The Altitude Comedy Festival is like no other festival. Set in the stunning picture postcard surrounds of Mayrhofen in Austria, you can hit the slopes all day and laugh all night with an incredible line-up of the world’s funniest comedians. Curated by Andrew Maxwell, the Altitude experience already boasts a staggering array of talent including Jimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle, Al Murray, Ed Byrne and Tim Minchin but things are set to get better than you could imagine with even more amazing comedians joining the bill.

We’re enormously excited to announce that Michael Winslow will be adding his jaw-dropping aural trickery to proceedings. Best known for starring as Motor Mouth in the Police Academy films (left), Michael’s sonic send-ups have to be seen and heard to be believed. Also making the trip to Austria’s picturesque Zillertal region is star of Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Phill Jupitus plus there will be sets from Brendon Burns who scooped the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2007 and another Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Phil Nichol, Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Pete Johansson, star of Show Me The Funny, Tiffany Stevenson and Mock The Week and The Tuesday Club’s Ian Stone.

Altitude Festival Curator Andrew Maxwell commented, “I can't believe we are announcing someone from Police Academy. Police Academy! Michael Winslow is the Godfather of Beatboxing and he's one of the best performers the world has ever seen. I saw him this year at the Edinburgh Fringe and he was beyond totally amazing and blew my mind! I'm so happy he's at Altitude.”

Early evening entertainment will see Phill Jupitus performing on Monday and Wednesday with his Impro All Stars. Marcus Brigstocke & Andre Vincent will present the ever-popular Early Edition on Tuesday and Thursday and there will be the amazing Comedy Club 4 Kids starring Tiernan Douieb, Benny Boot, Eric Lampaert and Matt Reed every afternoon from Monday to Friday.

With the line-up fully confirmed we can also announce who’s playing when across an incredible week filled with the world’s best comedians including amazing gala performances on Monday and Friday*:  

Monday 26th March
Opening Night Gala
Jimmy Carr
Ed Byrne
Frankie Boyle
Michael Winslow
Craig Campbell
MC Andrew Maxwell
Late night shows:
Terry Alderton
Craig Campbell
Ian Stone
Benny Boot
MC Andrew Maxwell

Tuesday 27th March
Tim Minchin
Milton Jones
Kevin Bridges
Terry Alderton
Marcus Brigstocke
MC Rufus Hound 
Late Night Shows:
Abandoman
Ian Stone
Carl Donnelly
Pete Johansson
MC Craig Campbell

Wednesday 28th March
Al Murray
Kevin Bridges
Michael Winslow
Brendon Burns
Milton Jones
MC Craig Campbell
Late Night Shows:
Phil Nichol
Special Guest
Benny Boot
Tiff Stevenson
MC Carl Donnelly

Thursday 29th March
Ed Byrne
Al Murray
Frankie Boyle
Phill Jupitus,
Rufus Hound
MC Andrew Maxwell
Late Night Shows:
Abandoman
Tiff Stevenson
Eric Lampaert
Benny Boot
MC Matt Reed

Friday 30th March
Closing Night Gala
Very Special Guest
Tim Minchin
Phill Jupitus
Rufus Hound
Abandoman
The Cuban Brothers
Craig Campbell
MC Andrew Maxwell
Late Night Shows:
Very Special Guest
Pete Johansson
Abandoman
Matt Reed
MC Andrew Maxwell

*Line up subject to change but correct at time of announcement

Altitude Festival wristband only deals (with no travel or accommodation included) which guarantee you access to all of the venues playing host to one of the greatest comedy line-ups ever seen are now on sale.  You can buy a weekly pass which will give you access to all of the comedy across five days for £158.00 or you can buy day wristbands so you can pick and choose who you want to see, starting from £44.00.

Celebrating the festive season and the first onset of the season’s snowy weather, Altitude Festival has lined up some incredible four and three star deals that will ensure you experience five nights in Mayrhofen in all its luxurious splendour. Packages include accommodation and event wristband allowing you access to each and every show across the week and are available now with a £50 per person discount:

4* Hotel Strass
£449pp reduced to £399pp – The Strass is one of Mayrhofen’s most sought after hotels with an unequalled location just a few short steps from the Penken cable car. Brimming with creature comforts including two heated indoor pools, an amazing spa/wellness area boasting seven different types of sauna, a late night bistro and two Altitude venues (The Arena and Sports Lounge), the Strass takes pampering to its pinnacle.  

4* Hotel Mannis
£449pp reduced to £399pp - Recently refurbished, the Hotel Mannis is the very lap of luxury! With a rooftop pool and jacuzzi it’s the epitome of opulence in action it’s a great place to base your Altitude experience with an indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, solarium, infrared deep heat oasis, gym and car park... you couldn’t possibly want for more.  The Hotel Mannis will definitely sell out very quickly, so grab it while you can.

4* Hotel Kramerwirt
£409pp reduced to £359pp - The Kramerwirt is a large, majestic hotel is just a few minutes stroll from the Penken lift. With a beautiful sauna area that boasts fantastic views of the magnificent Zillertal mountain scenery there's a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, thermal, hydrotherapy pool, two whirlpools, heat banks and a sheltered terrace and bar so you can ease into your après ski entertainment.

3* Landhaus Roscher
£369pp reduced to £319pp – The Landhaus Roscher is a cosy and informal hotel situated in a peaceful location on the edge of Mayrhofen.  Breakfast is served at the hotel but evening meals are served at the Strass, Landhaus Roscher also have free use of the Strass’s pool facilities.
 

Wristbands Only:
On sale now via: www.ticketline.co.uk/altitude-festival

Day Passes (no travel or accommodation)

Monday 26 Mar 2012 - From £55.00
Tues 27 Mar 2012 - From £44.00
Weds 28 Mar 2012 - From £44.00
Thurs 29 Mar 2012 - From £44.00
Fri 30 Mar 2012 - From £55.00

Weekly Pass - From £158.00


Holiday Packages:
On sale now via www.altitudefestival.com

Standard:  
5 Nights Accommodation
Festival Wristband
From £259

Standard Travel:  
6 Nights Accommodation
Coach Travel from UK
Festival Wristband
From £437

Standard Transfer :
5 Nights Accommodation
Festival Wristband
Return Airport Transfers
4 Day Ski Pass
From £461

Beginner ‘All In’ Snow Package with travel
6 Nights Accommodation
Festival Wristband
Coach Travel from UK
5 Day Ski Pass
Bronze Ski Hire
3x 2hr Lessons
From £765

High-flyer hotel with Spa
7 Nights 4* Accommodation
Festival Wristband
Return Airport Transfers
5 Day Ski Pass
Gold Ski/Snowboard Hire
From £826

4 Star Deals:
Hotel Strass
5 Nights 4* Accommodation
Festival Wristband
£449pp reduced to £399pp

Hotel Mannis
5 Nights 4* Accommodation
Festival wristband
£449pp reduced to £399pp

Hotel Kramerwirt
5 Nights 4* Accommodation
Festival Wristband
£409pp reduced to £359pp

Landhaus Roscher
5 Nights 3* Accommodation
Festival Wristband
£369pp reduced to £319pp