WOMAD News http://womad.org/news/ WOMAD News Updates Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Everybody Online... Looking Good en <![CDATA[Fond memories of WOMAD Charlton Park 2010]]> http://womad.org/news/fond-memories-of-womad-charlton-park-2010 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/fond-memories-of-womad-charlton-park-2010 Upload your WOMAD photos onto flickr and see them appear on our womad.org website.

Lets relive those memories over and over and over!]]> Upload your WOMAD photos onto flickr and see them appear on our womad.org website.

Lets relive those memories over and over and over!]]> <![CDATA[You have made us smiley happy people]]> http://womad.org/news/you-have-made-us-smiley-happy-people Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/you-have-made-us-smiley-happy-people Wow so many lovely messages. Thank you. The WOMAD team have been walking around with smiles on our faces

]]> Wow so many lovely messages. Thank you. The WOMAD team have been walking around with smiles on our faces

]]> <![CDATA[Lost and hopefully found.]]> http://womad.org/news/lost-and-hopefully-found Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/lost-and-hopefully-found Did you lose any items at this years festival? Contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 4087000 to see if your item was handed in.

]]> Did you lose any items at this years festival? Contact Wiltshire Police on 0845 4087000 to see if your item was handed in.

]]> <![CDATA[Thank you thank you thank you]]> http://womad.org/news/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you The WOMAD crew would really like thank you for making the festival what it is. Without you it would be an empty field with some rather lonely musicians.

Now tell me, having had a day or two to reflect back on your WOMAD weekend, what was your favourite bit?]]> The WOMAD crew would really like thank you for making the festival what it is. Without you it would be an empty field with some rather lonely musicians.

Now tell me, having had a day or two to reflect back on your WOMAD weekend, what was your favourite bit?]]> <![CDATA[WOMAD Charlton Park changes]]> http://womad.org/news/womad-charlton-park-changes Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/womad-charlton-park-changes You may have noticed a few rapid changes to the WOMAD Charlton Park lineup yesterday. These were due to delayed flights and road traffic. We are using every avenue of communication available to us but realise that sometimes these just aren't as effective or quick enough.
We will be looking into alternative means of getting these important messages to you for 2011.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend at WOMAD.

]]> You may have noticed a few rapid changes to the WOMAD Charlton Park lineup yesterday. These were due to delayed flights and road traffic. We are using every avenue of communication available to us but realise that sometimes these just aren't as effective or quick enough.
We will be looking into alternative means of getting these important messages to you for 2011.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend at WOMAD.

]]> <![CDATA[Programme changes for Saturday 24th]]> http://womad.org/news/programme-changes-for-saturday-24th Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/programme-changes-for-saturday-24th Please note there are a few of changes to the Saturday Programme:
- The 1.30pm Taste the World session with Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara will now be with Mim Sulieman from Rafiki Jazz at 2pm
- Toubab All Stars will now be playing on the Charlie Gillett Stage at 2pm (originally programmed on the Big Red at 1pm)
- Gilzene & the Blue Light Mento Band will now be playing on the Big Red at 1pm (orginally programmed on the Charlie Gillett Stage at 2pm).

Enjoy the day!
]]> Please note there are a few of changes to the Saturday Programme:
- The 1.30pm Taste the World session with Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara will now be with Mim Sulieman from Rafiki Jazz at 2pm
- Toubab All Stars will now be playing on the Charlie Gillett Stage at 2pm (originally programmed on the Big Red at 1pm)
- Gilzene & the Blue Light Mento Band will now be playing on the Big Red at 1pm (orginally programmed on the Charlie Gillett Stage at 2pm).

Enjoy the day!
]]> <![CDATA[The gates are open!]]> http://womad.org/news/the-gates-are-open Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/the-gates-are-open Welcome to WOMAD Charlton Park 2010!!
The gates are now open and there are plenty of fans setting up camp ready for a weekend of cultural indulgence.

If you have a weekend ticket and would like to come to the festival today you can purchase a Thursday pass at the onsite Box Office when you arrive for only £25!

See you in the park!]]> Welcome to WOMAD Charlton Park 2010!!
The gates are now open and there are plenty of fans setting up camp ready for a weekend of cultural indulgence.

If you have a weekend ticket and would like to come to the festival today you can purchase a Thursday pass at the onsite Box Office when you arrive for only £25!

See you in the park!]]> <![CDATA[Charlton Park tickets]]> http://womad.org/news/charlton-park-tickets Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:44:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/charlton-park-tickets Tickets for the Weekend, early entry on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are still available to purchase online, by telephone or in person at the on site Box Office.

If you have forgotten to order your Free Child Tickets then they may be collected from the Box Office on site provided that you have purchased an Adult Weekend Ticket. Please remember to bring proof of ID and order reference number when collecting tickets at the Box Office.

