South West Four 2008 - Main Stage Fun @ Clapham Common, London (Sat Aug 23, 2008)

Clapham Common


SW4 London

DJs Carl Cox, Erick Morillo, John Digweed, Sven Väth, Armin van Buuren, François K, Danny Tenaglia, Fedde Le Grand, Eddie Halliwell, Layo & Bushwacka, Tiefschwarz, Markus Schulz, Green Velvet, Sander Van Doorn, Tall Paul, Sister Bliss 

Indie, Detroit, Electro, Minimal , Funk, House, Breakbeats

Ladies and gentleman of clubland…
this is the moment you’ve all been waiting for!

London’s BIGGEST and BEST outdoor dance event returns to Clapham Common on Bank holiday Saturday 23rd August to Clapham Common for it’s fifth year as one of the UK’s leading dance festivals. Held in association with London listings bible Time Out and unrivalled by any other London-based outdoor festival the South West Four has become firmly established on the UK summer festival circuit and is your one-way ticket to superstar DJ heaven


** CARL COX IS BACK **
Topping the bill in 2008 sees a welcome return to the people’s champion Carl Cox, a DJ who come rain or shine has proved himself to be the best crowd rocking DJ around (as his recent 2 sell-out Heaven clubs events showed!) His unique blend of techno, house and electronic beats has seen him win the hearts and minds of clubbers the world over. A professional DJ since his early teens, a veteran of acid house a champion of techno (and an award winning disco dancer!) When Carl takes to the decks crowds are swept up in his energy, technical ability and unwavering enthusiasm for the music he plays. Week in, week out for nearly twenty years Carl has been placed firmly at the forefront of dance music and club culture. Joining Carl will be another SW4 veteran and Subliminal Records head honcho Erick Morillo, a man who had the pleasure of headlining our very first event when we were just a wee 10,000 capacity festival! Also making a welcome return to the event and the main stage is Bedrock main man John Digweed. After doing a stirling job hosting his own arena in 2007, we thought it was only right to put him front and centre. Our first ‘fresh blood’ for 2008 sees Dutch chart topping sensation Fedde Le Grand unleashed on the main stage, prepare to ‘put your hands up’ for one of the hottest new DJ / producers in the world! Also making their SW4 debut will be Olmeto Records’ bosses and the duo responsible for the anthem ‘Love Story’ Layo & Bushwacka alongside a man that really needs no introduction and a DJ loved the world over... step forward SW4’s very special guest Danny Tengalia!


** IN THE TENTS **
Adding a brand new facet to the ever-changing face of South West Four is the Global Arena held in association with DJ Magazine and Residentadvisor.net this arena sees us bring one of the most influential DJs in the history of club culture as well as being regarded by many as one of the hottest DJs on the planet. The man responsible for making techno ‘cool’ again with his Cocoon club in Frankfurt, summer residency of the same name in Ibiza and record label pushing some of the freshest sounds around, we welcome German powerhouse Sven Vath. Joining Sven rolling out the seamless techno grooves will be Francois K flying in especially from NYC, what this man has achieved in his lifetime really cannot even begun to be listed in this press release, simply a legend. Next up German duo Ali & Basti AKA Tiefschwarz, two men who single handedly switched on a new generation to techno and finally Chicago-based Green Velvet who’s crazy productions such as ‘Flash’ and ‘La La Land’ have kept club land going insane for years.

London club land institutions HeatUK and The Gallery return to host the hard dance and trance arena with an interstellar line up with Gallery super resident Sister Bliss. Headlining this arena we enrol the talents of the worlds’ No.1 DJ Armin Van Buuren, a man who has captivated audiences the world over with his pumping, uplifting sets for many years. Add to these club anthems such as Blue Fear, Burned With Desire and Shivers it is easy to see why he is No.1. Joining Armin is the UK’s leading contender for No.1 DJ in the world and Radio 1 resident Eddie Halliwell, a man who made his name in the UK hard dance scene through energetic three deck performances brings his hard as nails ‘Fire It Up’ ethos to SW4.Trance legend Markus Schulz will be keeping this tent fully powered up with his deep, melodic trance sound whilst young gun and international DJ superstar Sander Van Doorn completes the bill!



How to Get to South West Four 08

By Tube
The nearest London Underground tube station is Clapham Common on the Northern Line (Zone 2).

By Train
The nearest British Rail station is Clapham High Street. Trains run to and from London Victoria or LondonBridge

By Bus
Numbers: 35, 37, 88, 137, 155, 255, 345, 355, 417. Night bus N35, N37, N155, N137, N345

Age Restrictions
10 Year olds and under enter free accompanied by an adult.
15 Year olds and under pay full price but must be accompanied by an adult.

Terms and conditions for Clapham Weekender
Ticket may not be exchanged or money refunded
Possession of a ticket shall constitute acceptance of the following conditions
Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of Clapham Common and Lambeth Council.
The event promoter reserves the right to refuse entry of the ticket holder to the event site and to eject the ticket holder at its absolute discretion.

It is the licensing condition that every person entering the site have a valid ticket or pass.
Admission is at the ticket holder’s own risk.
There will be no re-admission. Please bring everything you need with you.
The management reserve the right to make any change whatsoever to the artist programming owing to any unforeseen or unavoidable cause.
The right of refund on cancellation of the event is at the promoter’s absolute discretion.

No professional cameras, video recorders or any form of audio equipment allowed on event site.
The ticket and pass holder consents to the filming and sound recording of members of the audience.
Loss tickets will not be replaced. Keep your ticket safe.

If the ticket is re-sold or transferred by anyone but the promoter or their authorised agents,
it may become voidable and the holder may be refused entry or ejected for the event site.

No illegal substances are allowed into the event site.

No animals will be allowed into the event site except guide dogs for the blind.

Food and drink
No chairs, tables, BBQs or other such articles may be brought into the event site.
Alcohol and food are not allowed into the event site. Food, alcohol and drink will be available for purchase within the event.
Soft drinks in glass or cans will not be allowed into the event site.
You may however bring in soft drinks in plastic or paper containers under 500ml for personal consumption.

Security at Clapham Weekender 2008

Request to all ticket holders

1. Due to the constant terrorist threat existing in London at present, the event security will be thoroughly checking all bags belonging to ticket and pass holders entering the event site.
2. This is however a time consuming job.
3. Therefore can ticket holders aim to arrive to the event site earlier than in normal circumstances as well as cooperate fully with all requests from the event security staff.
4. The promoter reserves the right to check any bag or person that it may deem suspicious.
5. Please accept the promoters’ apologies should you experience longer than usual queues.
6. Safety checks will be undertaken for the good and safety of all present at the event.

Warning
Exposure to loud music can cause injury to your hearing
Strobe lights and smoke machines may be in use within event site