Louder Than The Music

Early Bird ticket prices for the UK's Big Church Day Out festival close at the end of February, with fans now having just one week left to take advantage of the cheapest ticket options. The lineup for the 2012 event includes US mega-bands Newsboys and Casting Crowns, whilst British acts include Tim Hughes and Worship Central, Matt Redman, LZ7 and Rend Collective Experiment.

The two-day event takes place at Wiston House in West Sussex on 2nd and 3rd June 2012. Also playing this year are US artists Gungor, Phil Wickham, Israel Houghton, Leeland and NewWorldSon. Other artists from the UK include Lou Fellingham & Phatfish, Cathy Burton, Guvna B, Dave Bilborough, Tom + Olly, The Steels, Philippa Hanna, Iona, Jahaziel and Chaos Curb (made up of former Dweeb and Bosh band members).

Former Delirious? lead singer Martin Smith will be making a solo performance at the event, following the upcoming release of his debut EP in March. There will also be performances from the Kings Chamber Orchestra, New Wine Choir and Watoto Children's Choir. The 2012 event takes place over the Queen's Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, with a 50% discount offered on camping with a weekend ticket.

"With the event lasting over 2 days again at Wiston House in West Sussex, we have invited some incredible artists, giving BCDO an outstanding lineup never seen before at any UK event", promise the organisers. "For 2012 our weekend Main Stage programme will increase from 6 to 12 acts, with many different on each day. As before, both the Tea Tent and the UCB Stage will also have different artists each day, making the BigChurchDayOut Weekend Ticket a must for everyone."

For tickets visit www.bigchurchdayout.com