DJ Fresh and more added to Y Not Festival 2016 lineup

Turntables at the ready, DJ Fresh has now been confirmed to join the bill for Y Not Festival 29th to 31st July. The number one single-scoring DJ/producer is one of numerous additions which run the cannon from electro-house to metal and alt. rock via names including Sikth, JP Cooper, Lauren Aqulina and more. £99.50 weekend tickets, the bargain of festival season, are available now from YNotFestivals.co.uk.
 
Renowned party starter DJ Fresh heads to Y Not as a second stage headliner, packing an arsenal of hits including number one singles ‘Louder’ and ‘Hot Right Now’, Fresh’s set will see hands in the air. Over on the other end of the spectrum, progressive metallers Sikth will sit atop Y Not’s Giant Squid stage. Elsewhere talent continues to stride an electric path between folk, indie, soul pop as throughout the line up gems including JP Cooper, Lauren Aaquilina, Arcane Roots, Yak and Black Peaks are added. Further confirmations for Y Not 2016 now include The Amazons, Vant, Khloe, Samm Henshaw, Kassassin Street, Beasts, Inheaven, Black Foxxes, Kagoule, Blood Youth and Trash.
 
Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets are now sold out, however Tier 3 passes at only £99.50 plus booking fee are surely still the absolute bargain of festival season 2016. Tickets are available now from Ynotfestivals.co.uk
 

Editors, Kelis, Band Of Skulls set for Y Not Festival 2016

The second installment of Y Not’s line-up boasts of plethora of international talent starting with alt-rock chart-toppers Editors. The band’s dark and brooding sounds will top the bill on Friday night’s main stage. NYC’s Kelis also joins the party, a set sure to have crowds dancing along to her many hits including ‘Milkshake’. Soon to release their fourth album ‘By Default’, Band Of Skulls head to Y Not this year armed with their blues-tinged, garage rock vibes. Fellow guitar-slingers and ‘Scooby Snack’ stars Fun Lovin’ Criminals also are set for the festival this year whilst a special addition comes in the form of indie outfit The Coral. The band will perform for Y Not’s ‘early birds’ on the Thursday evening of the festival.
 
Elsewhere Y Not’s rock-flavoured cocktail consists of Neck Deep, Beans on Toast, Lucy Rose, Milky Chance and Joy Division/New Order legend Peter Hook, performing with his band The Light. Festival-goers will be spoilt for choice as their soundtrack to the Derbyshire bash also includes The Lancashire Hotpots, Eliza & The Bear, Sunset Sons, Lucy Spraggan, Fickle Friends and the rather ferocious, amp-abusing Eagulls.
 
Across the 12 stages of Y Not further additions are Heck, Dinosaur Pile Up, Lonely The Brave, Queen Kwong, White and the 90s-inspired rising talents of Milk Teeth. Public Access TV, Dead!, Creeper, Traams, Nai Harvest, Reigning Days, Shame and Francobollo all also feature in a line-up bursting at the seams.
 
After being crowned ‘Best Medium Festival’ at the Festival Awards 2015 and their 10th birthday in the same year, Y Not is bigger, better and stronger than ever as all sights are set towards this July and the event’s 11th edition.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Madness to headline Y Not 2016

Winner of ‘Best Medium Festival’ at the recent Festival Awards, Y Not today reveals the legendary Noel Gallagher appearing, as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, as the first headliner for 2016’s event taking place 29th – 31st July in Derbyshire. Also topping the bill are 2 Tone heroes Madness whilst elsewhere on the line-up indie favourites Catfish And The Bottlemen, The Hives, The Cribs and many more will be taking to the stage.
 
After its 10th anniversary, sell out success and bagging ‘Best Medium Festival’ at the Festival Awards in 2015, Y Not had a tough act to follow. However, pulling out all the stops Y Not shows its worth once again with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds as grand headliners of the 2016 festival.  Gallagher is very rightly held in high regard as one of the greats of British performing and songwriting. In more recent years as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the band have scored two number one albums, the later ‘Chasing Yesterday’ crowned as ‘Best Album’ by the 2015 Q Awards, whilst also bagging nominations for NME and BRIT Awards. This set will without doubt be a highlight of Y Not 2016.

