All tickets for the Secret Garden Party 2012 have now officially SOLD OUT.  It is the fastest-selling year ever for the event, which celebrates its 10th Birthday this summer.

Head Gardener, Fred Fellowes comments:

‘We are thrilled to sell out in April for our 10th Birthday. It’s the fastest-selling ever, which is incredible given the current financial climate. A big hug and thanks to all our Gardeners; here’s to the best SGP ever.  For those who are disappointed and can no longer get tickets we have taken the creative side of SGP to Glade Festival and Wilderness this year so be sure to check those out. Glade is an electronic dance event that has the added value of the SGP imagination and attention to detail with favourites such as the Dance Off, Theatre, great food, Glasto’s Rabbit Hole and an amazing underground dancefloor in the woods. And for the more culturally inclined, Wilderness also has the SGP touch, with such offerings as the Secret Forum, long table Michelin banquets, fantastic live music, theatre and kids’ villages.’

From humble beginnings in 2004, the Secret Garden Party’s appeal has grown organically over the years; its ethos of fun, friendliness and participation connecting to a new generation of festival goers. It has remained proudly independent and non-corporate in its outlook - a festival of the arts where everyone is the artist.

During that time over 34,000 performers, musicians, stall-holders and 13,500 volunteers have helped contribute to its success.  SGP’s Head Gardeners’ salutes and thanks you all.

The spin-off in financial terms to the local economy has been approximately £3m in 2011 freedom and over £17m since its inception. It has supported local charities and community projects in the Abbots and Kings Ripton area – such as the local village school, Jubilee’s celebrations, Huntingdon Art College and St Ives Secondary School. 

For more information regards SGP’s  ‘sister’ shows, please read on.. … … … …

In June The Secret Garden Party will be throwing the BIGGEST late night PARTY in the woods at Glade Festival this summer. 

Prepare for four days of psychedelic adventure in the pristine English countryside, showcasing the very BEST in electronic music. From the roots of Glastonbury and now reimagined by SGP, meet our naughty little cousin, Glade taking place at Houghton Hall Norfolk 14-17 June. With forest parties by The Badgers & Feast of Fools, hand built stages in 100ft craters, a 24-hour music license, 3D Funktion One sound, luxury boutique camping, Glastonbury’s infamous Rabbit Hole, the Dance Off Crew, digital installation art…Glade is the ultimate start to the Summer

In August we’ll be taking our antics into the wilds at the award-winning Wilderness Festival. The Wilderness must be seen to be believed: a weekend of inspiration and energetic relaxation in one of England’s largest private nature reserves, Cornbury Park, 10-12 August.  It is a festival of pioneering music collaborations and performances, long table Michelin banquets, spas and crystal clear lakes, horse rides and walks in ancient woodland, debates and discussions, theatre and late night revelry, family camps and kids villages - Wilderness is the only festival where the outdoors and the arts are perfectly united. Expect a summer weekend that opens the mind and revitalizes the soul.

 

And introducing your very own production company…

Founded to steer the ship of Secret Garden, Secret Productions now curates Wilderness and Glade. Together these three gatherings champion what we feel is the purpose of a festival: establishing an autonomous zone of radical expression and inclusion, that nurtures a community dedicated to artistic endeavour.

By placing yourself in the heart of these festivals, you are opening yourself to the unpredictable, the inspirational and the potentially life changing.

Secret Productions works tirelessly to ensure you can experience these environments. The Secret Garden has reached its natural size and with all tickets gone, Glade and Wilderness ensure you can still turn on, tune in…and come play with us this summer.

Secret Productions as a company also helps provide a platform for creative endeavour. In addition to festivals and other events, it operates the Secret Emporium, an outlet for upcoming designers; Secret Arts, commissioning and funding installation artists; and hosts the Secret Forum, a debating area for the exchange of intellectual and artistic ideas. www.secretproductions.com

Tickets for Glade Festival availabe from here

Tickets for Wilderness Festival available from here