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Since 2004 a unique festival has slowly been growing on the shores of Lake Malawi. The Lake of Stars Festival is a three day charity event that has featured Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Groove Armada’s Andy Cato, Mikey General (Bugz in the Attic), DJ Yoda, Wambali Mkandawire and the Black Missionaries (10 piece Malawian reggae group). Combining Western artists with acts from all over Southern Africa the fourth Lake of Stars Festival takes place in October this year. Head out to Malawi, deep in the middle of Africa, for a music event like no other.

The Guardian: “The event is pitched somewhere between a Womad-style showcase and a north of England rave”

Felix B (Basement Jaxx): “It was a truly amazing and unique adventure to travel to the heart of Africa. I’ve never met such friendly people with such a passion for music. All in all a fantastic holiday and a real eye-opening experience.”

Songlines Magazine: “One of the world’s most extraordinary festivals”

The festival was borne from a desire to raise money for a developing economy and help promote Malawi as a tourist destination. Set on the shimmering, palm-fringed shores of Lake Malawi at Chintheche Inn, for three days Western and Malawian artists gather for a musical, social and cultural exchange which is unlike anything you will ever see or hear. This year’s guests include Radio 1’s fantastic Annie Mac as well as rising stars The Wombats and Malawi’s biggest African jazz legend Wambali Mkandawire. For many the festival is the focal point of travelling around this beautiful country, forming part of an itinerary spanning what Malawi has to offer. Suggested flight schedules are on the back of this leaflet — you can travel on an organised group flight or make your own way to Malawi. Whatever you do, make sure you’re there this year to be part of something truly unforgettable!

Andy Cato (Groove Armada): “You’ll never see music cross as many boundaries and borders as this, and you’ll never listen to music in a more special place”

Malawi: Africa’s most diverse country. You’re spoilt for choice: Lake Malawi is great for all manner of water sports: kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming, water-skiing — all in warm, salt-free water. Climb or trek up Mount Mulanje (Central Africa’s highest peak) or the lush Zomba Plateau. Go horse riding — including riding with game. Visit some of the nine game parks. Try mountain biking through forests and past waterfalls or simply chill out on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Head to the festival and the stunning Chintheche Inn: waves crash onto the white sand, wide lawns and colourful gardens stretch out leading to the main stage and the beach bar, built beneath a mango tree, with decking leading out to the beach. This is a great country to meet the people: wander into traditional villages to get a greeting from the ‘warm heart of Africa’. The landscape varies from the sandy beaches to the high plateaux and mountains. Every time you turn a corner in the road there’s another completely different vista.

Line Up:

Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 1 / Worldwide)

Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1)

Rob Da Bank (BBC Radio 1 / Bestival)

The Wombats — live

The Black Missionaries — live (7 piece reggae group)

Wambali Mkandwire — live (10 piece Afrojazz group)

More Malawian acts to be announced…

The Real Estate Agents- live - South Africa

Joe Driscoll — live

Stuart Patterson (Faith)

Neech — live

Artisan — live

Sion — live

The Beat Monkeys (Chibuku)

Cassette Jam

Eric Soul (Afrogroov)

James Barrie (Global Souljah) Barcelona

Kid Blue (Chew the Fat!)

Mulletover (London)

Chibuku Shake Shake DJs(London / Liverpool)

Dirty Disco DJs(Leeds)

Kid Blue - Fat! (London)

Bodytonic DJs(Dublin)

Horse Meat Disco DJs(London)

Wax: On DJs (Newcastle)

Ste Hodge (Common Ground)

Dexterity (Unsound System) South Africa

Offbeat (Unsound System) South Africa

Pierre-Estienne (Future Retro) South Africa

Sweat X (Live) South Africa

Fletcher (African Dope) South Africa

DJ Low - South Africa

Itchy Soul DJs (London)

Bearknuckles — live

Dubcat (Curves)

Foz (Dirty Disco)

Geddes (Mulletover)

Prince Wey-I (Curves)

Ruffneck (Curves)

Isotone (Curves)

Darkskies (Curves)

Wandy (Chibuku)

Matty J (Tirk/Chibuku)

Paddy Freeform (Universal Vibes)

Ray Wilburn

Jahawi (Kenya)

Mr Dorris (Bang!)

Scott Stylus (Manchester)

Bang! DJs (London)

Deviate DJs (Newcastle)

Joe Brooke Smith

Broken Hook DJs

Shivoo DJs

Danny & Lucia

References: http://www.lakeofstars.co.uk