Kanye West to stay in £7,000-a-night Eastnor Castle before Big Chill gig

Kanye West will stay in £7,000-a-night Eastnor Castle before his gig at the Big Chill festival on Saturday (06.08.11).

The 34-year-old rapper will be able to take advantage of the 12 bedrooms in the landmark, relax in the fully-stocked library and enjoy meals in a gothic dining room before headlining the event in Herefordshire, West Midlands, England, which is taking place in the 300-acre grounds of the castle.

Kanye will be transported from the castle to the event via a 16-seater Limo Broker Hummer.

The 'Stronger' hitmaker is planning to put on a big show for his gig, featuring ballet dancers, and he has asked for additional stage structure to allow him to get closer to his fans.

A source explained he requested "20 locally sourced ballet dancers" and a raised area so he can "crowd surf in safety".

A backstage insider added to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It's a moving platform on a mechanical arm. It means Kanye can get right up close with the crowd."

Earlier this week, Kanye was spotted celebrating the forthcoming release of his collaboration album 'Watch the Throne' with fellow rapper Jay-Z in New York City.

An onlooker said: "There were a lot of girls all over Kanye," adding he was "on his feet all night chatting up models".

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