WOMAD News

Taste the World on The Food Programme

WOMAD — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

What a wonderful tool the BBC iplayer is. We can listen over and over to this weeks Food Programme on the iplayer and relive the Taste The World sessions from WOMAD Charlton Park 2010. With recordings of Dobet Gnahoré, Lepisto & Lehti and Ipercussonici cooking up a storm on this WOMAD stage you will be smelling and tasting their dishes again and fondly remembering the good times and the great times at Taste The World.

The Food Programme

Taste The World to feature in the Food Programme on Radio 4

WOMAD — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The BBC Radio 4 Food Programme will be featuring WOMAD Charlton Park 2010 Taste The World in their next episode.

Sheila Dillon, the presenter of the Food Programme, will be interviewing Roger DeWolf, MC; Annie Menter, organiser of Taste The World; Guy Watson from Riverford Organics- the Official Sponsors of Taste The World; and the musicians who took part in this years festival with brilliant interludes of music and chat that occurred at this years Taste The World. Don't miss out.

BBC Radio 4- The Food programme

August studios

WOMAD — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:21:57 +0000

Who would would have imagined that the sounds of Syriana could be heard drifting out of those august buildings on such a lovely day.

More on Syriana

Rizwan confirmed

WOMAD — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It has been confirmed that Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali will be performing at WOMAD Sicily on Saturday 4th September 2010.

Keep checking WOMAD Sicily for more information coming soon.

Download 'Here Comes The Flood' from Peter Gabriel's Guitar Center Session

WOMAD — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:10:50 +0000

Peter recorded a session at Guitar Center when he was in Los Angeles for the recent 'New Blood' show at The Hollywood Bowl.

'Here Comes The Flood' is now available as a free download from the session - No orchestra, no drums, no guitars, just Peter at the piano.

If you have access to Direct TV you can see the session in full on channel 101 and in 3D on n\3d on August 21st, 9pm ET/PT.

Download 'Here Comes The Flood' from the Guitar Center Session

Arts Consultant for WOMAD Foundation required

WOMAD — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The WOMAD Foundation is seeking an experienced arts consultant to undertake an organisational review and options appraisal of their working practice, financial viability and regional and international engagement. Outcomes to result in an overall three-year strategic development/business plan (to include a funding strategy) with recommendations for the future of the WOMAD Foundation. This consultancy will inform a further fundraising strand of work.

Applications by email to: foundation@womad.org

Closing date: 13 September 2010 (5pm)

All applicants to receive a brief by return and short-listing will take place 13-15 September. Interviews will take place through week beginning 20 September.

WOMAD Charlton Park 2010 & Antisocial Behaviour

WOMAD — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Now we're off the field and back in the office, we have had a chance to read the various comments on the forum about some incidents of anti-social behaviour during this year's festival. Whilst we all know this was a small minority of people attending the festival if you were affected by it we completely understand that it was a very uncomfortable situation to be in.

We will be responding to those who have contacted us directly as soon as possible, however, we would like to reassure everyone that, as well as taking action during the festival to evict the majority of the trouble makers and confiscating large amounts of alcohol from those under the age of 18, we are already in discussion with both police and security to reconfigure the camping for 2011 enabling us to manage better both antisocial behaviour and concerns over underage drinking. We have identified that the single biggest problem was with a minority of young people who entered the festival with parents/guardians and who were then left to their own devices.

Encouraging people of all ages to attend the festival is important, but equally so is the respect that we must all show to each other during the festival to keep that WOMAD vibe. WOMAD will continue to work with all parties, including you the festival goers, to ensure the festival remains both safe and accessible to everybody.

WOMAD Sicily 2010

WOMAD — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Missing WOMAD Charlton Park? Perhaps we can sooth your sadness with WOMAD Sicily 2010 and the fantastic lineup it has to offer this year. Think sunshine, delicious food and wonderful music. Ahhhh.

The musicians performing at WOMAD Sicily this year are:
Friday 3rd September
Lo Còr de la Plana (France)
Trilok Gurtu (India)
Orchestre National de Barbés (Morocco/Algeria/France)

Saturday 4th September
Rizwan Muazzam Qawwali (Pakistan) (To be confirmed)
17 Hippies (Germany)
Orchestre Baobab (Senegal)

Sunday 5th September
Dobet Gnahoré (Cote D'Ivoire)
Rachid Taha (Algeria/France)
Roy Paci (Sicily)

Let the festivities begin...

WOMAD Sicily

New WOMAD Camping Competition

WOMAD — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

For those of you who camped in the new WOMAD camping area where your tents were erected, your air beds pumped up, your sleeping bags rolled out ready for you to dive into, we organised a competition asking you to send in a photograph that best depicted your new WOMAD camping experience. The best photograph will win you a pair of tickets to WOMAD Charlton Park 2011. Unfortunately we gave you the incorrect email address so if you have already sent your photograph to us please resend it to womadcamping@realworld.co.uk.

The winner will be announced on Friday the 1st October 2010.

Fond memories of WOMAD Charlton Park 2010

WOMAD — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Upload your WOMAD photos onto flickr and see them appear on our womad.org website.

Lets relive those memories over and over and over!

You have made us smiley happy people

WOMAD — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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

Lost and hopefully found.

WOMAD — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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

Thank you thank you thank you

WOMAD — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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?

WOMAD Charlton Park changes

WOMAD — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Programme changes for Saturday 24th

WOMAD — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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!

The gates are open!

WOMAD — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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!

Charlton Park tickets

WOMAD — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:44:00 +0000

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.

Buy tickets on-line

Charlton Park - the build (faster)

WOMAD — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:23:46 +0000

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

WOMAD iphone app available now!

WOMAD — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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!

Roots Architecture tickets

WOMAD — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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