MINI UNITED 2009: RELIVING MINI'S 50TH BIRTHDAY

The first model of the British cult car rolled off the production line 50 years ago - occasion enough to celebrate the largest ever MINI fan event at the Silverstone race track in the UK from 22 - 24 May 2009. The legendary race track is the third location for the unique MINI United Festival after Misano, Italy and Zandvoort, Holland.

Over ten thousand fans from all over the world are expected to travel to the event for MINI’s special birthday - largely in their own cars - to indulge in their shared passion. The special mixture of clubsport action, music festival and party atmosphere are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience.

MINI United Music Highlights.

The cream of British music will be coming together for the MINI United Festival celebrations.

On Friday night - artist, remixer and producer CALVIN HARRIS is kicking off the weekend playing a full live set with his band. Calvin is one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, has collaborated with the likes of Kylie Minogue and has just enjoyed a massive No.1 hit in the UK with Dizzee Rascal and the track “Dance Wiv Me”. Calvin has also specially curated a bill to DJ in support of him.

Saturday night is set to be a special night of rock, with a mixture of the UK’s fastest-rising new talent and true music legends.

CHRIS THOMPSON, former lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, and British music icon, will be opening the night with a special guest appearance. He will be followed by RAYGUN, which has just been personally picked by US superstar Pink to support her on her current European tour.

The final support band is Northern upstarts TWISTED WHEEL, already a rising force in the UK. The band has a reputation as one of the most driven and ferocious live bands around, and has earned prime support slots with mega-acts such as Paul Weller, The Enemy, Kasabian and Oasis.

Headlining MINI United’s Festival 2009 is none other than the great PAUL WELLER. Former lead singer of The Jam and The Style Council and a massively successful solo artist, Paul is a music icon and a fitting headliner to such a special event. “As a lifelong MINI driver, I am really happy to be taking part in its 50th anniversary”, commented Paul. Twisted Wheel will be recording a special cover of Paul Weller’s greatest classics and performing it on the night. This track will be made available exclusively to everyone through MINI’s website.

MINI United Programme Highlights - DAY

* Interview and Autograph Session with Rauno Aaltonen and Mike Cooper
* Taxi Rides in a MINI CHALLENGE Car
* Track Drives in your own classic Mini or new MINI
* Go-Karting
* MINI Driver Training
* Dunlop Runonflat Slalom – Guests can test their driving abilities on the Slalom Course.
* MINI Test Drives with various MINI Models
* MINI United Beauty Parking -
Collector pieces and new MINI models will take pride of place on the MINI car park.
* MINI United Club & Community Area
* MINI Collection Shop


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