BT London Live – Free all day every day!

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Families with children looking to try out new sports, Londoners wanting to catch up with the Gamesafter a long day at work, or groups of friends wishing to catch their favourite music acts live – BT London Live will be the place to be in London during the Games.

Visitors to BT London Live Victoria Park 27 July – 12 August will get the chance to experience the following for FREE:

·      Multi-purpose sports courts: sports include Badminton, Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Handball, Judo, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Lacrosse and Athletics.

·      Entertainment on the Main Stage presented by KISS (official London Radio Station of BT London Live):Norman Jay and FriendsSaturday 28 July, Alexandra Burke Thursday 2 August Soul II Soul Saturday 4August, Club de Fromage, Courtney Pine, Alyssa Reid, Sean Rowley’s Guilty Pleasures, Slow Club, Summer Camp, Sound of Latin London, and more

·      BT Air Balloon:  free tethered flights available dependant on weather conditions

·      Kids Zone: Activities will include sporting themed craft activities for children aged 2-8 years for up to 600 young children every day from 11am – 5pm.  There’s also the chance for children to participate in ‘One Movement’, a youth focused sports festival aimed at a younger audience covering sports not featuring in the Sports Arena, this runs daily from 11am – 8pm from 2 – 5 August.

·      Showtime: between 8 – 12 August a taster of some of the exciting artists taking part in Showtime, which has been commissioned by the Mayor of London and is the biggest festival of outdoor arts ever staged in the capital . Artists range from Red Poppy (Chinese Drum ensemble from the Beijing Opening Ceremony) to comedy & magic shows.

·      Theatre Tol: also part of Showtime, the leading outdoor arts company from Belgium will perform a late evening 45-minute cycling based aerial spectacle..  Nightly performances will be staged between 27 July – 1 August nightly.

·      Fanfare, all the best show choirs from the USA, with varied performances from three different schools every night in the Sports Arena between 3 & 7 August

·      Cirque Bijou & The Boxettes, an urban performance of parkour and dance nightly with interactive workshops through out the day on 6 & 7 August

·      In the Zone, a Wellcome Trust initiative inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, It provides a fun, free and fascinating way of using science to discover how our bodies work during sport, activity, movement and rest.

·      Big Dance will be running massparticipation dance events ranging from Dirty Dancing, Bollywood, Disco Fever, Tango and many more themes in nightly performances in the Sports Arena between 28July & 1s August.

·      The World in London Project, avisual art proposal from the Photographers Gallery, with images of Londonersfrom all over the world depicting London’s diverse population and illustrating that all 204 competing nations in the Olympic Games have ‘home support’.

Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman said: “BT London Live is a great way for residents and visitors to share in the excitement of the Games. Victoria Park will be at the heart of the action with live music, a range of sports to try out and a fantastic festival atmosphere.”

Paid for attractions (which can be obtained via www.btlondonlive.comwhen booking Guaranteed Entry Tickets) include:

·      Zip Line, zip down the 320m long, 45m high, 4 wire

·      BT Observation Wheel, a first class view of the Olympic Park and the London skyline

·      Zorbing, by land or on water

·      Bungeetrampolining

*BT London Live Victoria Park is subject to planning application

Access to BT London Live is FREE, just walk up and join the fun. There are a limited number of Guaranteed Entry Tickets still available for those who wish to ensure they don’t miss out on a particular day or their favourite sport. Pre-booked tickets for BT London Live provide guaranteed entry before 2pm.  After 2pm, entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, but due to likely demand, may be subject tolong queues. An order processing fee of £3.50 will be applied to each transaction of up to four Guaranteed Entry Tickets*. To secure your tickets and for more information about Guaranteed Entry, please go to www.btlondonlive.com.  *Guaranteed Entry tickets are not available for BT London Live Trafalgar Square which offers walk in entry at all times, on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity.