Tickets are available on-line, at the onsite box office which is located by the purple gate or by telephone on 0845 146 1735.

]]> Tickets for the Weekend, early entry on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are still available to purchase online, by telephone or in person at the on site Box Office.

If you have forgotten to order your Free Child Tickets then they may be collected from the Box Office on site provided that you have purchased an Adult Weekend Ticket. Please remember to bring proof of ID and order reference number when collecting tickets at the Box Office.

Tickets are available on-line, at the onsite box office which is located by the purple gate or by telephone on 0845 146 1735.

]]> <![CDATA[Charlton Park - the build (faster)]]> http://womad.org/news/charlton-park-the-build-faster Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:23:46 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/charlton-park-the-build-faster We thought you might like to see the activity on site over the past week compressed into a few minutes.

]]> We thought you might like to see the activity on site over the past week compressed into a few minutes.

]]> <![CDATA[WOMAD iphone app available now!]]> http://womad.org/news/womad-iphone-app-available-now Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/womad-iphone-app-available-now Download your free WOMAD 2010 iphone app from the itunes store now. This amazing app includes artist biographies, full programme and the detailed map with 'locate me' function.

CLICK HERE to download!]]> Download your free WOMAD 2010 iphone app from the itunes store now. This amazing app includes artist biographies, full programme and the detailed map with 'locate me' function.

CLICK HERE to download!]]> <![CDATA[Roots Architecture tickets]]> http://womad.org/news/roots-architecture-tickets Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/roots-architecture-tickets Event and day tickets are still available for Roots Architecture - a unique, convivial and friendly festival-long workshop where you'll participate in designing, planning and making; learning techniques commonly used world-wide and still have plenty of time to enjoy the music.

Sessions generally run from 10.00-16.30, feel free to drop in & out of your team to fit in with your music programme.

Weekend tickets are available through the WOMAD store or simply purchase on the day to participate for a single day.

For more information CLICK HERE


]]> Event and day tickets are still available for Roots Architecture - a unique, convivial and friendly festival-long workshop where you'll participate in designing, planning and making; learning techniques commonly used world-wide and still have plenty of time to enjoy the music.

Sessions generally run from 10.00-16.30, feel free to drop in & out of your team to fit in with your music programme.

Weekend tickets are available through the WOMAD store or simply purchase on the day to participate for a single day.

For more information CLICK HERE


]]> <![CDATA[Facebook competition]]> http://womad.org/news/facebook-competition Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/facebook-competition It is competition time! We would like to giveaway an official WOMAD 2010 Tshirt and programme to one of our loyal fans.

Simply upload the WOMAD picture (CLICK HERE) as your Facebook profile pic to win!

Winners will be notified Thursday morning - you must be a fan of the Facebook page to enter.

]]> It is competition time! We would like to giveaway an official WOMAD 2010 Tshirt and programme to one of our loyal fans.

Simply upload the WOMAD picture (CLICK HERE) as your Facebook profile pic to win!

Winners will be notified Thursday morning - you must be a fan of the Facebook page to enter.

]]> <![CDATA[The webcam is up and running!]]> http://womad.org/news/the-webcam-is-up-and-running Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/the-webcam-is-up-and-running It is here again! Much to the delight of those on the forum, the webcam is up and running for all to see.
Watch the progress as an empty field transforms into the spectacular arena - and all using solar power!

Edit: Sorry, the webcam feed has now been removed as the event has finished.

]]> It is here again! Much to the delight of those on the forum, the webcam is up and running for all to see.
Watch the progress as an empty field transforms into the spectacular arena - and all using solar power!

Edit: Sorry, the webcam feed has now been removed as the event has finished.

]]> <![CDATA[Barrow boys making life easier!]]> http://womad.org/news/barrow-boys-making-life-easier Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/barrow-boys-making-life-easier The Barrow Boys will be onsite this year providing a rental service of wheelbarrows to help lug your gear to your camping area for a small fee.
Rental points will be scattered throughout the park as well as at the main entrances.

]]> The Barrow Boys will be onsite this year providing a rental service of wheelbarrows to help lug your gear to your camping area for a small fee.
Rental points will be scattered throughout the park as well as at the main entrances.

]]> <![CDATA[Washed Clean & Sanitised at WOMAD - Without Water!]]> http://womad.org/news/washed-clean-sanitised-at-womad-without-water Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/washed-clean-sanitised-at-womad-without-water NoRinse waterless shampoo and bathing products will solve all your personal hygiene needs at WOMAD this year. Waterless Ltd, the UK Distributor for NoRinse and Safehands, are providing the alcohol-free hand sanitiser stations throughout the site and will be attending the event with their amazing new waterless bathing products. NoRinse products were developed for the NASA space programme and allow you to wash effectively without water! Simply apply the liquid, rub into a lather and thoroughly towel dry. See NoRinse.co.uk or visit the yellow and blue NoRinse stall at the campsite on site.

