Womad Stories
Server Update
Systems are gradually coming back to life following the theft of our servers last weekend - we now have womadshop.com, petergabriel.com, realworldremixed.com and realworld.co.uk at least partially back to life. Real World Records and WOMAD area little more troublesome to restore, but we're working on it.
We've taken the 'opportunity' to move our servers to a new facility and so now have "On-site armed security is around-the-clock. They monitor the alarm system and security cameras that are on all perimeter points of ingress/egress to the building. Bulletproof security station and shipping/receiving areas with a Biometric security system are also in place. Our personnel require authorized escorted visitations." And if the power goes off our new providers have 50,000 gallons of fuel for the generators on site, so we hope to be available and pretty resilient to outside forces from here on.
We'll be back soon - apologies for the lack of service.
The majority of Real World, Peter Gabriel and WOMAD web services are currently off-line. Our servers were stolen from our ISP's data centre on Sunday night - Monday morning. We are working to restore normal service as soon as possible.
Our first move has been to get our store up and running, so if you want WOMAD Charlton Park tickets or Music from Real World Records, we are back in business.
WOMAD Caceres
The third WOMAD Festival of 2008 is almost upon us, with Caceres in Spain playing host to their 18th annual WOMAD from 8th 11th May. In the tradition of the global WOMAD Festivals, Caceres will be host to the most amazing music, dance and food from around the globe
Win WOMAD Charlton Park tickets.
You have until Thursday 1st May to test your knowledge of Peter Gabriel lyrics .."all you have to do is look at the lyric extracts and give me the following line, the name of each song and the album from which it comes" in Tina's current competition in The Full Moon Club 'Fan Attic'.
The winner receives a pair of WOMAD Charlton Park Tickets.
Retail therapy?
Those looking for a little retail therapy may like to check out our new web store - phase one of the new system has been launched today, hopefully providing a much improved experience. The shop will be growing in the months to come, with improved content, digital downloads and interaction, but we've already got much improved access to music with samples from nearly every track available, more competitive pricing across international zones, and simpler festival ticket ordering.
Tangerine Fields camping at Charlton Park
Forget battling with pegs and poles, book a ready pitched and fully equipped tent and let someone else do all that work for you. Choose from 2, 4 and 6 man tents and the sleeping essentials.
New for WOMAD Charlton Park
We've added information on some of the innovations at this years WOMAD Charlton Park including our Gala Night, Irish Ceilidh, The Taste Café, Percussion and Dance Workshops, Sufi Night and the Adrian Sherwood and On U Sound System Showcase.
Booking lines are now open for WOMAD Summer School 2008
Extend your WOMAD weekend and sign up for a week of tuition, discussion, improvisation and collaboration. Immerse yourselves in a stimulating and creative atmosphere - evenings offer film and informal performances or can be simply a time to share a pint in the bar and reflect on your day.
Artist/tutors for 2008 include:
The extraordinarily gifted, Bill Cobham one of the best drummers in the world, if not the best - the consummately accomplished guitarist, composer and influential producer Justin Adams of Strange Sensations, Tinariwen, Desert Road and Soul Science fame - Nfaly Kouyate, whose African polyphonies, and kora playing genius have graced many an album and whose sound has been integral to the hugely successful Afro Celt Sound System - Egyptian master percussionist, Hossam Ramzy, a passionate, inventive musician whose distinctive playing has attracted the likes of Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Cheb Khaled and Rachid Taha. For more details and full line-up, go to www.womad.org/summer school click Overview
Latest artist to join the line-up is Doreen Thobekile (South Africa), charismatic Zulu vocalist, founder member of Shikisha and longstanding artist performing with Transglobal Underground. Doreen will be leading two days of powerful roots vocal tuition on Striking a Chord.
This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with some of the worlds most vibrant and
accomplished performing artists.
Email: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk
Call: 0044 (0)1225 875522
WOMAD presents Beat Bristol
This year, do you fancy taking your loved one to something a little different to show them that you care?
Adrian Sherwood and a host of other Beat Bristol DJs will be playing at a special Valentines night, organized by WOMAD at the Clockwork in Bristol on Friday 15th February.
In one room, there'll be Drum n' Bass, Jungle and Electronic with TC, Chase and Status, Nicky Blackmarket, Jordan V, Mr Nice, Johnnie G and Enigma b2b Boria. In the otherroom, World, Reggae and Dubstep with Adrian Sherwood, B-lam vs Khan, and Borai.
Its hosted by Richy B plus Skibadee, Jakes and Dread.
Tickets are £8 in advance from the Bristol Ticket Shop (Tel: 0870 4444400) and Rooted Records (Tel:01179074372) or £10 on the door (£12 after midnight)
Early Bird Tickets for Charlton Park
Just a reminder that our great deal on Early Bird Charlton Park tickets at £115 ends on February 29th.