aaamusic | On 07, May 2014

Dearest Kids and Kittens,

Well spring has truly sprung and the promise of things to come is held in every bud. In the words of Molesworth, “hello birds, hello sky.”

Here in the Garden HQ/shed we have our own seedlings planted ready for summer; all for your perusal. Joining an already chocca line-up is a plethora of electronic talent, who come simply (and only), for the sheer joy of playing to one of the UKs best audiences…. hats off to them for doing so, and hats off to you all for making it worth their while…

As is rapidly becoming traditional, there is a new mix for you all to download and such. So, in the spirit of the impending summer, we thought we would offer a pair of tickets to the first person to guess all 7 different musician’s vocal samples scattered throughout the 90minutes…

More music in the Garden…

SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA – GRAMATIK – DENSE & PIKA – WE HAVE BAND – KATE BOY – TELEGRAM – KIMBERLY ANNE – EZRA VINE – HAPPYNESS – MOVIE – AS ELEPHANTS ARE – THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE – SEBASTIAN LEGER – BRUSHY ONE STRING – THE STRUTS – THE FONTANAS – CARNIVAL COLLECTIVE – MALPHINO – FUTURE DUB ORCHSTRA – PACHANGO – EDDY TEMPLE MORRIS – DUBHEART – MOJO FILTER – SWELL – FRAGILE SOULS – ALL ABOUT TOBE – ONLYJOE – DANNY AND THE SWAMPMEN – 7SUNS – SCARLETT – TROJAN VINYL EXPLOSIONEMILY & THE WOODS – SAM BROOKES – HOT FEET – MEADOWLARK – COCO & THE BUTTERFIELDS – THE INTERMISSION PROJECT – GOLDSTAR – GERARD & THE WATCHMEN – BUCURASU – ELLIOTT MORRIS – JOE SUMMERS – FREYA ROY – OKTOBA – JOHN BLOOD – JAMES BRUTE – OLIVER DALDRY – JENNIFER LEFT – SHAMBOLIQUE – THE INEXPLICABLES – DAISY & THE DARK – THE CROSSTOWN TRIO – LILY & MEG – ILONA – MOZZY GREEN – OPAQUE – CLUTCHING AT STRAWS – EMILY BURNS – JACK WALLEN – CHARLOTTE CARPENTER – TONY SHELVIN – BILLICAN – TOM HEATH – TOM DIBB – NATHAN JAMES KING – ALICE WALKER – WILL VARLEY – FROM THE STICKS

The Drop…

In 2013 they hosted some of the most face-melting secret sets of the weekend; this year we thought we’d give you a sneak preview of what is to come…

MAYA JANE COLES
JACKMASTER
OPTIMO
SUBB-AN (LIVE)
BEN PEARCE
DENSE & PIKA (LIVE)
WAIFS & STRAYS
WAZE &ODYSSEY
ADAM SHELTON
ALEX ARNOT
GAVIN HERLIHY
UONE(Cosmic Serpent, Australia)
JESS LAMB
DAX LEE
…plus many more
including big secrets

BUY TICKETS

24-hour Fun & Games at the Jackdaw Pub…

This year we celebrate the coming of our new 24 open-all-hours pub, hosted by our very own Diamond Dogs. Equipped with an Ace up their sleeves and a pool cue behind their back, these dogs will host a spectrum of classic back bar games, pool tournaments, illicit poker matches … but be warned, they’ve been known to start a bar brawl or two…

Also, calling the numbers are world-renowned Rebel Bingo, a sultry blues opera, a live band jukebox and battling Grand Pianos for the sing-a-long of the summer. Speed mating is being discussed but we can’t decide if it’s the best idea we’ve ever had or if it’s just disgusting.

The Village Hall…

Ever wondered where at SGP you can get married, be a model in a fashion show, get arrested, learn some street-Morris dancing, watch a real dog show, become a life-model, learn to knit in the nude, practice speed mediation and get your karma cleansed by the notorious Captain Lavender in one afternoon? Down at the bottom of the garden, with all the birds and the bee’s you’ll find The Village Hall.

The Games Arena…

From the pure quintessentially English to the damn right absurd, Let the Games begin … From the Pig Labowski’s lounge, the shots are called for the return of The Pig Tossing World Cup 2014, followed by an Emu & Ostrich Polo Match, after a bout of HipHop Vs GlitchHop Scotch & some Disco Diva Dodgeball, TheMidnight Ultimate Frisbee Match beginith ….. Day time Croquet with cucumber sandwiches and tea – rather.

A short distance away the Fools on the Hill, begin their Wonky Races, down a Slip n Slide, like a rolling stone, around the craziest course and haircuts since Pat Sharpe and the 80’s.

The not-the-Tour de France – Yellowbric Artbike Rally…

Arrive at The Party in ultimate style on your very own art bike, or simply in costume. It’s an easy 30-mile cycle along some of Cambridge’s dedicated cycle ways to arrive in time for sun-downers in the Garden. Tour de France – pah! C’est une culotte. This is much more fun. All you need is your own bike and some fancy dress. All proceeds will go to the educational charity Yellobric, who will also be cycling from London to the start of the rally to raise awareness. You are very welcome to join them.

There will be an overwhelming sense of wellbeing, safe in the knowledge that you’re not only having a great time, but you’re doing something worthwhile and sustainable too. And what a sight to behold when you arrive en masse in the Garden.

Click HERE for all the details

Secret FM Podcast Competition 

Whatever your topic – politics, music, style, science, the Arts, environment – we want to hear from you erudite Gardeners. Send your ideas toradio@secretgardenparty.com and we’ll pick the best podcasts for broadcast during the Party on Secret FM.

For full details click HERE