Also topping the bill this summer will be great British pop band Madness. Camden Town’s finest head to the Peak District armed with 2 Tone guitars, keys, brass and sax sure to have festival-goers up on their feet and dancing. With 11 studio albums under their belts it’s hard to predict what may feature in a set list but it’d be a safe bet that hits such as ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘Our House’ and ‘It Must Me Love’ may very well feature.
 
Elsewhere on the line up are Catfish And The Bottlemen, the four piece have shot to success since their 2014 debut album ‘The Balcony’, the same year in which they scooped the BBC Introducing Award at the first BBC Music Awards. Next to step up to the mic will be garage rock Swedes The Hives, best known for their suave dress sense and the punk howls of hit record ‘Hate To Say I Told You So’. The Cribs, once dubbed ‘the biggest cult band in the UK’ by Q Magazine, make a welcome return to Y Not following an appearing at 2013’s festival. Further additions come in the form of Mercury Prize nominees Everything Everything and Liverpool’s indie rock outfit Circa Waves.
 
Taste maker’s favourite Rat Boy, teen punks Pretty Vicious, folk band Ferocious Dog and emo upstarts Moose Blood add further weight to Y Not’s first announcement.
 
Last but by no means least Y Not welcomes hardcore trio Gnarwolves, Sheffield’s The Sherlocks, the anthemic Sundara Karma plus The Magic Gang, Louis Berry, Cassels, New Desert Blues, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and The Decoy.

Super Furry Animals and more added to Y Not Festival lineup

With a Guinness World Record, Gold and Silver Discs and plaudits from the likes of Billboard and NME, it’s not surprising that Super Furry Animals are held in such high regard. The Cardiff five-piece has fused rock, indie, electronic and psychedelia in a career that spans over 20 years and Y Not Festival is understandably thrilled to be adding Super Furry Animals to this summer’s proceedings. Public Service Broadcasting rocketed onto the scene over the last year and the duo is currently on a near sold out UK tour. Fans unlucky enough to have missed tickets fear not, the immersive PSB experience is now confirmed for Y Not. Some cinematic rock is added to the bill courtesy of Deaf Havana who have previously supported the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Muse. Singles including ‘Mildred’ were crowned ‘Hottest Record In The World’ by the likes of former Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, so expect rousing moments when the guys hit the stage at Y Not.

Elsewhere on the line up promoters have secured sets from a fine mix of guitar slingers, from the delicate and twee to swaggering screamers. Irish rock outfit The Strypes, singer-songwriter Rhodes and former Feeder front-man Grant Nicholas are all headed for Y Not. The Kerrang!-approved Arcane Roots, blues-tinged Rag N Bone Man along with alt pop husband and wife duo Summer Camp and Jaws make for yet more musical delights on offer. Walking On Cars, a band that topped the Irish iTunes chart with their debut single,Blossom’s psyche-pop and a mix of hardcore, post and math rock from Black Peaks form yet more of Y Not’s sonic bounty. Also added are many more names including Twin WildAll TvvinsHigh TydeForever NeverMan MadeAdy SuleimanMovieThe Beach, Vant and United Fruit.
 
Independent labels Big Scary Monsters and Alcopop are joining forces at this year’s Y Not Festival producing an eardrum-pleasing stage takeover. Featuring Aberdeen’s finest power-pop trio, The Xcerts, the takeover will showcase both labels’ best and favourite talents in the form of Tellison, Brawlers, Best Friends, Get Inuit, Axes, Woahnows, Spills and John.

Y Not Festival adds indie rock legends Johnny Marr and Ocean Colour Scene to 10th birthday line-up

Y Not has added some indie, rock and pop legends in the form of ex-Smiths man Johnny Marr and Ocean Colour Scene, as the Derbyshire-based festival celebrates its 10th year in style.

Following last month's announcement, which included Snoop Dogg, Primal Scream and Basement Jaxx as the festival's three headliners, the festival has thrown in yet more iconic talent to the mixture for the weekend of July 31st-August 2nd.

Marr comes to the festival fresh from receiving an NME award for 'Godlike Genius', and while he made his name with 'The Smiths' and to younger audiences as guitarist with 'The Cribs', his solo catalogue is bursting full of punchy tunes. Ocean Colour Scene themselves have been celebrating their 25th anniversairy, and will finish their summer at the festival. 

