DOT TO DOT SUCCESS FOR DHP 

More than 5,500 people enjoyed some of the best new bands and DJs at this year’s Dot to Dot Festival, making it the biggest and most successful ever.  

The annual one-day event, which began three years ago in Nottingham, broke all previous records for attendance by both bands and audiences, as the festival expanded to include three new locations in Nottingham as well as a whole new sister event in Bristol.   

Organised and managed by live music and club operator DHP, headline acts including The Cribs, Kate Nash and New Young Pony Club attracted sell out crowds in both cities, enabling Dot to Dot to build on its reputation for making the bands of the future accessible to all.  

DHP managing director, George Akins, said, “Dot to Dot is about showcasing cutting edge music and this year’s expansion allowed us to incorporate a greater diversity of music – including Grime and more acoustic acts for the first time. Despite the downpours, we had a great turnout and several bands said it was the best gig they’d ever played. 

“Each year Dot to Dot gets bigger and better known and the pressure is on to keep the standards high. We’re careful to make sure that we’re always offering something different to the other festivals that are out there – and that continues to give Dot to Dot its appeal.”  

Planning has already begun for Dot to Dot 2008, which is likely to include yet more venues and incorporate other forms of entertainment including comedy, film and poetry. There are plans to more than double the size of the event in Bristol, add further venues in Nottingham and launch an entirely new event in yet another city.  

George added, “We’re already having discussions with additional venues and the City Council in Nottingham and we’re very excited about where the festival is heading.” 

Visit www.dottodotfestival.co.uk to see images of this year’s event and keep up to date with Dot to Dot 2008.  

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For further PR information contact Kathryn Greenwood or Kate Downs at Eden PR on 0115 852 4717, fax 0115 950 9175 or email Kathryn@edenpr.co.uk or kate@edenpr.co.uk

Notes DHP runs Rock City along with The Rescue Rooms, Stealth and The Social which are other smaller music venues around Nottingham City Centre, with a total nightly capacity of 4000 people. DHP is the premier live music and club operator in the Midlands, with more than 500 shows per year in its own venues with club nights five nights per week and two public bars open seven nights a week.