Set in a picturesque location The Big Chill offers both families and ravers a diverse range of alternative, dance, electronica, and chilled beats from live bands and DJs. The music programme is a mix of everything from legends to new talent, plus a whole range of musical styles from rock, folk, jazz, African, dub, and unique collaborations. Aside from music the festival also has art, films, poetry, cabaret, visuals, and gourmet food.
The dates are expected to be from from Thursday 2nd until Sunday 5th August at the site which has four lakes, thick woods and an arboretum at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire.
Line-up
There are no acts confirmed yet for 2012.
Tickets
Ticket prices have not yet been confirmed, tickets will go on sale on Friday 2nd December.
The Big Chill offers a highly evolved, all-round experience for 30,000 people including a wide variety of music and performance, art, spaces for kids, comedy, dance and film; technology and its relationship with nature; identifying artists and nurturing their creativity.
Arts programme
There’s an extensive arts programme at The Big Chill, which promises creative, interactive and immersive experiences across film, dance, comedy, cabaret, visual art and more.
Workshops
There will be a full programme of workshops, performances and creative activity.
On-site facilities
On-site facilities include a shop selling groceries & newspapers, bars, food stalls, merchandise stalls, cash point machine and a 24 hour cafe amongst other things. Alcohol cannot be brought into the main arena but is permitted in the camping areas (but no glass).
Disabed Facilities
The venue is a general campsite that has disabled toilets & showers, please contact Big Chill HQ before the event for more information.
Boutique babysitting
Latitude will offer dedicated fully qualified festival childcare professionals who will provide bespoke childcare at a ‘mini festival’ of their own the Boutique Babysitting kids club. Parents will be given the chance to drop off their little ones at a choice of two 4-hour sessions, with the later one taking place after the festivals’ own Children’s Area has closed up for the night. Children will be invited to explore and experiment with their own music studios, production, wardrobe and stage areas; make new festival friends; play games and generally enjoy some parent-free fun at their very own festival.
Coach travel
Coach travel can soon be purchased online, with or without combined festival tickets.
Restrictions
No fires or foil BBQs are permitted on site, although BBQs on legs are allowed. No pets allowed. No video cameras allowed. No amped music or sound systems allowed.
