Global Gathering 2001
Godskitchen staged their first outdoor festival Global Gathering on Saturday 28 July 2001 at Long Marston Airfield in Warwickshire nr. Stratford-Upon-Avon in the UK.
The event ran from 4pm on the 28th through until 7am on the 29th, with an after party following the event on the Sunday afternoon at CODE (now AIR), Godskitchens nightclub in Birmingham UK Global Gathering entered the British summer dance festival market in a crowded year which saw Homelands, Gatecrasher, Cream and the Ministry of Sound also staging events. However, despite the competition Global Gathering was a complete success, this being helped by fine weather and a sell out attendance of 25,000 people.
The festival has since become a highlight of the British summertime music scene, with Godskitchen subsequently staging four further Global Gatherings in the UK at Long Marston. In 2002, 2003 and 2004 Godskitchen Global Gathering attracted 35,000 revellers to each event leading to Global Gathering 2005, a two-day "weekender" event which introduced a completely brand new music policy for the Friday evening, camping facilities and an increased capacity of 45,000 people.
Godskitchen Global Gathering was broadcast live on Birmingham`s Galaxy Radio on the 28 and 29 July 2001.
Godskitchen Global Gathering line-up
- Godskitchen Arena
Judge Jules, Fergie, Tall Paul, Tiësto, Mauro Picotto, Ferry Corsten, Mario Piu, Armin Van Buuren, John Kelly, Guy Ornadel, John "00" Fleming, Lisa Lashes, Corvin Dalek, A J Gibson, and Daniel Soto.
- Session Arena
Seb Fontaine, Steve Lawler, Futureshock, Nick Warren, Parks & Wilson, Anthony Pappa, and Sander Kleinenberg.
- Babooshka Arena
David Morales, Danny Rampling, Harry Romero, Alistair Whitehead, Junior Sanchez, Joey Negro, Bob Sinclar, Full Intention, Norman Jay, Seamus Haji, James Algate, Jason Herd, and Simon Forestiero.
- Tidy Trax Arena
Lisa Lashes, Ann Savage, Tidy Boys, Lisa Pin Up, Andy Farley, Paul Glazby, Ingo, Nick Rafferty, B.K., Rob Tissera, Lee Haslam, and Jez & Charlie.
- Helter Skelter & Club Sidewinder Presents Accelerated Culture Arena
Roni Size & Dynamite, Grooverider, Hype, Andy C, Krust, Mampi Swift, Micky Finn, Jumping Jack Frost, Nicky Blackmarket, DJ Rap, Ray Keith, Brockie, Dollar & Gary K, Kosheen, MC Fearless, MC GQ, MC Shabba, MC Dett, MC IC3, MC Dynamite, MC Foxy, MC Juiceman, MC Mann Parris, MC MC, MC Five Alive, MC Presha, and The Ragga Twins.
- Club Sidewinder UK Garage Arena
Artful Dodger, MJ Cole, Spoony & Mikey B (Dreem Teem), EZ, Heartless Crew, Genius Crew, Masterstepz, DJ Principle, Norris "Da Boss" Windross, Mike "Ruff Cut" Lloyd, Jason Y2 Kaye, MC Pied Piper, MC Rankin, MC Creed, MC Juiceman, MC A.T.K., MC PSG, MC DT, MC Sparks & MC Kie, MC Juiceman, MC Viper, MC Mighty Mo, MC Champagne Bubble, MC Bushkin, and MC Sentinel.
- VIP Arena
Norman Jay MBE, Simon Forestiero, Youngy, and Clive Williams.