Press Release: Dance the weekend away at the Summer’s hottest festival, award-winning Chilli Fiesta

Posted on 12th July 2017

Three-day family-friendly festival with camping (11, 12 & 13 August 2017)
10am - 9pm Fri, 10am-10pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun
West Dean Gardens, Near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX
www.chillifiesta.co.uk
#chillifiesta

West Dean Gardens award-winning Chilli Fiesta returns with a creative flair for its 22nd Year (11, 12, &13 August). The UK's biggest chilli festival attracts 25,000 visitors with a sizzling selection of live Latin music and dancing, cookery demonstrations by top chefs, gardening demonstrations and visitors the chance to dine on delicious chilli foods. The family-friendly festival takes place in the spectacular grounds of West Dean Estate, in the heart of the South Downs National Park, home to West Dean College, acclaimed for arts and conservation as well as the glorious West Dean Gardens.

Live Latino music and dance performances throughout the weekend start at 10am on all three days and finish at 9pm on Friday, 10.30pm on Saturday and 9pm on Sunday. Some notable performances for 2017 will include: Andalus; the leading Gipsy Kings tribute band, Kongo Dia Ntoltila, the rumba, afro-jazz band, all girl Rock 'n' Roll band; The Daisy Chains as well as The Fontana's - the Afro Brazilian live band. Big Noise Band, the community Samba Band will be returning by popular demand, as will the steel pan, acoustic guitar and percussion trio - Steel Strum. Funky Brazilian and Latin Soul music from The Fontana's Strictly Come Dancing's, Oti Mabuse (photo credit Fiona Whyte Photography) Steel pan acoustic guitar trio, Steel Strum.

Festival-goers will be dazzled by the legendary Latino Strictly Come Dancing professional, Oti Mabuse, as she takes centre stage on Sunday 13th August at 13:15, 14.45 and 16.30. Salsa dancers Debbi and Francisco will be turning up the heat with interactive dance workshops and reigning UK Latin American Dance Champions Ryan and Ksenia will be returning this year to perform throughout the weekend. (See full list of acts and performances below)

Front Lawn Stage Timetable

Front Lawn Stage Timetable (please note this may be subject to change)

Friday 11 August

11:00 Tommy Munday
12:00 Big Noise Samba
13:30 Manana Collective
14:30 Ryan and Ksenia
16:00 Ryan and Ksenia
16:30 Manana Collective
17:45 Everybody Salsa
18:15 Laura Nixon
19:00 Los Musicos
20:00 Big Noise Samba
20:30 Steel Strum

Also 12.30 and 15:00 The Sandwich
21:15 Graham and Lewis (Campsite)

Saturday 12 August

10:30 Graham Fargher
11:15 Big Noise Samba
11:45 Ryan and Ksenia
12:15 Latin Fiesta
13:15 Daisy Chains
14:15 Reminisce Reggae
15:15 Ryan and Ksenia
15:45 Kongo Dia Ntolia
16:45 Daisy Chains
17:45 Everybody Salsa
18:15 Reminisce Reggae
19:00 Big Noise Samba
19:30 Kongo Dia Ntolia
20:30 The Fontanas
21:15 Paolo & Guilia (Los Amigos Bar)

Sunday 13 August

11:00 Geoff Huskinson
11:45 Big Noise Samba
12.15 TBC
13:15 Strictly's Oti Mabuse
13:45 Cuban Cuban
14:45 Strictly's Oti Mabuse
15:15 Oye Santana
16:30 Oti Mabuse Masterclass
17:15 Los Jachas Panpies
18:15 Big Noise Samba
18:45 Oye Santana
19.30 Rocio (Los Amigos Bar)
21.00 Luke Ferre (Campsite)

North lawn Timetable

North lawn Timetable (Please note that this may be subject to change)

Friday 11 August

12:00 Alice Galloway
13:00 Mariachi Tequila
14:00 Laura Nixon
15:00 Big Noise
16:30 Mariachi Tequila

Saturday 12 August

12:00 Mike Fry
13:00 Mariachi Tequila
14:00 Andalus
15:00 Big Noise
15:45 Mariachi Tequila
16:30 Andalus

Sunday 13 August

12:00 Tommy Munday
13:00 Mariachi Tequila
15:00 Mariachi Tequila
15:30 Big Noise
16:00 Los Jachas Panpipes

Workshop Tent Timetable

Workshop Tent Timetable (please note this may be subject to change)

Friday 11 August

12:30 Latin in Line
13:15 Big Noise
14:00 Salsa workshop
14:45 Rosie Birkett
15.45 Latin in Line
16:30 Salsa workshop

Saturday 12 August

11:00 Chilli pot painting
12:00 Latin in Line
12:45 Big Noise
13:45 Chilli pot painting
14:45 Salsa workshop
15:30 Mike Fry
16:45 Latin in Line

Sunday 13 August

11.00 Big Noise
12:00 Latin in Line
13:00 Kate Morris
14:00 Salsa workshop
15:00 Kate Morris
16:00 Latin in Line
16:45 Salsa workshop

Tickets and Camping

Ticket information

Early Bird Prices save 20% on the full price (available until 25th July)
Demand for tickets to Chilli Fiesta will be high, so early booking is advised.

Friday Day Ticket: Adult £14.40
Saturday Day Ticket: Adult £16.00
Sunday Day Ticket: Adult £14.40
Child Ticket (any day): £2.00
3-day pass with camping: Adult £92.00 Child £28.00

Note: Children age 4 and under enjoy free entry, up to age of 16 requires a child ticket. Children are to be accompanied by a paying adult.

Camping for the weekend

Weekend family-friendly camping offers full top of the range campsite facilities (including showers, flushable toilets and running water). Camping tickets must be purchased online prior to arrival as pitches are limited.

The campsite on the rolling West Dean Estate is split into three zones and is picked on the day of arrival: Jalapeno (most popular general camping area, close to the event arena and enhancing the festival atmosphere); Pimento (quiet camping area away from the main arena ideal for a good night's sleep); and Bell (family friendly and close to the toilets and showers).

A limited number of pitches are available so early booking is essential.
Book online at: http://www.chillifiesta.co.uk/

Notes To Editors

• West Dean Gardens is part of the Edward James Foundation, a charitable trust No. 1126084, also comprising West Dean College, West Dean Estate and West Dean Tapestry Studio.
• West Dean College is situated on the A286, six miles north of Chichester and within easy access of
Portsmouth, Guildford, Brighton and London
• All photography is free to use for editorial purposes

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Gabriella Pampel or Phoebe Ladenburg
Golden Squared Consulting
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+44 (0)20 7439 2822