]]> NoRinse waterless shampoo and bathing products will solve all your personal hygiene needs at WOMAD this year. Waterless Ltd, the UK Distributor for NoRinse and Safehands, are providing the alcohol-free hand sanitiser stations throughout the site and will be attending the event with their amazing new waterless bathing products. NoRinse products were developed for the NASA space programme and allow you to wash effectively without water! Simply apply the liquid, rub into a lather and thoroughly towel dry. See NoRinse.co.uk or visit the yellow and blue NoRinse stall at the campsite on site.

]]> <![CDATA[The Speakeasy and Moving Portraits]]> http://womad.org/news/the-speakeasy-and-moving-portraits Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/the-speakeasy-and-moving-portraits WOMAD is excited to announce the introduction of The Speakeasy sessions.
This new addition aims to present films, interviews, panels, poets, writers, comics and speakers who can explain, enhance and reveal the worlds and cultures behind the music, providing both insight and entertainment.
The 2010 programme will include the African Music Film night, Romany Music Film night and the Don Letts night.
For more information CLICK HERE.

Another introduction is the Moving Portraits exhibition. Six sea containers will be acting as viewing stations for a programme of artists' films. The films and videos presented reflect the Moving Portraits as a broad theme. The chosen films aim to bring the stories of lives from around the world told through portraits of groups and indiciduals.
For more information CLICK HERE.

]]> WOMAD is excited to announce the introduction of The Speakeasy sessions.
This new addition aims to present films, interviews, panels, poets, writers, comics and speakers who can explain, enhance and reveal the worlds and cultures behind the music, providing both insight and entertainment.
The 2010 programme will include the African Music Film night, Romany Music Film night and the Don Letts night.
For more information CLICK HERE.

Another introduction is the Moving Portraits exhibition. Six sea containers will be acting as viewing stations for a programme of artists' films. The films and videos presented reflect the Moving Portraits as a broad theme. The chosen films aim to bring the stories of lives from around the world told through portraits of groups and indiciduals.
For more information CLICK HERE.

]]> <![CDATA[Thursday 22 July 2010 lineup]]> http://womad.org/news/thursday-22-july-2010-lineup Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/thursday-22-july-2010-lineup WOMAD Charlton Park on Thursday 22 July will be a night to remember. See what Thursday has in store for you...

]]> WOMAD Charlton Park on Thursday 22 July will be a night to remember. See what Thursday has in store for you...

]]> <![CDATA[Workshop & Taste the World timetables]]> http://womad.org/news/workshop-taste-the-world-timetables Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/workshop-taste-the-world-timetables WOMAD is not only about the main stages, this year we have plenty of interactive workshops and Taste the World demonstrations to keep you entertained for the whole weekend and beyond.
The timetables have been added to the website so be sure to include them in your festival planning! CLICK HERE to view the timetable.

]]> WOMAD is not only about the main stages, this year we have plenty of interactive workshops and Taste the World demonstrations to keep you entertained for the whole weekend and beyond.
The timetables have been added to the website so be sure to include them in your festival planning! CLICK HERE to view the timetable.

]]> <![CDATA[Roots Architecture at WOMAD]]> http://womad.org/news/roots-architecture-at-womad Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/roots-architecture-at-womad Come to WOMAD with a split mission.
Mission #1- Experience the music, food, spontaneity that is a WOMAD festival.
Mission #2- Bring nails and hammer, construct a stage out of sustainable materials along side the great and the good (in the world of architecture), watch musicians perform on completed stage as a Sunday night festival finale. Phew!

To find out more about this extraordinary opportunity CLICK HERE or to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

]]> Come to WOMAD with a split mission.
Mission #1- Experience the music, food, spontaneity that is a WOMAD festival.
Mission #2- Bring nails and hammer, construct a stage out of sustainable materials along side the great and the good (in the world of architecture), watch musicians perform on completed stage as a Sunday night festival finale. Phew!

To find out more about this extraordinary opportunity CLICK HERE or to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

]]> <![CDATA[Final artists announced!]]> http://womad.org/news/final-artists-announced Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000 WOMAD http://womad.org/news/final-artists-announced The time has come!
The final artists to be added to the already amazing line up for WOMAD Charlton Park 2010 are: The amazingly beautiful Angelique Kidjo (Benin) and the high-spirited Cubans Sierra Maestra (Cuba).

To see the full line up CLICK HERE.

Time to start planning! Full timetables will be available over the coming days.

]]> The time has come!
The final artists to be added to the already amazing line up for WOMAD Charlton Park 2010 are: The amazingly beautiful Angelique Kidjo (Benin) and the high-spirited Cubans Sierra Maestra (Cuba).

To see the full line up CLICK HERE.

Time to start planning! Full timetables will be available over the coming days.

]]>