Way Out West, Gothenburg – one of the best urban music festivals in Europe
Way Out West music festival in Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg, is rewarded as one of the best festivals in Europe - despite being in only its fourth year. The first artists have been announced for 2010’s event and tickets are now on sale. Add to this the coinciding Gothenburg culture festival and these mid August days in Gothenburg promises to be something extraordinary.
For three days Gothenburg is home to the cream of national and international music. The line-up so far includes Pavement, La Roux, Girls, The xx, Real Estate, Surfer Blood, The Radio Dept., Samling and Cymbals Eat Guitars.
Last year’s sold out success with headliners such as Arctic Monkeys, Glasvegas, NAS and Lily Allen as well as Antony and The Johnsons, on stage with the renowned Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, was no surprise. This while the festival’s premier in 2007, with Kanye West’s spectacular final night performance, was followed up by 2008’s great acts by Neil Young and N*E*R*D, all signalled that Way Out West was a new force on the European festival scene. With 25,000 festival-goers on both days, tickets for 2010 are expected to sell out in record time.
Way Out West’s unique city-based format taps into Gothenburg’s thriving music scenes, with performances at the city’s clubs and cultural centres before and during the festival. Last year, performances from home-grown international DJs such as Kleerup set Gothenburg clubs pumping and this year a collaboration with local art schools promises to take Way Out West’s special formula one step further.
“The club concept is a crucial part of Way Out West and strengthens the urban feel of the festival, and has been really popular,” comments Joel Borg, Press Officer for festival organisers Luger. “We have a great partnership with the town and are thrilled to be in Slottsskogen city park again.”
Slottskogen is Gothenburgers’ favourite park: a wonderful open space with large grassed areas, small hills, trees and a forest, and even enclosed pastures with Nordic animals such as elk. Right in the city centre, it’s within walking distance of two of the city’s best-loved districts: the culturally diverse Linné and historic Haga, as well as hotels and hostels.
Environmentally-certified, Way Out West is organised to respect the park environment - as well as festival-goers’ safety - and a tasty selection of organic food is on the menu. One of the city’s star restaurateurs is behind the food stalls at the festival, meaning fresh seafood, a local speciality, is also on offer.
Home to intimate gig venues, big arenas, recording studios and events, Gothenburg is viewed on the international music scene as a place to watch for its emerging musical talent. The city has also long been a destination of choice for musical artists on world tours, as last summers AC/DC, U2 and Madonna playing to audiences of 60,000 at the central Ullevi stadium. Yet confirmed for 2010 is Pink on 23 July.
For those who wish to stay on and see more of this area of West Sweden, it’s easy to travel from Gothenburg to the beautiful islands. Marstrand, the yachting capital, is only an hour bus ride away, and the floating hotel, Salt & Sill at Klädesholmen, is a picturesque fishing village further up the coast that should not be missed.
Way Out West - Essential Information:
When: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August, with club performances from the evening of Thursday 12th until Saturday 14th
Where: Slottsskogen city park in central Gothenburg.
Tickets: 1,390 Swedish crowns (£115) for a full two day festival pass including club performances. Ticket sales at Eventim: Telephone +46 771651000.
For more info on Gothenburg, and to book hotels online: www.goteborg.com
For more info on West Sweden: www.westsweden.com
Comments
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 26 maj 10:39: Feel free to ask and comment whatever you like, but on this page, do it in english please.
edlitaM, 26 maj 19:25: Hey, Is this the final line-up or are we waiting for more:)?
axel, 27 maj 10:21: there will be more... my guess is 10-15 more acts
what's the line up?, 28 maj 21:23: which acts are playing on which days? anyone know.
Malin, 29 maj 16:48: När får man besked om om man får jobb som volontär på festivalen och på vilken post? Tack
Malin, 29 maj 17:12: hehe...ok english it is. When do you get an answer to if you can work at the festival? And at what post? Thanks
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 2 jun 10:36: We don't yet have the schedule for the artists. As soon as we have we post it on this site!
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 2 jun 10:37: If you have questions regarding volunteers, please contact niklas.tengvall@wayoutwest.se.
Francesco, 3 jun 9:39: Does the festival usually sell out?
Hanna, 5 jun 11:06: August 7-9? Is it not Sat-Sun 9th - 10th?
