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Moshing for a Cause

Several aid organizations used the festival as an opportunity to get their message out there. Not a bad idea; wherever free stuff was being handed out, there was an eager crowd to receive it. The work wasn't all material, though. You could pledge your support, make a donation, or just get information. To learn more about one of the many deserving, rocking causes, check out:

· Bollocks to Poverty @ www.actionaid.org.uk/bollocks

· UNICEF Tagd @ www.tagd.org.uk

· Arm Against Cervical Cancer @ www.nhs.uk/hpv

· Love Music Hate Racism @ www.lovemusichateracism.com

· War Child @ www.igotsoul.co.uk (all proceeds from the single go to War Child)

· What Not to Share @ www.whatnottoshare.com

Hungry?

No outside food or drink was allowed within the Festival grounds to try and prevent alchohol consumption. It wasn't much of a loss though, as the food offered was as diverse as the festival itself! You could take your pick from classic hot dogs, fish and chips, and ice cream; or venture for the more adventurous samosas, Chinese food, falafels, and vegan cuisine. They even had organic candy floss—what more could you ask for?

I <3> Underage

The Music

If you couldn't find a band you liked at the Underage Festival, you had to be either extremely picky, or hearing impaired. Not only was the line up really good, but all of the bands were made even better by hearing them live, amidst the energy of the crowds. There was definitely something for everyone, ranging from the intense screamo of Rolo Tomassi and Don Broco, to the eerie electronica offered by Metronomy. There were peppy, pop ballads sung by Mystery Jets and Pigeon Detectives, hip-hop and soul courtesy of Santigold and Rusko, and a little bit of everything else! For a complete list of this year's performers, and info on everything else underage, check out the official web site, www.underagefestivals.com

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BIG NEWS!

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