LAKE OF STARS FESTIVAL
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The Guardian: "The event is pitched somewhere between a Womad-style showcase and a north of England rave"
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, Annie Mac, Ben Westbeech, Rodney P & Skitz, Wambali Mkandawire, Lucius Banda and the Black Missionaries (10 piece Malawian reggae group). Combining Western artists with acts from all over Southern Africa the fifth 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.
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. 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.
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"
And of course, the setting itself. Malawi, Africa's most diverse country. You're spoiled 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 one 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.
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