Music Crossroads is an initiative to expose young talent and promote cultural values in Southern Africa. Mzuzu based band Body, Mind and Soul, won the competition, placing Malawi as the Kings of the Music Crossroads. Read the full story from the Daily Times online. LINK
Lake of Stars 2007
International Malawi Music Festival
5th – 7th October
@ Chintheche Inn, Northern Malawi
Combining Western artists with acts from all over Southern Africa the fourth Lake of Stars Festival takes place in October this year. Head out to Malawi, deep in the middle of Africa, for a music event like no other. Since 2004 the unique festival has slowly been growing on the shores of Lake Malawi. The Lake of Stars Festival is a three day charity event that has featured Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Groove Armada’s Andy Cato, Mikey General (Bugz in the Attic), DJ Yoda, Tikhu Vibrations and the Black Missionaries (ten piece reggae group).
Felix B (Basement Jaxx): ‘It was a truly amazing and unique adventure to travel to the heart of Africa. I’ve never met such friendly people with such a passion for music. All in all a fantastic holiday and a real eye-opening experience.’
LINE-UP SO FAR…
Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1/Worldwide)
Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1)
Rob da Bank (BBC Radio 1/Bestival)
Malawian acts to be announced
Joe Driscoll - live
Stuart Patterson (Faith)
The Black Missionaries – live
The Wombats – live
Mulletover (London)
Chibuku Shake Shake (London/Liverpool)
Dirty Disco (Leeds)
Chew the Fat! (London)
Bodytonic (Dublin)
Horse Meat Disco (London)
Wax: On (Newcastle)
Ste Hodge (Common Ground
Pierre-Estienne (South Africa)
Shaun Duvet (South Africa))
The Real Estate Agents – live (South Africa)
Dexterity (South Africa)
Damian (South Africa)
The festival was borne from a desire to raise money for a developing economy and help promote Malawi as a tourist destination. Set on the shimmering, palm-fringed shores of Lake Malawi at Chintheche Inn, for three days Western and Malawian artists gather for a musical, social and cultural exchange which is unlike anything you will ever see or hear. This year’s guests include Radio 1’s Gilles Peterson, Rob da Bank and Annie Mac as well as rising stars The Wombats and Malawi’s biggest reggae legends, the Black Missionaries. For many the festival is the focal point of travelling around this beautiful country, forming part of an itinerary spanning what Malawi has to offer. You can travel on an organised group flight or make your own way to Malawi. Whatever you do, make sure you’re there this year to be part of something truly unforgettable!
Andy Cato (Groove Armada): ‘You’ll never see music cross as many boundaries and borders as this, and you’ll never listen to music in a more special place’
BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
We are open to booking new talent, so if you are interested in taking part in the festival please email will@lakeofstars.co.uk to secure your place.
INFORMATION:
Visit: www.lakeofstars.co.uk or www.myspace.com/lakeofstars
Email: will@lakeofstars.co.uk
Phone: (+ 44) (0) 772 542 8377
(+ 44) (0) 208 880 6519
TICKETS:
Tickets outside of Malawi available from Ticketline:
Visit: www.ticketline.co.uk
Phone: (+44) (0) 161 832 1111
£40 plus booking fee
Tickets in Malawi available from the following outlets:
Harry’s Bar, Old Town, Lilongwe
Phone: (+265) (1) 757 979
James’ Joint, Lilongwe
If you cannot reach any of these outlets please email will@lakeofstars.co.uk to reserve a ticket on the gate at the festival.
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