What's this all about?
It's a gathering of Cocteau Twins fans. We've booked a venue to play Cocteau Twins music all night! There will be raffles and giveaways of some great Cocteau Twins items—including autographed items and posters. If you're a fan, it'll be heaven.

Who is organizing this event?
This event is being organized by Leesa Beales (cocteautwins.org) and Michael Borum (cocteautwins.com) and many dedicated fans are helping to organise the event! The event is also being sponsored by Simon Raymonde and Robin Guthrie at Bella Union.

When and where is this taking place?
The event will take place Saturday, September 20th, 2003 at The Attic Bar in Newton, MA (USA)—a few minutes from Boston. Doors open at 7:00pm and the event ends at 2:00am.

How can I get a ticket?
THERE ARE ONLY 100 TICKETS!! Tickets are now on sale!!! Visit the tickets page for more details!

Tickets are $20. When you pay for your ticket it will be sent to you via airmail. It will include a neck lanyard and a numbered ticket. You must present this ticket to gain entrance to the event.

If tickets do not sell-out prior to the event, they will be on sale at the door for $25. An announcement will be made on this Web site if tickets sell-out prior to the event.

I'm unable to attend the event. Will there be merchandise or other memorabilia?
The event will be videotaped for those who cannot attend. In the meantime purchase some official COCTEAUfest merchandise.

Where can I get more information?
If you absolutely cannot afford to miss this event, get your tickets as soon as they go on sale. We can even send you an official COCTEAUfest postcard with details about the event. These postcards might even become collector's items some day! If you'd like to obtain a postcard, you can buy one for only $1!

Will alcohol be served?
YES. The Attic Bar is a licenced venue. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older to gain admittance. If you purchase a ticket, please be over 21. We will be checking ID at the door, and no one under 21 will be admitted—with or without a ticket.

Is there an agenda for the evening?
Yes, and we're still finalizing all the details. We will be holding raffles and giveaways, screening some great Cocteau Twins videos and television performances and we'll be serving specially created Coc-tails for the event, too!

Is there an agenda for the entire weekend?
There has been great interest in fans getting together before and after the event for a variety of other activies. More information will be posted here when available.

What music will you be playing?
You'll get pretty much 100% Cocteau Twins music the whole night long! We'll throw in the odd collaborative track here and there as well as some remixes and live tracks. We will try and have a tracklisting available as soon as possible.

What about hotel accommodations in Boston?
Arrangements are being made with a specific hotel to try and set up a block of discounted hotel rooms for people who would like to attend. Travel arrangements will have to be sought out on your own. MORE HOTEL DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

What about a flight to Boston?
For more information on booking a flight to Boston, follow this link for a full list of the flight research information we've gathered for you!

I'd like to look for my own hotel, can you point me in the direction of where to start my search?
We've set up a travel page all about Boston with useful links.