To say that 2008 for FreeRange has been challenging is a bit of an understatement! Since running into irreparable difficulties at our festival site in Eastleigh our team has been determined to keep the show on the road. However, with limited time to address more hurdles such as escalating costs, restricted capacity and limited licensing hours to feature all the artists, production and entertainment to deliver a truly outstanding and memorable event, it is with great regret that we have taken the very difficult decision to cancel FreeRange Undercover in the function suites at St Mary’s Stadium.

We are sincerely sorry for the confusion over the last few months and for any inconvenience that we may have caused as a result. We kindly ask that the many people who have purchased tickets for FreeRange to contact the place of purchase for a full refund, including any booking fees (which will be reimbursed to the retailer directly by ourselves).

Finally, we would like to thank Solent University Students’ Union, The Southern Daily Echo & Scene South Magazine, Listed Magazine, Atelier Studios, Squeeze 18, Risks Contained, BCS Audio, Primary, Coda, St Mary’s Stadium, DV8 Magazine, Orange Rooms, Southampton City Council Events, Southampton Guildhall, Corona and TixMob, and everyone else who has worked tirelessly to try and keep the show on the road.

FreeRange will be back later in 2008/2009 (3rd time lucky)!
Keep checking www.freerangefestival.com for the latest news.

In the meantime, do feel free to join us for a now very premature FreeRange warm-up party at Orange Rooms on Friday 11th April 2008!

FreeRange Festival ran in to a few site problems this year, but with the right festival attitude, the show must go on!

We’ve gone underground at St Mary’s Stadium! Which means no mud & it’s dry & warm so you won’t need your wellies!

It’s more of an intimate affair with only 1400 tickets up for grabs, so you had better get them fast!

With an eclectic mix of live music and the best DJ’s in the country this promises to be an unforgettable event!

Dizzee Rascal, Zane Lowe, Atomic Hooligan, The Bays, DJ Format & Mr Thing, Skulls, Recreation, Elementalists, Part Time Heroes Soundsystem and Bird Pen are all set to appear.

FreeRange, Southampton’s newest festival for 2008, featuring Dizzee Rascal and Zane Lowe, has been postponed, due to site difficulties at Eastleigh’s Stoneham Park. The good news is that the organisers of the 5,000 capacity event are in talks with Southampton City Council about moving the festival to Southampton city centre. A new date will be announced shortly.

Anyone who has purchased tickets should contact FreeRange Festival at info@freerangefestival.com

Hampshire band Birdpen are set to appear at a major new festival for the South, taking place at Eastleigh’s Stoneham Park on 3 May.

Other acts confirmed are Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, rapper Dizzee Rascal,The Bays (live), Krafty Kuts, DJ Format, Mr Thing & Atomic Hooligan (live) with more to be announced!

The festival starts at 2pm and closes at 2am on Saturday 3rd May - the Bank Holiday Weekend, so revellers have plenty of time to recover! With a main stage, big top, bar tents, food concessions and a fun fair, it promises to be a great event.

Entry is restricted to over 18s only, and tickets are limited to 5,000.

Tickets on sale on line at www.tixmob.com

Or at:
Southampton Guildhall Box Office, tel: 02380 632601
Solent Students’ Union, tel: 02380 232154
Orange Rooms, tel: 02380 232333

Adult (+18 years) £35* (NUS: £32.50*)

Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe and rapper Dizzee Rascal are set to appear at a major new festival for the South, taking place at Eastleigh’s Stoneham Park on 3 May.

Other acts confirmed are, Young Knives, Bloc Party DJ’s, Vincent Vincent and the Villains, The Bays, Krafty Kuts, DJ Format & Mr Thing, Atomic Hooligan, Part Time Heroes Sound System, Bird Pen, Jackson Analogue, Fleeing New York, The Recreation, Elementalists, and many more to be confirmed!

With an eclectic mix of live music and the best DJs in the country, this is going to be an unforgettable event!

The festival starts at 2pm and closes at 2am on Saturday 3rd May - the Bank Holiday Weekend, so revellers have plenty of time to recover! With a main stage, big top, bar tents, food concessions, market place and a fun fair, it promises to be a great event.

Entry is strictly over 18’s, and tickets are limited to 5,000.

Adult (+18 years) £35* (NUS: £32.50*)