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Reading & Leeds 2015 Announce Alternative Stage And Transgressive Takeover

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With eight weeks to go until the Festival gates open, the line-up for the Alternative Stage at Reading & Leeds has been announced. With tickets for both sites still available there’s never been a better time to buy a ticket. On top of the already huge line-up including headlinersMumford and Sons, Metallica and The Libertines comes a host of the best in comedy and alternative talent from the UK and beyond plus the annual after-hours takeover from Transgressive Records.
 
Heading up proceedings on the comedy front is TV favourite Milton Jones, whose regular appearances on ‘Mock The Week’ along withmultiple Radio 4 shows has made him the leader of the pack when it comes to deadpan comedy. With sidesplitting one-liners aplenty, his Reading & Leeds performance is not to be missed. Bringing the jokes outside of the 140 character limit, Rob Delaney will also be making appearances at Reading & Leeds, proving his worth as an acclaimed stand up comedian after finding fame through making jokes on Twitter. Also heading for Leeds will be Adam Buxton of BBC6 Music fame who will perform his BFI London show BUG. TV joker Russell Kane will also be bringing his hugely popular brand of comedy to the festival, offering a rare chance to see the funnyman outside of the huge venues he’s already playing around the country.
 
With a line-up also including the brilliant ‘Stand Up For The Week’ regular and star of BBC’s Twenty Twelve Sara Pascoe and Canadian Comedy star Katherine Ryan who was a breakout star on Live At The Apollo both of whom who you’ll have seen on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI, Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week. They are joined by wild haired standup and Virtually Famous TV star Seann Walsh, fast rising UK star Daniel Sloss and ‘Show Me The Funny’ finalist Tiffany Stevenson, The Alternative Stage is truly one of the must see parts of the festival.
 
The comedy bill expands even further with the delightfully cutting Stephen K Amos, the hugely inventive Abandoman, Radio 1 star Tom Deacon, the man from TV’s Uncle and Heavy Entertainment; Nick Helm, panel-show favourite the hilarious Holly Walsh, the fearlessly funnySuzi Ruffell, metalhead Andrew O’Neill, comedian and captain of ITV’s Reality Bites Joel Dommett, online superstar, fantastic comic and Beyoncé enthusiast Luisa Omielan, impractical joker Paul McCaffrey,Viral Tap and Xtra Factor star Matt Richardson, Edinburgh 2014 Best Newcomer Award winner Alex Edelman, BBC regular and break out star Dane Baptiste, Magician and Comic just returned from dazzling Las Vegas the side-splittingly funny Piff The Magic Dragon, sketch icons Wit Tank, fast-rising star David Morgan the newly announced co-host of ITV’s SafeWord, and finally everyone’s favourite from Channel 4’s Mr Drew’s School for Boys teacher and rapper, Mark Grist.
 
The famous Alternative Stage is far more than just another festival comedy tent though, as it bills some of the best in forward thinking music and spoken word. Fast gaining a name as one of the UK’s most vital talents after appearing on the BBC Sound of 2015 longlist, George The Poet will be bringing his incredible, realistic, unafraid hybrid of spoken word and hip hop to the festival, which is sure to be an unforgettable moment of the weekend. Another huge name joining the bill is Jaguar Skills who will be spinning some of his most notable, eclectic, multi-genre mixes, alongside London-based electronica and Techno producer Max Cooper who is making his Leeds Festival debut. 
 
On top of this, Transgressive’s annual takeover brings together another hotly anticipated late-night line-up to Reading & Leeds. Fresh after celebrating their 10th anniversary at the festival last year, the independent label is bringing another specially curated bill that is their biggest yet. Hi-jacking the Saturday and Sunday nights in Leeds, the stage will run from 9.30pm until late, featuring a host of emerging and established talent throughout the weekend. Grime hero Wiley will be bringing his fantastic and ferocious live show to the tent in the wake of his critically acclaimed album Snakes and Ladders, released at the end of 2014 to huge fanfare. Looking to the future stars of the genre, Novelist will be also be making an appearance, while the likes of Jackmaster, Madame X and DJ Target will get crowds moving throughout the weekend.
 
Transgressive will be taking over Reading by bringing Dj-ing talent to a Silent Disco in the Alternative Stage courtesy of Alt J, Palma Violets,Peace and BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens and Jen Long, which looks set to be nothing short of spectacular.
 
All of this sits alongside parties from Buttoned Down Disco and a series of extra special DJ sets from The Libertines’ Gary Powell and The Kooks’ Hugh Harris for Propaganda.