 

BT London Live is also hosting two Celebration Concerts in Hyde Park to coincide with the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Snow Patrol,Stereophonics, Duran Duran and Paolo Nutini will perform at the Opening Ceremony Celebration Concert on Friday 27 July, whilst Blur will headline the Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert on Sunday 12 August, with special guests Bombay Bicycle Club, New Order and The Specials. No one will miss the excitement as all the action from the Olympic Park will be beamed into BT London Live. For tickets and more information go to www.btlondonlive.com.

One Love Festival to premier Bob Marley documentary

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Giving One Love Festival audience a very special glimpse into Bob Marley before he was famous, and a rare opportunity to ask questions about Bob Marley to someone who personally knew him. The film presents the 'lost footage of Bob Marley' shot by Esther Anderson in 56 Hope Road in 1973, showing for the first time the young Bob Marley and the Wailers reasoning and performing their first ever rehearsal.

This historical footage and Esther's intimate narration reveals the love story between Esther and Bob, the writing of anthems like Get up stand up, I Shot the Sheriff and War. The restored footage also reveals the brotherly friendship between Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and the strength of the Reggae sound by the other legends Aston Familyman Barrett and his brother Carlton Barrett, unravelling a vision that gave birth of the union between Reggae music and Rasta consciousness during a time of social confrontation.

In music Esther Anderson helped to develop the career of Millie Small, and Bob Marley and The Wailers. Her photographs launch ed the career of Bob Marley and The Wailers (All photographs appearing on Catch a Fire album and Burnin' album were shot by Esther Anderson in 1973 to launch their international career). Esther was a minority shareholder of Island Records and an associate producer of The Harder They Come, casting Jimmy Cliff for the part of Ivan O Martin and coaching him for the part. A co-founder of Island Records, Esther helped to create a musical revolution from the early 60, giving an international platform to Jamaican musicians.

Esther is a NAACP Image Award winning actress in Hollywood films opposite actors like Sidney Poitier and Sammy Davis Jr. Among her credits she play the lead role opposite Sidney Poitier in A Warm December – for which she was put forward for an Oscar nomination by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She was made an Honorary Citizen of Memphis Tennessee for her contribution to music and films.

For Full One Love Festival 2012 Artist and Cinema Schedule :

http://www.clashfinder.com/s/olf2012/

Wireless Festival 2012 Preview

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Drake

Saturday and Sunday are now completely sold out for this years Wireless Festival, and if you haven't got your ticket yet but want to catch a piece of Wireless, you can still get day tickets for Friday to see deadmau5, Aforjack and more!

After pulling out in 2010 due to unforseen circumstances, Drake returns to London to headline Wireless Festival in 2012.  Joining Drake on the main stage will be US rapper Nicki Minaj, Example, Wiz Khalifa, Professor Green, Tulisa and Rita Ora.  Over in the Pepsi Max Stage, Nero will headline along with The Weekend, Labrinth, Deliah, D'banj, Hilltop Hoods, Clement Marfo & The Frontline.

Rihanna returns to London to headline Sunday night after a massive sell out tour in the UK last year.  Joining Rhi-Rhi on the main stage is Jessie J, J Cole, Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth, Pitbull and Cher Llyod.

The Summer Festival Guide will be on hand to bring you all the action from Saturday, we will be keeping you up to date on the performances through the day, who we have seen in the press area's, and will hopefully catch a few acts to interview through the day!

Day splits announced for Bingley Music Live

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We’re also thrilled to spill the beans on three more exciting Main Stage acts – The Jim Jones Revue, L Marshall and a specially selected BBC Introducing band from the Hackney Weekend. Meanwhile the Raise the Roof stage has another nine incredible bands that are well worth closer investigation. Juan Zelada, Karima Francis, Lilygreen & Maguire, Me and My Friends, Spirit of John, The Milk, Matt Belmont, Nico Cara andMaquipucuna further enhance our dizzying list of performers, which now splits as follows:

Friday 31st Aug

Saturday 1st Sept

Sunday 2nd Sept

Main Stage

The Charlatans

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

Kids in Glass Houses

Stooshe

BBC Introducing band

Razorlight

DJ Fresh Live

The Pigeon Detectives

Delilah

Space

The Jim Jones Revue

Black Spiders

The Chevin

Nero

Plus Special Guests

Maverick Sabre

Hard-Fi

Katzenjammer

Band to be announced

Citizens!

