Press Release

14/04/2011

Glastonbury Festival

The most twisted circus in town:

2011 area theme and venues revealed

In 2011 Glastonbury Festival’s THE COMMON will be transformed into a sumptuous Latino playground
filled with delights from the vibrant world of carnival. Home to twisted voodoo parlours, debauched
bordellos, criminal party houses and a giant BULLRING complete with performances from MAJOR
HEADLINE ARTISTS.

Now in its second year The Common shot to notoriety in 2010 for its eclectic mix of spectacular circus performances and futuristic
raves. This year the field returns with a new look and Latin American theme showcasing a dazzling collective of alternative culture in-
cluding immersive theatre, breathtaking circus, dark puppetry, themed life drawing, luxury cinema, eerie automata, car-
nival sideshows and headline music acts from around the globe.

Set to be the most talked about venue of the year, the main focus of the field is the CAMPO PEQUENO – a towering 26 metre bull-
ring complete with a giant fire-breathing bull’s head! Hyped as THE place to be for Glastonbury 2011, hosted by festival favourites
Bearded Kitten and home to major headline artists, the venue is a fuse of Hispanic mayhem and astonishing performance spectacles
including The Common’s very own ‘La Tomatina’. Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis said: ‘It’s going to be brilliant!’

Already one of the most popular alternative spaces and renowned for dazzling performance spectacles Co-founders Kerry Veitch, Bridey
Watson and Steve Stavrinides are back bigger and better and preparing to create a late night area like nothing Glastonbury has ever
seen before.

Kerry Veitch said: ‘This year we’ve really taken The Common to the next level. We’ve spent months searching for the finest music, arts
and entertainment from around the world to create something truly amazing and couldn’t be happier with the results. We’ve moved
away from the futuristic dystopia feel of that corner of Glastonbury and completely turned it on its head. Imagine the biggest, most
decadent and vibrant party ever and you’re half way there. Think of it as an intense cultural paradise.. but with macabre undertones’

Bridey Watson said: ‘I spent my childhood at Glastonbury fixing marquees and sewing costumes so this festival is in my blood! This
year is the most excited I’ve ever been about a project, what we’ve created is completely unique. It’s our take on Latin American
culture – the bright colours, sights, sounds and celebrations like the Day of the Dead - but with a Glastonbury twist, which means
nothing is quite as it seems.’

2011 also sees the return of the Wall of Death, voted best thing to go and see at Glastonbury last year. This breathtaking
show is performed inside an 18ft high cylindrical wall with performers riding around on vintage Indian motorcycles!
Circus extraordinaires and Glastonbury regulars Bassline Circus make a welcome return to The Common teaming up with Fairtunes
and International humanitarian aid organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres. Expect the best music from around the world; including
beatbox legend Shlomo, South American beats, hip-hop, dubstep, breaks, reggae and instrumental Latin-inspired performers as well
as cabaret performances and circus freaks!

Other exciting venues include Copperdollar, The Lost Picture Show, Photo Booth, Los Artistas Bohemios, La Arcada de Adavinos, Medi-
cines Sans Frontieres and Buchinger’s Boot Marionettes.

Steve Stavrinides said: ‘As a Director of Fairtunes and Co-founder of The Common I’m passionate about showcasing Latin American cul-
ture within Glastonbury. We’ve put together a team of some of the most talented creatives around, including Natalie O’Conner, Mark
Copeland from the legendary Insect Circus and Alejandra Custa Director of Expressarte London, who specialise in representing Latino
artists and performers in the UK. All in all it’s going to be a fantastic year - now we just have to hope for some Latin American weather
to match!’

Editor’s Notes:

The Common
 Founded in 2010
 This year The Common is moving to the field which has previous launched exciting productions such as Trash City
 This year we are working with charity partners Fairtunes and MSF
 Current confirmed acts include Shlomo, Jamie Woon, Ed Sheeran, True Tiger and The Boxettes
 Glastonbury Festival takes place from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th June 2011. Find out more about The Common and its
many areas here

Co-founders

Kerry Veitch
As a key figure in the cult 90’s European free festival movement, Kerry developed the broadest range of skills and contacts as well as a
taste for exciting, forward thinking cultural projects. In the last decade Kerry has founded, produced or developed several impressive
and iconic artistic projects including the launch of St Pancras International Eurostar station, Trash City, Desert Storm Sound System and
The Unfairground & Block9 (2010). She is a Director of event production company Missmanage.

Bridey Watson
Growing up within the festival and event circuit, Bridey learnt the basics of production before her ABC. As a trained Multimedia Artist
and Event Producer, she has always been drawn towards large scale, multi-discipline projects. Her work includes legendary Glaston-
bury areas; Trash City (2008/09), The Unfairground and Block9 (2010), Carnesky’s Ghost Train and Guilty Pleasures. She is a Director
of event production company Missmanage.

Steve Stavrinides
Steve has 20 years experience in the music industry starting with the free Party/free Festival movement where he cut his teeth before
moving on to more main stream festivals and events. He is now a director of the charity FairTunes and Noise Control Audio and is a key
member of The Common team.

For further information/ pictures/ interviews/ photo shoots

Zoe Williams: zoe@missmanage.co.uk

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Website
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/areas/the-common