V Festival 2015 lineup complete annouce and stage splits

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V Festival, sponsored by Virgin Media, is proud to announce the addition of legendary hip-hop pioneers, De La Soul to its 20th anniversary line-up. The game-changing trio will give crowds a hotly anticipated comeback performance, alongside an eclectic mix of the biggest hit-makers and rising stars of the moment.

Pendulum (DJ set), MNEK, The Coronas, Conor Maynard, Shift K3Y, Sinead Harnett, Seafret, Zac Samuel, James Glover and Nick Jonas, will complete the line-up of the summer.

Over 150,000 fans will get the chance to see the newly announced acts perform across the weekend, as they join Calvin Harris, Kasabian,Sam Smith, The Script, Stereophonics, Ellie Goulding and Spotify’s most sought-after names of 2015, George Ezra, James Bay and Hozier.

De La Soul’s Kelvin Mercer said: “Every time we perform in the UK we get the best reception, from the craziest crowds! V Festival 2015 is going to be the biggest rave of the year, so we’re looking forward to being on that stage and joining the party!”

Grammy-nominated MNEK said: “This year has been a whirlwind and it’s not over yet. I’m so chuffed to be part of such a brilliant line-up and can’t wait to get out there.”

Nick Jonas commented: “I'm honoured to join such an incredible line up at the 20th anniversary of V Festival.  My fans have been very supportive of my new music so I'm really excited to perform for them at one of the UK’s greatest festivals.”

The hottest names in music will be performing alongside hilarious comedy headliners including Russell Kane, Frankie Boyle, Shappi Khorsandi and Matt Richardson, who will all take centre stage in the Glee Club Comedy Tent.

V Festival today also announces its stage splits for 2015:

Saturday 22nd August – Weston Park / Sunday 23rd August – Hylands Park

VIRGIN MEDIA STAGE:

Calvin Harris, The Script, Ellie Goulding, George Ezra, The Kooks, Ella Henderson, Gregory Porter, Imelda May

MTV STAGE:

Stereophonics, Clean Bandit, Kodaline, The Charlatans, Sigma, Maverick Sabre, Ella Eyre, Echo and the Bunnymen, Scouting for Girls, Hilltop Hoods

THE ARENA:

Paloma Faith, Jessie Ware, Duke Dumont, De La Soul, LunchMoney Lewis, Nick Jonas, Wretch 32, Conor Maynard, Lawson, Indiana

THE DANCE TENT:

Oliver Heldens, Philip George, Toddla T, Goldie, Marvin Humes presents Luvbug, Moxie, James Glover (Saturday and Sunday at Weston Park)

Saturday 22nd August – Hylands Park / Sunday 23rd August – Weston Park

VIRGIN MEDIA STAGE:

Kasabian, Sam Smith, Hozier, Courteeners, Annie Mac, James Bay, Marina & the Diamonds, The Proclaimers

MTV STAGE:

Olly Murs, Tom Jones, Chvrches, Labrinth, Mark Ronson DJ Set, Jess Glynne, Fuse ODG, Reverend and the Makers, Bleachers, The Coronas

THE ARENA:

Nero, Andy C, Example + DJ Wire, Pendulum DJ Set, Tove Lo, MNEK, Aston Merrygold, Sinead Harnett, Seafret

THE DANCE TENT:

Hannah Wants, DJ EZ, Mistajam, My Nu Leng, Shift K3Y, Alex Adair, Sam Feldt, Zac Samuel (Saturday and Sunday at Hylands Park)

 

Bloodstock 2015 Ticket Update

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Just five short weeks ‘til they open the gates at Catton Park and the metal hoardes flood on to the hallowed turf for BLOODSTOCK 2015!

In celebration, BLOODSTOCK are releasing their day tickets at 9am on Wednesday 1st July.  Tickets are priced at £60 each, plus booking fee and are available from http://www.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock-2015/catton-park/809956.  If you can’t make it for the whole weekend, come join the metal party for just one day and catch one of 2015’s headliners, TRIVIUM, WITHIN TEMPTATION or ROB ZOMBIE, plus much, much more.

Following the success of 2014’s debut outing, BLOODSTOCK is delighted to announce that the Rock and Metal (RAM) Gallery will once again be part of the festival’s on-site attractions.

Showcasing a selection of art and memorabilia, the exhibition will expand on last year’s event and will feature work by BLOODSTOCK co-founder Paul Raymond Gregory, himself an acclaimed artist with an extensive body of work which includes many famous album sleeves and monolithic pieces inspired by the writings of JRR Tolkien.

Returning again this year is the amazing guitar maker/luthier, Cynosure.  Working to re-define the guitar not just as a functional instrument, but as a working, playable piece of art, he will present several of his unique creations including the brand new RAM Guitar, specially commissioned by Paul Raymond Gregory.  Click for more info at www.cynosureguitars.com/ or www.facebook.com/CynosureGuitars.

