THE BOOK

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What constitutes a perfect music festival? Does such a thing really exist? If so, is it out there waiting to be found? Jarvis Hammond has been thinking about such things and has taken time out of his everyday life to go in search of answers. His journey has led him through three continents, nine countries and thirteen festivals, during which he has asked himself whether it's only the musical element of the festival that contributes towards its perfectness or do luxury campsites, nakedness and Victoria Sponge, for example, have a part to play? Jarvis aims to find out and thinks it might be a good idea to seek the advice of those he meets on his travels; the musicians, the festival organisers and the general festival-going public. Alex Kapranos, Alex Turner, Steve Cradock, Melvin Benn and those lads from Halifax, for example.

Will Jarvis discover a set of individual elements which, when brought together, will create the ideal festival? Will he instead establish that an individual moment can define a perfect music festival? Or will he discover that there is no such thing as a perfect music festival after all?

‘A world of music, culture and people. A world of festivals. A world of joy!‘
Melvin Benn - Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds and Latitude Festivals

‘A festival journey around the world - what a thrill! Read and be entertained’
Esben Danielsen - Roskilde Festival

‘Sshhh now, I’m reading!’
Katey Batchelor – patron saint of festival toilet users

Details Paperback: 600 pages Publisher: Douglas Dougalby Language: English ISBN: 978-3-00-024940-2 Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.8 cm

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