WELCOME TO UP THE CREEK!
One river, three stages, four days, more than 30 live music and comedy acts and 2000 festival goers with a passion for some of South Africa’s best music in common – get ready for Up the Creek 2010!
From 5 – 7 February 2010, the usually quiet campsite close to Swellendam will once again be transformed into a slightly surreal spot of revelry, raging rock and soulful tunes, performances from another planet and shenanigans of the type that you can only pull off when you’re safely tucked in next to the mighty Breede River for four days.
Yup – four. Three hundred die-hard Creekers can pull in on Thursday, 4 February for a chilled out preview gig at the bar stage. For R100 extra, you can choose the best spot for your tent and kick-start the weekend’s carousing so that the place is cooking by the time the rest of your friends arrive.
You might have noticed that we’re not trying to sell Up the Creek as a life-style festival. In fact, we believe that if you live the rest of your life like you do at Up the Creek, it would probably not be a long one. But man – it would have been good.
Early Bird tickets sold out in record time, but never fear, we still have tickets left for a mere R100 more. Remember that tickets sell at the same price as the February 2009 fest. Check out the TICKETS PAGE for the different options available.
Only 2 000 tickets are available!
WHAT YOU GET, UP THE CREEK
Up the Creek campsite is uniquely situated on the banks of the Breede River. In typical Up the Creek tradition we will once again run the main stage, the river stage and the all-night-long Breede River bar stage throughout the four days. You can frolic in the river during the day and then move up to main stage as the day progresses. Only one stage will be running at a time, so you won’t miss any of the acts on offer.
In 2010, we will bring you the same of what worked last year and more: More food vendors to get you through the days in style, including coffee maestros that can deliver your caffeine to your tent-step, more stalls and more bars throughout the festival. We are also revamping the loo’s and have already started watering the campsite for a nice green touch.If you are travelling with kids, rest assured that they will be catered for with a jumping castle, supervised and kiddie-friendly activities at the designated kids area. The festival ground is also kitted out with a medical tent with trained personnel, while lifeguards will keep tans in check and of course their eyes wide open.
ANYTHING THAT FLOATS…
Lobster lilos, Indian canoes, floating bars and human tube chains. We think we’ve seen it all…or have we?
We are launching the “ANYTHING THAT FLOATS” competition at the river this year. Participants are encouraged to think outside of their beach gear boxes in order to stand a chance to win one of four tickets for Up the Creek 2011.
At this stage, categories include anything from the best design and most floatable contraption to the most luxurious device on the Breede River. Keep an eye on the COMPETITIONS PAGE for updates and details of other competition like “FINDERS CREEKERS”, “BEST T-SHIRT DESIGN”, “UP THE CREEK FAN-ATICALS” and more..
WHAT TO BRING, UP THE CREEK
Bring: Your ticket, ID Book, tent, mattresses , camping chairs, torches, sleeping bag, duvet, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towel, pillow, headache pills, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit, anything that floats – lilo, paddle, boat – and lastly, your friends and a good attitude.
If you don’t want to pitch your tent, just pitch up for your pre-booked tented accommodation. Check out the TICKETS PAGE for the different camping options available.
Don’t bring: Firearms and pets.