festivals are well known for the varying shapes and sizes in which they appear, with the standard formula of various stages in the countryside, in addition to stalls and huge crowds, working well for events like the Isle of Wight Festival or Leeds.
But then there are the other, more unique additions to the festival landscape, the ones that take the standard model and add their own twist, bringing us music and cookery events like Harvest at Jimmy’s, or winter events such as the Outside-in Festival. This range of festivals on offer ensures that there are events for everybody taking place throughout the year.
Another festival that falls in line with the latter category, in that it takes place in the winter and celebrates all things cold, is the Freeze Festival, which takes place every year at Battersea Power Station at the end of October. Once known as the London Freeze, it features an array of music acts amongst spectacular feats of snow sport, with the inside of Battersea Power Station becoming a ski resort, complete with snow, skiers and snowboarders, plus events and contests related to these activities. It is an event that ensures that those out there who are fans of snow sports and great music get to attend a stand-out show as festival tickets become hot property.
The festival first took place in 2008 and throughout the latter days of October featured a stellar line-up of acts. These included The Cuban Brothers, The Holloways, Reverend and the Makers, Cypress Hill, Annie Mac and many others, attracting a huge crowd along the way and ensuring that the event would return in later years. So the 2009 event was hugely anticipated, with a line-up revealed that included Friendly Fires, Pendulum, Chase & Status, Calvin Harris and many other acts across three days.
Then 2010 rolled around and once again a stellar line-up was revealed for the newly renamed Freeze Festival. From Mark Ronson and the Business Intl. to the New Young Pony Club, Hadouken!, Skindred and more. It demonstrated that with a new decade upon us, the Freeze Festival could remain a stand-out part of the festival calendar, even if it is taking place later in the year than others.
So audiences should ensure that they get hold of festival tickets before it is too late so that they can witness the great sounds of some of the country’s best bands whilst also witnessing some great winter sports action, plus the activities and contests included. Nothing beats attending a music festival to witness your favourite acts and the Freeze Festival is proving that it is no exception to this rule.
With great line-ups, its unique place in the music year and a distinct presence as a winter event, the Freeze Festival is an unmissable part of the festival calendar.