Renowned artist Mark Wilkinson will also have works on display.  Mark is the mastermind behind many iconic albums sleeves for Marillion, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and The Darkness, amongst others.  2015 marks the 30th anniversary of Marillion’s iconic third album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, so Mark’s inclusion in the gallery is especially timely.  More of Mark’s work can be viewed at his website, www.the-masque.com.

Emphasizing the link between music, imagery and the written word, the exhibition will also feature the work of photographers and authors.  Fiaz Farrelly and Alison Richards will both be displaying a selection of their dynamic rock photography, while Ramon Martos, author of ‘…And Justice For Art – Stories About Heavy Metal Album Covers’ and Alex Lewis, author of ‘J.R.R.Tolkien: Codemaker, Spy-master, Hero’, will also be represented.  Ramon’s book tells the tales behind some of metal’s best-known album sleeves, while Alex’s work on Tolkien brings together Paul Raymond Gregory’s own Tolkien-inspired creations and the enormous influence that The Lord Of The Rings and Tolkien’s other writings have had on metal music.

More information on exhibitors is available at Paul’s website, www.studio54.co.uk.

Professionally hung, lit and housed in a specially constructed space, the exhibition marks a step in the long term goal of establishing a new permanent rock venue, with Paul returning to his roots as an artist & gallery owner in support of both art and music. The proposed venue in Derbyshire would include a live music space with bar, rehearsal and recording facilities, and a permanent exhibition space.  A true hub for British rock and metal in the heart of the Midlands, the true birthplace of metal.  Check out more on Paul’s idea here: www.studio54.co.uk/index.php/rock-and-metal-museum/

If you’re travelling to BLOODSTOCK by train, don’t forget to book your Big Green Coach shuttle bus tickets to get you & your camping gear from Lichfield City rail station to the festival site.  There’s still time to book coach travel from 26 different locations around the country or a coach & festival ticket package.  Check out all the info & ticket options at http://goo.gl/23pfik.

Tickets for BLOODSTOCK 2015 are available via the 24hr ticketline at 0871 230 5584 or online at http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event/bloodstock-2015/catton-park/809956, priced at the very reasonable £135 (plus booking fee) for a four-day Thursday through Sunday weekend ticket with camping.  VIP packages and upgrades are also available, plus pre-booked car parking pitches at a cheaper rate than ‘on the day’.  Camper van pitches are now all SOLD OUT!

All these killer bands are on the bill!  Friday’s headliner TRIVIUM and special guests SABATON, Saturday’s headliner WITHIN TEMPTATION and special guests OPETH, Sunday’s headliner ROB ZOMBIE and special guests BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, plus CANNIBAL CORPSE, IHSAHN, SEPULTURA, ORANGE GOBLIN, DEATH D.T.A, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, 1349, NAPALM DEATH, DARK ANGEL, ARMORED SAINT, BELPHEGOR, OVERKILL, ENSIFERUM, AGALLOCH, KORPIKLAANI, PRO-PAIN, ENSLAVED, RAGING SPEEDHORN, XERATH and WOLF.  Over on the Sophie Lancaster stage, there’s headliners DELAIN, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, GODFLESH and ARNOCORPS, LAWNMOWER DETH, MORDRED, ETHEREAL, ONSLAUGHT, OAF, CONAN, PLANET OF ZEUS, GODSIZED, plus many more.

Citadel full creative lineup announced for 2015

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Citadel is London's brightest new festival, a day which looks set to encapsulate the perfect summer Sunday afternoon – bursting to the seams with live music, fine dining, debates, comedy, dancing, arts, craft, boutiques and much more.

From the creators of the award-winning multi-arts Wilderness Festival, Citadel boasts an impressive musical programming headlined by Ben Howard and Bombay Bicycle Club…however, the event looks set to offer much more than your standard music festival.

In between performances from the likes of Nick Mulvey and Neneh Cherry, duck in to the Sunday Papers Live, grab a Bloody Mary and nestle into a comfy sofa to listen to talks and debates from some of the UK's finest minds. Politician Tessa Jowell, activist Maajid Nawaaz, satirist Jolyon Rubinstein and journalist Ben Judah are amongst the speakers at the special edition of this much-loved gathering.

It wouldn't be the ultimate summer Sunday without a lazy lunch. Richard Turner (of Hawksmoor, Meatopia, Pitt Cue Co. fame) will host a series of lovingly crafted long table banquets with slow roast shoulder of lamb, chocolate tarts and crudités all on offer.

London's finest dining institutions will also be onsite to satisfy stomachs, and there's some-thing for everyone – from Le Bun's French-American cuisine to Constancia On The Road's Argentinian steaks – via Voodoo Ray's tasty pizzas. Wash it all down with cold beers from Meantime Brewery and Kozel.

