FACT FILE: Dunstaffnage

Published on Thursday 10 July 2008 20:40

Another gem on Scotland's independent festival circuit, Dunstaffnage has got the bands, the atmosphere - and the sunsets - to make for a memorable weekend.

WHAT?

What started as a birthday party in 1992 has gently grown into a two-day event with a thoroughly intimate feel. This year five stages will showcase new bands, reggae, folk, Celtic, electronic, funk, soul, jazz, dance, and even film and comedy, from noon till 1am.

WHEN?

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July

WHERE?

The festival site sits on the shore 1.5 miles outside the town of Oban, by Dunstaffnage Castle.

(Google map)

HOW MUCH?

Adult: 60

Under 18s: 40

Family: 130 (2 x Adult + 1 Under 18) + (30 each aditional under 18) - proof of age required.

12 and under: FREE

CAMPING?

Camping is free with ticket.

GETTING THERE?

Oban is easy to get to by rail, with a regular service from Glasgow.

THE LINE-UP

Main Stage

Pama International - Isosceles - popup - Nanobots - Miss the Occupier - Das Contras – Wilson Tan – Yellow Bentines - Ming Ming & The Ching Ching's - Wooden Box - Theatre Fall - The Moth & The Mirror – Another Misadventure - Pablo Eskimo – Meat Pie – Chunks – Jiezuberband - eightpagepullout

Roots Stage

Sparrow & The Workshop - Blue Flint - Mike Whellans - The Vatersay Boys – Wingin It – Box Club - Slow Train Records - featuring Jennifer Concannon - Al Shields - Miyagi - The Electric Ghosts - Deskomp - Sorren Maclean - Skipinnish – Washington Irving - Gilded Angels - Peter Sinclair & friends

Organic Beats Tent

Jon Kennedy - Deportivo Street Team – Duologue - Pretty Ugly - El Rancho Picante - Andy Pirie - Croucher & Myles - Wigwam Disco – Mooge Groove - Big Kev

Concrete Campfire Tent

Saturday: The Fortunate Sons - Ross Clark - Gareth Dickson - The boy who trapped the sun - Baillie and the Fault (acoustic) - Rags & Feathers - Eddie Beggan - Rick Redbeard - Le Reno Amps

Sunday: Conor Mason - Louise McVey &; Cracks in the Concrete - The Second Hand Marching Band - Ben TD - Ally Kerr - El Dog - Brother Louis Collective - Injuns - Hindle Wakes

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.dunstaffnagemusicfestival.co.uk