L Marshall

Raise the Roof Stage

Miles Hunt & Erica Knockalls

Skinny Lister

Sadie and the Hotheads

Matt Belmont

Spirit of John

The Lancashire Hotpots

King Charles

We Were Evergreen

Jake Bugg

Karima Francis

Lilygreen & Maguire

Maquipucuna

The Milk

The Idiot B*stard Band

Katzenjammer

Yes Sir Boss

Ellen and the Escapades

Juan Zelada

L&U Competition Winners
Me and My Friends

Nico Cara

The Musicians Centre Stage

all too human / Ballyhoo Eventide / Bearfoot Beware / Control is Dead / Dan Audio / Deadwall / Den Miller / Down The Machine / Eskimo Fandango / Foxes Faux /

Gods of Hellfire / Joe Tilston / Lunar Coup / Return to Ajustrel / Small Words / Talking To Strangers / Ti Amo / The Coopers / The Simon Pollard Band /

Tom Savage & The Hash Mafia

Opening proceedings on the Main Stage on Friday afternoon we have some special guests performing for us. The band is still to be revealed but they will be one of 18 acts specially selected by a panel of judges to perform on the BBC Introducing Stage at the Hackney Weekend festival this Saturday and Sunday. This initiative is a partnership between the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and the BBC to bring new music to a wider audience. 

Winners of Artrocker magazine’s inaugural ‘Best Live Band Award’ last year The Jim Jones Revue have an unprecedented reputation for their onstage performance. This 5-piece bring a no-holds-barred energy to the fore and a unique take on blues-tinged, punk rock that has a truly vital, life affirming feel. Their speaker-ripping frenzy of furious, pounding sound has earned them an army of followers and you too can be blown away this summer. As lead singer and eponymous band member, Jim, explains it’s a role that “you just feel in your bones.” Here! Here!

The name L Marshall may as yet be unfamiliar but you’re likely to have heard his music. An exceptionally talented songwriter he’s already scored two top 5 hits with Loick Essien’s How we roll and Wretch 32’s Traktor. Now stepping into the limelight, this London born 24-year old will take to the Main Stage to display his incredible vocal talent that melds rap with song in a genre-refining style. Currently busy recording his debut album, BML audiences can experience for themselves the tempo-twisting tunes that range from grime to RnB… catch him while you can.

Over on the Raise the Roof stage, Juan Zelada comes armed with a simple manifesto… toshow everyone “what a good time people can have if they go for it”. Born in Madrid, Juan attended Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts, where Macca even presented the young Juan with a songwriting prize. Fast forward a few years and the hardworking lad has been signed to Decca Records with recent singles from his debut album High Ceiling and Collar Bones receiving heavy airplay on Radio 2. 

Back with renewed vigour and vitality after a two-year absence, Karima Francis is famed for being able to hush a crowded gig into complete silence with her bare-to-the-bone sound and raw emotion. Produced by Flood, Karima’s new album The Remedy is due for releaseon 13th August. This extraordinary singer songwriter from Blackpool is set to captivate our BML audience with her highly charged lyrics and potent stage presence.

Fresh from supporting Olly Murs and Westlife on their arena tours, the two Jons, Lilygreen & Maguire have already established a loyal following and look set for big things with a record deal with Warner Bros and the release of new single Ain’t Love Crazy. With their clean cut looks, pitch perfect harmonies and acoustic guitars the duo from Newport, Walesare pure pop magic.

