Latest - 21/04/08
Revered singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright and British rock band de jour Guillemots confirmed to play Vince Power’s Hop Farm Festival joining fellow alumni, Neil Young, Primal Scream Supergrass and My Morning Jacket. On the 5th July The Mighty Boosh duo will descend on Kent to host a day of world class comedy, peppered with some of the music world’s biggest names, with the boy’s inviting some of their favourite acts to join them on stage!
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What’s it all about?
No VIP areas, registration or a commercially plugged affair, A Day at the Hop Farm is solely about live music and music lovers. Based at the Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village in Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, this festie is all about, good vibes, summer madness and great music.
Coined as a ‘back to basics’ music event, you can expect rooted musicians, such as Neil Young, headlining the festivals, as well as other namely talent. If it is music without the nonsense you want, then Hop along to this major music event.
Book now if you love: to be stranded in greenery and away from the branded.
Don’t Miss: An event dedicated to music and only music!
Want to go: Tickets are priced at £49.50 and are on Sale from 9.00am Tuesday 18th March 2008 through www.seetickets.com .Tel -
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Upon arrival I was met with an enormous ocean of colourful umbrellas and the first sets were watched through covering sheets of sideways rain. Thoughts about this being another music festival marred by stereotypically diabolical weather were never too far away. Luckily things got better and the first rays of sun started splitting the clouds towards the end of Rufus Wainwright’s set, (coincidentally) during his gorgeous rendition of “Hallelujah”.
Initial weather issues aside, there was absolutely no fault to find with the day’s musical line up and there was something for everybody to enjoy. The Hop Farm Festival was in general a very peaceful day out with all types of people enjoying themselves.
It was full of hippies and hipsters, old as well as young fans and plenty of people who brought their children along for the ride.
There were many highlights on offer on Sunday. Rufus Wainwright, despite doing a solo set and using nothing more than an acoustic guitar and a piano seemed comfortable on a big stage. Showing both his vocal prowess and song writing talent, Rufus gave a grand performance.
Kentucky’s My Morning Jacket came out on stage sharply dressed and probably had the most diverse sound of the day. Slow and funky, but always with an emotional edge. Their psychedelic, reverb-drenched sounded immense out in the open air. Their up-coming gig in London might have just earned a few more visitors.
It was easy to see why Supergrass’ chirpy, punky pop was so popular as well. They were energetic without being driven by testosterone and have very memorable songs suited for a sing-along. In other words, they were perfect for a festival. Primal Scream offered a set spanning their eclectic sound and history and provided a solid delivery. “Swastika eyes” in particular seemed to get people jumping with its heavy beats.
No matter how good a reception all the previous groups received, it was evident who would still the show. Neil Young, a little bit older was great on stage and delivered a fine set with plenty of good tunes taken from a long and illustrious career.
The Hop Farm Festival was a good day filled with enjoyment and some very good rock music, classic as well as new. Here’s hoping for a consistently sunny day next time."
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