunited.

We do however have a number of items still to be recovered. Do you know anything about the following:

– We have an item belonging to Tiarnan Larkin;

– We have a distinctive ladies purse with no cards or contact information;

– We have a pair of prescription glasses;

– We have a pair of sunglasses;

– We have a bank card belonging to Mr Mallon;

– We have a black bag containing clothes and other items;

– We have a distinctive sleeping bag in a carrier bag.

If you know these people or think the purse could be yours, please contact us via email (info@glasgowbury.com) or tel: 028 796 28428.

More items are likely to be added to the list in the coming days, but this can not be guaranteed. We will endeavour to get all items back to their respective owners.

HAVE YOU FOUND A TEDDY BEAR DOG?

A mother has been in touch to let us know that her child has lost her small brown dog teddy bear called Basil (it’s name is on the collar).

If you found it or know of its whereabouts, please let us know.

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With Eagles Rock ready to be shook to its very foundations this weekend, headliners Cashier No 9 are primed and ready to roll and have described the honour they felt at being chosen to bring this year’s event to a close.

To The Death Of Fun, their absolutely cracking debut album, has seen the light of day to widespread acclaim and they cap the summer off in style by taking headlining duties atop the Small But Massive Main Stage at Glasgowbury 2011.

“We’re busy rehearsing this week,” said drummer Phil Duffy.

“Normally we’re used to playing 30 minute sets so we’re getting prepared for an hour long slot, we’re having to dust off a few of the old ones.

“They’ll all be getting a run out including When Jackie Shone and 42 West Avenue, it’s going to be an hour full of hits.”

While the debut steered away from the inclusion of the two above mentioned stand outs, it managed to create a legend all of its own from start to finish, much like Cashier No 9 have been doing over the years.

“Myself and Danny (Todd) first played the festival back in 2002 so we’ve been around for a large part of it and slowly but surely we’ve been climbing up the bill over the years.

“But it’s an absolute honour among all of us to be considered as headliners of Glasgowbury this year, we can’t wait, it’s going to be something special.”

So while the immediate future sees the band play their biggest headline show to date, the best is still yet to come if the now 6 piece have anything to say about it.

After a summer full of debauchery sees them tour the length and breadth of Ireland and the UK, they’ll look as far away as Australia for their next stab at domination; a country where Goldstar is already play-listed on major radio.

And then of course there’s the follow-up opus to be considered.

“Danny’s already started work on the next one but we’re really concentrating on working this one and giving it time to breathe first.”

No doubt they’ll find plenty of room for it on the side of Eagles Rock this Saturday night.

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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.

Getting your ticket

– Tickets cost £30 + booking fee for a day pass and £40 + booking fee for a festival ticket with camping and are available online and from a number of local retailers.

– Tickets may be bought on the day (subject to availability – keep checking www.glasgowbury.com).

– Festival goers will be charged the full ticket price no matter what time they decide to enter the festival site

– The box office will be located at the car park, at the bottom of the festival road, and will be open from 6pm – 10pm on Friday 22nd July and from 10am – 9pm on Saturday 23rd July. After 9pm, access will only be granted on presentation of a full ticket (with stub still attached).

– Shuttle buses will be running from the box office to the festival site on Friday evening from 6pm – 10pm and on Saturday from 10am – 9pm at a cost of £3, which will allow for unlimited shuttle service throughout the weekend.

Getting here

– Glasgowbury encourage public transport where possible and have this year introduced a province wide bus service from nine separate locations. Return buses (£20) will  depart on Friday evening and return on Sunday morning from a number of occasions.

– To book a place on any of these services and 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.

Parking when you get here

– Road diversions will be in place from 6pm on Friday 22nd July until 1pm on Sunday 24th 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).

– For further queries about parking, including disabled access, email info@glasgowbury.com

– The long stay car park will close at 11pm on Saturday 23rd July and anyone looking access to their car will be accompanied by security on presentation of proper identification.

– The short stay car park will remain open for a few hours after the festival is over.

– 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 22nd July from: 6pm to 10pm / Saturday 23rd July from: 10am to 2am / Sunday 25th July from: 7am to 2pm.

– Outside of these times campers may be required to walk or use local independent taxis.

– 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 lack of space.

Camp Site/Accommodation Information

The camp site will open from 6pm on Friday 22nd July and must be vacated by 12 noon on Sunday 24th 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.

– 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 barbecue stoves will be allowed in the camping area – this will be strictly enforced in order to ensure everyone’s safety.

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

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.

Festival Activities

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

– A holistic zone located on the festival site will include reflexology and Indian head massage therapies.

– 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 tenth anniversary Glasgowbury merchandise. Limited reserves mean a first come, first served basis.

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 point.

– A full selection of food stalls will feature at the festival including chip vans, a crepe making stall, a champ bar and Indian cuisine plus tea, coffee and snacks etc.

– There will be two fully stocked bars on site: One will serve Tennent’s and Magners while a 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.

Behaviour

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

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

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.

– Any medication brought into the festival site is subject to search by security. 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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Building on Glasgowbury’s reputation as Ireland’s Best Family Festival for the past three years, we are proud to announce a host of family friendly activities for the young and young at heart to get involved with at this year’s event.

Glasgowbury’s friends and all round great people The Beat Initiative will be joining us for the party once again, bringing their usual cacophony of colour and excitement to the festival grounds.

Re-designing your wellies, helping you with those festival placards (you know the ones we mean!) and generally getting you into the festival spirit, the award winning team will be on hand throughout the day to get you into festival mode.

Elsewhere a team of samba drummers will be running drum sessions throughout the day in the festival arena with a special parade in the early evening and will be encouraging everyone to get involved.

In other areas of the site look out for our fantastic stilt walkers and festival face painters and if you’re in the mood, why not get a funky temporary tattoo?!

And if you want to work off some of those piled-on festival pounds, Swingball are kindly donating a number of sets of the cult game for use throughout the site.

This year the festival site will be packed full of goodness with lots for everyone to sink their teeth into away from the five stages of music and over 60 performing artists.

“Every year we try and add as much colour and vibrancy to the festival as we physically can,” said Paddy Glasgow.

“I am delighted that we can continue our working relationship with The Beat Initiative who do outstanding work in the field of carnival, and their presence at the festival has always added an extra tinge of excitement.

“This year we will also have an array of artists performing workshops, stilt walking, face painting and generally putting a smile on your face.

“So come along, join in and make the most of your festival experience.”

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