Rock and Pop: CAMDEN CRAWL 2010 - Calling all music loving NW1 residents!
Published: 22 April 2010
by ROISIN GADELRAB
WE'VE been talking about the Camden Crawl for months – a time when hundreds of dedicated music lovers make the annual trek to Camden Town to enjoy our most beloved of festivals.
But what if you live in Camden and you want in on the action without having to shell out for tickets?
This year, the Crawl is taking over Hawley Crescent – the scene of many a celeb walk of shame after a heady night at the Hawley Arms – and anyone with an NW1 postcode can get in for free.
Yes, NW1 residents can enjoy the likes of Man Like Me, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Chew Lips, Kasms and Skepta, who will take to the Red Bull Bedroom Jam Arena outdoor stage on Saturday and Sunday (May 1 and 2) for absolutely nothing. And if live music’s not for you, a separate stage will host DJs all day.
It is the only stage giving teenagers aged 14-17 the chance to join in the fun.
Expect a carnival-style atmosphere with food and fully-licensed drink stalls from 12pm-7pm.
All you have to do is register online at www. redbullbedroomjam.com and www.thecamden crawl.com/camden and bring proof of address on the day.
Camden Crawl wristband holders can also apply for entry via the same link.
And when the fun stops at 7pm each day, locals can continue the party over at the totally free Primrose Chill, where bands are taking over four Primrose Hill pubs – The Queens, The Lansdowne, The Engineer and The Princess of Wales.
For those who want to take part in the full Crawl, don’t forget a weekend wristband gives entry to 40 venues, featuring 200 acts over the course of two days. Pendulum and Plan B are the latest to have been announced as Roundhouse headliners and separate tickets must be bought for these.
The winners of the Emerging Talent Awards have now been revealed – to see tomorrow’s stars today, head down to the Ice Wharf stage. They are: Best New Band – Gaggle; Best Live Act – The Stow; Best Solo Artist – Truth; People’s Choice – The October Game; DIY Award – Motion Picture Soundtrack; Best Visual Impact – No Fixed Abode; Innovation Award – Creatures of Love. A special mention goes to Shiv Lizzy, who won Best Song. She tragically was killed in a road accident last month.
It’s tough to choose what to see when there’s so much on the bill so the Crawl compilation album, which was released digitally to ticket holders on Monday, can help separate the howlingly terrible from the hidden gems.
Ticket holders just need to go to www. 7digital.com/camden crawl using their unique code and can download the album for free.