Summers End 2008 - dates, venue and first bands

Its a shame its no longer at the Robin 2 (much easier to get to for me), but I'll be going all the same.

Good to see Threshold headlining this time, no worries about another bands ego forcing a truncated set.

Edited by sleeper - March 05 2008 at 08:55

Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005

We are delighted to announce that the 4^th Summer’s End, the UK’s finest Progressive Rock Festival, will take place on the 26/27/28 September, at its new home at The Hall, Lydney, Gloucestershire.

We are also thrilled to announce the first 3 bands for the Festival:

Following their inspirational set at the festival last year, Threshold will make a welcome return to Summer’s End as headliners on Friday 26th. With Damian Wilson now firmly re-established as vocalist, prog-metal’s brightest stars have gone from strength to strength in the last 12 months. Their most recent album, Dead Reckoning, has been rapturously received by prog and metal fans alike.

www.thresh.net

Prog legends iQ will headline Saturday 27^th September. 25 years into their prestigious career, iQ continue to excite audiences all over the world. A new album – the much anticipated follow up to 2004’s Dark Matter - is in the works, which will be the first with new keyboard player, Mark Westworth.

www.gep.co.uk/iq/

Special guests on Sunday 28^th will be Frost*, whose 2006 album, Milliontown, was a huge hit amongst prog and rock audiences worldwide. Their new album, Experiments in Mass Appeal, is due for release in 2008 and looks set to further enhance their reputation, adding the vocal talents of Declan Burke (Darwin’s Radio) to the existing band of Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell, John Jowitt and Andy Edwards.

http://thenewcube.blogspot.com/

The Hall, Lydney

Lydney is on the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, just 20 miles from Gloucester, 25 miles from Bristol and 40 miles from Cardiff and with excellent communications in every direction. The venue itself has a 400 capacity, with a comfortable atmosphere, great sound and a good-sized stage. Festival Co-organiser Huw Lloyd Jones explains the reasons for the move:

“The past 2 years at the Robin have been fantastic and we can’t thank Mike Hamblett and his staff enough for their support and generosity. However, Summer’s End was always conceived as a South-Western festival (our first edition was in Gloucester) and the time has come for us to move back home. The contacts we have established with local accommodation providers, combined with the charm of the venue, the town and the fabulous Forest of Dean will, we believe, deliver the best Summer’s End yet.”

The 2008 festival will take place on the evening of Friday 26^th, Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th of September, with 1, 2 or 3 day tickets available. There are no age restrictions.

More details of the festival, including further bands, ticket sales, accommodation, and sponsorship packages will be released very soon.

Visit us online at www.summersend.co.uk (to be updated soon)

www.myspace.com/summersendfestival (to be updated soon)

Join the yahoo group at: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/summersendfestival/

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sleeper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 09 2005 Location: Entropia Status: Offline Points: 16449	Topic: Summers End 2008 - dates, venue and first bands Posted: March 05 2008 at 08:54
	Its a shame its no longer at the Robin 2 (much easier to get to for me), but I'll be going all the same. Good to see Threshold headlining this time, no worries about another bands ego forcing a truncated set. Edited by sleeper - March 05 2008 at 08:55
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Jared Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 06 2005 Location: Hereford, UK Status: Offline Points: 19306	Posted: March 05 2008 at 03:25
	^^absolutely awesome, Steve....great venue; will be buying tickets for this one.... I have posted a note of appeal for you on the ashes of the ProgPower Uk forum....after the cancellation of this festival, I know there are quite a few people who are currently (and quite rightly) feeling that we've got to start getting off our back sides and suppoprting these festivals, if they are to thrive within the UK...I'm hoping you'll pick up a few ticket sales as a consequence....
	Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson

Lambsie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 29 2005 Status: Offline Points: 241	Posted: March 04 2008 at 18:46
	We are delighted to announce that the 4^th Summer’s End, the UK’s finest Progressive Rock Festival, will take place on the 26/27/28 September, at its new home at The Hall, Lydney, Gloucestershire. We are also thrilled to announce the first 3 bands for the Festival: Following their inspirational set at the festival last year, Threshold will make a welcome return to Summer’s End as headliners on Friday 26th. With Damian Wilson now firmly re-established as vocalist, prog-metal’s brightest stars have gone from strength to strength in the last 12 months. Their most recent album, Dead Reckoning, has been rapturously received by prog and metal fans alike. www.thresh.net Prog legends iQ will headline Saturday 27^th September. 25 years into their prestigious career, iQ continue to excite audiences all over the world. A new album – the much anticipated follow up to 2004’s Dark Matter - is in the works, which will be the first with new keyboard player, Mark Westworth. www.gep.co.uk/iq/ Special guests on Sunday 28^th will be Frost, whose 2006 album, Milliontown, was a huge hit amongst prog and rock audiences worldwide. Their new album, Experiments in Mass Appeal, is due for release in 2008 and looks set to further enhance their reputation, adding the vocal talents of Declan Burke (Darwin’s Radio) to the existing band of Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell, John Jowitt and Andy Edwards. http://thenewcube.blogspot.com/ The Hall, Lydney* Lydney is on the edge of the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, just 20 miles from Gloucester, 25 miles from Bristol and 40 miles from Cardiff and with excellent communications in every direction. The venue itself has a 400 capacity, with a comfortable atmosphere, great sound and a good-sized stage. Festival Co-organiser Huw Lloyd Jones explains the reasons for the move: “The past 2 years at the Robin have been fantastic and we can’t thank Mike Hamblett and his staff enough for their support and generosity. However, Summer’s End was always conceived as a South-Western festival (our first edition was in Gloucester) and the time has come for us to move back home. The contacts we have established with local accommodation providers, combined with the charm of the venue, the town and the fabulous Forest of Dean will, we believe, deliver the best Summer’s End yet.” The 2008 festival will take place on the evening of Friday 26^th, Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th of September, with 1, 2 or 3 day tickets available. There are no age restrictions. More details of the festival, including further bands, ticket sales, accommodation, and sponsorship packages will be released very soon. Visit us online at www.summersend.co.uk (to be updated soon) www.myspace.com/summersendfestival (to be updated soon) Join the yahoo group at: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/summersendfestival/