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Kreator, Wolf and 1349 for Bloodstock 2011

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German Thrash legends KREATOR return to BLOODSTOCK this year for their only UK show of 2011 on the RONNIE JAMES DIO stage. Alongside fellow countrymen Destruction and Sodom – both BLOODSTOCK veterans – KREATOR dominated the European Thrash scene of the mid 1980’s, working their way from the grimy streets of Essen to international acclaim. 30 years in the business has done nothing to soften the fearsome foursome, and we look forward to a furious set of thrash classics including “Pleasure To Kill”, “Betrayer”, “Tormentor” and “Extreme Agression”.

Joining them will be Black Metal overlords 1349, who make their BLOODSTOCK debut this summer. Something of a supergroup, 1349 specialise in the super fast, raw metal blackness that their home country of Norway is notorious for. Formed from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, 1349’s speed and technique took their music to a new level of intensity and brutality, in turn leading to an impressed Frost of Satyricon – who was asked to lay down the drum tracks to get the speed required – to join as a permanent member. With live sets famed for their raw aggression and evil atmospherics, the shadow that 1349 will cast over BLOODSTOCK this summer is one no fan of extreme music will object to standing in.

From neighbouring Sweden, true metal heroes WOLF return to BLOODSTOCK for some kick-ass, honest, grab-you-in-the-nuts heavy metal. After releasing their debut album, “Wolf” back in 2000, the band toured relentlessly and destroyed the major festivals gaining them more and more followers and success. Over 15 years later, with five albums under their belts and a new one set for an April 2011 release, the Swedish powerhouse look forward to their third appearance at BLOODSTOCK, for this exclusive UK festival appearance. The band look forward to their third trip to BOA:

“Bloodstock Open Air!!!! Hell yeah we say. It’s an honor to return for the third time and as always; we’ll give you 666%. With the new album, ‘Legions of Bastards’ fresh outta hells mouth, we’ll be blasting you off the goddamn planet. Us included. See ya frontrow. –WOLF“

Next up, Rock’n’Roll dirtbags NEMHAIN return to deliver a dose of whiskey fuelled blues stained punk rock mayhem and have already started their preparations for BOA 2011:

“Last time Nemhain played Bloodstock, the sky turned black, Thor’s hammer sounded, and the mother of all storms descended just as we went onstage. That however, was nothing compared to the soaked and rabid crowd who came to be deafened during our set and join the Nemhainous afterparty!

We love Bloodstock and are honoured to be on the bill again and especially to be playing the S.O.P.H.I.E stage. In fact, we’re so excited, we’re packing already: Drums: Check, Guitars: Check, Jagermeister: Check, Alka Seltzer: Check, Dodgy blow-up doll: Check …”

Joining them Newcastle metallers DEF-CON-ONE will be joining the line up on the SOPHIE stage. Formed by ex-Venom drummer Antton, DC1 look forward to delivering a powerful set of groove crushing metal this August.

“All we can say is how excited we are to be playing bloodstock and its gonna be an absolute honour to play the fest. Bloodstock always has killer bands on the bill and we can’t wait to be apart of it.”

Finally, Finnish death metallers SURVIVOR ZERO, come to BLOODSTOCK for the first time. Formed by noted Finnish Metal Producer and video director Sami Jämsen, the line up is completed by other metal lifers who had paid their dues in Finnish heavy-weights as Finntroll, Deathchain, Impaled Nazarene and The Scourger. Describing their music “heavy death metal”, the band has always aimed for great songs instead of image, crushing live shows and straight up honesty in their music. Says the band:

“Survivors Zero is proud to have the chance to perform at Bloodstock, the greatest festival on the misty isles.”

In other news, BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR has released VIP Tickets for its 2011 event. BLOODSTOCK is set to be the heaviest festival of the summer, with exclusive performances from the likes of MORBID ANGEL, THERION, NEVERMORE, EXODUS and headliners IMMORTAL, plus 2 more headline slots still to be announced and many more UK exclusives. Now the addition of luxury VIP extras makes Britain’s only true outdoor metal festival even more enticing, with a selection of packages designed to make the festival experience that much more enjoyable. From reserved areas to pitch your own tent, to luxury tipis and spacious yurts, all VIP packages come with multiple extra benefits, including:

Full Weekend Camping from midday Thursday to Monday
Car park pass
Private entrance
Access to the hospitality area including the ‘Serpents Lair’ VIP bar
Private restrooms and complimentary hot showers
Private cash food facilities
Goody bag (including t-shirt)
Priority Access to the signing tent
Event management staff, hostesses and security in attendance
Campsite information Hub

VIP Tickets are available now from www.bloodstock.uk.com

Win the ultimate Bloodstock competition with Big Green Coach Bloodstocks official travel provider.

