The authenticity of this ‘festival’ experience has undergone scathing criticism in recent years, with various reports of drunken punch-ups, vicious catfights, dangerous over-crowding, underage stoners and innumerable puddles of vomit. This year’s irresistible line-up however, will tempt those of us who defiantly proclaimed ‘never again’ to return for some more quayside carnage.
Heading the bill at Spillers Wharf in early June will be Dizzee Rascal and Deadmau5, with other popular names including Maximo Park, Noah and the Whale, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Rizzle Kicks and DJ Fresh.
The Ballast Hills stage will surrender its folksy roots in favour of cutting-edge electro and dance. ‘What?! Why?!’ I hear the Hop Farm and Green Man lovers among you cry. Well, in truth, Evolution has always been an inherently urban event, and sets from SBTRKT,Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Toddla T promise to keep hype levels in acceleration mode late into the night.
Local talent will have the opportunity to showcase their sound on a stage partnered with Generator, the UK’s leading Music Development Agency, offering a prime chance to discover future festival stars.
Evolution’s promoter Jim Mawdsley commented, ‘We are very proud to bring such a strong and progressive line-up to NewcastleGateshead. We look forward to partying with you all in June.’
The event is without question an absolute bargain, at only £35 for a weekend ticket and £25 for a day pass.
Link to Palatinate: http://www.palatinate.org.uk/?p=20459
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