[NB: This is still 2006 info. 2007 info will be here soon...]
The guys and gals from Continental Drifts return to Bestival with a host of crazy antics taking place in the 24 Hour Twilight Circus Field and all over the site... We're talking weird walkabout acts, circus performers and musical entertainment... Including DJ Shantel, Sing-a-long-a-Grease, the Youngblood Brass Band, DJ Burt Latino & Mavis, the Laundrettas, Area 51 superheroes, Freaks, the Insect Circus and so very much more
In fact, there's so much to tell you about so we've had to split it up here we present their line up for the Late Night Cabaret in The Big Top
FRIDAY IS VOODOO NIGHT OUT!
The Congo Faith Healers (02.00 02.45)
Playing a mad mix of Voodoo music and Rock and Roll with a deep Louisiana drawl, Sonny of The Congo Faith Healers has been likened to the voice of Elvis by the likes of Ronny Wood and plays with Morrissey when he is not being a low down bluesy Voodoo Guy.
Voodoo Vaudeville Cabaret (Hosting and 02:45 03:00)
Voodoo Vaudeville bring their cast of twisted cabaret performers and experts of the bizarre to present a simmering cauldron of fetish, fantasy and the surreal in a dark cabaret show of the alternative. The show will consist of a series of set pieces all compeered by masterful MC Chris Cresswell. Acts will include the beautiful shadow screen fan dancers and the crazy horse pony girls. Expect to encounter fiendish B-movie characters, burlesque theatricals, wicked wit and a sprinkling of audience participation with this charmingly outrageous performance group.
Cross Bone & Carn Evil (03:10 03:40)
Zombie Music Rock Show with Skeleton Instruments and real Zombie girl performers in a sensual trance!
DJ Scratchy (03.40 04:05)
Scratchy is a DJ with a unique perspective on it all. Touring with the Clash and lately with Gogol Bordello, he promises a Ska'd up, Rock and Rolling, Gypsy Speed Punk special.
Pronghorn (04:20 05:00)
The UK Heyseed Dixie and some more. Crazed all night Dorset Cowpunk. See Photo...
SATURDAY IS THE GYPSY CIRCUS SPECIAL!
Martinez (02.00 - )
The actual Gypsy Flamencoe Father of it all, a sharp Bullfighting Mediteranean Ring Master.
Kwabana Lindsay (02.00 - )
A Gypsy of the Circus, he will perform his incredible fiddle playing rope tricks live.
Young Blood Brass Band (02.15 03.15)
Hailing from all across the US, the YBBB take brass music rip it up and start again with a injection of Hip Hop and New Orleans vibe. Kicked it at Glasto 05 and will do so at Bestival 06!
DJ Shantel (03.15 04.15)
Shantel is one of the greatest producers of all time. His work is all around booming Gypsy Speed Brass. A roamer himself, he has managed to bring 1000 year old Gypsy Music together with the coolest and most subtle beats. His music is No1 In Germany and winner of the BBC World Music Awards 06. Shantel's set includes Marina Pyromantic the Roumanian Fire and erotic dancer, and a whole load of surprises.
Forty Thieves Orchestra (04.15 5.00)
Forty Thieves Orchestra play a mellower but still uplifting version of Gypsy Music and Beats, with live musicians from Uzbekistan and Turkey and a Bulgarian Singer and hot Gypsy Dancers.
SUNDAY IS SING-A-LONG-A-GREASE NIGHT!
DJ Burt Latino + VJ Mavis (00.00 00.45)
Bonkers DJ and visual set up. Tunes include the fabulous Zorba The Drunk. Party!
Grease Intro (00.45 1.00)
With Laundrettas and a host of acts.
Grease The Film (1.00 2.50)
This is a first at a UK Festival, we present the film Grease and also we present you a plethora of Bestival Stars and Starlets in the roles. Your job, is to sing along with the film, and support your favourite actor or actress with as much whooping, clapping and general tomfoolery as you can muster. So, GREASE IS THE WORD and the word says GET INVOLVED in our first fully interactive film crazyness.
The film is 110 minutes long, with full subtitles so don't worry if you don't know the words or the film. We want to squeeze the last bit of Bestival energy with this Crazy film thing!
If you want to star alongside the film or have ever fancied being a Grease Monkey then email chris@continentaldrifts.co.uk for a chance to be on stage!
The Priscillas (2.50 3.30)
Hard core Russ B Meyer, Rocking Super Vixens play out the festival with Scratchy Rock and Roll, with a full Polka dot PVC specialty.
