Fringe events (26 – 27 June), include an open air film screening of Richard Ayoade’s debut feature Submarine, a night of short film fun with Random Acts artists such as Turner nominee David Shrigley, 12foot6, Phil Mulloy, and ex-Lemon Jelly filmmaker Fred Deakin, and a special film score performance and light show from analogue synthesizer group Metamono.
Noreen Meehan, festival director, said: “Without the support of our sponsors and funders the Crystal Palace Overground Festival wouldn’t be the huge success it is today and we are excited to announce what is set to be our biggest and best festival to date!”
This year’s festival will feature food from all parts of the world, vintage bargains for savvy shoppers, eclectic music, comedy and film, fun family workshops and activities in art, theatre, music and sports and a chance to discover the rich heritage of a world renowned part of London.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Sponsors of The Magical Spirit Village:
Smash Bang Wallop offers an eclectic mix of everything from homewares, accessories, chocolate, toiletries and kids’ stuff, for the whole family, or a treat for yourself – 40 Westow Street, www.facebook.com/smashbangwallop
Sponsors of the Food Zone:
Westow House stands proudly at the corner of the Crystal Palace Triangle. With an eclectic twist on the traditional pub, a huge range of craft beer from around the world, eight rapidly rotating ale pumps, mouth-watering food, a huge range of board games, a pinball machine and table football, you have pretty well found the perfect pub – 79 Westow Hill,www.westowhouse.com
Main sponsors of Metamono – Secrets of Nature: Sounds Unseen:
Anthony Gold Solicitors’ main office is by London Bridge station. We have another by Streatham Common and one on Walworth Road. Some of us live in Crystal Palace and that’s why we are very happy to support the festival. We have a national reputation and our solicitors solve problems lesser firms wouldn’t spot – www.anthonygold.co.uk
Sponsors of the Kids’ Zone, Baby and Toddler Zone:
iMove Property is an independent estate agency currently based in Crystal Palace. Due to our huge success we are launching a brand new office located at The Tea Factory, Brockley on 1 July 2014. We are renowned for our excellence in advertising and marketing. To sell or rent your property please call us on 020 8166 5510 – 13 Church Road,www.imoveproperty.co.uk
Sponsors of the Music Zone:
Amphlett Lissimore are one of the most established businesses in Crystal Place, a solicitors committed to excellence. We understand that lawyers exist mainly for life’s less pleasant moments, but we care about giving an efficient, effective service that won’t add to the stress. We impress with our expertise, with all of our lawyers continually kept up to date with changes in the law, providing aservice you can trust. 80 – 86 Westow St.
www.amphlettlissimore.co.uk
Sponsors of the Lifestyle Zone:
CMG Security Solutions provides unparalleled service, raising standards across the industry to improve client safety and make businesses more profitable. Our dedicated staff provide bespoke security arrangements to a portfolio of clients within the door supervision, events, corporate and training sectors www.cmg-security.co.uk
Sponsors of Metamono – Secrets of Nature: Sounds Unseen and sponsors of The Electric Palace:
The Transmitter is a magazine for and about Crystal Palace. With its mix of humour, great photography and locally relevant stories and lifestyle articles, it has become a firm favourite with residents and visitors to the area www.thetransmitter.co.uk
Sponsors of the Festival PA:
SLR supply bespoke sound, lighting and audio-visual solutions on both a sales and rental basis. They offer a complete event production service and can take care of every aspect of your project from a single source, be it a small party or large scale event – www.slrpa.com
GOLD SPONSORS
Bambino – a curiosity shop that hosts a very special café Boyce da Roca with Volcano coffee, great cakes and well crafted savoury dishes. Vinyl records bought and sold in the basement shop. An eccentric hideaway of leather biker jackets, funky furniture and collectables – 28 to 32 Church Road, @andybambino
Clubtek based in Penge offer a wide selection of DJ, sound, lighting and laser equipment for sale. They also hire out equipment for weddings, events and parties complete with a full design and installation service if required – 5 – 7 Croydon Road, Penge,www.clubtek.co.uk/
The Acorn Group are south-east London’s leading estate agent. With over 30 years experience, they strive to deliver a service that is unparalleled by their competitors. Their dedicated team appreciate that your home is likely to be your most treasured asset. Therefore whether they are selling, letting or assisting in a purchase, their priority is to ensure each client is treated with care and consideration – 29 Westow Street, 020 8768 0000 www.acorn.ltd.uk
Sefgrove Chemist: An independent chemist in the heart of Crystal Palace providing a wide range of NHS services and private services. Competitive prices on leading fragrances and beauty products. Come and check us out! 3 – 5 Westow Hill.
