Sparks to headline Big Chill Festival

PRESS RELEASE: Sparks to headline Big Chill Festival The incomparable Sparks will headline the main “Open Air Stage” on Saturday August 5th at the Big Chill Festival. A Sparks album is unique and their current record Hello Young Lovers is drawing unparalleled acclaim – “Sensational – right now no one else in the world is making music like this” – Daily Telegraph. It’s so great, the rest of pop music might as well shut up shop – Uncut “The music Beethoven would be making were he alive today” – Boyz And, as anyone who saw them on their recent European tour will know, a Sparks show is jaw-dropping, sensational and well…sparkling – “Revel in the Maels’ mix of wit, drama and music you can dance to – Independent on Sunday “Simply put, a sparkling performance – Daily Record “If you want to please your fans and please yourself in the same show – this is how to do it” – Scotsman So Big Chillers can look forward to an unrivalled performance from the Californian brothers. Incredibly this will be Sparks’ first outdoor festival – “Playing a festival will be a new experience for us but it is one we are looking forward to. It will be great to put on our show in this outdoor location and for an audience who may not have seen us play before.” said Russell Mael Reaction to Sparks new album Hello Young Lovers has been astounding – “As innovative as ever” – Guardian “The good news is that Sparks are still flying” – The Sun “They still sound daisy-fresh. Inspired” – TNT – and Sparks will be performing Hello Young Lovers in its entirety, with 6 piece band and projections, followed by a selection of their greatest hits from their 19 previous albums. A show not to be missed. Ticket details: THE BIG CHILL – summer music/arts/multi-media festival August 4-6 2006, Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire Adult weekend tickets £120 13-16 year-olds £60, under-12’s free Camper vans £40 Available from www.bigchill.net info line: 020 7684 2020 This concert will be preceded by a one-off show at Ferneham Hall in Fareham, Hampshire on Friday August 4th Ticket price £22.50 (+ agency booking fee) Box Office: 01329 231942 Online Booking: www.ticketsouth.co.uk Festival Website: www.wickhamfestival.co.uk