Me and My Friends are the perfect band for a gloriously sunny afternoon at a festival. ThisLeeds based five-piece promise to deliver a healthy dose of musical sunshine that’s sure to bring a smile to your face. Mixing seemingly disparate styles and influences together, the group has mastered creating unified and infectiously upbeat melodies and rhythms. A big, warm musical hug is in store for everyone in attendance.

Acoustic two-piece Spirit of John deliver a raw, rasping and sometimes rowdy sound that evokes the Deep South of last century rather than modern day Halifax! Signed toYorkshire’s dedicated roots music label ‘Ginhouse’ the duo effortlessly encompass blues, country, skiffle, folk as well as occasional punk influences. Regularly joined on stage by guest musicians they deliver a rich earthy sound and robust live performance.

The Milk are four guys from Essex on a mission to ‘bring proper music to the charts’. They succeed in achieving a soulful sound that has something of a retro vibe about it. New singleEvery time we fight is released next week (look out for the video featuring Jay from ‘The Inbetweeners’) and with a string of live dates over the summer and debut album Tales from the Thames Delta to follow later in the year; 2012 could well be the year that The Milk gets the cream.

Leeds based singer-songwriter Matt Belmont has spent the last 12 months tirelessly touring the UK. Matt’s debut EP Not Coming Down was released in February this year,reaching the Top 30 of the iTunes Alternative Chart and picking up airplay on various radio stations including Alan Raw’s BBC introducing show. Expect original arrangements, faultless playing and a confident, mature voice – definitely one to watch.

Originally from London, 16 year old Nico Cara is now based in Richmond, North Yorkshire.Blessed with an extraordinary musical talent, his songs have a worldly-wiseness about them and include some cracking titles such as Back away you stupid bint. As yet unsigned, the teenager possesses a distinctive vocal style that’s sure to have plenty of appeal.   

Macquipucuna (that’s pronounced Mack-wi-pa-coona just so you know!!) will be bringing the sound of the Balkans to Bingley. Expect a high-energy musical riot that delivers frenetic Eastern rhythms by a band of super-skilled West Yorkshire based musicians. Formed in 2010 by German violinist Brigitte Mallon, the band’s sole intent is to cause widespread uncontrolled and uncontrollable dancing… something BML audiences always excel at.

Fans to select tunes for Machine Head’s set at Bloodstock 2012

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If you head to http://www.facebook.com/Bloodstock you can submit your suggestions via a poll. Each fan can pick five songs fromMACHINE HEAD’s incredible debut “Burn My Eyes”, and the five most popular tracks will be performed at CATTON HALL this summer.

BLOODSTOCK can also reveal a further three acts for the Sophie Stage and one for the Ronnie James Dio Stage.  Headlining the Sophie Stage on Thursday night, raucous rockers VIKING SKULL bring their loud and proud metal to BLOODSTOCK, alongside Belfast metalheads SWEET SAVAGE.  Hotly tipped newcomers DEATH VALLEY KNIGHTS show why in just a few short months their powerful metal has earned them a much coveted spot at Britain’s most metal festival, and finally Canada’s KOBRA & THE LOTUS make their BLOODSTOCK debut opening the Ronnie James Dio Stage on Sunday.

Sundown Festival announces KISS Stage 2

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With Olly Murs, Pixie Lott, Alexandra Stan, Stooshe, Katy B, Zane Lowe, Ms Dynamite, Sub Focus, Dot Rotten, Labrinth and headliners Chase & Status Live rocking the Main Stage over the two-day festival and with Stage 2 playing host to the likes of Feed Me Live, Radio 1/1Xtra’s Mista Jam, Funtcase, Zinc, Wilkinson and 16 Bit, presented by UKF on Saturday 1 September, it has now been announced that dance brand KISS will present headliner David Rodigan MBE, Sway Live, EZ, Shortee Blitz, MJ Cole and Charlie Hedges on Stage 2 for the Sunday night
 