What’s more, the Big Green Coach company – BLOODSTOCK’s official travel partner – are offering the ultimate festival package in an exclusive competition. All those purchasing travel tickets via Big Green Coach will automatically be entered into a prize draw, and one lucky winner will receive a VIP upgrade for the weekend for themselves and a friend, including a luxury mini Yurt for two, Rock Society membership and a stuffed goody bag. Log on to http://www.biggreencoach.co.uk/bloodstockcomp for more info.

Look out for an exciting announcement next week.

Lineup so far

Ronnie James Dio Stage
IMMORTAL – AT THE GATES – RHAPSODY OF FIRE – MORBID ANGEL- THERION – CORONER – EXODUS TRIPTYKON – NEVERMORE – GRAVE DIGGER – TAROT – NAPALM DEATH – KREATOR

Sophie Lancaster Stage
ANGELWITCH – CRIMINAL – LAWNMOWER DETH – ARTHEMIS – POWERWOLF – THE ROTTED

OCTOBER FILE – NEMHAIN – DEF-CON-ONE

Folk by the Oak lineup announcement

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Other acts playing Folk by the Oak include:

Bella Hardy
Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Tyde

Folk by the Oak, the bite sized acoustic music festival, is returning to the leafy grounds of Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire for its fourth year on Sunday 24 July 2011 with another smasher of a line-up.

It’s a relaxed sort of affair; the organisers are happy for you to bring your own food and drink along, and it’s a comfy leafy site with one main stage so you can pick a grassy spot for the day and kick back. The ‘Queen Elizabeth Oak Field’ where it is held is said to be the very place where, sat underneath one of the ancient oaks, Queen Elizabeth I learned of her accession to the throne, so there’s even a bit of history to absorb yourself in. And as well as a stellar line-up there will be all the usual stalls and activities to enjoy between sets, including a craft tent, workshops, children’s activities, storytelling, circus skills, real ale bar, music stalls, recycled gifts and delicious food.

You can buy tickets at the website www.folkbytheoak.com or by calling 01432 355 416. The festival has held last year’s prices until 1 April, so get your tickets early and pay just £31 per adult for this great day out (£33 per adult from 1 April). Family and group discounts are also available.

Solfest 2011 update

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This beautiful setting has been the host for the last seven years to an eclectic mix of both well-established and emerging artists from all over the world, as well as an interesting array of walkabout acts and local talent.
 
This year’s line-up will be announced in the spring, though previous acts to appear include punk, Britpop, dance and indie legends The Charlatans, James, The Wonderstuff, Supergrass, The Proclaimers, The Orb, Sham 69, The Bees, Buzzcocks, The Levellers, Utah Saints, The Magic Numbers and The Damned.
 
Solfest is ran almost entirely by a group of volunteers whose aim has always been to create a festival where all generations of family can relax together, where young and old can find entertainment around every corner. “We love it when grandparents bring their grandchildren along to the festival, there is always plenty of excitement for everyone” say the event’s organisers, “we devote a third of the festival site to the children’s area where workshops and entertainment are aimed at entertaining and occupying our young festival goers”. It’s a festival that a family can uncover together, or split off and have individual journeys in dance, discovery and playful drama.
 
In 2011, there will be a whole program of activities away from the music to keep people’s minds a million miles away from the normality of their day to days, and whether that be dropping into one of the many session tents around the site or visiting one of Solfest’s healers for a massage – there really is a way for everyone to escape.
 
“The relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere at Solfest is what the festival goers bring to the event”, say organisers. This summer Solfest would like to repay its audience by introducing some new elements to the four day gathering. “You’ll find an interesting and exciting mix of music and acts as well as some changes to the arena field, aiming to make your journey through the site like never before”.
 
