Creamfields full line-up unveiled with David Guetta to headline
Creamfields, which takes place at a 600-acre (240-hectare) site in Daresbury, near Runcorn, from 21 to 24 August, announced a three-year plan to massively reduce its environmental impact in 2024.Organisers also revealed "new additions" to the festival space including two new stages.
A new "dedicated entertainment space for campers" has also been established and will include activities like five-a-side football, basketball, a DJ academy, karaoke, an onsite gym, pamper stations, aerobics, and an onsite spa.A spokeswoman said: "Customer feedback has been instrumental in shaping the changes at Creamfields, and this year, we're bringing many of those ideas to life."Organisers promise a "new era for dance music fans" which will "redefine festival production with its most ambitious setup yet".
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