For some comic relief, head over to the Comedy Tent, which is presented by none other than Underbelly – a fixture both in the city and at the Edinburgh festival. Some of the best London comedians on the circuit will feature on the billing – from rising acts to esteemed performers. Expect to witness some real gems ahead of their Edinburgh performances as well as handpicked upcoming acts. You chuckled at them here first…

Make sure you pay a visit to the Park Bandstand, hosted by Continental Drifts and Global Local, which will feature a melting pot of traditional music, from folk ceilidhs to hoedowns. It's set to be an incredibly lively pocket of Citadel, with swing dancing, brass bands and sets from bands such as Perhaps Contraption, The Brass Funkeys and Cut A Shine.

Dust yourself off and get stuck into our Sunday Sports Day, which features nostalgic fa-vourites with a twist…think Musical Sack Races, Disco Dodgeball and Rum Relay Rac-es complete with cheerleaders, mascots and spoof medal ceremonies. You can also gath-er your friends and register for The Ultimate Victoria Park Volleyball Championships. Be warned, this is not your usual Sports Day…expect the unexpected, from theatrical pitch invasions to inebriated referees.

If you prefer your games more leisurely than lively, take in a spot of croquet, badminton and Giant Jenga whilst you sip a cocktail. It's the taking part that counts…

Your little ones are welcome at Citadel too…arrive early in the afternoon to make the most of family-friendly games in the Park. From 12-2, the Rock ’N Roller Disco will host a Kid’s Disco, and from 12-2 the brilliant Arcola Theatre will host a Kid’s Sports Day, with sack races, space hoppers and much more. There’ll also be a child-friendly activities in-cluding Giant Jenga, face painting and dance workshops throughout the day to keep the young ‘uns entertained.

Elsewhere, explore your creative side at the Citadel Art Studio in partnership with The Indytute, with classes including Get Rich or Tie Dying, Origami Masterclass and Fight-er Kite Making. There’s also something for the little ones, with an Indytute Kids teacher and illustrator Sophie Ward running art classes all afternoon. 

Meanwhile, our Dance Workshops will ensure you can become a master in the likes of capoeira, body percussion, swing dance, hoop hop and more.

Bust a move and try out your new dance moves to the soundtrack of blues, soul and rock ’n roll at the Rock ’N Roller Disco, hosted by legendary Camden club night Cherry Cola.

For the sartorially-inclined, there’s plenty of fashion and beauty stalls to transform yourself. Sift through beautiful clothing and accessories at Dancing Leopard, OOTO Clothing, Vi-olet’s Box, The Wick Market, Gypsy East, Mystic Moon and Tallulah Minxy, then re-ceive a makeover from experts of all things glamour Miss Lippy, In Your Dreams and Glint & Glory Tattoo Bar.

Citadel will be the day when the city comes together and takes a collective breath. If only every Sunday could be like this…

Bestival announces Sunday headliner: MISSY ELLIOT!

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SUNDAY NIGHT HEADLINER REVEALED

MISSY ELLIOTT

GETS HER ISLAND FREAK ON

(EUROPEAN FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE)

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She’s the best around with the crazy style and her music makes us lose control, so we’re unutterably excited to announce that the incredible Missy Elliott will be headlining Sunday night at our Summer of Love in a European festival exclusive. One of the greatest artists of all time, and a true musical innovator, we couldn’t be more ecstatic that she’s coming to Robin Hill for her first UK show in nine years, and what is destined to be one of the most epic Bestival finales of all time. Ever.

Commenting on her headline appearance, Missy Elliott said: “I'm very excited to be performing at Bestival this year! I can't wait to see all my fans I haven't seen in some time… new ones and my day one fans! We are gonna have a blast together! Bring your dancing outfits and kicks!”

Bestival b-boy Rob da Bank says: “So, putting the final pieces together for the world’s most intricate jigsaw puzzle that is Bestival, I’m mighty proud to announce our Sunday headliner Missy Elliott. Needing no introduction Missy is the epitome of hip-hop royalty, the first lady of party-starting club bangers and a downright legend. I cannot wait to watch the most successful female rap artist ever to Work It at Bestival 2015!”

Hailing from Portsmouth (calm down Pompey crew, not that one) in Virginia, Missy Elliott is one of music’s most successful MCs, songwriters, and producers. She’s racked up five Grammy awards, one double platinum and four platinum albums, and over 166 awards from VMAs to MOBOs and beyond, but more importantly she drops bombs. With tight beats and sick flows, Missy is a one-woman hit machine, who has had pop music’s greats including Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Beyoncé queueing up to work with her.