General tickets for the festival will be on sale in the spring. Solfest have managed to keep ticket prices fixed at 2010 prices. At a time when everything seems to be increasing in price it was important to Solfest to keep their tickets at an affordable level, and now with the added incentive of the Early Bird tickets going on sale on the 1st of February, it really is affordable for all.
 
There is a variety of ways you can purchase tickets. Walk up ticket sales are available from all branches of the Cumberland Building Society and The Carnegie Theatre in Workington where tickets can be bought over the phone via 01900 602122. Tickets are also available via the all new website at www.solfest.org.uk
 
Further information will be released in the coming weeks regarding line-up and acts appearing at this year’s festival, along with where general tickets will be available from.
 
Ticket Info
Early Bird tickets are priced at £80
A young persons Early Bird ticket (12-16) is £55
A Childs ticket (6-11) is £25
5 and under tickets are free
No booking fee, P+P for internet sales apply
All tickets are subject to availability
Campsite opens Thursday 25th August
Thursday Camping £10
General tickets to be released soon
 
Location
Tarnside Farm, Tarns, Silloth, West Cumbria CA74NQ
 
Dates
26th to 29th August 2011

 

Nozstock Festival update

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Now an established, leading family event in its 13th year, Nozstock is a sonic escape boasting eight main stages of entertainment with surprising sights and intimate, secluded areas of theatre and discovery to be unearthed.

When its visitors down tools and hand themselves over to the laid back atmosphere of the event for three pleasure-filled days, there’s a small world of frivolity to find, all scrupulously programmed by the festival’s founders, the Nosworthy family and their eclectically-informed friends.

The festival’s ethos is about bringing play to everyone, in whatever form it can. Nozstock believes in the value of not only entertaining, but in particpation and contribution. Above all, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is a blissful family festival that caters to all ages with activities that little ones can enjoy as well as families en bloc, keeping in the spirit of those early days.
Quote from Farmer Pete Noz: “Chaos at Nozstock this year? No chance! – we’ve built new roads though the site. There’s also going to be a new sound system in the Cubicles and we’re going for a full 3 days all at last year’s prices. We’ve had great feedback about our campsite but for those who want to go up market there’s boutique camping in bell tents, tipis and of course showers for the dirt-shy. We’re also developing some green plans that we’ll announce over the coming weeks. Nozstock is well known for its unique atmosphere and handmade vibe, that won’t change but there’s more colour, more to do and more walkabout performance, plus we’ve decided on a ‘Twisted Carnival’ theme this year to really get the punters looking lively. So come on down to The Farm and party till the cows come home!“

NEW FOR 2011:

This year’s theme : ‘Twisted Carnival’. Festival friends are encouraged to dress up in the brightest, eye-catching outfits they can procure. The theme should inspire all sorts of warped imaginations. Be bold, be free, be you.!

Nozstock’s home-grown bars will offer the Wye Valley’s favourite brew Butty Bach, local Kingston Rosey & Press ciders… the usual spirits, lagers, wines and homemade cocktails, embellished with our own special ingredients. We try to keep as close to pub prices as we can.

Food will be sourced locally where possible. An eclectic mix from around the world to stimulate the tastebuds. For carnivores there’ll be the delicious Hog on the Spit, tasty burgers and there’s healthy vegan and veggie options too.

FACILITIES:

New roads after the year of rain so easy on and offsite access.

New beefy soundsystem in the Cubicles for the dnb & dubstep.

Boutique camping & tipis.

Nozstock Supermarche selling all useful supplies for the festival camper.

Official Merchandise (hoodies, tshirts, lighters, programmes)

Workshops – free standing, comedy, theatre, arts & crafts, kids…

Arts & craft area with sculptures

Little Wonderland Kids’ Area – all weekend entertainment for 12s and under.

