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Skandia Cowes Week 2003


Evening Events at the Marquee, Northwood House.
A grand marquee set in the private grounds of Northwood House in Cowes, is the unusual venue for a number of special events. The marquee is fully lined and carpeted, illuminated by chandeliers and has a full bar service.


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Cowes Week Marquee Logo

This Cowes week the Marquee will offer entertainment to suit all tastes in dance music, Jazz, Black tie balls and a 'schools out' disco.


This unique venue has plenty of parking and is a short walk from the Parade and Marina.

Marquee Facts:
  • Big enough to fit 14 standard terraced houses
  • Capable of accommodating 12 badminton courts
  • Capacity for 1,100 people
  • If filled with water it would have 1.275 million litres capacity - enough to fill 13 x 25m pools!
  • 27,000 pints of beer were served in 2002!
State-off-the-art sound and lighting system

Events taking place:
Friday 1 August 2003Slinky Isle of Wight
9pm to 2am

Slinky - Isle of Wight
The Global blueprint for 21st Century Clubbing

The hottest name in south coast clubbing comes to the Isle of Wight. Experience 7 DJ's, intense visuals, intelligent lighting, 2 rooms of dance mayhem and much more!
Featuring two lounges of the latest dance music.

The Slinky Arena -
Dance and Trance Anthems with DAVE LEA, Ricky Redhead and Omar.
Players Lounge -
Hip Hop and Urban Flavas with Krookz, Lionel Vinyl and Dan Hill & Mewtant.
Saturday 2nd August
7.30pm - 1.00 am

JAZZ IN THE MARQUEE
With Humphrey Lyttelton and His Band, plus The Unity Stompers

A fabulous night of unparalleled Jazz In The Marquee. Don't miss the jazz master himself, Humphrey Lyttelton, as he and his band makes it a Cowes Week night to remember! Make up a party and bring a picnic (excluding drinks) as you relax, picnic and dance the night away. All drinks to be purchased at The Marquee Bar. Tickets £12.50.

Tuesday 5th August
7.30pm - 2.00am
THE MARQUEE BALL

Get a group of friends together for this year's newest event, the prestigious Marquee Ball! Black tie and posh frocks are the order of the day as you and your friends enjoy a superb buffet dinner then a wild night of dancing to top Island bands plus Power FM DJ Des Paul! Book just two tickets or book your exclusive table for a party of 12 or share a table with other smaller parties! Contact Adam Tuck on 01983 823361 for tickets and further details.
Thursday 7th August
8.00 pm - 1.00 am

OCEAN WORLD CREW BALL
Enjoy a meal, Mount Gay Drink and a Mount Gay Hat plus two great bands.
Friday 8th August
8.00pm - 1.00am

ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO BASH with T-REXTASY
Sponsored by Goldfish

Watch the Cowes Fireworks - and party afterwards. Tickets £13 available from - Isle of Wight Radio & County Press shop Newport, Gladrags in Ryde, Helly Hanson in Cowes, Pearly Boise and Shanklin News in Shanklin Tune to 102 and 107 FM / Tel: 01983 822557.
Saturday 9th August:
7.30pm - 1.00am

SCHOOL's OUT
 It's time for all naughty schoolgirls and boys to dress up and play up as our School's Out Disco rocks the Marquee till 1am, and our very scary Headmistress deals out all kinds of very strict punishment! Mayhem breaks out as the school tuck shop opens with scrummy school delights and the great dance music keeps your on your feet all night! Get your old school gang together and join in the fun! Tickets £5 in advance if you do your homework, £7 on the night for detention.

Tickets can also be obtained from Wight Leisure Facilities (see below) Tickets for the events indicated can also be obtained from Wight Leisure at:
17 Quay Street, Newport, 01983 823828
The Heights, The Broadway, Sandown, 01983 405594
Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport, 01983 523767
Waterside Pool, The Esplanade, Ryde, 01983 563656

Marquee and Northwood House Events by kind permission of the Northwood House Trust

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