Words and Pictures: We are a Crystal Palace based creative graphic design and digital print company, who can take your design brief from initial concept right through to finished print. If you would like advice or help with your project, we would be delighted to talk it through with you. Contact us by mail, phone or visit our studio – 8 Stoney Lane, www.wordsandpictures.co.uk
SILVER SPONSORS
Papagaio: Your local toy shop. Inside you will find pocket money goodies, quality wooden and educational toys, baby gifts and more! Favourite brands like Brio, Playmobil, Orchard and Sophie la Giraffe to name a few, plus unique finds from smaller producers – 83 Church Road,www.papagaioworld.com
The Crystal Palace Chamber of Commerce is so pleased to support the Overground Festival which has become a highlight of the season. The enthusiasm and passion is contagious and we know that everyone will be having a great time – www.crystalpalacechamber.org
Crystal Palace Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centre: Do you have pain, stiffness or an injury? We are an award-winning London physiotherapy provider. Our team of experts will get you back to your best! Contact us now for advice or an appointment 020 8778 9050– Jubilee Stand, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, www.cpsic.co.uk
Project Shine: The unimaginable creations company. From conceptual design to dramatic delivery, let us transform your party, venue or festival into something truly spectacular. Theatrically themed events, roving restaurants, cocktails and cabaret, scenic cinemas, super street markets and more. Indoor or outdoor, come rain or Shine! www.projectshine.co.uk
Grape and Grain: An award-winning traditional pub offering the best selection of real ales and real ciders in Crystal Palace. See the festival programme for our line up with the British Cider Festival all weekend and live music each day – 2 Anerley Hill, www.thegrapeandgrainse19.co.uk
South of the River: Sponsoring the festival is always a big YES! from South of the River. We love the way it has grown and the atmosphere it creates – showcasing Crystal Palace at its very best. Buy fashion, gifts or cards and receive double loyalty stamps on festival days – 56 Westow Street, www.southoftheriver.co.uk
The SparrowhawkPerched on top of Gipsy Hill, theSparrowhawk is a delicious place to reward yourself with a pint, a glass of wine and a bite after thesteep hike – 2 Westow Hillwww.thesparrowhawkpub.com
The White Hart: We are gastropub located just on the edge of the triangle at 96 Church Road. Great world beers, fantastic food (you need to try our burgers), lovely garden, live music, unique atmosphere and quirky décor – “perfect place to waste your day” – as we saywww.thewhitehartse19.co.uk
Good Taste: Quite simply we are a cheese shop with 100 different cheeses that also stocks many beers and wines, from microbreweries and independent wineries. Pop in for a wee taste…28 Westow Hill, www.goodtaste-fd.co.uk
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Domali: Long established vegetarian/piscetarian café, serving affordable, quality meals and drinks. We love the festival and invite revellers to come and enjoy the atmosphere with us in our lively restaurant or gorgeous garden – 38 Westow Street, www.domalicafe.co.uk
Willie Smarts was established over 20 years ago, striving to create a relaxed atmosphere, whilst providing a top-quality, personalised service. We have salons in Crystal Palace and Clapham Common, and only use naturally derived, ethically sourced Aveda products and colour – 1 Westow Hill, www.williesmarts.co.uk
Yak & Yeti is a curry house with a difference. It not only offers the more widely known and loved Indian cuisine but also takes pride in bringing traditional Nepalese and Tibetan food to south London. Traditional Nepalese food has influence from Tibet and India. Yak & Yeti was the first restaurant to bring dishes such as Zimbu Dall, Chilli Tarul, Holy Basil Chicken and Zimbu Chicken to the UK – crystalpalace.yakandyeti.co.uk/
KIDS PANTO SPONSORS
The Crystal Palace Market is now a firm favourite for locals and visitors to the area due to its welcoming contemporary design, market fresh food and friendly staff who welcome one and all to this all day dining restaurant – 3-7 Church Rd, London SE19 2TF 020 3475 7080, www.thecrystalpalacemarket.com
Planta Health Store sell a wide range of health foods, supplements and cosmetics. Planta Health Store – 32 Westow Hill, www.planta.co.uk
Blue Door Bicycles is a friendly bike shop in Central Hill selling a wide range of bikes for adults and children. We are open 7 days a week and have a fully equipped workshop with qualified mechanics. In addition to selling and servicing bikes, we make award winning ‘Talbot Frameworks’ steel bikes and ‘Talbot Wheelworks’ cycle wheels on the premises – 5-7 Central Hill, bluedoorbicycles.com
Merlin Shoes offer an exquisite collection of footwear for the whole family – 44 Westow Street, 020 8771 5194.
Lovely local estate agents iMove, sponsors of the Kids, Baby and Toddler Zone, are also generously supporting the panto.020 8166 5510 – 13 Church Road,www.imoveproperty.co.uk
Crystal Eye Centre is an independent opticians that has been serving the local community for nearly two decades. Their friendly, professional team will always look after you and your family’s optical requirements from eye health checks to fun and fashionable glasses – 20 Westow Hill, www.crystaleyecentre.com
Twenty-Five is vibrant late night bar and restaurant with beautiful secret garden. We are family friendly, popular for mums&babies events and showing sports events. – 25 Westow Hill, www.bartwenty-five.co.uk
Bandlish Dental Surgery pride themselves on the high quality service and care they provide. There is no better sign that they are serving your smile well than the number of new patients who walk through the door – 5 Gipsy Hill, www.bandlish.co.uk