Jamming round the wood fire

THE ARENAS AND STAGES:

Nozstock’s main arena, The Hidden Valley, is landscaped around a ramshackle Tudor farmhouse which sits on the side of the Valley in the centre of the festival site. It’s nestled against The Garden Stage, which hosts an array of eclectic bounce-inducing artists with an electronic turn post-sundown. The Orchard boasts the bigger names and good rollicking party bands as the Bandstand offers experimental electro-acoustica from diverse and unsigned artists.
The converted cowsheds include the Cubicles, sub-thumping drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep, to be found aside the Bullpen, knees-up housey beats and alternative dance. The Coppice’s luminous sounds from veterans of psytrance Tribe of Frog are the blissful converse to the Bantam of the Opera Theatre which explores another world with live performance, workshops and after-dark experimental cabaret while Laughing Stock bills prime-time comedians and up-and-comers, providing raucous chuckles and proper belly rumbles.
Shenanigans for the mini-festivaler occur off the beaten track and over the bridge where the Dingle is programmed with workshops aplenty and theatrical splendor, where opportunities abound to get interactive and remember how to play like only kids know how.
You can also catch a late night short film or music video from the mesmerising screenings on offer in the Cinetent, or grab some delicious local fare and a cocktail and take a tour round the site, letting your curiosity get the better of you.
In essence, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is your chance to romp throughout a weekend of guilt-free debauchery and indulge in a medley of eye-opening encounters.

Gates open at 10am from Friday 29th July. Shuttle services will be on offer from local town Bromyard and to and from Hereford and Worcester before and after the festival.
Adult Early Bird Weekend Tickets £65.00
Teen Early Bird Weekend Tickets (13-17 yrs old) £50.00 (16s and under must be accompanied by adult)
Child Ticket (12 and under) FREE (must be accompanied by adult)
Camper Van/Live in Vehicle Pass £28.00
Parking Pass Full Weekend £5.00 in advance

Location: The Farm, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS
Capacity: 5,000

Blissfields Festival 2011 headliner announced

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ANDY BURROWS / GOLD PANDA / SUBGIANT / DUB PISTOLS / MAN LIKE ME / DAVID E SUGAR / SIXNATIONSTATE / CHRIS T-T / IMPERIAL LEISURE / DOM CHUNG / VARIOUS CRUELTIES / SEAN BROSNAN / THE RIFF RAFF / SOMBRERO SOUND SYSTEM / HUW OLESKER / GARY BENNETTON / BEANS ON TOAST / FEAR OF THEYDON / OLLY SALTER AND BENZO / I DREAM IN COLOUR / POLLY & THE BILLETS DOUX / D-WARRIOR / EMILY AND THE WOODS / + MANY MORE ARTISTS AND ADDITIONAL HEADLINE ACT TBA

With SixNationState headlining on Thursday night, and with former Razorlight member and I Am Arrows front-man Andy Burrows also billed, it’s a line-up that this year aims to champion local talent and celebrate those acts which have conquered every corner of the British Isles and beyond, bringing them back for the ultimate homecoming performances.
 
Previous years have seen Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, Mystery Jets and Super Furry Animals play the event, but with the addition of Dub Pistols, Gold Panda and many more artists still to announce, including Friday Night’s Headliner, Blissfields Festival 2011 will boast its biggest and most varied music line-up yet. 
 
With the return of the acclaimed Hidden Hedge and unveiling of the brand new Blisscotheque, which will feature the cream of local DJ talent and some very special guests courtesy of Future Disco, ravers will be uncovering treats at every turn, while younger visitors of the festival will also find a whole new world of wonders and treats in store.
 
 
-THE FESTIVAL-
 
Early Bird tickets for Blissfields sold out in less than 8 hours; however general tickets are now on sale via www.blissfields.co.uk. Tickets are priced at £65.00 for an adult weekend ticket with camping. Youth tickets (ages 5 to 13 inclusive) are priced at £42.00. Under 5’s are free, but must have an Under 5’s ticket. All tickets are subject to booking fee.
 
Blissfields Festival has been championed over the years as a leading boutique event, claiming the 2007 Best Small Festival award at the Virtual Festival Awards. It boasts a wonderfully inclusive atmosphere in a small setting, without corners cut in terms of programming. With cafés, stalls, workshops, installations, a family camping area and four stages of live music, it truly is a fully formed British festival, scaled down for an intimate audience. 
 
2011 will see the micro-festival retain its “small is beautiful” ethos while inducting a host of new ideas into the event. Entertainment will begin earlier on the Friday this year, while those first arriving can now expect music on the Thursday night as well.
 