Other additions to the line-up come in the form of  Florida's ska-punk faves Less Than Jake, and another American act, indie trio We Are Scientists. Y Not favourites, Reverend & the Makers return after a few years away, while hard rock bands like Don Broco, Augustines and Young Guns add another element to the line-up. 

Nottingham's very own Indiana adds a tinge of electro-pop, with The Lancashire Hotpots bringing comedy folk to the stage. Japanese psychedelic act Bo Ningen, alt-R&B and 'Game of Thrones' actor Raleigh Ritchie, with Hacktivist adding their own brand of rap and metal to proceedings.

Mancunian grunge band Nine Black Alps and Sheffield stars Rolo Tomassi keep things alive and kicking, while The Bohicas, rockers LTNT and Solemn Sun add more rock to the line-up. Blues singer Kim Churchill and the soulful Jake Isaacs add a softer touch to proceeders, while Zoax round off the latest line-up announcement with their brand of hardcore metal.

Y Not Festival 2015 also has acoustic stars Saint Raymond and Nick Mulvey, rockers We Are the Ocean and Pulled Apart By Horses. BBC Sound of 2015 shortlisters, Slaves are also on the bill, as are Rae Morris, Honeyblood, Gengahr, Allusondrugs and KIng Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys among other acts. Tickets are priced from £89.50 and can be found at Ynotfestivals.co.uk.

Snoop Dogg, Primal Scream & Basement Jaxx to headline Y Not Festival 2015

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, Scottish alternative rockers Primal Scream and electronic duo extraordinaire Basement Jaxx are the first headliners announced for Y Not festival, 31st July – 2ndAugust, Pikehall Derbyshire. From singer-songwriter Saint Raymond to garage punk duo Slaves, a diverse feast of genre-hopping artists is confirmed for the event. Summer is sure to sound stunning in the Peak District countryside when Y Not rolls in to town. Tickets at £89.50 are available now via ynotfestivals.co.uk.

Whether you know him as Snoop “Doggy” Dogg, Snoop Dogg or Snoop Lion, the Westcoast rapper is a hip-hop legend and his hits such as ‘Gin and Juice’ and ‘Drop It Like it’s Hot’ are regarded as classics. Here’s hoping he brings the Californian sunshine with him for his headline set at Y Not festival. Air guitars at the ready for cult 80's band Primal Scream who will be performing hits such as 'Moving on Up Now' and 'Country Girl' to fans and crowds alike. Finally to top the bill of the Derbyshire bash are Basement Jaxx, a duo who have rocketed from their beginnings in the Brixton club scene to top charts internationally plus bag an acclaimed BRIT Award for Best Dance Act No doubt dancing shoes will be essential for this set.

For guaranteed festival vibes folk and acoustic singer-songwriters Saint Raymond and Nick Mulvey take to the stage, whilst rock quartets We Are the Ocean and Pulled Apart By Horses both perform. Finally Lancashire lass Rae Morris and sharply attired two-piece Slaves, plus Glasgow’s indie-pop duo Honeyblood, Gengahr, Jagaara, The Academics, Ruen Brothers, Fearless Vampire Killers, Allusondrugs and King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys complete the first announcement.

Y Not Festival adds De La Soul, Palma Violets and many more!

Y Not Festival announces some massive additions to this years lineup including De La Soul, Palma Violets, British Sea Power and more.

At Y Not, we're over the moon, stars and everything in between, to announce the third wave of bands playing this year.

See the latest additions below:

De La Soul
British Sea Power
Palma Violets
Spector
Tom Vek
The Sunshine Underground
Bipolar Sunshine
Josh Record
Shlomo
Sonic Boom Six
Turbowolf
Luke Sital Sing
Natives
LostAlone
Fight Like Apes
Slaves
Hotei
God Damn
Baby Godzilla
Blitz Kids
Empire
Freeze The Atlantic
Tangled Hair
Woahnows
M+A
Post War Glamour Girls
Doctrines
Emperor Yes
Emperor Chung
In Colour
INVSN
Lyger

Check the full lineup below:
Friday-Sunday
White Lies (HEADLINER)
Dizzee Rascal (HEADLINER)
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls (HEADLINER)
Razorlight
The Fratellis
Newton Faulkner
Shed Seven
Reel Big Fish
Swim Deep
Andrew W.K (solo)
The Blackout
Ella Eyre
Cerebral Ballzy
Yuck
Catfish & The Bottlemen
Circa Waves
Itch
Beans On Toast
DZ Deathrays
Eliza & The Bear
Darlia
Lonely The Brave
The Wytches
Menace Beach
Best Friends
Night Engine
Flyte
Brawlers
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys
Amber Run
Black Moth
Nordic Giants
Nothing But Thieves
Youth Man
The First
Tigercub
Hungeroff & The Wild Roots