Her production innovation has had a huge impact on music globally, firing out guilt edged monsters by the truckload from The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Hot Boyz and Get Ur Freak On to Work It, Pass The Dutch and Lose Control the stamp of her influence can be heard loud and clear to this day. Her surprise guest appearance at this year’s Super Bowl was mind-shatteringly amazing and blew us all completely away, proving that she’s just as vital right now as she ever has been, and you know she really is gonna work it for the final Bestival main stage set of the year. Joining Underworld, Duran Duran and the Chemical Brothers to complete 2015s set of headliners, Missy’s not just big in the game she’s unparalleled, and we really couldn’t be more ridiculously overjoyed that she’s coming to Bestival. So don’t you dare go home early, this is gonna be legendary.

Win a performance slot at Sundown Festival

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Following on from the roaring success of 2014, Sundown Festival is back for 2015 with another larger than life lineup! Hosting only the biggest and best in pop, dance and urban acts including headliners Rudimental and Tinie Tempah alongside the likes of Ella Henderson, Labrinth, Lethal Bizzle and Nero, Sundown is the perfect way to close the festival season with one last party in the sunshine.

Have you ever dreamed of playing your favourite festival? Now artists have the opportunity to become the star as Sundown are offering an opening slot on the main stage for an upcoming act to showcase their talent alongside the incredible festival lineup.

Superstars in the making are invited to upload a 15 second video of themselves to Instagram making sure you tag @sundownuk and using the hashtag #iamsundown2015. All clips will be watched with the standout performers being asked to submit a three-minute YouTube or Vimeo entry and put to the vote on Sundown’s social media channels to see who is crowned festival opener!

Last year’s winner Oliver Daldry went on to perform at The Great Escape, Latitude, Wireless and Somersault festivals, received support from XFM, BBC Introducing and even got invited to film a session for Burberry!

Sundown say:

“We’re looking for real talent, unique voices and incredible style – get ‘gramming and show us what you’re made of!”

The competition open is OPEN NOW, details are here: http://www.sundownfestival.co.uk/news/perform-at-sundown-2015

T in the Park 2015 reveal map and stage splits

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With just over two weeks to go until T in the Park gets underway at Strathallan Castle, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today offered fans a sneak peek of the festival’s brand new home, as the site map for Strathallan Castle has been revealed for the first time.
 
WELCOME TO THE CASTLE 
T in the Park’s new home Strathallan Castle is centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Perthshire countryside, approximately one hour away from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. It lies on an estate sprawling a massive 1000 acres, surrounded by beautiful woodland.
 
GETTING THE PARTY STARTED 
T in the Park’s Strathallan Castle house-warming party will be well and truly started on Thursday 9th July, when Thursday campers make T in the Park history when they become the first fans to set foot in the Main Arena at Strathallan Castle. The ultimate party destination Sunset Strip will be open for business on the Thursday night, with the Slam Tent rumbling into action as Ben Sims, Clouds and Animal Farm take to the decks, and bring the big club vibes to the Perthshire countryside.
 
There will also be DJ sets from some of the hottest club DJs right now from 6pm-midnight in the BBC Introducing tent, including Pocket Aces/SSW vs Hector's House, Rhumba Club vs Fly Club, Musika vs Karnival, Stefan Janik, Sneaky Pete's DJs and Big Al.
  
THE TENNENT’S ARMS
The Main Arena will be revealed to fans in full on Friday 10th July, and an exciting new addition to look out for is The Tennent’s Arms, T in the Park’s hippest new bar, brought to you by founding partner Tennent’s Lager, who have been at the heart of T since the festival began. The Tennent’s Arms is located in the heart of the Main Arena and will bring a laid back vibe to the Perthshire countryside with its cool interior and outdoor terrace balcony bar area, offering stunning vistas of Strathallan Castle estate. Top Sub Club DJs will be spinning the tunes day and night, so The Tennent’s Arms will be the perfect spot enjoy an ice-cold pint or a Tennent’s Lager-based cocktail at this year’s festival.
 
THE ULTIMATE FAIRYTALE 
Inspired by the festival’s magical new surroundings, this year’s Fancy Dress Friday theme is “The Ultimate Fairytale”. Think King or Queen, knight or jester, dragon or fairy… it’s time to get creative, as the best costume will win one of the first pairs of tickets to next year’s festival.
  
A HOME FROM HOME 
The legendary T in the Park campsite is the heart and soul of the festival – famed for its party atmosphere, community spirit and brilliant banter, it now features its very own castle, with the majestic 19th century Strathallan Castle providing a stunning backdrop to the Pink 1 and 2 camping areas.
 