 
-LITTLE FESTIVAL GOERS-
 
Blissfields has declared its most adventure-packed year for kids with Katy Ashworth from CBeebies, star of hit show ‘I Can Cook’ singing songs and storytelling, Family Arts And Crafts, Juggling and Circus Workshops, Puppet Shows, Hula-Hooping, Magicians and book reading with talented children’s author and illustrator Elissa Elwick.
 
Other fun activities across the weekend include face painting, lantern making, story telling, open mic and campfire jamming, It’s A Knockout, sculpture building, drumming, knitting, fire building classes, Wake Up Shake Up and green crafts.
 
 
-2011 THEME-
 
As always, Blissfields has themed this year’s event and is encouraging attendees to lose themselves in fancy dress of the most absurd festival garb…
 
To celebrate the transportation of the festival to its beautiful new “home-world”, the theme for the weekend will be a Sci-Fi-tastic ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’.
 
Aliens, spacemen, cyberpunks, clones, body-snatchers, robots, superheroes, blobs, and mutants of all types will be welcome throughout the weekend as Blissfields celebrates its 11th year.
 
Festival Information
Website: www.blissfields.co.uk / www.facebook.com/Blissfields 
Dates: 30th June – 3rd July 
Address: The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hants, SO21 3BL 
Capacity: 2,200 tickets 
 
Ticket Info
Adult: £65.00 + Booking Fee £4.95
Youth: £42.00 + Booking Fee £4.95
Under 5: Free No Booking Fee (Please note a nominal fee of 1p is charged to register the purchase)
 
Thursday Camping: £15.00 No Booking Fee
 
Day Tickets are not currently on sale
 
Live-in Vehicle Pass: £35.00
Car Park: £10.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
 
Thursday Camping Pass (available only in conjunction with a weekend camping ticket): To arrive before 10.00 am Friday 1st July a Thursday camping pass must be purchased for each individual over 5 yrs. This allows arrival after 4pm Thursday 30th June. For the first time this year there will be entertainment on the Thursday night! Under fives do not need a pass.
Live-in Vehicle Pass: If you are bringing a campervan or caravan a pass must be purchased in addition to individual tickets for each occupant. There is no camping in vehicles allowed in the car park
Car Park: There will be a £10 charge made on arrival for all vehicles, excluding those with valid campervan/caravan pass. Passes may also be purchased in advance.

 

Green Man Festival 2011 Ticket Information

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Once we know where you can get tickets from, we will be posting them up in the Latest News section, so keep an eye out.

In the mean time view the highlights from last years Green Man Festival below!

Green Man Festival 2010 from Green Man on Vimeo.

 

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SOS 4.8 Festival adds Patti Smith, The Kooks and Tiga

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SOS 4.8 festival is the first confirmed live date for The Kooks in 2011. The band, set to be releasing the third album imminently, will showcase their new material to the SOS 4.8 crowds. SOS 4.8 will also be Patti Smith’s first festival appearance in 2011.

Having already confirmed Suede, MGMT, These New Puritans (Hidden Live), White Lies, Editors, Everything Everything, !!!, Two Door Cinema Club and We have Band, this year’s SOS 4.8 festival offers one of the strongest line-ups across the European festival circuit. In addition to the music, the festival also offers a space for Contemporary Art Exhibitions, Conferences and Workshops.

Under the names ‘Art’ and ‘Voices’, this year the sections will look at Dance Culture. Contemporary artists will explore the relationship between music, sex, drugs, night life, money, beauty and youth through their work. In a conference, Jeremy Gilbert and Ewan Pearson, authors of ‘Dance, Music, Culture and the Politics of Sound’, will analyse the basic elements of Dance Culture, its derivations and current state.

More exciting bands, events and activities will be announced soon!

SOS 4.8 is an urban festival that takes place in city of Murcia, South East Spain. Previous editions sold out and have included acts such as Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, The Horrors, PJ Harvey, The Prodigy, Peaches and 2ManyDJs.

The festival takes the name from its commitment to sustainability. The 2010 edition was awarded with a ‘Green and Clean Award’ from ‘A Greener Festival’, an independent body that assesses the green credentials of major music events.

The 30,000 capacity two day festival offers two day tickets and accommodation packages through their website. To book visit: http://www.sos48.com

 

Bilbao BBK Live add Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs and more

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kasabian bbk liveBoth Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs are set to release new albums this summer and Bilbao BBK Live will be one of the first places you can hear the new material live.

