12 THE LIST 7—21 Jun 2007
At last, summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the streets. Not to mention fields, parks, islands, pubs, clubs and village halls. As the festivals season gets undenivay across the globe, Brendan Perring and Gate Simpson present a comprehensive round-up of the most exciting events in the calendar, from rock’n’roll in the Highlands to tomato fights in Spain and cross
dressing in Ecuador
7 - 10 JUNE
South Queensferry Arts Festival
South Queensferry. Edinburgh. Prices vary www.visitscotland.com. 0131 529 5576
In a nutshell This year's festival features over 40 events Split over the three days comprising music. comedy. drama. workshops. poetry and exhibitions together with a continental street market and a beer festival.Typical festival goer For the fun-loving artisan.
8 — 10 JUNE
Isle of Wight Music Festival
Isle of Wight. 252—125 (limited tickets) www.isleofwightfestival.Com. 08705 321 321
In a nutshell This is one of the festival season's premier events and the dramatic setting only serves to enhance it. The line up includes The Rolling Stones. Snow Patrol, Groove Armada. The Feeling. Echo and the Bunnymen, Muse, Kasabian, Amy Winehouse. Paulo Nutini and The Fratellis.Typical festival goer For the festival family and those who like a more chilled vibe.
8 - 24 J U N E
West End Festival
Glasgow. West End. Prices vary wwwwestendfestivalco.uk. 01/11 572 0810
In a nutshell The Glasgow West End festival starts with a bang with a mass parade through the city featuring Scottish folk. steel bands. reggae. big
band. soul. samba and a host of other performers. After the big blowout on the first day the festival features all manner of arts from music recitals to film. dance. theatre and comedy. Typical festival goer For those who like diversity, fun and colour.
9 ~10 JUNE
Treefest and Wood Market See panel page 14.
9 ~ 10 J U N E
Rockness
Loch Ness. $745400. wwwrockilesscouk.
0870 220 t 1 16
In a nutshell One of Scotland's newest festivals, this is for the major dance hedonist as it is predominantly DJ-orientated with the likes of Chemical Brothers and Groove Armada headlining the main stage. However. this year sees seme more variety brought to the mix