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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

Soapbox returns to Kendal Calling 2015

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The ever popular Soapbox makes a welcome return to the Lake District for Kendal Calling’s 10th Birthday celebrations.withdance classes, musical bingo and a belly full of laughs from a comedy line-up bursting at the seams with a whole host of renowned and up and coming acts on the circuit.  One of the UK’s most celebrated festivals, Kendal Calling is much loved for providing 4 days of cultural nourishment and these comedians and activities are set to keep revellers in high spirits.

Dance classes will include Twerk-It, Hip Hop dance classes, street dance freestyle sessions, Hola Salsa, Latin freestyle sessions,

Gag Reflex presents a sensational weekend’s comedy line-up that includes:

Carl Donnelly

Nominated for Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2009 and 2013. As seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3). 

Glenn Wool

As seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2), The World Stands Up (Comedy Central), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3) and more. 

Gary Delaney

A razor sharp one-liner specialist, as seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave) and more.

Brendon Burns

Hailing from Australia, Brendon is a festival legend.  Burns won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2007 and has appeared at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Gein's Family Giftshop

Award-winning sketch comedy.  Nominated for Best Newcomer at 2014 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, winners of Best Newcomer at 2015 Chortle awards. As seen on Inside No. 9 (BBC2).

Vikki Stone

Described as the “bastard love child of Victoria Wood and Tim Minchin” this is musical comedy at its best.

Justin Moorhouse

As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights (Channel 4), Shameless (Channel 4) and the feature film “Looking for Eric”. 

Phil Ellis

The smash hit of the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe scooping the coveted Fosters Comedy Award Panel Prize. Currently filming a pilot for BBC1.

Dan Nightingale

The return of Kendal Calling’s favourite comedian, Dan Nightingale is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines, his comedy is original, playful, intelligent, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous… but always hilarious.

Kendal Calling festival goers can also indulge in some Musical Bingo where songs and themes take the place of numbers and fabulously entertaining compere’s introduce ‘rules’ and prizes!  Expect some twists along the way!

Last Man Standing is a cross between the Generation Game, QI and Total Wipeout and will test the nerves, skill and knowledge of festival goers with its wacky challenges.

With its own real ale festival, kids activities, amazing food, drink and art alongside artists such as Elbow, Snoop Dogg, Kaiser Chiefs, Vaccines, James and hundreds more, Kendal Calling is the perfect summer festival.

Electric Daisy Carnival UK add more artists to its lineup

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Today the world-famous dance music festival Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) announced four more additions to the already incredible lineup. Joining some of themost talented and popular acts in dance music at EDC will be Dirty South, Kill The Buzz, My Nu Leng and Sick Individuals.

Dirty South the Australian based DJ has been nominated for both Arias and Grammys for his work remixing and producing the hottest artists on the planet including Snoop Dogg, The Pussycat Dolls and U2. Alongside his nominations Dirty Southhas won numerous awards and accolades internationally including reaching Number One in the Australian Club Charts and ranking in DJ mag’s Top 100 DJs poll every year since 2007.

The Bristol-based twosome, My Nu Leng, who were nominated for the “Best Newcomer” Award at the DJ Awards back in 2014 are known for their electric and highly rated remixes of summertime favourites such as “Right Here” by Rudimental. One of the most promising young acts to emerge in the electronic dance scene is Dutch duo, Sick Individuals, who started out writing television commercials and have since gone on to produce remixes that have hit the world by storm, including the much loved track, “I Love It,” by Icona Pop.

FURTHER LINEUP ADDITIONS: Critically acclaimed Art Department is deep, dark and minimal. Los Angeles-based Carnage deftly fuses electro, hip-hop, pop and trap into an intoxicating brew that’s dirty, defiant, and diverse. Detroit-born Claude VonStroke, owner of Dirtybird Records and now living the life in VeniceBeach, remixes everyone from Kenny Larkin to London Grammar. Cosmic Gate feed off one another’s turntable creativity to whip up a frenzied digital supernova. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have enjoyed a continuously upward trajectory from celebrated DJs to dominating figures in the electronic music industry. Dutch legend Ferry Corsten coaxes maximum emotional impact from his records,ensuring his place at the top of the electronic music Hall of Fame. Showing his masterful skills behind the decks, BBC Radio 1’s very ownFriction will be mesmerizing Headliners on four decks with unreleased cuts. Dutch DJ and producer Hardwell won the DJ Mag Top 100 poll for the last two years. High Contrast will be joined by MC Wrec and Ilan Bluestone.

