Latitude Festival 2008 – Lineup

There is a new festival being held this summer, over four days in July. A multi-layered, all encompassing celebration of music, comedy, cabaret, poetry and literature. Which is now in its third year. It is called the Latitude Festival. It takes place in Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk. Where, from 17-20 July this year, a wealth of talent will be rock the English countryside. So, don’t expect a walk in the woods.

Believed to be reminiscent of the European festivals, Latitude boasts an incredible bill. If you are a fan of music, then you could watch bands over four stages – Artists such as Franz Ferdinand, British Sea Power and Beth Orton will be appearing at The Obelisk Arena. If you stop off at The Uncut Arena, you could see,among many others, Martha Wainwright, Black Kids and Tom Baxter. There is also The Sunrise Arena. And the Huw Stephens curated Lake Stage. Check out the line up for details.

If you visit the Latitude theatre area, you could see the best new writing, and improv, being performed.

There will be famous authors speaking and reading at the book festival. Including Ian Banks and Irvine Welsh.

With the cream of comedy and cabaret also coming to perform at their festivals.

So, if you are looking for four days of festivities, which combine the energy of The Edinburgh Fringe with the rocking sensibility of Glastonbury, then you might want to check your longitude, and head off for latitude.

The festival is organised by Festival Republic (formerly the Mean Fiddler Group), whom have a great track record. They also run Glastonbury, along with the Reading and Leeds festivals.

List of major music acts 2008

On 19 March 2008 it was announced that Franz Ferdinand will be headlining Latitude 2008. Full details of the lineup were due to be announced before tickets went on sale at 7pm. Other headliners announced include Sigur Ros headlining on the Saturday, and Interpol headlining on the Sunday.

Other music acts due to appear

• Truckers of Husk
• Kyte
• Matthew Sawyer & The Ghosts
• Derwyddon Dr Gonzo
• The Beep Seals
• KateGoes
• Rod Thomas
• Johnny Foreigner
• Bearsuit
• Elle S’appelle
• Tim and Sam’s Tim and Sam Band
• Island Line
• The School

M.I.A. was also scheduled to headline the Sunrise Arena on the Sunday but pulled out due to ill health.

Comedy Arena acts announced so far include: Bill Bailey, Ross Noble, Rich Hall, Russell Howard, Tim Minchin, Jon Richardson and Phill Jupitus. Film Arena includes: Barry Adamson, George Pringle, Halloween Film Festival and Chris Shepherd.