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2 Many DJs and Chase and Status Added To Global Gathering Line Up

• 25th Mar 2010

2 Many DJs, Chase & Status, Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, Above & Beyond and Eric Prydz are the latest acts to be announced for GlobalGathering’s 10th Anniversary line up. The latest acts will join this year’s headliners live Faithless and Dizzee Rascal on the 30th and 31st of July 2010 in Stratford-upon Avon.

Highly acclaimed duo Chase & Status will be performing live at GlobalGathering for the very first time while the talented trio Above & Beyond will be taking to the stage to drive the crowd wild with their infectious mix of melodic electronica. Further additions to the anniversary line-up include legendary DJ Carl Cox, the hugely successful Swedish DJ and Producer Eric Prydz, Dutch trance pioneer Armin Van Buuren and masters of the mash-ups 2 many DJs will play an exclusive Live Performance.

GlobalGathering veteran Carl Cox said ‘It’s great to be heading back to Global once again in 2010. The crowd is always amazing and this year I know it will be no different. I’ll be coming this year with my Carl Cox & Friends concept so it’ll be exciting to bring the crowd a selection of my piers that always rock the dancefloor wherever they play.’

Chase & Status said “In the past we’ve bought our DJ sets to Global Gathering. This year we’ll be raising the bar and performing 100% LIVE. For those of you that have been at our DJ sets and seen it go wild… Our live show will blow you away!”

Music lovers have only seven days left to take advantage of the GlobalGathering ticket deposit scheme, which allows for tickets to be paid for in two installments. The first payment can be made up until the 31st March, which also marks the last day Earlybird tickets at 2009’s prices will be on sale.

Over 50,000 dance music fans will pour through the gates to experience the colossal tenth year celebrations where over 150 of the most exciting DJ’s in the world will play across 16 stages to keep the crowds dancing throughout the two day festival. New additions to the this year’s stages include Toolroom Vs Size, Electric Arena, GlobalGathering x10 Stage , Carl Cox's The Revolution Continues Arena and FWD >> RINSE.

This year’s GlobalGathering will witness the return of the Carl Cox Arena which has been re-named ‘The Revolution Continues’ for the 2010 event. The anniversary celebrations will continue with a very special Global x10 stage, taking a retrospective look back at GlobalGathering over the last decade.

Alongside the greatest names in electronic music, the GlobalGathering crowds will experience some of the most jaw-dropping, state-of-the-art visuals of any festival this year. Following its successful debut in 2009, the Godskitchen Boombox is back by popular demand. The incredible rectangular structure will be home to some of the biggest names at this year’s event. As well as housing the latest DJ equipment it will act as a giant multi faceted screen from which an astounding combination of lighting, and visuals will be projected in perfect synchronization with the music including a huge array of bespoke content already debuted in countries as far stretching at Argentina and Ukraine.

For those wishing to enjoy the two-day camping festival whilst returning at night to the lap of luxury, GlobalGathering has a selection of VIP packages on offer in their lavish camping area; Luxury Camping @ Cloud9. Set in tranquil surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the festival, people can either bring their own campervan or choose from accommodation ranging from Gypsy Bow Caravans to Tipis, Podpads, Kacoons and more. Those staying here will also get all the benefits of VIP ticket holders.

Alongside the 2-day Stratford-upon-Avon event the festival will also touchdown in territories across the world with events taking place in Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and South Korea.