Jamie Jones, leader of the new sound of house, is renowned for his pioneering music, his cross-genre band Hot Natured, his groundbreaking Hot Creations label, and his world-famous event series, Paradise. In less than a decade, he has catapulted himself to stardom by shattering genres and breaking out of the confines of minimal techno. Jamie’s revolutionary sound is an instrumental part of his success, being both artistically innovative, yet easily accessible. Also appearing will be John O’Callaghan, Jordan Suckley B2B Bryan Kearney, Kove and Linguistics—as well as Marco Carola, widely regarded as one of techno’s true pioneers. From his stellar Ibiza residency each summer to his shows across the world, Carola and his Music On parties and record label have become synonymous with cutting-edge music. Markus Schulz is a regular at EDC events around the world and known affectionately by his fans as “the Unicorn Slayer.”

Matrix & Futurebound have defined a whole new era in drum & bass via their skillful fusion of epic, melodic soundscapes with heavyweight dancefloor production and original vocals. Rising star Miguel Campbell and BBC Radio 1’s Mistajam will be in attendance. The debonair Paul van Dyk—German DJ, musician, producer, Grammy winner and torch-bearer for the scene—had the longest unbroken run at #1 in the DJ Mag Top 100 poll, was the first DJ ever to be voted as #1 in Mixmag, and boasts remix and production credits for the likes of U2, Depeche Mode and New Order.

This festival lineup wouldn’t be complete without drum & bass kingpins Pendulum (DJ set) with Verse. Raw and controversial, with momentous killer beats, they are not to be missed. One of the UK’s hottest new talents, Philip George,had the biggest breakout record of 2014 with “Wish You Were Mine.” PureNRG Live and Richy Ahmed will be performing live. Route 94 has quietly yet forcefully established himself as a distinctive young figure in the house music scene. For his latest album project, Cornerstone, Shy FX revisits old-school studio techniques and collaborates with amouthwatering lineup of special guests. Drum & bass duo Sigma need little introduction; from early releases on labels such as Hospital and Viper Recordings, they have cemented themselves as an integral part of the scene. Steve Aoki head label Dim Mak, andSimon Patterson is a star of UK electro house. Sub Focus’ single releases span a plethora of electronic genres, from drum & bass and dubstep to house music and beyond. One of Holland’s most prized exports, DJ and producer Tiësto is a Grammy nominee and multiple winner of the celebrated DJ Mag poll. His legendary progressive electro house sound—along with his uncanny ability to read a crowd’s energy—makes him a perfect deck magician. Visionquest, wAFF and Will Aktinson round out the lineup, with more to be announced.

Florence and The Machine to headline Glastonbury 2015

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With the cancellation of the Foo Fighters this morning, it has just been confirmed that Florence and The Machine will take over the Friday headline slot at this years festival.

Taken from the BBC

"Once we heard… Foo Fighters had been forced to pull out, there was only one person we wanted to call and that was Florence," said organiser Emily Eavis.

Florence Welch had already been confirmed to perform with her band before Foo Fighters on 26 June.

She last performed at the Somerset event in 2010.

Foo Fighters cancelled their Glastonbury appearance and a string of other dates after frontman Dave Grohl fractured his leg in a stage fall in Sweden.

Ironically, Welch's recent concerts have been hampered by her breaking her foot on stage at the Coachella music festival in April.

This summer will mark the 28-year-old's first performance on Glastonbury's famed main stage.

"Every time she has played here she's done something spectacular and we always knew she would headline the Pyramid one day," said Eavis, who runs Glastonbury with her father Michael.

"I'm delighted she's agreed to step up to it – she's going to smash it!"

Michael Eavis added: "I'm absolutely delighted. She's a fantastic girl, and she's English as well.

"It's a moment for her and she will be triumphant."

The Foo Fighters cancel Glastonbury, Rock Werchter and more

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The Foo Fighters have cancelled their upcoming shows after Dave Grohl fell off the stage in Gothenburg last week.  This includes the Friday night headline slot at Glastonbury, Rock Werchter and more!

