SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER 2012! DE MONTFORT HALL AND GARDENS 17th 18th 19th AUGUST 2012 Presented by Coda and DMH

PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED/ KATY B/ tUnE-yArDs/ ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION/ REVEREND AND THE MAKERS/ WILLY MASON/ FRANCOIS AND THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS/ JONATHAN RICHMAN/ JUAN ZELADA/ LAZY LESTER AND FRIENDS / DAN MANGAN/ RACHEL SERMANNI/ CASHIER NO 9/ GOODNIGHT LENIN/GRACE PETRIE/ THE MAGIC TOMBOLINOS/ Y NIWL 

After the success of last year’s festival, Summer Sundae Weekender are delighted to announce the first wave of artists on 2012’s line up, establishing the event once again an essential date in the summer music calendar.  

British legends Public Image Limited were formed in 1978 by John Lydon. PiL’s work is widely regarded as the most innovative music of the post-punk era. This April sees the release of the first new PiL material in 20 years. The EP “One Drop” which debuted on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 show has already gained a strong online following and will be followed by the album “This Is PiL” in May. Peckham lass and Rinse FM protégée Katy B took the country by storm in 2011 with her intoxicating blend of dubstep, R&B funky, house and UK Garage on her critically acclaimed debut album “Katy On a Mission.” Next up on the 2012 bill Merrill Garbus aka tUnE-yArDs leaves crowds stunned by her live performances, artful songwriting, soulful voice and vivid sound. Asian Dub Foundation are one of Britain’s most exciting live bands. Audiences should ready themselves for a performance doused in raga-jungle rhythms, indo-dub bass lines and fast-chat conscious lyrics. With a sound that recalls the likes of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, Willy Mason will be bringing his poetic flair and pioneering folk to the Summer Sundae Stage, plus Reverend and The Makers fronted by John McLure will also be bringing a dose of their hook strewn, guitar flavoured electro indie pop.  

Furthermore we are thrilled to announce the delightful French singer- songwriter, musician and animator Francois and the Atlas Mountains along with the eccentric and unpredictable cult talent that is Jonathan Richman, the wonderfully talented London inspired, Spanish singer / songwriter Juan Zelada, the delectably bluesy Lazy Lester will take to the stage with a fantastic group of musicians including harmonica hero Little George, the charming and universally appealing folk singer Dan Mangan, straight up story- teller Rachel Sermanni, electric country-pop janglers Cashier no. 9, the East Midlands’ very own pop-folk songstress Grace Petrie, the always energetic and extremely charismatic Magic Tombolinos and finally laid back Welsh surf-rockers Y NIWL. 

The next artist announcement will be made within a month 

TICKETS:

In response to customer feedback, a limited number of 2012 Early Bird Tickets are currently on sale at 2010 prices while stocks last. 

This year by popular demand we have also introduced a Young Persons ticket for 14-17 Year Olds. Again Early Bird Young Persons tickets are available in limited numbers so grab yours while you can.  

For more ticketing information including live-in vehicle and camping tickets, please see their website 

Please note that due to planned building work at Regent College, all camping for Summer Sundae 2012 will be on Victoria Park. We will still have family/quieter areas at this campsite.  

Early Bird weeknd £95

Early Bird young persons Weekend £60

Early Bird child 5-13 £30

Child 0-4 Weekend Free 

FESTIVAL FIELDS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY 

Set in the heart of Leicester only 10 minutes’ walk from the city’s train station, Summer Sundae Weekender provides the full festival experience with a lot less hassle. With 5 stages of music and entertainment, camping fields, children’s activities, wonderful hand-picked food and drink, bars indoors and out, plus a guaranteed serving of our special festival magic throughout the beautiful Victoria Park, this is a festival not to be missed. 

Renowned for its ever-eclectic line-up of musicians old and new, and having previously played host to Bon Iver, The Maccabees, Mumford & Sons, Amy Winehouse, Belle & Sebastian, Elbow, Toots & The Maytals, Patti Smith and Tinchy Stryder among countless others, Summer Sundae 2012 is sure to be another stellar year to catch established favourites alongside up and coming discoveries. 

As well as musical offerings, there is always a multitude of other delights to entice visitors of all ages. The weekend of the 17th – 19th of August will undoubtedly emerge as the finest weekend of the summer!