For its next edition, Dour Festival will take place on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th of July 2012. The campsite will open its gates, as usual, at 4pm on Wednesday 11th July for all those who have a 4-day pass with camping. MINISTRY have already confirmed they will be at Dour!
It is with great pride that we can announce the return of the legendary American industrial metal group Ministry! Having played twice before at the festival – in 1996 and 1999 – the group fronted by Al Jourgensen will once again be in Belgium for an exclusive date on Friday 13th July.
Founded in Chicago in 1981, these forebears of the industrial music scene have had a notable influence on the current crop of musicians in this field – from Marilyn Manson to Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails to Punish Yourself. After their first steps and various side projects on the Wax Trax Records imprint, Ministry experienced notable success with the label Sire Records (Warner) when they released the album The Land Of Rape And Honey in 1988. The group went down in history, taking a job-lot of scandal, drugs, and incredible performances with them.
In 1991, Ministry were at their peak. 'Jesus Built My Hot Rod' became their biggest success, and the concept album 'Psalm 69' rapidly went platinum. After a few sobering years and a series of less convincing projects, Ministry finally reunited on the stage during the nineties. 'Uncle Al' created his own label, 13th Planet Records, in 2005, and this has been the home for several projects – including Ministry's new albums and DVDs.
More of an electro, reggae, rock, metal, hip-hop, dub step, drum'n'bass or minimal fan? The 200 names that will make up the 2012 line-up will be announced from spring onwards. We are putting tickets on sale at last year's prices today.
The 4-day pass and 4-day pass with camping are on sale from today on our website – all at the same price as the 2011 festival. You can also order food and drinks coupons at the early-bird price of €11 (instead of €12 on site). 1-day tickets will be available soon.
For those traveling from the UK, France or Luxembourg, you can also reserve your bus + festival + camping pack.
Source: Newsletter