Michael, 5 jun 19:51: It sold out last year, both days.
elin, 5 jun 23:46: i think it's the 7th - the 10th? if you include the various club events.
eduards, 6 jun 18:58: Are there any way to get accreditation if we are a radio station outside Sweden? I emailed Joel Borg , but had no reply.
Jacob, 9 jun 19:47: Is it possible to buy alcohol at the festival?
aaa, 9 jun 21:55: how many tickets left?
e, 10 jun 14:51: infos are still in sweden and I can't speak your language. :( And I don't know what kind of ticket should I buy.
dfhehrtjd, 10 jun 17:28: "Reduced prices are available for under 18s, a "ungdomspass". Note that the clubs have an 18 years age limit, so this ticket is not valid for the club nights."
ajajaja, 10 jun 21:57: are the two main days the 8th and the 9th? i'm very confused.
turbodoodler, 11 jun 11:59: schedule???????
e, 12 jun 20:32: thanks :)
TM, 15 jun 4:42: Can you purchse tickets for one day of the festival?
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 16 jun 12:29: the festival starts the 7th with clubs in the city. the 8th and 9th will the the main area (slottsskogen) be open. There will be no way out west activity/clubs sunday the 10th. the schedule will be announced later on.
sdgfbsb, 16 jun 16:09: How much will a one day ticket cost?
dino, 17 jun 0:46: How much will a one day ticket cost and when do you expect to have the schedule done?
Paul from the UK, 17 jun 11:45: I'm hoping to make it out to the festival. Is it sold out yet? Any advice on being a lone man out there for the festival? :P Thanks.
sergio, 17 jun 11:52: My bloody valentine is coming?
anna, 17 jun 15:15: any news on who is playing when?
eric, 17 jun 22:04: my bloody valentine should be there!
David, 17 jun 23:38: "Stars" from Canada is playing in Stockholm the 25th... is it possible to have them here as well?
Dan, 18 jun 12:45: My Bloody Valentine on the 8th of August in Oslo.... they have to play! By the way, I am a 16 year old No Age fan... is it really impossible to get into the clubs, even if just for the concert?
Kristian, 19 jun 14:30: How many tickets are left and how many are already sold?
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 19 jun 14:33: Dan, yes. you have to be at least 18 to get in to the clubs.
Fredrik-WayOutWest, 19 jun 14:34: info about one day tickets will be posted next week.
Dennis Hallahane, 20 jun 12:36: Hi Are tickets still on sale? Are the club nights booked by ticket or first come, first served? Is the line up festival and clubs by individual day available yet?
Mikaela, 22 jun 17:42: When did the last tickets sell out last year? And do anyone know how many there's left now?
Tegsy, 22 jun 20:50: Please book 'The Whitest Boy Alive' they rock!
David, 23 jun 10:24: Beter yet Tegsy, book Kings of Convenience!
John, 23 jun 17:43: BOOK MY BLOODY VALENTINE!!
m., 24 jun 23:04: Isn't it possible to book Murder By Death for the festival? They are so awesome! As I could see on their MySpace site, they won't play any gigs, yet (on 8/9th of august)...
Martin C, 25 jun 1:20: My Bloody Valentine, please, please....
Hey, 25 jun 11:52: I we can ask for more, I'd love to see Micah P Hinson there! But the line-up is already awesome, I've got my ticket yet :)
elin, 25 jun 14:42: PLEASE BOOK UNDER BYEN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE UNDER BYEN PLEASE
Jason, 26 jun 11:37: BOOK MY BLOODY VALENTINE!!
sergio, 26 jun 14:34: please, i need to know the bands day by day
Daal, 27 jun 13:15: What about Jason Molina?
DayByDay, 27 jun 18:00: For the bands day by day, you can find part of them here: http://www.wayoutwest.se/spelschema
Dan, 27 jun 23:44: BOOK MY BLOODY VALENTINE!!
t, 29 jun 11:14: Oh I will definitely be there! Sigur Ros will be great!
smnwnwrght, 30 jun 0:36: Will there be plenty of places to stay in Göteborg? Any recommendations please - central and not stupidly expensive? Thanks...
pasquale, 30 jun 17:37: hi, i'm trying to buy tickets on-line from italy but when i digit my card code appears a write in swedish and nothing happens...please help me! thx!
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