Over the fence: other festivals to check out this week

Rhythm Festival and Swindon Invisible

United Kingdom | 12 August 2010

We look ahead to the other festivals that you should be checking out this coming weekend.

Rhythm Festival 2010 – 20-22 August

What is it?
For those seeking an alternative to V, Rhythm Festival might provide the solace they’re after. Offering a varied selection of acts that lean closer to the 1970s than the modern day, five arenas to explore and enough real ale to stock Heartbeat’s Aidensfield Arms – it’s a far cry from processed beats and colourful alcopops of these modern festival. There will also be a Therapy Zone, the Groovie Movie Picture Show, a Digital Funfair, Panic Circus with a Kidz Area and Junior Olympics to wear out the little ones too.

Three to see

The Wailers
The band that made Bob Marley big make his live legacy live on through favourites like ‘3 Little Birds’, ‘Jammin’’ and ‘Soul Rebel’.

Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band
Great American soul singer whose onstage personality is just as big as any of his tracks.

The Damned
The original punk band that refused to flitter away when the rest of them did.

Can I still get tickets?
Weekend tickets are on sale now priced at £95 for the weekend with additionally charges for camping. Child or youth passes are £30.

Click here to buy Rhythm Festival tickets.

Swindon Invincible 2010 – 21-22 August

What is it?
With two sell-out years already behind it, Swindon Invincible certainly looks like it’s living up to its name. Going for the hat trick they’ve enlisted a varied blossom of beats, blips and bass stars ranging from reggae and funk to hip hop and disco. Tucking itself into the Old Town Bowl, there will be a natural amphitheatre for the main acts to sound their best and a slew of eateries and bars to make sure the revellers are on top form too.

Three to see

Dub Pistols
Reggae big beat band led by the insatiable whirlwind Barry Ashworth who blast out original compositions alongside classic dub samples.

DJ Cybernetic History Of Hip Hop
What is says on the tin. Listen and learn.

Beardyman
Infamous beatboxer who isn’t adverse to a little bit of looping as his beefs up his vocal breaks with cheesy song lines and samples.

Can I still get tickets?
Yes, passes are £35 for the weekend or £20 a day.

Click here to buy Swindon Invincible tickets.