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Early Bird Kendal Calling Passes Sold Out!

• 19th Feb 2010

Kendal Calling festival sold out of early bird passes in record time this morning, with 500 snapped up in just 1 minute. The North West's boldest grass roots festival, who are set to play host to some of the UKs hottest live bands in the stunning Lowther Deer Park, announced the promotion early this week. Kendal Calling will be revealing their headliners soon but have already announced details of this years bigger site and 8 stages. Early bird tickets were £65, with normal tickets available for £85 from link or via the brand new website link. For those who missed out on Early Bird tickets, Kendal Calling are offering a recession-busting deposit scheme to secure a ticket for £30 and pay the rest later, more details online.

Ben Robinson, Director of Kendal Calling says: “We'd like say a massive thanks to everyone who has shown such early support for the festival. It gives us a big boost and we will be working even harder to make Kendal Calling's 5th birthday the most amazing weekend yet!”

Kendal Calling is a 3 day, independent, grass roots festival located in evergreen Lakeland hills. They have a penchant for games and hedonistic high jinks and an almighty eclectic ear for musical talent. Previous years have hosted the likes of: Dizzee Rascal, Pendulum, The Zutons, The Streets, Super Furry Animals, Scratch Perverts, Stanton Warriors and Mumford and Sons to name just a few.

Here's the rundown of this year's 8 diverse areas:

MAIN STAGE – A stunning outdoors arena with a natural amphitheatre lined by ancient Oak trees plays host to an array of handpicked, award winning, international and current artists. By day sit beneath the trees and soak up the sounds, by night be part of epic star lit headline performances.

DANCE TENT – Expect a diverse dance line-up bursting at the seams across all genres with everything from house to disco, drum and bass to dubstep, electro to breakbeat and everything else in between. Renowned DJs and live dance acts from the UK and around the globe take the reigns.

KAYLIED TENT – Hosts a contemporary twist on traditional folk music, inviting internationally renowned artists alongside local heroes. This stage showcases non-corporate, grassroots folk artists at their finest and is a true celebration of the UK's original dance music!

CROISSANT NEUF – Europe's biggest solar powered stage and Glastonbury's longest running area comes to Kendal Calling. An infectiously charming area with beautiful décor, absolutely everything in Croissant Neuf runs on sustainable energy including the LED stage lights and huge sound system. Complete with bandstand and warm, friendly atmosphere to boot, Croissant Neuf is jam packed with new discoveries, fun and frolics.

CAFÉ SERREN CINEMA + STAGE
Absurdity, buffoonery, distraction, diversion, escapade, festivity. These all go hand in hand at the Café Serran where anything goes providing it's FUN! This cinema, café and stage is rocking with comedians, mud Jacuzzis, burlesque troupes, films and 12-piece transvestite covers bands dazzling to have you grinning like Cheshire cats.

THE SOAPBOX
Everyone loves a house party and we're having our very own decorated out to be the Kendal Calling living room. Put your feet up and lounge in The Soapbox home to storytelling, talks, and comedy. Expect to be enchanted, enlightened, and entertained in the Kendal Calling household!

CALLING OUT STAGE
We've been calling out for new music, always supporting new talent Kendal Calling hosts the best up and coming acts performing a variety of styles and genres with one thing bringing them together – a thirst and energy for performing and innovation. This is the place to witness the most exciting new music from across the UK.

KIDS AREA
For big kids and little ones alike, enjoy workshops on percussion making and music, movement and mask making, plus story telling and creative writing along with an array of games and activities running all weekend.

GARDEN OF EDEN
Our very own Garden of Eden, this Utopian garden where East meets West provides the perfect backdrop for true escapism. Discover the garden and celebrate the East – from Morocco to Japan. Place your wish on the Elysium tree, have a massage, try homeopathic treatments, or simply relax in an area of serenity away from the rest of the festival buzz.

PEACEFUL PROGRESS:
Peaceful Progress is a touring creative posse consisting of Graffiti artists, Breakdancers, DJ's, sculpture artists and holistic therapists. As Peaceful Progress says “We are all about pushing the boundaries of the urban arts and mixing it with a positive holistic message. Seek us out at Kendal Calling this year with our Solar powered Gallery, environmental graffiti murals, graffiti inspired sculpture and our fresher than fresh breakdancing crew. “Alternatively have a piece of yummy organic cake and succumb to some reggae-romatherapy in the yurt!”

THE VILLAGE GREEN:
There is nothing better than finding a little common ground and meeting some new faces. You will find delicious treats to eat, a relaxed atmosphere by day and a bustling vibe by night – it's even got its own pub The Holy Quail!

CUMBRIAN TROOP OLYMPICS:
HERE YE HERE YE the 2nd Cumbrian Olympics is upon us, so gather your troops and enter the field of battle! Come together and get involved in the games with everything from shot putting with water balloons to tatty tossing!