Campsite essentials can be found in the Campsite Village, including food markets, VOLT mobile charging and funfair rides. In here you’ll also find Refresh, T in the Park’s hugely popular pamper parlour which offers access to salon standard hair washing facilities, hair straighteners, hair dryers, and premium showers and toilets (advanced wristbands sold out, restricted access bands available on site for £40 and single entry tickets available on site for £5). This year, local Forth Valley College Salon Services students will be on hand to help fans enjoy their weekend in style, and will also offer a range of supplementary hair-up styling, make-up application, and nail and eyebrow treatments.
 
If you’re staying in the legendary campsite over the festival weekend, make sure you pre-order your Tennent’s Lager and Magners Original Cider in advance online with Be Chilled, Tennent’s Lager’s hassle free pre-order service that is a campsite essential. Your cans will be chilled and ready for collection in the T in the Park campsite throughout your stay. Place your order now at www.tennents.com/bechilled. Over 18s only.
 
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
Blue 1 has been allocated as the campsite for this year’s Citizen T faithful, but with a new site and campsite layout this year, organisers are extending the Citizen T ethos into all campsites, aiming for more people than ever pledge to respect the local area, the environment, the site and each other. Fans also now have a little help from the self-proclaimed “mad wrestler fae Ayrshire” Grado, who – as the newly appointed High Protector of Strathallan – will be helping spread the word on the Citizen T Manifesto.
 
Festibarrow will be back at T in the Park this year, helping you to enter the festival with ease! Simply look out for the friendly team, hire your festibarrow, load up with your belongings, find your pitch and then drop the barrow off at one of the designated drop off points within the campsite.
 
Jolly Green Sherpas’ army of well-built, friendly staff to carry or “sherpa” your luggage for you are back too. If you are struggling with your bags, you can simply go to one of their stands at the North Campsite Entrance (beside the transport hub), where a team of Green Sherpas will be waiting to help you.
 
THE RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE
The Residence offers luxury living at T in the Park, and is the perfect way to experience the festival in style. As well as a range of stunning boutique glamping structures, from Sleep Huts and Hotel Bell Tents to Cloud Yurts and Indian Shikar Tents, The Residence also has its own café and bar, premium showers and toilets, and dedicated car park – check out www.theresidenceexperience.co.uk.
 
T BREAK STAGE
Celebrating its 20th year, Tennent’s Lager have supported Scotland’s grassroots music scene through T Break since 1996, and the T Break Stage is the place to catch Scotland’s most exciting unsigned talent at T in the Park. It’s where Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro made their T in the Park debuts, so make sure you drop by to catch the country’s hottest up and coming acts.
 
KALEIDOSCOPE FIELDS
Kaleidoscope Fields are located near the Radio 1 Stage, and will once again offer a perfect haven to relax, rehydrate and refuel before heading off to catch more of the amazing artists on the bill. Grab a seat with your mates in Healthy T, the festival’s global kitchen that offers quality cuisine made from the finest fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on Scottish produce.
 
SCOTTISH SUN SIGNING TENT
The popular Scottish Sun Signing Tent, where you can meet some of the top acts performing at T in the Park will make a return this year.
 
FAIRGROUND
As well as featuring fairground favourites, the funfair is home to the iconic Ferris Wheel, which will offer stunning vistas of T in the Park’s picturesque new home. 
 
CITYLINK BUS
This year, it couldn’t be easier to get to the campsite as Citylink buses will drop fans off right at the campsite entrance – travelling by bus is the greenest, fastest and most efficient way to travel to T in the Park 2015, and bus packages are available fromwww.citylink.co.uk
 
T IN THE PARK 2015 – STAGE SPLITS
FRIDAY 10TH JULY
MAIN STAGE: Kasabian, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Hozier, Annie Mac, The Wombats, The Cribs, Prides
RADIO 1 STAGE: David Guetta, The War on Drugs, Afrojack, Gorgon City, Sigma, Fuse ODG, Slaves, Lower Than Atlantis
KING TUT’S WAH WAH TENT: Mark Ronson (DJ set), Fatboy Slim, Hot Chip, Duke Dumont, Jessie Ware, Hannah Wants, The Twilight Sad, Lucy Rose
SLAM TENT: Ben Klock, SLAM, Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati, Eats Everything, Âme, Telford
T BREAK STAGE: Schnarff Schnarff, Dead Man Fall, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Lonely The Brave, Grant Nicholas, Rae Morris, Indiana, DIVIDES, Apache Darling
TRANSMISSIONS STAGE: The Beach, The Hearts, Fort Hope, Coasts, The Riptide Movement, Blossoms, The Beaches
 
