This page contains Grand National songs, albums and video links. Music profile for Grand National with events, tracks, videos, pictures, lyrics and band information.
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In one hundred and sixty two runnings of the race there have been fifty-seven equine fatalities, four of those in one year, 1954, while one jockey has also lost his life as a result of injuries sustained in the race.<ref> ISBN 978-1-905156-43-6 A-Z of The Grand National
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Event
The Grand National is a Grade 3 Handicap race|handicap Chase (racing)|chase currently restricted to six-year-old and above horses. It is run over a distance of 4 miles 4 furlongs (7,242 metres) at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, usually on a Saturday in early April. There are thirty fences to be jumped in the race.
It is run over two circuits of Aintree's ''National Course'', on which there are sixteen fences. All except The Chair and the Water-Jump are jumped twice. Some fences have acquired near-legendary status for their severity, particularly Becher's Brook[http://www.aintree.co.uk/pages/the-grand-national-course/] and The Chair, although in recent years this severity has been much reduced due to pressure from various animal rights groups. The Grand National is the centerpiece of a three-day meeting, one of only four run at Aintree in the racing season.
It is one of ten events reserved for live broadcast on UK terrestrial television under the ITC Code on Sports and Other Listed Events. Each year since 2000 the Grand National has been watched w... read all
The brains behind Bestival are proud to announce the launch of a new sister show Camp Bestival coming atcha July 18, 19, 20th 2008.
Taking place at the legendary Lulworth Castle, set against the backdrop of England's dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset, this is a groundbreaking three day camping spectacular par excellence. With an intimate 10,000 tickets on sale it'll hark back to the first ever Bestival, where magic moments were shared between special people, creating memories that last forever.
"I can't wait to get to Camp Bestival! It's gonna be a big old family campsite with what we reckon will be the best facilities of any festival from custom furnished tipis and yurts to campfires, maintained barbeques, a massive kids areas and our Bestival Bluecoats on hand 24 hours a day to cater for your every need... and then there's the music - not so much an afterthought as just one part of the whole shebang. Roll on July!" Rob da Bank
Inspired by the halcyon days of summers past, imagine the 1950s British Holiday Camp with a twist and you'll get close to what Camp Bestival is all about. Expect to bask in nostalgia and fits of giggles as the Bestival Bluecoats, with the mighty Miguel from The Cuban Brothers at the helm, lead you on a merry jaunt around the most beautiful site in the world designed by Josie da Bank. Mix in entertainment of the highest order, splendid music, the biggest boutique campsite ever, excellent facilities for the outdoor life and a generous sprinkle of Bestival magic and you're in our world.
Fun for all the family is top of the Camp Bestival agenda so expect a super Kids Area filled with magic moments and an abundance of neat treats for lil uns of all ages. From a Sports Day on the jousting strip to Story Telling around roaring Campfires, a good ole Cockney Knees Up, Insect Circus, The All Singing Kids Summer Party and dressing up antics, it'll be a jam packed haven for kids and their parents. Plus Lulworth Castle has its very own Animal Farm where the kids can get up close to their super-friendly animals.
As ever they'll be a top-notch live music line up programmed by the big daddy himself Rob da Bank (soon to be revealed!). In true Bestival style the music will be diverse and will tickle all taste buds with a Main Stage, the new 'Insect Stage', a Balearic Bollywood arena, the Rock n Roll tent and the magnificent Spiegel tent for Come Dancing dance offs. All this plus Comedy, Spoken Word, Theatre in the Woods, Films projected on the Castle Walls, Fireworks and fun on tap!
At Camp Bestival you can stay in luxury and affordable tents, tipis, yurts, bivouacs, airstreams, and gypsy caravans or bring your own world of outdoor living. The facilities are top notch for families with parking right next to the campsites, spacious areas for chilling and playing and the relatively flat landscape means access around the site is easy for mums and wee-uns. Hot showers with tea and toast while you wait will warm your cockles and Giant BBQs, Spit Roasts, Farmers Market and the finest local and famous food stuffs will ensure hearty meals are indulged in. And of course the local WI will be there to attend to your cake and tea needs. So whether you’re dancing your socks off or chilling in Restival you’ll be having the time of your life.
Adult Weekend Tickets - £120 Adult Tickets are for anyone aged 16 or over on 18/07/2008. Ticket holders aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21*
Age 13 to 15 Child Weekend Tickets - £60 Age 13 to 15 Child Tickets are for anyone aged 13 to 15 on 18/07/2008. Child ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21*
Age 12 & Under Child Weekend Tickets – FREE (ticket required) Age 12 & Under Child Tickets are for anyone aged 12 and under on 18/07/2008. Child Ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21*. Please Note: All Children aged 12 and under will need to obtain a (free) ticket this year. No exceptions.
*NB: One ticket holding parent or guardian can only accompany up to 4 people under the age of 18.
Campervan Tickets - £50 (per vehicle) Campervan tickets are only available from Ticketline. Your Campervan must be specially adapted for people to stay in (which does not include transit vans with a mattress in the back or 4x4s with the seats folded down). If your vehicle is longer than 7 metres you will need to purchase two Campervan Tickets. Cars will not be allowed into the Campervan area at any time so consequentially Caravans, Trailer Tents etc are not permitted.
All Tickets: - include camping. - will incur a booking fee. - are non-transferable and cannot be re-sold.
2. Bestival on 5 Sep 2008
Location: Newport, United Kingdom
Bestival is an award winning 3 day boutique music festival set at Robin Hill - a beautiful leafy country park (a veritable Garden of Eden!) near Downend and Newport in the heart of the Isle of Wight.
The wonderful world of Bestival was born out of ten fun years of pioneering music events and record releases from Rob da Bank's Sunday Best empire. The BBC Radio 1 leftfield DJ had a dream to one day create his vision of how the modern day festival should be. Along with Creative Director and wife Josie da Bank and co founders / partners John and Ziggy from Get Involved that dream is now fulfilled. On a mission to change the face of independent festival culture, the fearless foursome are bringing some magic to the shores of the Solent and spreading the love worldwide.
It's Rob and Josie da Bank's creative vision that sets Bestival apart. Whilst the massive musical brain of Rob ensures the Bestival line-up is the most eclectic you'll ever experience, it's Josie's creative wand that casts its magic over Bestival land. From the most original boutique campsite experience, to the Bollywood Cocktail Bar, fancy dress en mass and even a Hidden Disco, it's this uniqueness that makes Bestival a wondrous world of discovery and adventure that will inspire peace, love and dancing not only in September but all year round...
The first Bestival, in September 2004, was headlined by Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim, Zero 7, The Bees, Mylo and Lee 'Scratch' Perry and was a ground-breaking success.
Bestival 2005 meanwhile saw Royksopp, The Magic Numbers, Super Furry Animals, 2manydjs, The Go! Team and Soulwax take to the stage (amongst many others!). It also set the World Record for the Biggest Fancy Dress Party (10,000 people dressed as Cowboys & Indians!) and was voted (by the festival-going public) the Best (Medium-sized) Festival and the Most Innovative Festival at the 2005 UK Festival Awards. Many thanks to those who voted for us!
Bestival 2006 was headlined by Scissor Sisters, Gogol Bordello, Pet Shop Boys and a cast of thousands... you lot... and once again saw us coming up trumps by winning the Best Medium Sized Festival category at the 2006 UK Festival Awards
