SolarAid puts best foot forward with Havaianas and Oceans Events at The Big Chill
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 4:20 PM
For this year’s festival SolarAid partnered with Havaianas and Oceans Events, who together raised almost £8000. Festival-goers were invited to exchange old flip-flops, plus a £10 donation to SolarAid, for a brand new pair of self-designed Havaianas. With 100% of all donations going to SolarAid, total takings for the charity over the weekend rose to…
Reading Festival boosts local shops and businesses
Posted on June 15, 2010 at 11:56 AM
Reading Festival 2009 revellers helped shops and businesses rake in £16m in profits, a survey has revealed.
Event organisers Festival Republic announced on Thursday that last years bumper show generated £31m with party goers spending £16 in pubs, cafes and shops in the surrounding area.
The survey, compiled by Baker Associates and Reading University, revealed…
The hottest festivals…and the wettest!
Posted on June 13, 2010 at 6:04 PM
The Big Chill could be set to be the hottest festival this summer, while Bestival might be the wettest.
According to a survey conducted for Viagogo, the Met Office have found that The Big Chill in Herefordshire has been the hottest festival over the last five years, with an average temperature of 23 degrees C.
…Win tickets to The Big Chill with Havaianas and Office!
Posted on May 24, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Kick back with Havaianas and enjoy the fun and games at The Big Chill Festival!
Brazilians know a thing or two about how to enjoy summer – it’s ‘Always Summer’ over there. And now iconic Brazilian flip flop brand Havaianas is offering you and your feet the chance to hang out VIP-style at The Big…
Crystal Castles and more added to Latitude Festival
Posted on May 21, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Crystal Castles, Paul Heaton, and Joshua Radin are amongst the 20 acts that have been announced for the music stages across Latitude Festival which takes place at Henham Park Estate, Suffolk.
Crystal Castles have been announced for the Obelisk Arena, with Paul Heaton, Joshua Radin, and The Antlers added to the line-up on the The…
Big Chill latest: Thom Yorke announced, Glade ticket swap
Posted on May 13, 2010 at 11:26 AM
The Big Chill has announced that Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke will be taking to the Deer Park Stage on Friday night in what is his only UK festival appearance this year to date. Malian desert band Tinariwen will also be taking to the Deer Park Stage on Friday. Other joining the previously announced acts Massive…
Oceans Events - Top 5 to see this summer
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 10:15 AM
We have been scratching our heads all week thinking about our personal favourites for this summer’s festivals. Here are our five picks…
Nicola - Arcade Fire
“They play their own instruments, they’re talented - and listening to that amount of people play together is pretty awesome.”
Oxygen - 9th July
Leeds -…
Glade Festival Cancelled
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 9:46 AM
The UK’s premium electronic music festival has been cancelled for 2010, in what would have been the seventh year for the independent, anti-sponsorship event. Having grown from a small stage at Glastonbury, Glade has continued to represent the best in all forms of electronic music.
Below is the statement from the Glade team:
With…
Rolf Harris to open Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
Posted on May 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Cultural icon Rolf Harris will open the biggest stage at Glastonbury festival next month.
Rolf, who turned 80 this year, will perform at the festival for the sixth time at the Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 25.
“I’m completely knocked out,” Rolf told the Maidenhead Advertiser.
“This will be my sixth time at fantastic Glastonbury.…
Glastonbury Festival announces new stage
Posted on May 10, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Sandi Thom heads up a slew of acts confirmed for Glastonbury Festival’s latest stage addition, Bourbon Street Jazz n Blues.
The new arena will also feature performances from Oli Brown Band, Martin Harley Band, Aynsley Lister Band, Ben Martin Quartet, Jacqui Wicks and Carmen Ghia and The Hotrods.
Nicola Farnon, Djangonauts, Kubla Khan, Ryan Taylor,…
Latitude Festival more popular than ever…
Posted on May 07, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Organisers of Latitude Festival have announced that tickets for this summer’s event have sold out.
It is the fourth year running that the festival, held on the Henham estate, has sold out, with organisers Festival Republic announcing this lunchtime that there were no weekend or individual day tickets left.
The festival, held from July 15-18,…
L.E.D. Festival reveals more acts
Posted on May 05, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Drum n bass sensations Shy FX and Sub Focus are among the newest acts confirmed for the inaugural L.E.D. Festival.
Rapper Professor Green, Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 and Boy Better Know have also been added to the line-up with DJ Zinc inked in for proceedings as well. David Guetta and Leftfield are due to…
Wembley Arena to undergo name change
Posted on April 30, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Wembley Arena is to be known as ‘Wembley Arena: A Barclaycard Unwind Venue’ for the next five years, in a naming deal promoting the credit card brand’s customer benefits programme.
Barclaycard will offer its 10.4 million UK customers preferential access to tickets, and will also use the venue to showcase its contactless payment technology.
Gary…
Reading…Leeds…Overseas?
Posted on April 27, 2010 at 9:42 AM
Reading and Leeds Festivals may expand to a third site in 2011—with organisers hinting the new bash could be overseas.
Speaking to the Daily Star on April 24, Melvin Benn, of promoters Festival Republic, said he was considering taking the three-day event to foreign shores - but not necessarily warmer climes.
“It needs to be…
‘Minute of Mayhem’ to mark punk king’s funeral
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 8:54 AM
The funeral of Malcolm McLaren takes place in North London today (April 22nd). McLaren, who managed the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, is due to be laid to rest this afternoon.
At midday, music fans around the UK are encouraged to play loud music for one minute in memory of the architect of…
Reading and Leeds ticket scam
Posted on April 21, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Festival Republic, the company behind Reading and Leeds issued a statement yesterday confirming the closing down of two bogus Facebook sites selling tickets to both festivals.
They have urged fans not to buy tickets from third parties and only purchase from recognised distributors.
For more information visit their website or call the information…
More acts announced for Latitude Festival
Posted on April 20, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Pop band The Feeling are among the latest raft of acts to be confirmed for this summer’s Latitude Festival.
The Sussex-based band, whose top ten hits Fill My Little World Right Up and Never Be Lonely have secured two successful studio albums to date, will join a line-up that includes Brit Award winners Florence and…
Reading & Leeds Festival Line-up Announced!
Posted on March 31, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Check out the line-up for Reading & Leeds festivals at
http://www.readingfestival.com/lineup/ http://www.leedsfestival.com/lineup/
We’re already excited!
Ben & Jerry’s at Glastonbury
Posted on March 24, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Come and check out Ben & Jerry’s at Glastonbury this summer. They will be serving delicious ice creams to the masses - let’s just hope the sun is shining and it’s not the usual Glasto mud bath!
Hollis Sponsorship Award 2010
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Oceans Events have been nominated for a Hollis Sponsorship Award!The Gaymers Cider Garden, the Brand Experience activation we designed and managed for two years, is shortlisted in the First Time Sponsor Award. We have taken the Brand Experience to several major festivals in 2008 and 2009, as well as securing stage…
News
Posted on January 22, 2010 at 12:01 PM
We will be regularly updating the site with our news items. This page is where you can keep up to date with everything going on at Oceans Events.