FACT FILE: Connect

Published on Monday 26 May 2008 14:36

For the music fan who values fine tunes and equally fine food, Connect returns for its sophomore year, on the bonny banks of Loch Fyne

WHAT?

It's boutique in every sense (apart from the fact that it's run by DF Concerts). Making use of the produce and spectacular scenery around Loch Fyne, as well as some genuinely good music, will the second Connect live up to the first? Goldfrapp, Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers and the Breeders are on the bill so far, which is improving with each new announcement.

Festival frenzy: if you enjoy matching vintage tea dresses with your Cath Kidston wellies and tent

Festival flop: if your idea of festival nosh is more Big Mac than organic Loch Fyne oysters

WHEN?

Friday 29 - Sunday 31 August

WHERE?

Inverary Castle, on the banks of Loch Fyne, Argyll

(Google map)

HOW MUCH?

Weekend Camping: 140

Weekend: 120

Child Camping (5-11yrs): 70

Child Weekend (5-11yrs): 60

Campervan Ticket: 75

CAMPING?

Do it the old fashioned way and bring your own tent, or...

Book a ready pitched and fully equipped tent or tipi in boutique surroundings, with Tangerine Fields.

PARKING?

Yes, car park ticket: 15

Note that parking is extremely limited, so book ahead.

GETTING THERE

Citylink will be operating a bus service to Connect from the following locations: Glasgow, Glasgow Airport, Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh, Dundee, Stirling, Perth, Fort William, Aviemore, Ballachulish, Bridge of Orchy, Lochearnhead, Crieff, Campbelltown, Kennacraig, Tarbert, Ardrishaig, Lochgilphead, Callander, Pitlochry, Oban, Dalmally, Tyndrum, Crainlarich, Arrochar and Tarbet. Go to the official website to book tickets.

THE LINE-UP

(Dates and stages yet to be announced)

Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian, Bloc Party, Paolo Nutini

Sigur Ros, Manic Street Preachers, Goldfrapp

Amy Macdonald, Grinderman, Duffy

Elbow, Spiritualized, Gossip, Mercury Rev

The Coral (acoustic), The Roots, The Breeders, The Levellers

Howling Bells, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Foy Vance

Sia, Young Knives, Camera Obscura, The Gutter Twins

Asobi Seksu, Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band, Beardyman

+ more to be announced

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.connectmusicfestival.com

What do you think of the line-up?

Who would you like to see added to the bill?

Were you there last year?

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