SATURDAY 11TH JULY
MAIN STAGE: Avicii, The Libertines, The Script, George Ezra, Jessie J, Labrinth, Seasick Steve, The LaFontaines
RADIO 1 STAGE: Twin Atlantic, alt-J, The Vaccines, Enter Shikari, Years and Years, Charli XCX, Palma Violets, Circa Waves, The Strypes
KING TUT’S WAH WAH TENT: Courteeners, The Proclaimers, St. Vincent, Jungle, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Marina & The Diamonds, Jack Savoretti, The Coronas
SLAM TENT: Maceo Plex, Rødhåd, Jackmaster & Joy Orbison B2B, Gary Beck, Annie Mac, Lil Louis, Art Department, Visionquest
T BREAK STAGE: Ded Rabbit, Other Humans, Our Future Glory, George The Poet, Sunset Sons, Vaults, Elle King, Gavin James, Stevie McCrorie, Tijuana Bibles, Catholic Action, Amatrart
BBC INTRODUCING: Neon Waltz, Vukovi, Dead Ceremony, Redfaces, Yr Eira, Pinact, Clubs., Peur, Stillhound
 
SUNDAY 12TH JULY
MAIN STAGE: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Stereophonics, Paloma Faith, Alabama Shakes, James Bey, The View, Ella Eyre
RADIO 1 STAGE: The Prodigy, Jamie T, Kodaline, Catfish & the Bottlemen, Idlewild, Peace, Wolf Alice, Marmozets
KING TUT’S WAH WAH TENT: Above & Beyond, Clean Bandit, Oliver Heldens, Modest Mouse, Everything Everything, Admiral Fallow, Saint Raymond, And So I Watched You From Afar
SLAM TENT: Loco Dice, Dubfire, Dixon, Maya Jane Coles, Claude VonStroke, Surgeon & Lady Starlight, Alan Fitzpatrick, Dense & Pika
T BREAK STAGE: The Claramassa, Spring Break, Crash Club, Walking On Cars, Young Guns, Benjamin Booker, Black Rivers, Gerry Cinnamon, The Van T’s, Be Charlotte
BBC INTRODUCING: The Xcerts, Dive In, Cassels, Miaoux Miaoux, Sykes, Man Of Moon, Monogram, Love Nor Money, BDY_PRTS, Tongues

Wireless Festival 2015 flash sale

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This Wednesday 24th June, New Look Wireless has announced a second epic flash sale for its 10th birthday show on 28th June, taking tickets back as far as the 2005 price.

From 9am on Wednesday,  the festival will be offering lucky fans one last chance to buy tickets for New Look Wireless 10 at each previous year’s prices starting with 2005 and rising through each year up to 2015. With Wireless’ 10th birthday show only a few days away, this is the last chance for any hip hop fan to get their hands on these specially priced tickets.

The 10th birthday line up celebrates some of the best UK and overseas talent, from headliner, Drake, a UK festival exclusive by Rita Ora, with Katy B, Chance the Rapper and the likes of old school acts such as Public Enemy, Black Star (Yasiin Bey AKA Mos Def and Talib Kweli) and Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, who will be performing the legendary album Only Built for Cuban Linx, through to new hip hop talents Kid Ink, UK grime group Boy Better Know and US based talents such as Jhene Aiko, ILoveMakonnen and G-Eazy. 

Tickets for this very limited New Look Wireless flash sale will be available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk/wirelesswednesday so be ready and don’t miss out as we mark the 10th birthday milestone with the best UK and overseas talent. 

There are 100 tickets at each ticket price, and once they’re gone, that’s it, starting at £35 (2005) and continuing at £37.50 (2006), £40 (2007), £45 (2008-9), £47.50 (2010), £49.50 (2011), £52.50 (2012), £57.50 (2013), £65 (2014). 

Clean Bandit, Groove Armada, Eton Messy and more set for Corona Sunsets

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After a triumphant debut, Corona SunSets will be making its way back to the stunning shores of Weston-Super-Mare on the 11th July. This next edition will see chart toppers Clean Bandit headlining the beach-fronted festival with a whole host of amazing electronic acts!

One of the planet’s biggest selling dance acts, Groove Armada, are set to make their Griffin Stage DJ debut at Corona SunSets festival. Groove Armada have been a staple to the electronic scene for the past 20 years and will be bringing their sublime sound to the west coast. Rocketing to fame in recent years, new kids on the block and tastemakers of modern clubland, Eton Messy, are also joining the bill along with Bestival boss Mr. Rob da Bank, Berlin’s Claptone and Janis Jakobsons AKA Uppfade.

Groove Armada said “If you like a GA sunset with a twist of lime, Weston super-Mare is the spot. Join us beachside, July 11th”

The Crown Stage will be hosted by a combination of Bristol's finest party starters, Motion, Team Love andThe Blast who will bring some of their favourite acts to the stage to party into the night, including the mightyCrazy P, legendary disco don Greg Wilson, carnival king Toddla T feat. MC DRS and a very special live performance from Jus Now.