The statement from the band: "Due to injuries sustained in Dave Grohl's fall from the stage during Foo Fighters' June 12 show at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, doctors have required the cancellation of the remainder of the band's dates in the UK and Europe. After undergoing surgery Monday, Dave's full recuperation time is still to be determined. It was previously announced that Foo Fighters' June 14 appearance at the Pinkpop Festival and June 16 show at the AFG Arena in St. Gallen, Switzerland were cancelled. The following dates have now been cancelled as well: June 19 & 20 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium June 23 – Edinburgh, UK – BT Murrayfield Stadium June 25 – Werchter, Belgium – Festivalpark Werchter June 26 – Glastonbury Festival 2015."  

SW4 2015 Sunday lineup complete

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With the majority of the line-up announced across the festival’s five mindblowing stages, we can reveal the final acts who complete the biggest ever edition of South West Four…

COMPLETING SW4 SUNDAY LINEUP

CALYX & TEEBEE
DEETRON [LIVE]
[UK FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE]
GEORGE FITZGERALD 
DENSE & PIKA
WAX WINGS

A RAM stage simply wouldn’t be complete without our next act. Lauded for their complex and unique take on the drum & bass sound, Calyx & Teebee have played an intrinsic role at RAM since exclusively signing to the label back in 2013. Having also impressed at Brixton Academy and fabric, their position at the forefront of the UK scene has never been more apparent. As an act we’ve always had our ears on, bringing them to SW4 is very much mission complete. With their new album catching all the headlines, their inaugural SW4 performance on the RAM stage is one we can’t wait for.

A true master of his craft and pioneer of his sound, we are delighted to announce that Deetron will join us for the debut his brand new live show in a UK festival exclusive. Having marked his territory within underground circles over recent years, his new direction of mixing sultry vocals with dainty chords and tough compositions has led to a global army of fresh support. All of which are expected to be out in force for as the Swiss-born producer prepares for a career defining performance at South West Four.

Next is an act that we have been monitoring for some time and with 2015 shaping up to be his biggest yet; we’re pleased to confirm that George FitzGerald will make his SW4 debut on Sunday 30th August. Joining Maya Jane Coles in her arena, George joins us following the release of stellar debut album ‘Fading Love’ and at the height of his career. His deep musical knowledge and strong links to Domino, Double Six and Hotflush Records make him of the of the UK’s hottest talents and one we’re extremely excited to showcase this summer. Don’t miss it.

Also making their SW4 debut in 2015 are UK house and techno producers Dense & Pika. Made up of Chris Spero aka Glimpse and Hypercolour co-founder Alex Jones, the Hotflush signed duo have established themselves as one of the most exciting underground acts around today. With three stellar EP’s under their belt, recent performances include Panorama Bar and fabric, whilst upcoming dates confirmed at Awakenings and Hideout plus DC10’s Paradise, illustrates their pedigree. With an arsenal of innovative dancefloor focussed techno ready to be unleashed at South West Four, they also added to Maya’s stage in one of the weekend’s most forward-thinking line-ups.

Completing the Maya Jane Coles & Friends arena line-up is one of the undergrounds most promising talents as we introduce Joseph Icaro aka Wax Wings. A firm favourite within the MJC camp, the past twelve months have seen the young producer mark his territory with a series of standout dates including The Warehouse Project and Gottwood festival as well as supporting Maya across Europe. A brilliant producer and remixer including two outstanding remixes for The Presets and Zebra Katz, this breakthrough star is certainly one to watch out for this summer.

SW4 SATURDAY LINE-UP …
Faithless

Eric Prydz

Fatboy Slim

In alphabetical order:

Aly & Fila

Amine Edge & Dance

Andrew Bayer

Andrew Rayel

Andy Moor & Lange present Stadium4

Anjunabeats Showcase

Bakermat
Ben Gold

Black Coffee
Carl Craig ft ‘Mad’ Mike Banks [Live]

Claptone [Immortal Live]

Danny Daze

Dubfire: live HYBRID

Eats Everything

Fritz Kalkbrenner

Gorgon City vs Pete Tong

Green Velvet vs Patrick Topping

Hannah Wants

Henrik Schwarz [Live]

Hot Since 82

Infected Mushroom

Kidnap Kid

Kölsch

Luciano

Maceo Plex

MaRLo

Mind Against

Nic Fanciulli

Pan-Pot

Paul Oakenfold

Pleasurekraft

Sasha

Secondcity

Solomun vs Àme

Sven Vath

The Magician

Todd Terje [Live]

