From the 23-26th October, Battersea Power Station in London will be transformed into a real life ski resort featuring the biggest real snow jump ever made in the UK with a live music line up to match. The World's best snowboarders and skiers will descend on the banks of the River Thames to take part in the highest profile snow and music festival ever seen in the UK.
FSO4 Freeze Sponsored by LG is excited to announce the first bunch of bands confirmed to liven up your nights at the Battersea Power Station. Amongst the amazing array of acts set to play in the 10,000 capacity live music arena is Indie anthem giants The Enemy, Cardiff rockers The Automatic, New Wave Hollywood exports Iglu & Hartly as well as The Cuban Brothers and The Anomalies. Completing the highly anticipated first announcement is Haunts, Cage The Elephant, Trouble Andrew, Les Gars, I Say Marvin and Underground Heroes.
Headlining on Thursday 23rd October is Hip Hop/ Funk outfit The Cuban Brothers. Having began cruising the UK club scene with their passionate attitude to partying and performing, the Brothers quickly moved up the ranks reaping huge respect world over. Their unique and comedic approach to live shows is the perfect ice breaker for an action packed 4 days at FSO4 Freeze.
The Enemy is currently in the studio working on the follow up to 2007's 'We'll Live and Die in These Towns' which went all the way to No 1 in the UK album chart. Fresh from appearances at the mighty Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals the band are ready to take on the winter beginning with a Headline slot on Friday 24th October at FSO4 Freeze. Topping of an action packed day of international level Skiing we couldn't be happier with the confirmation of a band at the top of their game. Joining the Friday bill is Welsh four piece The Automatic, currently reaping the success of their most recent studio release 'This Is A Fix'
"Welcome to the world of Iglu & Hartly. A world of hope driven by heavy synth. A world soaked in beer and sweat, borne from heart and soul." - Reads a paragraph on the official Iglu & Hartly website. The LA formed five piece is a new wave blend of pop and hip hop. Current single 'In This City' has received rave reviews from major UK mags and is gracefully filling radio air waves around the world. Their Saturday 25th October slot at FSO4 Freeze will mark an inevitable future on the UK festival circuit for years to come.
In addition to the music there will be mountain parties and an opportunity for VIPs to get the best in 'après ski' in the LG Lounge, where you can chill and watch the competition in comfort.
Other attractions will include a genuine ski village with shops lining the main resort 'high street' With all this going on there is absolutely no reason to miss out on the only pre season event in the UK.
Music lineup so far:
Thursday 23rd October: The Cuban Brothers/The Anomalies/I Say Marvin
Relentless stage: Haunts/Les Gars/Underground Heros/Jetblack
Friday 24th October: The Enemy/The Automatic/cage The Elephant
Saturday 25th October: Special headlinliners TBA/ Iglu & Hartley
Sunday 26th October: DJS TBA
Tickets to the UK's only snow sports and music festival, Freesports on 4 FREEZE Sponsored by LG are now on sale. Make sure you are one of the first to get your tickets to this brand new and exciting festival taking place at Battersea Power Station in London from 23-26th October, 2008 by logging on to www.londonfreeze.com or calling Ticketmaster on 0844 847 2358.
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