Sundown Festival spokesman, Dion Clements comments: “As we had previously announced, this year’s second stage, or Stage 2, is going to be much more dance led than last year. The Saturday night, as we know, will have a strong emphasis on Bass music, and now we’re able to announce that the Sunday night will focus on a mix of House, Garage and Reggae, with some of the biggest club DJs mixing it up under the KISS brand. Bringing the likes of David Rodigan MBE, EZ and MJ Cole to Norfolk just pushed the boundaries of the festival, and its appeal, even further“

It was also recently announced that the global NEXT Model Management will be sending scouts to the festival to search for ‘new faces’

The festival will take place at the Norfolk Showground on Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 September.

Hugh Masekela to reunite with Paul Simon at Hard Rock Calling

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Twenty-five years ago Hugh Masekela put forth an idea to Paul Simon to tour the ‘Graceland’ album with an array of South African musicians, including Hugh Masekela, Miriam Makeba and 10-man vocal team Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Now for the first time in 25 years, Paul Simon will be joined by original ‘Graceland’ musicians to bring the show back to the UK at Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park.

The groundbreaking world-pop masterpiece ‘Graceland’ generated three hit singles, a five-year tour, Grammy Awards for best album and best record andsales of over 14 million copies.

Camp Bestival: 100s of Free Things For Kids revealed

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Rob da Bank says: “I can’t believe how much amazing stuff there is to do at Camp Bestival this year! From bouncy castles to UV bubble bikes and beyond you won’t know which way to turn but you’ll never run out of fun!”

There really is so much to do at Camp Bestival you’ll be spoilt rotten for choice every single day. Some of the major highlights of this year’s 100s of Free Things for Kids include:

1.    Camp Bestival Panto – we’re thrilled to be presenting our first ever panto; ‘Beauti and the Beast of Lulworth Castle’.
2.    Comedy Club 4 Kids – Otter-ly fantastic comedy just for the kids!
3.    Daemon or Doppelganger? – The brilliant clay self-portrait workshops return to Camp Bestival for the fourth year to give you a wonderful mucky time! Get your hands dirty and let your imagination run free with the clay, you never know what might appear… surprise yourself!
4.    Dick and Dom – we can’t wait for the mainstage return of those loveable rogues Dick and Dom with their own special brand of madcap mayhem.
5.    Mr Tumble – The return of the legend.
6.    English National Ballet Workshops – Coming to Camp Bestival for the fourth year running, with a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to learn from the masters. 
7.    Freestyle Sports Park – Expect awesome demonstrations from some of the finest extreme sports stars around and try your hand while you’re there.
8.    Fantastic Mr Fox Opera – An exclusive performance of Roald Dahl’s classic tale.
9.    Gideon Reeling present 'The Number 1 Seed' – an interactive theatre show weaving in you, the audience, every step of the way. 
10.    Kid Carpet & the Noisy Animals show – Lo-fi electro-pop purveyor Kids Carpet has swapped his normal live show for the enchanting adventures of gorilla, bear, hedgehog and badger as they make friends, cause mischief, contemplate the world and finally rock out at the grand dance contest.
11.    Medieval Jousting – No castle is complete without its own Knights so we’re thrilled that the Knights of Lulworth Castle will be demonstrating their awe inspiring jousting.
12.    Rob da Bank’s Music Club – Situated next to the Sports Park, The Rob da Bank’s Music Club Tent will be offering workshops and demos from our trusty volunteers and a host of celebrity DJs and Band members – all eager to show you their tricks of the trade.
13.    Roundhouse Street Variety Show – Featuring music, street dance, comedy, circus and theatre treats galore. 
14.    Silly Sportsday with the Lost & Found Bluecoats – Our favourite professional wallies, Lost & Found, will be leading our Silly Sportsday action at Camp Bestival this year.
15.    Singalong with Shrek, Fiona and Donkey from Shrek the Musical – Following their hugely popular fairy tale debut at Lulworth Castle last year, Shrek and Princess Fiona from Shrek The Musical are making a spectacular return! 
16.    Square Peg Circus present Rime – Square Peg, seen last year in the Little Big Top, will be gracing us with their spectacular new outdoor show.
17.    Stefan Gates – The Gastronaut – Renowned for his love of extraordinary food, Stefan (award winning BBC presenter and writer) will be demonstrating his fantastic gastronomical stunts in the Little Big Top.
18.    The Bopps – Mischievous duo The Bopps are the masters of slapstick comedy and music for the nippers, but mums and dads might recognise Stan Cullimore, who was a founder of pop group the Housemartins!
19.    The Gruffalo Live – The Gruffalo Live show is back by unprecedented demand, with a magical theatrical adventure on Sunday morning on the Castle Stage.  
20.    Truth About Youth – This year Oval House’s Truth About Youth London will be bringing their bus of tricks to Camp Bestival. As well as performances of Bussin’ it, their site specific show set over both floors of a double-decker bus, they will be running improvisation sessions, workshops on devising, script writing and dance.
21.    Videopia – an interactive movie making activity that casts, shoots and screens DIY tributes to Hollywood classics. Step aboard the vintage Bedford horsebox for the full silver screen treatment. Grab some co-stars, pick your favourite film and get suited and booted before acting your socks off in front of the camera.
22.    Wall of Death – Hold onto your hats! Joining us for the first time at Camp B this summer are the daredevil Hell Riders and their Wall of Death!
23.    Wookey Hole Circus – Wookey Hole Circus are all under the age of 18 and are an unbelievably gifted bunch making their Camp Bestival debut in 2012! From magic tricks, to cloud swing, aerial silk performances, unicycling, juggling and balancing acts, these youngsters will wow you with their fast, fun and furious antics. 
24.    Watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony on a big screen – Catch the Olympics opening ceremony in all its glory. 
25.    Fireworks Finale – The captivatingly coruscating joy of the Fireworks Finale on Sunday night has to be seen to be believed.
26.    Art Cannons
27.    Baby play area
28.    Ball pools
29.    Balloon sculpture workshops
30.    Being 747 show 
31.    BMX-ing
32.    Bouncy Castle
33.    Bread making with Young British Foodies
34.    Camp Bestival Giant Orchestra
35.    Camp Bestival Kids Chorus
36.    Campfire singalongs
37.    Campfire stories
38.    Cardboard castle Building
39.    Children's Go-karts
40.    Circus workshops
41.    Colour Makes You Happy
42.    Colouring in with Rosie Flo
43.    David Gatward author
44.    Decorate a cupcake
45.    Diddi Dance workshops
46.    Dingly Dell playpark
47.    Dingly Dell trail at night
48.    DJ workshops
49.    Dressing Up Catwalk
50.    Face Painting
51.    Fancy dress competition
52.    Fancy Dress Parade
53.    Fidget installation
54.    Fish for rubber ducks
55.    Flag making
56.    Fun Kids Radio
57.    Giant games
58.    Howard Marks reading kids stories
59.    Insect Circus
60.    Jellicle Cats
61.    Juggling
62.    Kawa Circus
63.    Kids Author signings in Berewolf Books
64.    Kids films
65.    Knitting tent
66.    Lerryn Korda stories
67.    Lost & Found games
68.    Mask-making
69.    Matt Whyman stories
70.    Maypole Dancing
71.    Mazy’s Art Club 
72.    Mini-football
73.    Morris Dancing
74.    Mural art
75.    Music workshops
76.    Ollie Mealing _ Magician
77.    Parcour /Street Running
78.    Piano playing
79.    Pimp My Trolley
80.    Play with the Fire & Water tree
81.    Puppet show
82.    Sandpits
83.    Silly Science
84.    Skateboarding
85.    Soft Play area
86.    Soul Park kids area
87.    Stilt-walking
88.    Swing dance classes
89.    Tate and the Great British Art Debate
90.    The Adventurers Club show
91.    The Bare Knuckle Dance Battle – Old Skool Vs. New Skool Grudge Match
92.    The Big Love Inflatable Church
93.    The Funky Little Choir workshops and performance
94.    The Jiving Lindy Hoppers
95.    The Roundhouse Poetry Collective
96.    Toddler's Play Area
97.    Trace-a-face
98.    Trapeze acts
99.    Truth About Youth teenage workshops
100.    UV Bubble making bicycles

