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Glade Moves to Houghton Hall

The festival, which was cancelled last year due to “unexpected forced increases in security and police costs”, had recently lost their previous venue at Mansion House in Biggleswade, despite signing contracts and paying a deposit.

Glade organiser Ans revealed, “Last week I got back to work having taken some time off to get married the weekend before, to find that the proverbial had hit the fan. We lost our site last week.

“The new Glade team decided not to tell me so that it wouldn’t ruin my big day and what they have done, amazingly, is manage to miraculously find another venue.”

Check back for our full interview with organiser Ans.


Adam Beyer, Global Communication and Trentemoller are set to perform at the festival, where they’ll be joined by Dub Pistols, Skrillex and more.

Lord Cholmondeley, owner of Houghton Hall and the surrounding estate, said: “We are delighted to be hosting The Glade Festival at Houghton Hall this summer. We are excited to see what they do with The Glade, and look forward to working with them.”

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The Hit Sound Of The Dub Pistols At Midnight Rock Release Date: August 22nd, 2011

Roots records kicks off a brand new series of releases with THE HIT SOUND OF THE DUB PISTOLS AT MIDNIGHT ROCK… We’re asking a whole host of DJs to trawl through their old dub and early dancehall sevens, pre’s and 12’s to come up with a truly personal musical journey taken from the archives of the Midnight Rock and Hit Sound catalogues – and kicking us off is the legendary BARRY ASHWORTH from Sunday Best’s party stalwarts and festival favourites The Dub Pistols…

 

Barry Ashworth, like so many Londoners, can trace his love of roots and dancehall reggae back to the heady days of punk rock when the music got its first ‘overground’ exposure alongside the punk and new wave bands who played at clubs like the Roxy and The Electric Ballroom…DJ’s like Don Letts mixed up the music between sets and introduced a healthy dose of bass heavy and often Deejay led classics from a whole variety of Jamaican legends…Barry takes up the story…”As a kid I was always hanging around Portobello Road in the west and Pettycoat Lane in the east on a weekend…not only could you hear reggae blasting out of shops and bedroom windows but you could also buy it…west London for the heavy roots sound and over in Brick Lane you could pick up ska and rocksteady for peanuts…The music became the major influence on me and when the time came for me to get together with Jason O’Bryan to form the Dub Pistols, it was obvious that we were going to look to reggae for an influence”.

Taking their cue from the Big Beat boom of the mid 90’s, the Dub Pistols soon got a reputation for being more daring and innovative and threw elements of reggae into the mix. Recording sessions with the like of The Specials’ Terry Hall, Horace Andy and the now sadly departed legendary Cool Ruler, Gregory Isaacs himself only enhanced their reputation. Last year the band’s fourth album Rum And Coke was released to both critical and commercial acclaim.

 

Ashworth says…”I loved the opportunity to go back through some of those early, pre-digital dancehall classics and throw so many of them together on this album – I’m a massive fan of Jah Thomas and it was a great opportunity to listen to so much of his work and fashion it into an album…Can I do a volume two?”

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Dub Pistols DJ sets free to download

Check out Dub Pistols On A Breaks Mission & Mash Up Mix Vol’s 2, Dub Pistol Barry Ashworth serves up another Double Header of all manner of Big Bass, Dub, Breaks, Steppin Grooves, Killer Hip Hop, Nu Funk Mash Up’s and Edits for this coming Summer Festival Season, Once again Both Mixes Deliver just what’s required for those Heady Sunny Summer Days Jumping Around in Fields without a care in the world, Barry Ashworth is a proper legend and judging by the tunes he has armed himself with the Festival Season and Upcoming Club nights are gonna be going right off, Big Tings For 2011 !!!

Pump Up the Volume !!!

Glade Podcast: D&B Mix:  http://soundcloud.com/dubpistol/dub-pistols-d-b-mix-2

On A Breaks Mission Vol 2 http://soundcloud.com/dubpistol/barry-ashworth-dj-mix-on-a

On A Breaks Mission Vol 1 http://soundcloud.com/dubpistol/dub-pistols-mix-1-master

Mash Up Mix Vol 2 : http://soundcloud.com/dubpistol/dub-pistols-mash-up-mix-vol-2

Mash Up Mix Vol 1 http://soundcloud.com/dubpistol/dub-pistols-hip-hop-reggae-mix


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The Unfairground reveals its 2011 plans @ Glastonbury

