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Yurts, Squrts and Cloudhouses are returning to Wickerman (5th Feb)

If you fancy a bit of luxury for the Wickerman weekend or indeed just don't like putting up your own tent, why not try using the service provided by Cloudhouses and choose from a yurt, squrt or cloudhouse.

For full details and prices click here.

Book soon to avoid disappointment, they have sold out every year.

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Our TV Commercial Needs You (15th January)

 

Are you an unsigned performer?

Do you have original material?

If the answer is yes to both of the above then you may want to read on.

Dancing robotic cars, retro trainers and milk chocolate bars have all benefited from being advertised using inspired soundtracks.

The Wickerman is currently working on a television advertising campaign and as such we are looking for a piece of music which best captures the feel and spirit of our event.

The band or individual who can provide us with the most suitable soundtrack using original material also wins the fantastic prize of being the opening act on the Summerisle main stage.

           

Terms and Conditions

 

A) The entrants must be unsigned performers who are under no contractual obligation to any third parties.

B) The entrants must provide an original piece of music which was not composed or written by any third parties. We would also ask that other examples of your work are included in the submission in order to judge your suitability for a main stage performance.

C) The entrants must submit a recent band/individual photograph, biog and soundtrack on a CD to Caroline McCleary, 7 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway, DG8 6NH before 15th March 2010.The CD must be of broadcast-able quality.

D) The writers/composers of the soundtrack which will be featured on the Wickerman Festival television advert will receive no payment for use of the soundtrack.

E) The entrants must be able to play for a maximum of 30 minutes at the Wickerman Festival on the 23rd July 2010. The competition winner can if they choose incorporate “covers” into the live performance.

F) The entrants will not receive any payment for their performance at The Wickerman Festival.

G) The entrants must live in or have a demonstrable connection to the following ITV regions: STV, Border, Granada or Tyne Tees.

H) Please note the competition is solely the responsibility of The Wickerman Festival Ltd.

I) Successful entrant will be notified on or around the 21st March 2010.

J) The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into after the final decision has been made.

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2009 Festival Awards (25th November)

Despite heroic voting efforts by the Wickerman faithful we had to leave the 09 Festival Awards empty handed.

Indeed the mantelpieces of Scotlands festival organisers will be looking pretty bare this winter. However, we were once again overwhelmed by the support we received and would like to thank you for taking time to put digit to button.

Those pesky varmints that did land a prize were Leefest (Grass Roots Award) and Camp Bestival (Family Festival Award), we reckon they put on a good show and wish them all the best.

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Edward Woodward (16th November)

The central actor in The Wicker Man movie has sadly passed away at the age of 79. Edward Woodward played the puritan anti-pagan policeman Sergeant Howie. Howie was lured to Summerisle in order to be sacrificed in a giant wicker man. His performance in the movie partly inspired the idea of our festival.

We are sad to hear of his demise and hope he will be remembered for his outstanding performance in The Wicker Man's closing scenes.

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2010 Tickets On Sale Friday 30th October (28th October)

 

Falling leaves, shorter days and chilly winds are all sure signs of winters approach. However, we have the perfect pick me up to banish those seasonal blue's. The 2010 Wickerman tickets go on sale on Friday 30th October exclusively through our online partner Skiddle.com.

The available tickets and their prices are listed below*.  These prices include all booking and transaction fees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To buy your tickets just click through to our BUY YOUR TICKETS page.

Why not be one of the first to treat yourself or your nearest and dearest to a weekend of fun crammed frolics and friendliness.

If your memories of the 2009 Wickerman have faded or if you have never ventured in then check out our latest Wicker Vision movie which highlights some of last summers shenanigans.

Tickets will also be available from ticket outlets in due course...keep checking back for details.

* Please note that these are etickets and as such no physical tickets will be issued, you will be required to print off your eticket and bring it with you to the festival. All tickets are barcoded and will be scanned at the point of entry.

 

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Vampires and Werewolves - Fancy Dress Fun 2010 (19th October)

 

Lycans and the un-dead are the inspiration for the 2010 fancy dress theme. Vampires have been born again cool with the recent TV, movie and book success of True Blood and the Twilight Saga.

 

Not to be outdone their furry foes the Werewolves have also enjoyed digital fame in the likes of Harry Potter, Dog Soldiers and Underworld.

 

We invite you to unearth those long forgotten Halloween costumes and get in the Hammy Horror groove for next July's fangtastic celebration of all things Fiery and Fearsome.

 

If you are flummoxed for ideas then you may want to refer to those guys who lead the way in Vampire and Werewolf chic:

 

Count von Count

Nosferatu

Buffy

Angel

Edward Cullen (Rob Pattinson,Twilight)

Blade (Wesley Snipes)

Louis de Pointe du Lac (Brad Pitt, Interview with a Vampire)

Seth Gecko (George Clooney, From Dusk Til Dawn)

Selene (Kate Beckinsale, Underworld)

Teen Wolf (Michael J Fox)

Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner, Twilight)

Will Randall (Jack Nicholson, Wolf)

...and not forgetting Little Red Riding Hood

 

Keep howling back for details...

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