Other fun
ADVANCE WARNING – THE 80s REWIND CHRISTMAS TOUR
Big news, this Christmas the 80s Rewind will be back with a Nationwide tour giving you the ultimate Christmas party night of non-stop hits from:
KOOL AND THE GANG | SISTER SLEDGE | ABC
HOWARD JONES | GO WEST | T’PAU | THE CHRISTIANS
November 30th – Birmingham LG Arena
December 1st – Wembley Arena
December 2nd – Manchester MEN Arena
December 3rd – Newcastle Arena
December 5th – Glasgow SECC
December 6th – Sheffield Arena
December 8th – Cardiff CIA
December 9th – Bournemouth BIC
Booking opens on June 16th on the national hotline 0844 888 9991 or book online at www.ticketline.co.uk
or via the venues from June 17th
Jokers’ Masquerade – Dressing Up
If you came to the festival last year, you will know that lots of festival goers come in all sorts of eighties themed outfits, from Scooby Doo to the Village People as well as funny wigs, leg warmers, lacy gloves and shoulder pads.
This year we have partnered with Jokers’ Masquerade who have the largest online collection of adult fancy dress in the UK, so if you’re looking for a funky festival outfit CLICK HERE and check out their selection
Lucky Voice’s “Big Sing”
Along with the folks from Lucky Voice we are organising “The Big Sing”. On Saturday and Sunday evenings whilst the band chageover is going on, they’ll be using the Lucky Voice Home System, Big Screens and PA system to lead the world’s biggest 80s sing-a-long.
Club De Fromage make Rewind debut!
Nightclub legend, ex jail-bird and used-car salesman Fat Tony is proud to present Club De Fromage! Break out your polyester shirts and big hair as we bring you the club that time forgot!
London’s premier nightspot comes to 80’s Rewind and ivites you to dance round your handbag to the hits. Ain’t no-one too proud to join in Tony’s meat pie raffle or sing along to the classic hits him and the crew will be slamming down.
“An inhibition-stripping night of fancy dress, cheesy anthems and meat pie raffles? It can only be Club De Fromage..” Time Out
The Silent Disco
Due to the enormous success of The Silent Disco in 2009, it will be back again, this time in an even bigger Big Top so more of you can enjoy it.
The Kidzone
Back again for 2010. Housed in it’s own Big Top, little festival goers will find loads of activities to keep them occupied.
Musical Ruth and the Amazing Magical Mobile Piano
A singing Nun on a motorised grand piano will be appearing throughout the festival in the riverside area. Surreal but nice!
Relax in an Inflatable Spa!
Fun Fantastic will be on site throughout the course of the festival with a selection of their inflatable Bestway Lay-Z-Spas and acrylic shelled hot tubs available for private hire.
Click here to reserve your 30 minute session on-line (prices are per tub and not per person). For added bather comfort all spas will be sanitised using natural Dead Sea Water Salts.
For further information please see www.funfantastic.com
Comfy Crappers
Breath a sigh of relief, Comfy Crappers will be in attendance again this year and bigger and better than ever before with brand spanking new, purpose built composting toilets designed and built with your needs and the highest standards of cleanliness in mind. Click the link below to find out about festivals best kept secret www.comfycrappers.com and purchase your wristband to what their patrons call the best festival essential ever!
V.I.P. Pass (New for 2010) – SOLD OUT
A limited number of V.I.P. passes are available on a first come, first served basis. Passes allow access to the V.I.P. Backstage bar and viewing area and a chance to mingle with the stars, as well as use of the V.I.P. toilets.
Passes are valid for both Saturday and Sunday. Remember you will need to have purchased a valid festival ticket, as well as your pass.
The Re-entrants
Appearing in the riverside area. No artist is out of bounds, they perform everything from Madonna to Motorhead with nothing but two voices and two ukeleles! It has to be seen.
Rewind’s Answer to Banksy
Watch Pistol, Dac and Nine-O transform a 30’ long white wall into a stunning work of art in just one weekend!
The Fun Fair
From dodgems to thrill rides, the funfair is situated along the riverbank giving great views of the river and arena as you hang upside down!
The Live Karaoke and Comedy Garden
This is your chance to be on stage with a professional band and sing to your favourite 80’s songs. No tacky machines and backing tracks, a full five piece band, light show, and professional sound system.
When the stage is not rocking to karaoke favourites like “I Will Survive” or “Y.M.C.A.” it will showcase some of the best stand-up comedy in the UK.
We’ve just confirmed the excellent line-up of comedians who’ll be performing at this year’s festival: Mitch Benn, Mark Maier, Martin Beaumont, Simon Lipson, Geoff Norcott, Mark Felgate, Miles Crawford and Geoff Whiting will be providing the laughs over the weekend.
Music on the Riverbank
Throughout the various bars you will find some fantastic musicians performing al fresco to keep you entertained.
Friday Night Welcome Party
If you have a weekend or camping ticket don’t forget “Fun Friday”. The riverside area opens at 6.00pm with The Silent Disco, Live Karaoke, Comedy, Live Music as well as all the Theme Bars, Food Outlets and Traders.
Fireworks
On Saturday and Sunday nights as the music on the Main Stage finishes, a Fantastic Firework finale will light up the night sky, marking the end of the fun in the arena.
Traders
A great range of festival traders with goods from around the world will be at the festival, if you find yourself in need of retail therapy.
