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Vinspired Lake of Stars Music Festival 15th -18th October 2009
Lake of Stars: The History
Lake of Stars 2009
Information for travellers
Trip 2007
Trip 2008
Lake of Stars: The History
The Lake of Stars Festival takes place in Malawi, deep in the heart of Africa.
Since 2004, autumn in Malawi has seen the Lake of Stars Festival take place on the palm fringed shores of Africa's third largest lake: Lake Malawi. The festival raises money for charity, promotes Malawian music and provides travellers and Malawians alike with the opportunity to enjoy fantastic live music in an exotic and beautiful location. International and African artists share the stage at Chintheche Inn. So far artists such as Groove Armada's Andy Cato, Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Yewande (US), the Chibuku DJs, Bugz in the Attic's Mikey General, Ben Westbeech (Brownswood), Rodney P & Skitz (1Xtra), Annie Mac (Radio 1), Blue African Skies, Seth Lakeman, Mary Anne Hobbs (BBC Radio 1), Scratch Perverts, Man like me - Live, Ali B and Goldfish have all journeyed out to the warm heart of Africa to perform. Joining them have been some of the biggest names in Malawian music – Tikhu Vibrations, Wambali, the Black Missionaries, Lucius Banda and Joseph Tembo to name a few. Performances range from African jazz and gospel groups to beatboxers, circus performers, and DJs.
In October 2007, Bodytonic took our inaugural trip to The Lake of Stars Festival in Malawi - it was the best trip of our life and I think we all agree on that.
A quick vid to show you what its all about.
Lake of Stars 2009
15-18th October 2009
Location Sunbird Nkopola, Mangochi, Malawi. Full venue details here
Lineup The Maccabees
SWAY
Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)
The Black Missionaries
Mo Laudi
Tayo
Nihal (BBC Radio 1)
Radioclit
Ross Allen
The Very Best
Ali B
Dekker & Johan
plus more
Accommodation Pleaser see Lake of Stars site here
Travel info
Flights:
Prices range from €800 to €1200 return.
The main tour operator from the UK is Global Link
E Travel seems to have the best rates for flights from Dublin
Main airlines that fly to Lilongwe and Johannesburg are Kenya Airways and KLM
Shots
You will need to get some shots and malaria tablets so make sure and get to the doc at least a month before you plan on going.
Money
There are ATM's in most big cities but you will need to carry a decent amount of cash with you.
Bodytonic's Trips 2007 & 2008
2007
Dublin - London- Nairobi- Lilongwe - South Luangwa National Park Zambia - Nkhotakota - Chintheche -Nkata Bay - Mzuzu - Lilongngwe - Nairobi
Some places along the way :Mabuyacamp,Track and Trail River camp, Njaya Lodge, Carnivore Restaurant
Here's a few of our pics for you to have alook at.
2008
Dublin - Johannesburg - Livingstone -Victoria Falls - Johannesburg -Kruger Park - Barra Reef - Inhambane - Maputo - Vilanculos- Chimoio - Blantyre- Senga Bay Malawi- Lake of Stars Festival -Lilongwe and Head home
If you are thinking about 09 or want anymore information about Lake of Stars contact aoife@bodytonicmusic.com for more details.