Arcadia
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Repurposing military hardware into transformational art and unifying experiences.
Joined April 2011
Look who's back. The Spider's locked on to land at Glastonbury - and she's coming heavy. @glastonbury
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Glastonbury 2022 - it's been emotional. Still processing the magic of being back together in our thousands after so long. Massive love and profound thanks to everyone who gave a part of themselves under the Spider. Photos by @charlieraven and Sarah Ginn
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This is going to come as a total shock. @ChemBros take over the Spider this Friday at @glastonbury - been looking forward to this for a decade. Rumours eh?. #thechemicalbrothers
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A whole new journey has begun @GlastoFest . Feedback has been amazing and we're really grateful to all those who were a part of it this year. and anyone who wants to get involved with the next leg of the journey, please send your ideas to pangea@arcadiaspectacular.com
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Countdown's on. Set times and new additions for next weekend @glastonbury - legs up on the Spider imminent. Here we go.
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Glastonbury 2023 - what a moment. Massive love, thanks and respect to everyone who made the dancefloor come alive. Never stops being magic. Photos by @charlieraven
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Unforgettable @glastofest laying the foundations for Pangea’s evolution as we build toward next year’s performance show in the sky. Huge thanks to everyone involved and roll on the 50th anniversary.
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Summer solstice sky from Pangea's core at @GlastoFest . Massive solstice love to you all and roll on next week.
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Pangea…… A primordial world of infinite possibility. Taking inspiration from the prehistoric supercontinent where every land on earth was one and the future was yet to be written, we'd love you to get involved. A new journey awaits. @GlastoFest .
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Massively chuffed that @AnnieMac will be joining us at Pangea this year at @GlastoFest to close out Saturday night in epic style. Photo - Flashback to 2015 by @SarahGinnPhoto
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Set times on the Spider next weekend - she's coming in heavy. @glastonbury 2023 - HERE WE GO.
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The Bug has landed at @GlastoFest . Spreading it's wings every sunset to get the party started at Pangea, it'll also be repping the insect kingdom at Thursday's Extinction Procession alongside @GreenpeaceUK , @ExtinctionR, the Green Fields and many more - 4pm start at The Park.
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23:30 each night @GlastoFest as the Metamorphosis begins. Rattling with anticipation - roll on next week!!
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@glastonbury 2024 - The Dragonfly. 📷 - @ShotAwayDotCom (images 1,2,4).📷 - @mancphoto (images 3,5-8). #glasto #glasto2024 #arcadia
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'The transformation of the first dragonfly marks the dawn of a new season. '. @glastonbury 2024 - Here we go.
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Thrilled to announce that @lukejerram's 'Museum of the Moon' will be coming to Pangea at @GlastoFest. Photo by James Billings
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From this first idea, @GlastoFest's belief, spirit and community saw us evolve in ways we never imagined.Thank You x
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Glastonbury 2023 - our lineup is LIVE. The Spider’s built on creative recycling and now she’s got transformation running through her veins. This year, the entire Arcadia field runs on recycled energy - waste cooking oil turned to high-grade biofuel. Countdown’s on to @glastofest
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BBC followed our journey from conception through to delivery of The Dragonfly at @glastofest . Full mini doc -
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What a Glastonbury!! And with the fallow year in 2018 - we’ll be holding our own UK event - so sign up!.
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Totally blown away. So much love to every single person who came and made Arcadia’s very first festival in London so profoundly special. With so many new and evolving experiences flooding through the pipeline – sign up to get involved Love and respect xxx
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We’ve got our own field down by the Park + the lineup is live. Let the mayhem commence. @GlastoFest 2014 http://t.co/rTT9eVktNy.
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What a weekend in Ireland – @ATNfestival has to be the best new festival we’ve been to – huge thanks to everyone who was a part of it – and see you next year. Next stop - Austria
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Our @GlastoFest lineup is live. Under a month to go before the Metamorphosis begins. Engines to overdrive.
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Absolutey gutted – the Chemical Brothers won’t be able to play tonight owing to Covid. Love and support to them – can’t wait to see them back and we’ll be sending up a giant burst of flame for them. Massive thanks to Bonobo and Groove Armada for stepping in 11 – 1 tonight.
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Our Sunday night guest @GlastoFest is @paulkalkbrenner The sun is breaking through - let the good times roll
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SUNDAY SUNSET @GlastoFest . Join us for a very special sunset hour to begin the final night xxx
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NEW DAYTIME KIDS AREA @glastonbury . The Alchemists’ Playground - where the next generation can learn to weld recycled metal sculptures, try out circus skills, and build their own mini Arcadia. We're expecting a riot of imagination - huge thanks to @woodlandtribe
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Warraloo – the story so far. Join us as the Dragonfly transforms - 23:30 Fri / Sat / Sun @glastonbury
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COUNTDOWN'S ON - @glastonbury This year’s Arcadia show is the Warraloo Ceremony, as we stand with the Wadjuk Noongar nation to bring the Dragonfly to spectacular life. Warraloo means 'Dragonfly' in Noongar and it's rooted in a shared story of transformation - gonna be goosebumps
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Arcadia London - we have ignition. @Leftfield and @RAMrecordsltd are the first to join us at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park next May. Final phase of sign ups now – the response has been overwhelming so if you haven't already, here's the link: #ArcadiaLondon
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Six weeks ago today, the Dragonfly took flight for the first time @glastofest . Who was with us?. 🎬 - @TragoStudio .Track - @TransistorRtms . #arcadia #dragonfly #throwback #newstage #installation #glastonbury
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BBC clip from 3 part documentary showing this weekend. The Dragonfly’s journey from conception to launch tonight Glastonbury Festivals. Part 1 (14 mins in) -
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Totally blown away. That was extraordinary. What an atmosphere, what a vibe, what a spirit , what a city. Speechless http://t.co/PwIrU1noXs.