Corona SunSets Festival at Weston-super-Mare will not only showcase an impressive line-up, but will also offer unique tastes and flavours courtesy of globally-renowned chef Andre Amaro, with his delicious wood-fire-based cuisine, and the Shaker Boys who will concoct Corona-based cocktails.

Festivalgoers attending SunSets will also have the opportunity to visit a festival marketplace offering local crafts and clothing, experience relaxing activities, including therapeutic massages, and encounter creative characters such as Corona Goddesses and Nymphs who embody the spirit of SunSets.

Corona Sunsets kicked off in the brand’s home of Mexico to a sold out crowd in Playa del Carmen on May 2. The event, held at Mamitas Beach Club, was a unique experience for fans in that market and featured global and local music artists such as Laidback Luke, DJ Robin Schulz and Mexican Institute of Sound. In addition to Mexico and the upcoming festival in the UK, SunSets will be introducing four additional large-scale, but still intimate and laid-back, festival experiences in Italy (July 25), Spain (Aug 13), China (dates TBC), and Australia (dates TBC).

Corona SunSets will additionally bring over 150 SunSets events in more than 20 markets including Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, Santiago – Chile, Toronto – Canada, Goa – India, Okinawa -Japan and Dubai. “Music is a passion for our fans – along with travel, food and culture,” said Steph Okell, Marketing Director UK for Corona. “The Corona SunSets platform gives us an opportunity to combine all four into an immersive experience around the world.”

Ultra South Africa extends to a three day event in 2016

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Ultra Music Festival
Following its hugely successful, record-breaking second edition in February 2015, ULTRA South Africa officially returns in 2016, as it announces plans to expand the festival into a full three-day affair!
 
Having smashed its own record for being the largest electronic music festival in African history this year, and with an increase of 20% in attendance recorded from 2014, it can now be revealed that ULTRA South Africa, due to popular demand, will run for TWO consecutive days at Johannesburg’s Expo Centre, Nasrec on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27, before returning to Cape Town on Sunday, February 28, for a finale to remember.
 
To celebrate, ULTRA South Africa now reveals its incredible 2015 aftermovie. Directed, produced and shot in 4K by Final Kid mastermind Charly Friedrichs, the aftermovie showcases the magnificent sights of South Africa alongside the fist-pumping sounds of the world’s biggest DJs, and the result is simply breathtaking. Kicking off with Martin Garrix reminiscing about his very first main stage festival performance at ULTRA South Africa itself back in 2014, the aftermovie follows the Dutch luminary a year on from his landmark moment, combining it with some of the incredible footage that was shot at Ostrich Farm, Cape Town and The Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg over the two mesmerizing days earlier this year. To celebrate the release, Garrix himself also decided to premiere two exclusive collaborative tracks with Matisse & Sadko that you can only hear in the ULTRA South Africa aftermovie. Check it out below!
 
The three-day expansion isn’t the only exciting change next year however, with the Cape Town leg of the festival moving to The River Club—a strikingly beautiful inner-city venue that will host some 20,000+ revelers come next February. ULTRA South Africa will be the first event of its kind to be hosted at newly renovated River Club and with its central location and jaw-dropping surrounding views, it’s guaranteed to be a sure-fire hit with Capetonians and international fans alike.
 
ULTRA South Africa will be implementing an easy-to-follow registration process for 2016. Pre-registration will open on Monday, June 22 and will close on Sunday, June 28, giving die-hard fans the opportunity to put themselves to the front of the ticket queue when early birds go on sale on Tuesday, June 30.
 
Early bird tickets are in very limited supply and will be available exclusively fromultrasouthafrica.com. Please register to avoid disappointment; this will help speed up your purchasing process.
 

ULTRA South Africa 2016 Ticket Prices:

FRIDAY 26th FEBRUARY & SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY
@ EXPO CENTRE, NASREC, JOHANNESBURG (Two Day Tickets)
 
Early Bird General: R 1,000
Early Bird VIP: R 1,500
Early Bird VVIP: R 3,000
 
Advance Price General: R 1,250
Advance Price VIP: R 2,000
Advance Price VVIP: R 4,000
 
Full Sale Price: R 1,500
Full Sale VIP: R 2,500
Full Sale VVIP: R 5,000
 
SUNDAY 28th FEBRUARY
@ THE RIVER CLUB, CAPE TOWN
 
Early Bird General: R 700
Early Bird VIP: R 1,100
 
Advance Price General: R 850
Advance Price VIP: R 1,300
 
Full Sale Price: R 1,000
Full Sale VIP: R 1,600