FACT FILE: Live at Loch Lomond

Published on Friday 16 May 2008 20:44

Offering a hedonistic dose of indie, punk and dance, Live at Loch Lomond may be set in tranquil surroundings, but it's definitely not peaceful

WHAT?

In only its second year, it boasts an impressive line-up including the Sex Pistols, Happy Mondays, Groove Armada and Pete Doherty, plus DJs from Subculture's Harri and Dominic to Carl Cox. Last year it was the most attended of Scotland's four new festivals. One to watch.

Festival frenzy: if you are Bez, or at the very least dance like him

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WHEN?

Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 August

WHERE?

Balloch Castle Country Park, overlooking Loch Lomond

(Google map)

HOW MUCH?

Day tickets: 49

Weekend tickets: 89

Weekend and camping tickets: 119

VIP Day tickets: 69

VIP Weekend tickets: 109

VIP Weekend and Camping tickets: 139

GETTING THERE?

• Happy Bus are providing shuttle buses to Live at Loch Lomond. Check their website for more details.

• Trains run from Balloch to Glasgow. Check the website for up to date 2008 train times.

CAMPING?

Yes, with camping ticket

PARKING?

Car parking facilities will be signposted throughout Balloch. The exact location of the car park will be posted on the official website nearer the event. Note that there is no parking allowed on Balloch Main Street or the surrounding streets. Any cars parked in these areas will be towed, so use the car parks provided.

THE LINE-UP?

• The Main Stage

Groove Armada, The Sex Pistols, Alabama 3, Idlewild, Stereo MCs, Audio Bullys, Ocean Colour Scene, Doug Walker

• The Good Vibrations Stage

Featuring a solo set from Pete Doherty and Manchester's finest, The Happy Mondays

• Dance Tent

Sasha and Digweed will grace the decks on Saturday along with Anthony Pappa, Paul Mojo, Jonathan Lisle and Neil Quigley.

Sunday's proceedings will be hosted by Carl Cox and friends, including Sven Vth and Fedde Le Grande.

• The Box/Sunday Mail New Talent Stage

Offers a platform for unsigned bands by giving them the chance to play at the festival.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.liveatlochlomond.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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