Altitude Comedy Festival Mayrhofen, Austria March 18th – 22nd 2013
Fantastic 2013 line up features JOHN BISHOP, ANDREW MAXWELL, MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE, PHILL JUPITUS, MICHAEL MITTERMEIER, DANIEL SLOSS, HOWARD MARKS, CRAIG CAMPBELL, BRENDON BURNS, PHIL NICHOL, THE INTERNATIONAL IMPRO ALLSTARS
WITH STEVE FROST, ANDY SMART & SPECIAL GUESTS, SETLIST (WITH PAUL PROVENZA & TROY CONRAD), BENNY BOOT, ROB BECKETT, KEITH FARNAN, MARK WALKER, KAI HUMPHRIES
PLUS…ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP COMEDIANS TO BE ANNOUNCED MARCH 4th & MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…
“Altitude is awesome!” – Tim Minchin
Altitude, a truly unique event that fuses the adrenalin rush of a ski holiday with the madcap thrills of a top notch comedy festival, is delighted to announce its return to Mayrhofen, Austria from March 18-22. Curated by Andrew Maxwell, the Irish comedy powerhouse has once again gathered a second-to-none line-up of top comic draws from his fabled little black book, who will be hitting the slopes all day and providing the laughs all night.
Commenting on this year’s Altitude Comedy Festival, Maxwell said: “Ladies and Gentleman / Damen und Herren. We are back and looking forward to bringing you our sixth Altitude Festival. Get your laughing gear on and your lederhosen and strudel at the ready for a week of snow AND sunshine in Mayrhofen!”
Joining Maxwell for this year’s hugely anticipated Altitude will be the number one comedy DVD seller of 2012 and a massive face on your TV, John Bishop, and BBC Radio 4 favourite and Maxwell’s old partner in crime Marcus Brigstocke who commented “I’m so excited about Altitude this year, I was blown away when I found out the full line-up. This is truly growing into one of the best festivals in the world. I seriously cannot wait! Bring it on!”
Spreading their comedy net across Europe, Altitude can also reveal a very special appearance from Germany’s top comedian Michael Mittermeier. Speaking about his debut appearance at Altitude, Michael Mittermeier said: “I’m really looking forward to performing at the Altitude Festival – I have heard it is one of the best Alpine Festivals in the World!”
There will also be comic turns from Daniel Sloss, who has been seen on every stand-up show on TV in the past couple of years, the world’s best Improv from Phill Jupitus, Andy Smart and Steve Frost anda host of last year’s favourites including Craig Campbell, Benny Boot, Brendon Burns, Phil Nichol, Howard Marks, whowill reminiscing about the good ol’ times and reading from a plethora of his books and Rob Beckett, who, following his stint hosting ITVs I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now! returns from the Jungle and heads to the slopes. Plus we’ll have Ireland’s newest comedy starlet Keith Farnan, Altitude veteran Mark Walker and virgin Kai Humphries. And if that’s not enough for you we are very excited to announce Paul Provenza (The Aristocrats, Northern Exposure & The West Wing) & Troy Conrad’s hit LA show SETLIST,the worlds first ever improv stand-up show will be at Altitude!
We still have lots more names to announce including our glorious headliner, one of the world’s biggest comedians who has been selling out arena tours across the globe since his meteoric rise to fame in the 90s. Keep your eyes peeled and join Altitude’s new facebook page for more information and look out for the announcement on March 4th.
One of Europe’s most beautiful ski resorts, Mayrhofen boasts excellent restaurants, luxurious hotels enticing spas and offers access to the entire Zillertal super ski area with 639km of piste and 167 lifts and gondolas, making it the perfect location for one of the world’s top five international comedy festivals. Catering for all tastes, whether you’re a group of friends hitting the black runs by day and looking for fun all night or a heading to the slopes for a relaxing romantic break, Altitude has got all the entertainment you need at the ultimate ski holiday/comedy festival fusion.
TICKET INFORMATION: http://www.ticketline.co.uk/altitude-festival#tour
Full Week Festival Wristband – £177.50 (inc. Booking Fee)
Discount Tickets for groups of 10 or more! – Call 0844 888 9991 if buying 10 tickets or more and get them for £150 each (plus booking fee)
Accommodation packages are also available:
Hotels, Bed & Breakfast 5 nights (based on 2 sharing) INC. week wristband
2* From £349pp extra nights £40
3* From £449pp extra nights £55
4* from £459pp extra nights £65
WEBSITE: www.altitudefestival.com
2012 Performer Quotes:
“People, save your pennies for next years Altitude Festival, skiing all day, and 3 amazing comedy shows each night!” Andy Smart
“Played #altitude Festival in Mayrhofen Austria last night. It’s on till Friday with incredible bills. Go. “ Jimmy Carr
“I had a fucking blast. Cannot wait for next year.” Rufus Hound
“Well done to everyone involved Altitude Comedy got a good thing going here! Hopefully be back next year. Yaldy.” Kevin Bridges
“Altitude Festival is blinding so far. Seen some unbelievably good comedy – it’s been a pleasure to play. Have to say Mayrhofen is beautiful.” Marcus Brigstocke
“Massive thanks to all the crew and artist for making it a very special week roll on next year.” Dub Pistols
2012 Press Quotes:
“Back from Altitude Festival with lots of memories – Star turns from Jimmy Carr & Tim Minchin. Laughed myself silly. Everyone book now for 2013.” Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
“Just back from a fantastic trip to Altitude Comedy Festival in Austria. Comedy and skiing – perfect combo!” Steve Robson, Manchester Evening News
From 2007-2011
“There can be few nicer places to watch comedy than at the Altitude festival “Daily Telegraph
“Even if you’re useless at it [Skiing or Snowboarding], it’s still worth it for the après’Guardian
“It is not often you get to see an O2 Arena-filling act in a 100-capacity bar, so this was the kind of thing that made the festival special”Evening Standard
“SKIING, comedy, music. Not a bad combination, in anyone’s book. Hence, the fun had at Altitude Festival this year was – by my maths – at least three times better than any mountain break previously taken.”The Sun
“Altitude Festival keeps the laughter levels flowing long after you dust off your bruised and aching limbs for some well-deserved après-ski and a glass of mulled wine.” Metro
“Altitude festival is well, well WORTH A LOOK. We recommend it highly.” Maxim
‘It is the friendliest, funniest frostival I’ve ever been to!” Virtual Festivals
“The one thing to expect from Altitude is the unexpected – an utterly surreal experience”The Big Issue
For Further information please contact: Stevie Gedge stevie@getinvolvedltd.com
www.altitudefestival.com / @AltitudeComedy / facebook.com/AltitudeComedyFestival