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We're building a well drilling rig for rural Sierra Leone where safe water is dangerously scarce and we need your support. The new technology can put in wells at 30 times the current rate and help kickstart a cycle of sustainable agriculture. Info
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Yesterday we performed our Lords of Lightning show for a group of people with all Covid safety measures in place. We can’t wait to unite 100s of 1000s of people on the dance floor again, in the meantime if you're looking for smaller mind blowing performances get in touch.
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What a weekend in Miami as we teamed up with @ultra and @resistancemusic to create a new zone for underground vibes
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Proud to win Best Use of New Technology with @QSFX for our recycled biofuel flame system at the @festival_awards
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Staying conscious of the space @Glastofest with a spirit of respect, unity, connection and campfire magic Who’s in? http://t.co/kRTbeyKLpJ.
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What an epic Saturday - massive thanks, love and respect to everyone who was there. Sunday sunshine - here we go. Final tickets on the door.
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From ancient pagan festivals to giant flaming spiders, May Day has always called for an epic celebration. With temperatures set to soar from next week and fresh grass springing into life at the Olympic Park – here’s how we’ll be seeing in the sunshine.
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That was a a very very special weekend at @GlastoFest . Love, thanks and total respect to all who were with us x http://t.co/35O86slHaI.
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Weekend business - Aphrodite and Junior Red smashing the Spider at @BoomTownFair
http://t.co/W4B0kmY10z.
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Can't wait - massive thanks, love and respect.
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@jharcourt1 @glastonbury Same place - but planning permission issues with crane, and this year felt like a reunion anyway ;-).
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Seriously excited about the autumn ahead - Korea, Taiwan and Australia - here we go xx @ArcadiaAus
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The Afterburner lands at Burning Man as the Spider hits Seoul. We're at the Playground camp at Black Rock City ;-0 X
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Meet the car crushing Hand of Man. Come down and have a go at controlling it at @GlastoFest
http://t.co/rgZKhfJuIa.
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Kicking off @GlastoFest last night with @Carl_Cox at the controls after the Metamorphosis show - Big love xx
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A whole new wave of depth, soul and magic came flooding through the Spider this week in Australia - still getting our heads round it all xxx
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Final set times for @GlastoFest - Friday night announcement here - http://t.co/6IUWwswptN. See you next week! http://t.co/A2SUqc3x6n.
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The Spider in Korea as the Afterburner powers up at Burning Man. 2 countries. 2 cultures. 2 hemispheres - 1 weekend
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Ready for takeoff in Taipei with a 2 night sold out show ready to rumble 🔥
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Sunday night meltdown. Massive love and thanks to all - @Ed_Rush @MattOptical @optiv @vinibtk @GlastoFest
http://t.co/u2coIzOZ4A.
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Set and show times are LIVE. Key event info here that should answer all practical questions about how things will work over the weekend - #Arcadia10
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Landed in London. Happy May Day - and Happy Beltane - that ancient pagan festival where for thousands of years, people have danced around fire to celebrate the arrival of summer. Here comes the 21st century remix. Weather looking glorious for the weekend - ROLL ON SATURDAY
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‘Festivals encourage communal vibes and unity among their patrons. There’s nothing better than having the time, space and permission to be able to connect with your fellow humans with no pressure to do anything but enjoy each other’s company.’
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The next wave has landed. 10 more artists announced across two 360° immersive worlds. Tickets selling fast - #Arcadia10
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Testing the new biofuel flame system running on recycled oil from Bristol chip shops. Huge thanks to @Bristol_2015
http://t.co/lBeckoBVKn.
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It's begun. The Spider coming to life in the centre of Bristol. All systems go. http://t.co/gnNm1XnlPB.
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Essential prep with the Noongar family this morning - HAPPY SOLSTICE
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With no Glastonbury in 2018 – #ArcadiaLondon will be our only show in the UK this year. and the biggest we’ve ever done. This 10th anniversary festival is about so much more than our history - it’s about you lot too. See you on the dancefloor. Photo by Grape Productions.
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Great little mini documentary here by @Secret_LDN about our May Day Bank Holiday show in London. Info + tickets - #Arcadia10
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We tried to pull something big off this weekend but we were foiled by new layers of Covid issues. Thanks @SomersetLive for the feature.
NEW: This team up between @FatboySlim and @A_rcadia would have been something to behold #Glastonbury #Glastonbury2020
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Giant rave alien spotted in Hampshire pub drinking kegs of propane en route for @BoomTownFair . 3 weeks + counting http://t.co/WQ4GWxBUaI.
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