Latitude reveals further late night lineup additions

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For all those at Latitude who are looking for late night fun and games the i Arena is the place to be this year. On Friday evening revellers can party the night away to the best dancehall sounds, courtesy of popular party crew The Heatwave, who will be bringing a little bit of Notting Hill Carnival to Suffolk. Crowds will be rum drunk and raving with the wickedest performers, scandalous dancers and plenty of banging bashment anthems. 

On Saturday night the party continues with a live set from Mancunian Skittles, whose brand of breakstep, garage and electronica has been receiving lots of love from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs and Toddla T. Legendary DJ Shy FX will also be rolling out the tunes, expect a flawless set jam packed full of classic jungle and drum ‘n’ bass cuts, plus everything else in between. Don’t miss out on a party with one of the original pioneers of the scene! 

For any Latitude festival goers who don’t ever want the fun to stop, newcomer Tuesday Born is on hand to keep the party alive until the small hours of Monday morning. The 21 year old Londoner will be causing a stir with his fresh and exciting mix of African influenced rhythms and ethereal electronic jams. BBC Radio 1 DJ Mosca will be powering the dance floor with a set drawing on influences far and wide – expect the hottest tracks from the worlds of  dancehall, grime, bashment, garage and house. Joining them is George Fitzgerald, who will be hitting the decks on Sunday evening. The London beatsmith and head of the ManMakeMusic imprint is racking up the fans for his distinctive dubstep, techno and house productions and is a formidable DJ to boot. The perfect end to what promises to be an amazing weekend in the i Arena!

Other areas of the festival will also be hosting a selection of the best DJs and electronic acts to keep the crowds entertained. In The Woods have already lined up DJs Goldierocks, Norman Jay and Fat Camp for a party like no other under the cover of the woods. Over on The Lake Stage Friday evening will feature Latitude favourites Huw Stephens and Moshi Moshi DJs, on Saturday Gareth Porter takes to the decks and rounding up the weekend on the Sunday evening will be all-girl DJ group the Vinyl Vendettas spinning the tunes as the sun slips away. Finally if cutting-edge electronic music is your bag, sets from Apparat, Walls, Dub Boy and The Field will all keep you dancing late into the night… see you there!

Chew Lips @ Fred Perry Subsonic Live

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A late English wonder goal by Danny Welbeck had the moods high and the expectations tipping to riotous proportions when The Garage opened its doors to a Subsonic Live event headlined by Chew Lips on Friday evening.

First on set were electro pop duo, I am Camera, who combined seductive sway and powerful vocals with brilliant synths and psychedelic lights to leave the audience trapped in a void of feel good trance.

London four-piece outfit Fiction were to follow, offering rebellious instrumental combinations, piercing vocals, and a penchant for having a good time on stage creating music which the crowd was clearly enjoying. They ended with a song called ‘parakeet’, which was an orchestral crescendo of sorts for headlining act Chew Lips. 

As the momentum of the evening gained and the venue filled up Chew Lips was the perfect pinnacle for the final live act. A set oozing with energy and indie pop personality had even the most hardened wallflowers nodding their heads and shuffling their feet.  

The evening was a true testament to Subsonic, which aims to showcase the very best emerging musical talent and was rounded off fantastically by DJ sets that played into the early hours of the morning.

Chew Lips

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