What is it?

With over 50,000 clubbers taking over the Long Marston Airfield for two days of DJs and live electronic acts set across 16 giant arenas, Global Gathering deservedly took the award for Best British Festival last year at the DJ Mag Awards. This year the 2-day camping event returns once again to the Airfield for another 48 hours of musical bliss with headliners Orbital, The Prodigy and Pendulum at the helm. Wirth no less than 120 DJs still to be confirmed for the event, Global Gathering looks set for another incredible weekend in July. The campsite has now grown to the size of 50 football pitches and includes hot showers and an outdoor cinema. Cloud9 VIP camping also offers boutique accommodation, private washrooms, hot tubs, Jacuzzis and access to the VIP arena with gold circle privileges.

Where & When?

Global Gathering takes place at Long Marston Airfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th July. The music arena is open Friday 5pm - 2am and Saturday 2pm - 6am.

Who's playing?

Friday 24th July: Alex Kidd, Altern8, Anne Savage, Axwell, Baby D, Benga, Chris Laken, D Ramirez, Dave Spoon, David Guetta, Digitalism, DJ Yoda, Dubfire, Erol Alkan, Fedde Le Grand, Funkagenda, Gaiser, Josh Dahlback, Josh Gabriel, Karim, Kim Fai, Kissy Sell Out, Magda, Magnetik Man, Mark H, Mark Knight, Micky Slim, N-Trance, Paul Thomas, Pendulum, Pete Jordan, Proteus, Ratpack, Rebekah, Richie Hawtin, Scratch Perverts, Stanton Warriors, Stu Allen, The Count and Sinden, The Prodigy, Tiga, Utah Saints.

Saturday 25th July: Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, Andy C, Andy Whitby, Armin Van Buuren, ATB, Brisk & Ham, Bryan Gee, Carl Cox, Caspa, Chase & Status, Christian Smith, Dan Black, Danny Howells, Darkfire Dub, Darren Styles & Breeze, DJ Spy & Gammer, Does It Offend You?, Dougal, Eric Prydz, Fabio & Grooverider, Frankmusik, Friction, Gareth Emery, Garry K & Vapour, Guy J, Hatcha & N-Type, Hazard, High Contrast, Hixxy & Unknown, Hype, James Zabiela, Jimmy Van M, Joel Mull, John Digweed, Jon Rundall, Josh Wink, Judge Jules, Kutski, Lisa Lashes, Lisa Pin Up, Locodice, Mark Eteson, Markus Schulz, Marky, Mary Anne Hobbs, Menno De Jong, Micky Finn, Nic Fanciulli, Nicky Blackmarket, Noisia, Orbital, Paul Thomas, Plump DJs, Re-Con Squad E, Robbie Long, Rusko, Sander Van Doom, Sander Kleinenberg, Sasha, Sebastien Leger, Slipmatt, Sneaky Soundsystem, Steve Angello, Subfocus, The Shapeshifters, The Subs, The Whip, The Tidy Boys, Toddla T, Tommy Sparks, Twisted Audio, Yeah, Yousef .

How do I get tickets?

Earlybird weekend tickets are priced £115.00 each and Earlybird weekend VIP tickets are priced £175.00 each. All prices are subject to booking fees. Tickets include free weekend camping and free car parking. Over 18s only. There's also a ticket deposit scheme where people can put down a £50 deposit and pay the balance by Friday 15th May 2009. Buy here or call 0871 789 1010.

Where can I read more about it?

Check out the official festival site at: www.globalgathering.co.uk