Taking place from the 7th – 9th July 2011 in Bilbao, north Spain, tickets are on sale now!

The festival is still running a promotion on the first 1,000 three day tickets, which are currently on sale on See, Ticketweb and Lastminute for just £75 including camping.

More acts will be announced very soon, so stay tuned to our website

Bilbao BBK Live is a three day festival that takes place in the outskirts of Bilbao. Thekaiser chiefs bilbao bbk live festival site, located on top of a hill and surrounded by mountains, offers breathtaking views over the city of Bilbao.

This fuss free festival, with an uncomplicated layout and easy access from the city and the airport, has proven to be a huge success with national and international festival goers. The two main stages and the schedule, guarantees that acts never overlap, so you get everything you have paid for!

While in the festival, take the opportunity to visit the city, just 10 minutes bus ride from the festival site. Bilbao is a modern city famous for its architecture, museums and gastronomy, and it’s just a stone’s throw away from the beach.

More info

Festival: Bilbao BBK Live (www.bilbaobbklive.com/2011)
Dates: July 7th-9th 2011
Where: Kobetamendi, 10 min bus ride from Bilbao city centre
Line –up so far: Coldplay, The Black Crowes, Amy Winehouse, Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs, 30 Seconds to Mars, !!!, Crystal Castles, The Chemical Brothers, Jack Johnson, M-Clan and Russian Red.

Ticket Price: Three Day Pass incl. camping – £75 (limited offer) available on See Tickets, Ticketweb and Lastminute

Schedule: TBC
Doors Open: TBC
Doors close: TBC

To get there: Two low cost airlines operate direct flights from London to Bilbao. Check Easyjet (from Stansted) and Vueling (from Heathrow). Iberia also operates daily direct flights from Gatwick airport.

Ryanair operates daily flights to Santander, just an hour bus ride to Bilbao.

From Bilbao airport there are regular public buses to central Bilbao. Once in central Bilbao the festival provides shuttle buses to the site.

Age Restrictions: Under 18-s will have to be accompanied by an adult. 

 

U2, Coldplay, and Beyonce to headline Glastonbury

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Entertainment website Holy Moly claims to have exclusive information that all 3 acts will be headlining Glastonbury 2011.

Holy Moly have been correct in the past about Glastonbury predictions and all 3 acts have been rumoured to play for quite some time.

With U2 having pulled out last year due to Bono’s injury, they were widely expected to play this year.  Michael Eavis said that Coldplay would be returning this year and Beyonce is the american act that Eavis has been trying to get for years.

To read the full story on Holy Moly, click here!

Wireless Festival 2011 headliners announced

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black eyed peas wireless festival 2011Since the release of their first worldwide hit ‘Where Is The Love’ in 2003 The Black Eyes Peas have become a bona fide hip hop phenomenon. The band have sold over 27 million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their latest single ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’, taken from new album ‘The Beginning’, was their fifth single to hit number one here in the UK whilst ‘I Gotta Feeling’, which was out last year, became the first single to sell more than one million downloads in the UK. Renowned for their electrifying live show the band gave a stupendous half time performance at last nights Super Bowl in Dallas, Texas and they recently sold out the 60,000 tickets available for their concert at the legendary Stade de France in a record breaking 60 minutes! With other smash hits including ‘My Humps’, ‘Rock That Body’ and ‘Boom Boom Pow’ the band are set to give an explosive headline performance on Friday 1 July.

chemical brothers wireless festival 2011The Chemical Brothers have forged a career by pushing boundaries. Over the seventeen years since the release of their first single the band have sold millions of copies of their seven studio albums – five of which consecutively hit number 1 in the UK. At the end of last year they were honored with the prestigious Q magazine ‘Hero’ award, they have won multiple Grammy awards and are renowned for their vocal collaborations having worked with a dizzying array of handpicked artists, from Noel Gallagher to Beth Orton, The Flaming Lips to Midlake, Q-Tip to Kele Okereke. Their remarkable new live show, which has been heralded as their most spectacular yet, is set to dazzle the crowds on Saturday 2 July at this years Wireless with Barclaycard.