Thursday (because three days is never enough)
Goldie Lookin Chain
Max Raptor
James Warner Prophecies
Bare Knuckle Parade

Frank Turner to headline Y Not Festival 2014

Having previously announced Dizzee Rascal & White Lies as headliners for Y Not Festival, the Summer Festival Guide can announce that Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls are the third headliner for this years festival.

Also joining the festival are:

Razorlight

Shed Seven

Ella Eyre

Swim Deep

Saint Raymond

Beans On Toast

Yuck

Circa Waves

DZ Deathrays

Menace Beach

The Wytches

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys

Amber Run

Nordic Giants

Tiger Cub

Dizzee Rascal and White Lies to headline Y Not Festival 2014

We can now reveal the first lineup announcement for this year Y Not Festival which takes place in August.  Headliners Dizzee Rascal and White Lies lead this years lineup along with The Fratellis, Newton Faulkner, Reel Big Fish, The Blackout and many more performing on the numerous stages across the weekend.

Dizzee Rascal – HEADLINER
White Lies – HEADLINER
The Fratellis
Newton Faulkner
Reel Big Fish
Andrew W.K.(solo)
The Blackout
Cerebral Ballzy
Catfish & The Bottlemen
Itch
Eliza & The Bear
Lonely The Brave
Darlia
Night Engine
Best Friends
Flyte
Brawlers
Nothing But Thieves
Nordic Giants
Black Moth
The First
Youth Man
Hungerhoff & The Wild Roots

Festival organiser, Simon Mawby has said, “We are so excited with our first announcement and are welcoming some of the biggest names we've ever had to our stages. The best part is this is just the beginning, with another headliner and hundreds more acts to come. It will truly be the best value Y Not ever."

Y Not will host ten stages, with the best talent from these music genres: rock / indie / hip hop / folk / dance / electronic / punk / blues / acoustic / reggae and roots. But it’s not all about the bigger bands. Y Not continues to support up and coming talent with its long established, purpose-built Allotment Stage.

Weather Forecasts for Camp Bestival, Standon Calling & Y Not Festival

With a number of festivals on this weekend first weekend of August 2013, we want you to be as prepared as possible!

Check our weather forecasts for this weekends festivals here:

Standon Calling:

Friday – Clear skies and a sunny day with a high of 24 deg and a low of 14 deg.

Saturday – Clear skies and sunny day with a very small chance of rain in the afternoon, a high of 22 deg and a low of 14 deg is expected.

Sunday – Clear skies and the sun will be shining with a high of 22 deg and a low of 15 deg.

Advice : Pack all your best summer clothing gear with maybe a light jacket to keep you warm in the night.  Take a hat, sun glasses, and most importantly sunscreen!

Wellies required: NO

Camp Bestival

Thursday – Lots of sun with a high of 21 deg and a low of 15 deg

Friday – Heavy rain expected in the morning and clearing up in the afternoon with sunny intervals, a high of 18 deg and low of 15 deg expected

Saturday – Light rain showers in the morning and clearing up later in the afternoon, a high of 18 deg and a low of 15 deg expected.

Sunday – A cloudy day with sunny intervals with a high of 18 deg and a low of 15 deg expected.

Advice – Pack some wet weather gear and prepare for a little bit of rain, come Saturday afternoon however, expect the sun to shine so pack your summer gear as well.

Wellies required: YES

Y Not Festival

Friday – Light showers expected in the afternoon and through till the evening where it should clear up. A high of 22 deg and low of 14 deg expected.

Saturday – A light shower expected in the afternoon but should be clear for the rest of the day, a high of 19 deg and low of 12 deg expected.

Sunday – A clear day today with light cloud and sunny intervals, expect a high of 20 deg and a low of 14 deg.

Advice – You will need to pack a light jacket to combat the expected wet weather but come Sunday get your summer gear on.  Take sunscreen, sun glasses and a hat, and pack some warm sleeping gear for the expected cold nights.

Wellies required – POSSIBLY