The Party!

From the very beginning of planning DigNation, Tony was clear that there HAD to be a bar and a band, because Mick loved a party. And who are we to argue?!

We’ve taken Tony’s challenge to heart and arranged an electrofolkmaggedon complete with a band, a bar in our new signature inflatable ‘Venture Inn’ pub, and a surprise archaeological DJ spinning end-of-the-night tunes.

And in the tradition of all DV parties, we probably won’t be *too* upset if you decide to bring a few items of fancy dress…

The bar opens at 6:00pm and the party will start at 7:30pm on Saturday, and everyone who has a ticket for the lectures or either day of the Fringe is welcome to join us – just be sure to wear your badge to gain entry!

The Monster Ceilidh Band

Monster Ceilidh Band seamlessly blend electronic dance music with traditional folk music and manage to encourage diverse audiences from all over the world to get up and party! Their pioneering mix of Drum ‘n Bass with Traditional Folk has been endorsed by outstanding live performances at award-winning festivals such as Bestival and Secret Garden Party, alongside more familiar folk offering such as Sidmouth and Cambridge Folk Festivals. “The Monsters” now do fully electronic ceilidhs as first showcased at Cambridge Folk Festival with the UK’s leading caller Gordon Potts.

“It’s alive!”
**** Songlines

“An unbeatable live experience”
**** R2

“A leap into the future” fRoots

“Monster Ceilidh Band hurls tradition into the 21st century” Driftwood Magazine (USA)

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