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Summer Sundae Weekender

17-18-19 August 2012 / De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester

  • "You can genuinely say that there is something for everybody"
    The Guardian

  • "One of Britain's Premier Music Events"
    Clash

  • "The Grandson of Glastonbury"
    Steve Lamacq, BBC 6Music

  • "The finest weekend out that Leicester has to offer... Not to be missed"
    The Mirror

  • "Anyone half awake knows that Summer Sundae is hitting the musical spot better than ever"
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Summer Sundae Twinned with Bergenfest

Norwegian Festival is our friend!

Summer Sundae Weekender has found a new friend to play with – our festival twin Bergenfest. We've linked up with the Norwegan festival for the first time this year and now welcome a new like-minded sibling.

Based on the "twin towns" concept, it's part of the cultural exchange programme organised by the Association of Independent Festivals which partners the UK's leading independent festivals with their counterparts abroad. We'll be able to help each other out spreading the word about our events, encourage artist exchanges and co-ordinate bookings.

For links between Bergen and Leicester you need look no further than Bergen's very own Kings of Convenience who performed at Summer Sundae in 2004, with band member Erlend Øye returning with his new musical project Whitest Boy Alive in 2008. In addition, footballer Charlie Miller managed to fit in stints with both Leicester City and Brann Bergen FC during his playing career.

Rob Challice from Summer Sundae said: "Bergenfest and Summer Sundae are two city-based festivals known for showcasing new international talent amongst established names. Bergenfest's organisers, Frank Nes and co, present their event with pride and show a high level of care for both artists and audience."

Frank Nes, from Bergenfest said: "It is an honour for Bergenfest to partner up with Summer Sundae. It is my belief that we share the same core values, such as a strong emphasis on artistic quality and open mindedness towards genres. Over the years a few Norwegian acts have performed at Summer Sundae and I hope we can strenghten the ties in the years to come, including being able to open Norwegian festival-goers' eyes to Summer Sundae."

Bergenfest will run from 21st-24th June 2012. The festival is hosted at more than 10 venues across the city, from small clubs up to concert halls. Acts for 2011 included:

  • Aeroplane
  • Cancer Bats
  • Candi Staton
  • Gaggle
  • Gold Panda
  • Imelda May
  • Jim Jones Revue
  • Marina and the Diamonds
  • Mount Kimbie
  • Pulled Apart By Horses
  • The Stranglers
  • Sufjan Stevens
  • Wild Beasts

Appearing on the Summer Sundae stage at this year's Bergenfest were:

  • Alela Diane
  • Devon Sproule
  • Dry The River
  • Gaggle
  • Handsome Family
  • John Grant
  • Nouvelle Vague
  • The Duke & The King

Find out more about the festival on the official Bergenfest website and check out the Association of Independent Festivals official website.

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