We’ve just posted the 2011 pages for The Unfairground, the latest disaster zone from the mad minds of Joe Rush and the some of the UK’s best-loved art hooligans, who invite over to the dark side, those brave enough to buy the ticket and take the ride. Click here to see their area of the website. And check out the line-ups of their two biggest venues below (all line-ups listed with final act at the top):

The Reverend Sharky’s Church of the Holyroller

Thursday:
Mini Da Minx
Wreckage

Friday:
Evil Nine
Jamie XX
Rennie Pilgrem
Fenech Soler DJ set
Sombrero Sound System
Stereo 8 (Blowpop)
Will Streetwise
9000 Ears Soundsystem

Saturday:
Freestylers
Secret Guest
Secret Guest
Plump DJ’s
Mini Da Minx
Vlad
Feel the Real Soundsystem
Sway 2
Mr. Sushi

Sunday:
Dub Pistols DJ Set
Atomic Hooligan
Tayo
Pyramid
Ben & Lex
Freerange Djs
Simon Stereo
Real Nice

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DUB PISTOLS live in Poland this weekend

DUB PISTOLS live in Bydgoskie, Poland this weekend May 25th 2011

This weekend the Dub Pistols will return to their 2nd home Poland for a one off show in Bydgoskie, Joining the Dubs will be the Mighty Pendulm Dj’s & Mc Verse.

We are very much looking forward to catching up with all our Polish friends this is going to be big!

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Win Tickets to Beat-Herder 2011

Competition Dates: 17.05.2011 – 18.06.2011

Win tickets to 2011’s Beat-Herder music festival happening in The Ribble Valley, Lancashire from 1st-3rd July with Leftfield, Simian, We Have Band, The Dub Pistols and more.

Once upon a time there were the Toil Trees, where many danced to the music of the Toil Soundsystem. The landowner was due to cut down the forest, but chancing upon the event – enjoyed himself so much that the Beat-Herder event was born. There is a stage tucked away under the trees – follow the sound of the dancing!This family-friendly event boasts a Kids field, but a nonetheless party-mad crowd. It was recently runner-up in the Best Dance Event category at the 2011 UK Festival Awards.

The Line-up? Leftfield and Simian Mobile Disco and let’s not forget about Mr Scruff, We Have Band and the legendary ex-Special Neville Staples. Boy 8-bit, the Dub Pistols and Utah Saints are more jewels in an already stellar line-up.

Find out more about Beat-Herder on ClashMusic.com HERE.

http://www.clashmusic.com/win/win-tickets-to-beat-herder-2011

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DUB PISTOLS to Play Womad Festival 2011

We are delighted to be able to announce that The DUB PISTOLS are confirmed to make their first appearance at the world famous WOMAD Festival on friday 29th July 2011. Joining the band will be guests Rodney P & Mc Sir Real

From Thursday evening performances through to Sunday night delights, WOMAD Charlton Park 2011 dates are 28th July – 31st July 2011.

Who will be your discovery at WOMAD 2011?

 

“With hundreds of artists from everywhere in the world, everyone’s WOMAD will be different,””

The Evening Standard, 2010.

 

A DJ with his own barbershop quartet and 6 piece band from Ireland to a rebellious band of Chinese throat singers, WOMAD brings artists from all over the world to a location known for its rolling hills, green trees and rural beauty. Discovery is the key, and musical revelations causing spine tingling sensations are rife.

And its not just a spectators party, get involved. 
Taste The World Food and conversation – artists prepare & cook their favourite dishes with a side order of spontaneous music. Savour the experience.
Adult workshops Step into the world of the artist – opportunities for cultural exchange, active participation, collaboration and musical exploration.
And for the littlest Artists from far and wide share ideas, skills and enthusiasm over a weekend of making and creating large and small scale artworks, all displayed on the final celebratory procession.
Site Art Explore the decorative site art amidst the trees in the arboretum, seek out the pockets of the quirky, fun and interesting all over the festival site. 
Roots Architecture Workshops Create a stage using only recycled materials and the powers of your imagination with Roots Architecture Workshops at WOMAD. More information here. 
Human Library Be a ‘human book’ in this extraordinary library or loan a ‘human book’ and learn something new from your ‘book’s’ experiences at WOMAD Charlton Park this year. Find out more about the Human Library or fill out the questionnaire to sign up as a human book at WOMAD this year. 
WOMAD Spa Yes the WOMAD Spa is back to pamper you and treat you like royalty… Your Highness. More information here.
Don’t forget to buy your Franks Water bottle for free refills over the festi weekend.


http://womad.org/festivals/charlton-park