with bands such as The Charlatans, The Bees. Trabant. Manic Street Preachers. The Feeling and Daft Punk all putting in an appearance. Typical Festival goer One for the hardcore party head.
10 JUNE - 21 NOVEMBER
Venice Biennale
wwwlabiennaleorg. 00 39 041 521 871 1
In a nutshell The Venice Biennale is one of Europe's premier arts festivals and rivals the Edinburgh Festival in its scope. The festival is made up of five main components. all of which run between different dates: 52nd International Art Exhibition (10 June-21 Nov); 5th International Festival of Contemporary Dance (14-30 June); 39th International Theatre Festival (18-29 July): 64th Venice International Film Festival (August 29—September 8): 51 st International Festival of Contemporary Music (October 4-13). This year's film festival celebrates the work of Quentin Tarantino who will also be making a guest appearance. Typical festival goer For lovers of international culture and travel.
15 -17 JUNE
The Big Tent 2007
Festival of Stewardship
Falkland Palace. Cupar. Free-£10 wwwbigtentfestivalcouk. 01337 858 838
In a nutshell This three day event focuses on environmental education and entertainment. As the title indicates it is about protecting Scotland for future generations and this year‘s theme is ‘Minding the Future.‘ With creative workshops. puppet shows
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debates for adults. and a festive ambience provided by world music artists. the festival provides something for every age group. Typical festival goer For the family and those who like to learn.
21 JUNE - 1 JULY
Ottawa International Jazz Festival Confederation Park. Ottawa. Canada. Prices vary wwwottawajazzfestivalcom/2007,
00 1 888 226 4495
In a nutshell Ottawa provides the setting for one of jazz's central calendar dates. Over 20 of the world's premier jazz artists play each night. The programme features Bill Frisell, Toots Thielemans. Kenny Werner and Cesaria Evora. Typical festival goer The hardcore jazz lover.
21 - 29 JUNE
Bilbao BBK Live Festival
Kobetamendi. Bilbao. Basque Country. 225-46 (single day). 2125 (four day pass) www.bilbaobbklive.com, 00 34 944795760
In a nutshell Situated in the wild and rugged landscape of the Basque country and with some of the oldest and most established names in live music playing. this event represents some of the best from the European festival scene. The bill includes the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Metallica. Iron Maiden. My Chemical Romance and Incubus. Typical festival goer One for the serious heavy music lover.
22 JUNE -1 JULY
Glasgow Jazz Festival
Glasgow. Various venues. Prices vary wwwjazzfestcouk, 0141 552 3552
In a nutshell One of the world's biggest and most diverse jazz gatherings. the event features over 50 artists in the main festival and more than 80 in the fringe. Acts include Acoustic Affair, Big Blues Day. Courtney Pine and Gilded Angels. Typical festival goer Those who like intimate venues and good jazz.
22 - 24 JUNE
The Outsider
Ftothiemurchus. Cairngorms National Park. 1:65 wwwoutsiderfestival.co.uk, 0870 220 1 1 16
In a nutshell This is one for the pure music lover. The headlining acts include KT Tunstall. Crowded House. King Creosote. Salsa Celtica and ldlewild to name but a few. As well as live music. the festival features bike races and competitions (Merida Outsider). a 12km race (Britain's most beautiful run) and a series of forums and discussions on environmental issues. Typical festival goer For musos with outside interests.
23 - 29 J U N E
Moray Firth Flotilla
Moray. North of Scotland. Free. http://morayfirth- partnershiporg/work-1 -flotilla
01349 877 858
In a nutshell Over 30 boats. including an international contingent from Norway. will set out for their tour along the coast of Scotland. The flotilla starts off at Wick and then moves on to Lybster, Helmsdale. Cromarty. Buckie and finally Portsoy to kick off The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. In each port there will be local and commuity events celebrating the flotilla's voyage. Typical festival goer For the sailing enthusiast.
29 JUNE -1 JULY
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Portsoy. Banff. Free. www.stbf.biz|and.com. 01261 842 951
In a nutshell The only event of its kind in the country and now in its 14th year. this colourful and dramatic three-day festival combines maritime. music, culture. discussion workshops and entertainment. This year
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