A stellar line up of artists are already confirmed to join The Black Eyed Peas on Friday 1 July. Last year saw Plan B play to a rammed tent on the second stage, since then his second album ‘The Defamation of Strickland Banks’ has become one of the biggest selling albums of 2010. It’s hit the number one spot twice and reached triple platinum sales. He was recently awarded with the ‘Best Breakthrough’ artist at the Q awards, is soon to embark on a sell-out arena tour of the UK, and is confirmed to perform at this years Brits where he is nominated for three awards. The undisputed breakout star of 2010, Tinie Tempah returns to Wireless with Barclaycard for the fourth year in a row. His platinum selling debut album The Disc-Overy topped the album charts last year and so far boasts three hit singles. Nominated for four Brit awards (the most nominations for any one artist this year), and also set to perform at the ceremony, Tinie has earned industry respect well beyond his years. Pop-grime superstar Example will be back in full force this summer, he released his highly anticipated album ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ in 2010 which spawned four Top 20 hits including the infectious ‘Kickstarts’. Friday’s line-up this is set to be a must see event!
Saturday’s headliners The Chemical Brothers will be in fine company. After releasing their Gold debut album ‘More Than A Lot’ in 2008, drum & bass maestros Chase & Status last year boasted two sold out tours, won a Q Award for Best Video and were nominated for the Critics Choice Festival Headliner at the UK Festival Awards. Their highly anticipated second album ‘No More Idols’ was released last month, featuring mind-blowing collaborations with the likes of Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, White Lies, Cee-Lo Green and Plan B. Aphex Twin, the prolific alpha male of electronica, will send a wave of arrhythmic dance through the Hyde Park crowds when he hits the decks nearly 20 years after he released his first ever record, ‘Angalogue Bubblebath’. Hailed for his distinctly experimental approach, Aphex Twin has cemented himself as one of the most inventive and influential figures in contemporary electronic music. Rave-indie band The Whip released their debut album ‘X Marks Destination’ in 2008, the Mancunian four-piece have become an unstoppable force in the electro-indie scene with big stomping dancefloor fillers including ‘Trash’ and ‘Divebomb’. Singer, songwriter and high funkstress Janelle Monae has created a distinctive sound of melded cabaret, hip-hop, rock and soul. Her debut album ‘The ArchAndroid’ was released to widespread acclaim last year and found itself in many critics ‘best albums of 2010’ lists. A truly electrifying performer she is sure to give a thrilling debut performance at this year’s Wireless with Barclaycard. With New York rockers Battles, Canadian electro-funk twosome Chromeo, Mancunian beat shaper Justin Robertson and Hot to trot DJ duo Nero (who won a highly coveted place in the BBC sound of 2011 list) also confirmed Saturday’s line-up so far ensures it will be one non-stop party!

2010’s acclaimed line-up saw headliners P!NK, LCD Soundsystem and Jay-Z perform show stopping sets to tens of thousands in Hyde Park. Previous headliners have included such luminaries as Morrissey, The White Stripes, Kanye West, Daft Punk, New Order and Basement Jaxx. Hyde Park has been home to London’s most sensational summer concerts for over four decades, an iconic location for some of the greatest names in musical history. Acts that have performed include The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Blur, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Roger Waters, The Who, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and The Police.

Wireless with Barclaycard is a spectacular open-air live music experience in the heart of bustling London. It offers a chance to experience the excitement and watch the best in popular music right on your doorstep; with many more acts and details still to be unveiled, Wireless with Barclaycard 2011 is certain to be the big event on the summer’s musical calendar.

Ticketing Information:
Tickets for Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July are priced at £49.50 and £48.50 respectively, plus booking fees.

Tickets go on sale for these dates at 9am Friday 11th February at www.wirelessfestival.co.uk

Tickets are on sale now for Sunday 3rd July.

From Friday, multi-day tickets will be available. 2-day tickets will be priced at £92 plus booking fees, and 3-day tickets will be priced at £130 plus booking fees.

Barclaycard customers have the exclusive opportunity to purchase two for one tickets, on sale Wednesday 9th February at 9am via www.barclaycardunwind.com

Vodafone customers can buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale. Get yours from 9am, 9 February at www.vodafone.co.uk/vip

Purchase a Carbon Offset for 50p as an add on to your order to negate the environmental impacts of your travel to and from the festival, these funds will be used to invest in environmental projects in local schools. More details are available on www.wirelessfestival.co.uk