19.06.2008PHOTO GALLERIES NOW ONLINEDownload photo galleries are now online, check out amazing shots of your favourite bands, crowd pics and more
14.06.2008KISS YER FACE OFFDonington face paint extravaganza looks set to make world record... Hundreds of Starchildren, Cats, Spacemen & Demons recorded for posterity...
14.06.2008CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM THE FESTIVALPodcasts from Rhodri, the Lowdown presenter, and the Dogs Blogs, all right here on downloadfestival.co.uk
10.06.2008THE DOG IS READY TO ROCK!So you're packed and ready to roll? - If you're heading to Download on Wednesday then I'll see you in the BIG TOP!
11.06.2008CRIME PREVENTION - MARK YOUR STUFF / TEXT THE POLICE!Txt msg service at Download 4 u to report crime / plus crime prevention - mark your stuff!
11.06.2008FREE ADVICE ON DRUG & ALCOHOL USE VIA BLUETOOTHGet free advice on sensible drinking, drugs and crime prevention via Bluetooth at Download
09.06.2008ABOUT OUR AREA - DE74 RESIDENTS WELCOME YOU!Check out info on local businesses and services in DE74, courtesy of "About My Area"!
09.06.2008ARE YOU DEMON, STAR CHILD, CAT OR SPACEMAN?World Record attempt for the Most People Made Up As KISS - taking place at Download on Friday!
06.06.2008Gibson Guitar and Olympus LS-10 "Unsigned" contest WINNERS!Verra Cruz to play as first band on the Gibson stage Saturday 14th at 11:00am!
04.06.2008CAR SHARE & WIN VIP UPGRADES!Arrive at Download with 4 or more people in your vehicle be in with a chance to win VIP passes for the entire car!
02.06.2008FULL LINE-UP NOW COMPLETEFirewind, Rolo Tomassi, Lovvers, Rise to Remain, Ted Maul and Devil Sold His Soul
02.06.2008MONSTER FUN AT DOWNLOADCheck out our balls of steel at this years premier UK rock festival...
21.05.2008DOWNLOAD RADIO TO TOTALLY ROCK!This year's Download Radio, which broadcasts across the site, will be powered by TotalRock Radio!
21.05.2008UNSIGNED BAND COMPETITION LAUNCHEDA once in a lifetime opportunity to open the Gibson stage and win great prizes!
21.05.2008LAUGHS GALORE IN THE CAMPSITE TENTAlongside the three stages of non-stop music, the Download Festival will be offering a fantastic selection of comedy acts.
21.05.2008AN UTTERLY UNIQUE AND SILENT DOWNLOAD EXPERIENCEExperience the UK's largest alternative silent disco at Download.
12.05.2008IMPROVED SITE LAYOUT REVEALEDBreaking free of the confines of the Donington racetrack, the Download Festival will now have a new 'home' within Donington Park.
06.05.200821 NEW BANDS ANNOUNCED21 more bands have also been added to Download’s expansive line up including Finger Eleven, Saxon, Stone Gods and Glamour of the Kill
30.04.2008STAGE SPONSORS UNVEILEDSponsorship of the second and third stages have now been confirmed for 2008.
30.04.2008DAY TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAYA limited amount of Day Tickets go on Sale Friday.
29.04.2008RIP AT DOWNLOADRock by Day, Rest by night... Limited packages remain - Don't miss out!
28.04.2008NEW ADDITIONS INCLUDING BLACK TIDE ON FRIDAY 13thBlack Tide, Rival Schools, The Wildhearts, Amon Amarth, Kids in Glass House plus more added to the bill.
21.04.2008MORE METAL MAGIC ADDED TO THE BILLLeading the metal charge are Testament, Municipal Waste and Trigger The Bloodshed all who bring a slice of brutality to the weekend.
15.04.2008DAY & STAGE SPLITS REVEALEDThe day & stage splits - so far – have also been revealed.
10.04.2008RECYCLE ON SITE - WIN VIP TICKETS AND BEER!Download Dirtbag Recycling Scheme returns for 2008 - win 2009 Weekend VIP Tickets and beer!!
10.04.2008DOWNLOAD LIFTSHARE - WIN A FESTIVAL UPGRADE!Save money and save the planet! Turn up in a vehicle with 4 or more & get the chance to win a VIP upgrade for the weekend!!
31.03.2008DOWNLOAD EXPRESSRock on to Download with National Express, cleaner, greener a lot less meaner, plus very reasonable prices!
25.03.2008MORE EXCITING BANDS ADDED TO THE BILLThe latest additions are BIFFY CLYRO, MADINA LAKE, and FIGHTSTAR.
24.03.2008NEW BANDS FROM NEAR AND AFAR!The latest additions to the bill, just announced are Bridgend metallers Bullet For My Valentine and South African grungers Seether.
20.03.2008'THE LOWDOWN' DEADLINE EXTENDEDDue to public demand, the closing date for entries is now Friday 18 April at 5pm.
18.03.2008LOCKERS NOW COME WITH POWER!We've just confirmed the deal - all our lockers will now come with inbuilt charging facilities!
10.03.20085 MORE BANDS ADDED TO THIS YEAR'S LINE UPWithin Temptation, Cavalera Conspiracy and more, add to this year's entertainment
05.03.2008THE ROAD TO DOWNLOADCheck out some of the festival bands in advance, on this UK tour in early June...
04.03.2008BECOME THE FACE OF DOWNLOADCharismatic, energetic rock fan wanted, for official podcast material and a fantastic prize...
03.03.2008KIIDDDDD RAWWWWWKKKKK!More artists added to the bill this week, Kid Rock, Bleeding Through and more...
26.02.2008ROCK HARD, ROCK HEAVYWe add even more bands to the ever-growing line up...
15.02.2008DO DOWNLOAD LIKE A ROCK STARCheck out the all NEW RIP Tour Bus package!! ONSALE NOW!
12.02.2008MORE BANDS ADDED TO THE BILL...Something for everyone in what promises to be a cracking weekend at Donington
06.02.2008GO GREEN TO DOWNLOADLiftshare: Save Money, Save the Planet, Make Friends...
05.02.2008DOWNLOAD IS BACK!The legendary Donington event returns in 2008 with a stellar line-up
05.02.2008MORE ENTERTAINMENT, MORE AWARDS, MORE EVERYTHING
05.02.2008ROCK BY DAY, REST BY NIGHTFrom Pod-Pads to Teepees, Lodges to ready-made tents - RIP has it all...
20.12.2007THE LOWDOWNLive Nation are joining up with Wise Buddah Talent to launch a search for a personality to be the face of the 2008 Download Festival.
20.12.2007GREEN, GREENER, GREENESTTransport and waste are the focus of our efforts in 2008 to reduce Download's overall carbon footprint.
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