THE ROCKET FESTIVAL has just announced this year's world class line up

Rocket Festival 16th-18th May 2008 SCORCHING ROCKET FESTIVAL LINE UP ANNOUNCED Coldcut (UK) headline with their incredible show and Spanish bands Muchacito Bombo Infierno and Los Delinquentes will send the crowds rippling with their distinctive styles of Flamenco Fusion at the festival on 16th-18th May near Alhama de Granada. Pendulum, widely renowned as the most cutting edge Drum and Bass outfit on the planet have just been announced and break-beat heroes Evil Nine will also take to the stage. Ska favourites – Bad Manners (to be confirmed) will rock the dance floor, along with The Nextmen, Serge Santiago, Transformer, DJ Icicle and many, many more. The third edition of the Rocket Festival, a celebration of alternative music, dance and culture, is set on a spectacular site - surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

Festival Director Marcus Clements said: "We are proud to announce this year's outstanding line up. The Rocket Festival brings people from all over the world due to the mixture and high quality of bands, performance and stunning surroundings, but it has particularly delighted people here in Spain. We have combined the best of British festivals with the Spanish fiesta spirit and people here love it."

Areas at the festival will include the Circus and Cabaret area with street performers, trapeze shows and acrobatics. Also featured is the Extreme Sports area, Kidz Area, Market Area, Radio Disturbo, Twisted Sculpture area and the Natural Living area in addition to the Dance Tent, Main Stage and the space-themed Main Bar Tent.

Marcus Clements said: "I have been going to festivals for 15 years and this is the festival I have always dreamed of going to. Buy your tickets fast"

For more information on the festival and for tickets: www.rocketfestival.com. Tickets €65

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