Tube & Berger ft Paji [Live]

SW4 SUNDAY LINE-UP …

Skrillex
Basement Jazz [Live]
Carl Cox vs Loco Dice
Armin van Buuren presents Gaia
In alphabetical order:
Adam Beyer
Andy C
Apollonia
Ben Pearce
Calyx & Teebee
Camo & Krooked
Chris Lorenzo
Citizenn & Ejeca present Mountain King [Live]
Culture Shock
DC Breaks
Deetron [Live]
Dense & Pika
Dixon
DJ EZ
George FitzGerald
GotSome
Jaguar Skills [Live]
John Digweed
Joseph Capriati
Josh Butler
Loadstar
Mano Le Tough
Marco Carola
Martin Garrix
Maya Jane Coles
MistaJam
Oliver Dollar
Oliver Heldens
Roni Size Reprazent [Live]
Route 94
Sam Divine
Shift K3y
Sigma [Live]
Sub Focus
Tale of Us
Tough Love
Wax Wings
Wilkinson [Live]

Standon Calling reveal the off stage fun for 2015

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Known as much more than just a music festival, Standon Calling's tenth year as one of the UK's best-loved festivals will offer its widest array of activities yet for all the family. For the wranglers amongst us pony rides will be on offer at The Wagon Park whilst cowboys and cowgirls can tame their own wild animal at thebuild a grizzly bear workshop. If revellers plan to run away and join the circus the Full of Fire team will be on hand to teach festival-goers the art of juggling, diablo, hooping and (quite literally) clowning around.The Wagon Park will house many of the workshops and activities throughout the weekend. Whether you're on the hunt for gold in Standon's huge sand pit, woodcraft classes, costume making, cake decorating, jewellery design and much more the adventure will not stop throughout the whole weekend. 

While this year will see the return of the much loved trapeze masterclasses, dog show and the outdoor heated open air swimming pool the Standon grounds will be transformed into a world where all is not as it seems. Returning for its 5th year, Autumn Shift who will bring for the first time Dr Jekyll's Hideout  & Dr Franken's Mine to the woodlands of Standon which, much like the Victorian legend, will house two very different personalities. By day the frontier town will house the wildest steam and brass-powered bands, stand-up comedy from the likes of Robin Ince, spoken word and folk acts from the likes of super-talented Grace Petrie, dance, poetry and much more in amongst the Victorian-themed music hall. As day turns to night this is when the figures from beyond the woods descend on the town as many of the performers throughout the day will undergo a dark and mysterious transformation…

Ukelele supergroup The Grand Old Ukes of Yorkshire will bring their u(ke)nique take on classic anthems to the fields of Standon while a classic wild west showdown will take place at the centre of the town square as The Dance Off presents: The Hillbilly Hoedown. For those feeling inspired by the main stage acts then the Rockaoke will be on hand alongside creepy crawlie enthusiasts at The Travelling Menagerie, a place to get up close and personal with wild west wildlife, still life drawing workshop Art Macabre and the high-octane Pandemonium Drummers. Plus the opportunity to tame those tresses at the bespoke on-site pop up hair salon provided by the fashion driven hairdressing brand Blue Tit brining their raw and luxurious independent boutique salon experience to the festival fields.

Fuelling the adventure across the three-day festival will be a selection of the most appetising street food vendors from London and beyond. Whether you're looking for warming pie and mash from Barnaby Sykes, award winning crepes at The Creperie, freshly cooked Neopolitan pizzas at Made of Dough or simply a little pick me up at Carnival Coffee Standon Calling caters for every taste. For the meat lovers American style BBQ'd pulled pork will also be on offer alongside vegan and vegetarian offerings from the Bhangra Bus and Goodness Gracious. Craft beer, cider and spirit enthusiasts are also well catered for with the esteemed Meantime brewery on hand alongside the acclaimed Old Mout Cider and master distillersSipsmith.

As a longstanding friend of the festival the breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel! will be partnering up with the Standon Calling once again. Dedicated to eradicating the late detection of breast cancer the Boob Team will be on hand all weekend, teaching people how to check their boobs in their bright pink boob cube. Worried they won't be spotted them at the festival? Look out for gang dressed as giant boobs…