MIDLANDS
MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007 LAUNCH
LINE UP ANNOUNCED
After a cold, damp weekend , the heat moved up a notch for the launch of
this year’s Midlands festival,, when guests from all corners of
the country descended on Mullingar to celebrate the line up announcement
of Midlands in festive style on the steps of the majestic Belvedere House
. Guests of all ages took a trip back in time with Archery on the lawn,
Hula Hop stalls, face painting for the kids, Coconut Shy, Rifle Range,
and a trip around the stately grounds on a train.
Midlands - The surprise success of last year, makes a triumphant return
this summer 28th and 29th July, with an even more diverse line-up and
brand new location, sure to prove a hit with music lovers and families
alike.
Topping the bill over two days and nights will be legendary artist
Christy Moore, Kris Kristofferson, Glen Campbell, Steve Earle and Paul
Brady. Richard Thompson, Ricky Skaggs. Waterboys, Gillian Welch, Allison
Moorer, Prison Love, Leonard Cohen presents 'Anjani', The Hillbilly
All Stars, HotHouse Flowers, Bray Vista, The Be Good Tanyas,Tom Russell,
Blind Boys Alabama,and many many more join the ever expanding Midlands
line up. Promoters have also added a third stage this year which will
all that is best in World Music.
Not only is the new location of Belvedere House a perfect setting with
160 acres of magnificent estate with 160 acres of parkland and lakeshore
walks, it has instant accessibility to numerous hotels and B&Bs on
its doorstep, for those who prefer a bed to a camping !
The story behind Belvedere, is as exciting as this years line up and
has all the ingredients of a best selling novel, with tales of tyranny,
social scandal, cruelty, sibling rivalry, jealousy, adultery and imprisonment.
The first Earl of Belvedere, Robert Rochfort married 16 year old Mary
Molesworth and after siring four children in four years, locked her
up for thirty one years accusing her of adultery with his younger brother.
The building of the celebrated and spectacular ‘Jealous Wall’ was
conceived out of intense sibling rivalry when the wicked earl became
consumed with jealousy as another brother George built a much bigger
house close by to Belvedere. The wonderful parkland is full of features
designed to illicit surprise and illusion from the visitor and lends
itself perfectly to hosting Music Festivals.
Considered one of the best contemporary music festivals last summer,
Midlands was the first of its kind in Europe with a stellar line up
of some of the worlds’ country greats and entertainment for all the
family .This years festival promises to be even better with an even more
diverse mix of music, keeping the country element for which its famous,
but also extending the musical reach, and even more facities for kiddies.
And of course Under 12’s go free.
Tickets for Midlands.subject to licence will available at usual outlets
www.ticketmaster.ie <http://www.ticketmaster.ie/> / credit card hotline
Ph. 0818719300 or for UK /N.Irl: 08702434455. Tickets are priced at 80
euro per day, 150 euro for weekend pass, and 170 euro for camping and are
now available
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