Mallorca Lee (ultra-sonic x Public Domain), Malcolm X and a host of other DJs are gearing up for a mind-blowing weekend in the new Dance Tent at this year’s Music at the Multiverse.
At the same time there will be a stellar line up of live bands – from Glasvegas to the Bay City Rollers – entertaining audiences on the Main Stage.
The two-day event, on 3-4 September, at Crawick Multiverse (a spectacular 55-acre environmental artwork and visitor attraction inspired by the sun, stars and colliding galaxies) will feature a new Dance Tent in addition to the Main Stage.
Mallorca Lee will be bringing his 1994 brand on the Sunday to play a whole day of Old Skool music by the artists responsible for making back in the day so unforgettable.
He said: “I’m really excited by this, after 10 years of sell-out 1994 events in Glasgow, this is the first time we’ve taken it outside in the fresh air!”
“And it’s going to be amazing – it’s such a spectacular place. And having 1994 in a tent, in a field, with a great line-up, filled with brilliant music – it’s right back to the roots of rave.”
Among the other DJs taking part is Malcolm X, from Kelloholm, close to Crawick Multiverse who has been recruiting some of the best local DJs for the Saturday – as well as arranging for the well-known Jamie B to fly in from Belfast.
Malcolm X, who has been a DJ for 30 years, said: “The first thing that’s going to blow people’s minds is the location – it’s just incredible and that’s before you even add in the music.
“But having dance music and a two-day event in a place like the Multiverse is just incredible, especially when you’ve got superstars like Mallorca there, along with Jamie B and some really great guests including DJ’s from the region.”
The Dance Tent line up is:
Dance Tent: Saturday (presented by Malcolm X)
- Jamie B (Belfast)
- Michael Smith (Thornhill)
- Derek McDowall (Dumfries)
- Stephen Holland (Cumnock)
- Steven Allan (New Cumnock)
- Brett Lawrie (Sanquhar)
Dance Tent: Sunday (1994 – 100% Oldskool and anthems)
- Mallorca Lee
- George Bowie
- Joe Deacon
- Malcolm X
- Lee Clark (Dumfries)
- MC Cyclone
The Main Stage will feature live music and will once again be located at the heart of the Multiverse in the magnificent Sun Amphitheatre.
Headline acts include the Scottish indie rock band Glasvegas, kilted Celtic rockers the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, pop favourites The Bluebells and Bay City Rollers.
Councillor Archie Dryburgh, Chair of the Council’s Communities Committee said: “Music at the Multiverse continues our region’s brilliant recent tradition of great live music events. Don’t miss the opportunity to go up to the Crawick Multiverse at Sanquhar to take in the event and enjoy the scenery and fab line up. If local people can get behind Music at the Multiverse it can go from strength to strength.”
Music at the Multiverse will also be a showcase for live music from Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire.
Main Stage: Saturday
- Glasvegas
- The Bluebells
- The Dogz (D&G)
- Cammy Black (D&G)
- The Mocking Byrds (Ayrshire)
Main Stage: Sunday
- The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- The Bay City Rollers
- Redfish Blues Band
- Archie Irving (D&G)
- Pedro and the Pirates (D&G)
Crawick Multiverse, on the border of Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire, has giant conical mounds representing colliding galaxies, a huge avenue of standing stones and even more spectacular features inspired by the sun, stars and other wonders of the cosmos.
Music at the Multiverse will be a family-friendly event where people can enjoy a wide variety of music in a relaxed atmosphere.
There will be a fully licensed bar and locally-produced food from Brigston & Co and Sweet Sadie’s Ice Cream and Desserts.
- Crawick Multiverse would like to thank event sponsors The Globe Inn, Shaw, Hardie’s Engineering, J&J Currie, McGowan Miller Construction Consultants, JG Findlay, Just Breathe O2.
- Picture by Colin Hattersley.
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Editors’ notes
About Music at the Multiverse
- Tickets are available from www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk
- Prices are £48 for an adult weekend pass, £30 for young people (12-17), £12 for ages 11 and under. Day passes £29.50 adult, £18 young people and £6.50 children. Booking fees apply online. Weekend parking £13 or £6.50 per day, which much be booked in advance
- Doors open at 12 noon and close 7pm on both days
- The event is family friendly
- Crawick Multiverse is one hour from Glasgow, 45 minutes from Ayr and 30 minutes from Dumfries – see website for travel information
- Music at the Multiverse is supported by Dumfries & Galloway Council, EventScotland and Creative Scotland.
About Crawick Multiverse
- Crawick Multiverse is a spectacular land art installation created by the late Charles Jencks and inspired by his thinking about space, astronomy and cosmology. See https://www.charlesjencks.com.
- It was a major land restoration project, transforming 55 acres of former open cast mining into an inspirational artwork, unique destination and visitor attraction.
- Crawick is in the hills of Upper Nithsdale on the B740, Sanquhar, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4 6EG.
- Opening: For the season from 1 April, , 7 days per week.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01659 50242
Crawick Fact File
Crawick Multiverse reflects both the ecology and geology of the region where it stands. It has many spectacular features for visitors to enjoy.
- Around 2,000 boulders were used to create Crawick Multiverse
- The Sun Amphitheatre
- The North-South line comprises approximately 300 boulders
- The site spans 55 acres
- The Northpoint provides a 20-mile 360 degree panoramic view
- Around 300 boulders were used to create the Multiverse landform.
The Crawick Multiverse Trust
The site is managed and run by the Crawick Multiverse Trust (CMT) which is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. The Trust’s objectives are:
- To advance the arts through the creation of a land art site for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
- To advance public understanding and appreciation of the role of the landscape and environment as both material and site for art.
- To contribute to the regeneration of the local community in Dumfries and Galloway through the provision of a visitor attraction of national significance.
Through visiting, you are helping maintain the site to ensure future generations can continue to enjoy it. Thank you for your support.
About EventScotland
EventScotland is working to make Scotland the perfect stage for events by securing and supporting an exciting portfolio of sporting and cultural events. It provides funding opportunities and access to resources and information to develop the industry.
EventScotland is a team within VisitScotland’s Events Directorate, the national tourism organisation, alongside Business Events and Development teams. For further information about EventScotland, its funding programmes and latest event news visit www.eventscotland.org or follow Twitter @EventScotNews and follow us on LinkedIn.
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The Crawick Multiverse Trust is a charity registered in Scotland SC039940 and a company limited by guarantee SC349562. Its registered office is at 32-34 High Street, Sanquhar, Scotland, DG4 6BL.