THE BIG CHILL FESTIVAL 2005 – PRESS QUOTES
May 9th, 2006 by rui
‘For more than a decade the Big Chill has been showcasing some of the most innovative and diverse sounds around’ Financial Times, Aug 9
‘It’s hard to imagine a more perfect event’ The Times, Aug 8
‘One of the finest three-day bashes in the UK. Everyone has a good time. And I mean everyone’ iDJ Magazine, September
‘It’s very tempting here just to kick back, eat some nice food and check out ever-popular staples such as Norman Jay and Nitin Sawhney or Roisin Murphy. But if you want to catch some white-hot talent or see something to challenge your expectations, you can do that too’ The Independent, Aug 8
‘The crowd was massively diverse in age, race and class. The feeling throughout was of a slightly crazed yet trouble-free party in the sunshine’ The Daily Telegraph, Aug 9
‘The Big Chill was simply the best summer festival this outdoor dance lover has experienced in a very, very long time. The highlight was the music’ Camden New Journal, Aug 11
‘The Big Chill cheerfully delivers on its promise of heaps of relaxation, quirkiness and eclecticism. This year’s Art Trail took full advantage of its gorgeous country location. Trees bedecked with lights pour water, while luminous jellyfish sway in fields…’ Morning Star, Aug 10
‘I really don’t know how The Big Chill do it – for a festival that leaves you feeling like you’ve just spent a weekend being pampered at a spa, they manage to lay before you an incredible and ever-growing amount of new music, new experiences and a real sense of discovery’ Morning Star, Aug 10
Among the cacophony that has become the summer festival circuit, the Big Chill still stands in a hilly field of it’s own’ Blues & Soul, Sep
It’s obvious why so many of us fall in love with the Big Chill [because it] centres on pleasure and indulgence. This is a festival for [those] who still want to party – but in a little more style. It is also a festival obsessed with food and well-being’ Brighton Argus, Aug 12
‘It’s all about de-stressing, kicking back and soaking up a smorgasbord of music from experimental electronica to funk, reggae and acoustic troubadours – as well as sipping rum cocktails, worshipping the sun, having therapeutic massages and fresh fruit skewered on kebab sticks for your breakfast’ Western Daily Press, Aug 11
‘Sa rays, a trademark Chill vibe, and solid organisation guaranteed copious smiles’ Straight No Chaser, Autumn
‘The original ethos of the Big Chill – you know, an outlet for creativity, unity and harmony – remains intact, what with the Body Soul area offering a large range of therapeutic treatments… And the Art Trail, always an entertaining nightime experience with its displays and light installations. During the day time you could enjoy human snail-racing, a Butlins holiday camp, croque, fancy dress parade, hula-hooping, barn-dancing or even man-sized nest-making’ Clash Magazine, Sep
‘So what’s the best festival of the summer? Best of all is The Big Chill… an enchanting little escape in the foothills of the striking Eastnor Castle where kindred souls converge for some sunshine, conversation and chilled beats’ Guardian Guide, Aug
‘This is a place for music fans who don’t believe the hype, but do believe their ears. Sometimes you’re mad for it. Sometimes though you need to relax, and that, ultimately, is The Big Chill all over’ Q Magazine
‘It’s an event where you can listen to the music you love, the music you’ve thought about loving and things you can’t even pronounce but find yourself falling head over heels for’ Knowledge Magazine, September
For press enquiries, please contact sam@bigchill.net.
