36 Crazyfists, Corrosion of Conformity and more added to Download Festival

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With, unbelievably, less than two months to go until Download 2015, the finishing touches are being added to this year’s masterpiece of a line-up, and today sees twenty five more flashes of colour streaking the tableau of Europe’s biggest rock and metal festival.

Seminal post hardcore megaliths Funeral For A Friend make a first appearance in four years following the release of January’s enormous record Chapter and Verse.

Singer Matthew Davies-Kreye said: Download is a festival very close to our hearts and we're thrilled to have been invited back this year alongside some amazing bands.

Alaskan metalcore steamroller 36 Crazyfists are also basking in the glory of a huge new album, February’sTime and Trauma and will join FFAF in taking their place on the mainstage.

A long lost friend will also return as, amid reports that a new album is in the works, heavy metal titansCorrosion of Conformity, freshly reunited with vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan, come to Donington for the first time in twenty years having played Monsters of Rock in 1995, while a new friend arrives in the form of legendary Liverpudlian metallers Carcass give Download a first ever fistful of their mastery of every extreme genre from goregrind to melodic death metal.

For Carcass the appearance is the fulfilment of a long-held dream: Well, after years of badgering Andy Copping he has finally broken and agreed to let us despoil Download! We’re genuinely excited to finally get to play Castle Donington after all these years – maybe this time without rolling Landrovers and cracking shoulder bones on the journey there (a LONG story!). We hope to see some of you at a loose end, with no one better to watch at CARCASS’ ONLY UK festival appearance this Summer!

Corrosion of Conformity’s prodigal son Pepper Keenan was similarly excited about making along-awaited return: Super stoked about getting back to download with COC, always an honour. It's been waaaaay to long. Up the f***in hammers!

Another band to have a huge influence over their genre are pop-punk giants Yellowcard who make their first Download appearance when they headline the third stage on Sunday night.

One of the most distinctive and angry voices of their (or any) generation, crossover thrash frontiersmenSuicidal Tendencies play Download for the first time in five years following a(nother) hiatus and reunion, headlining the fourth stage on Sunday night.

Also making a long awaited return, having not played since 2009 are Gothic-ambient-alt metal sirensLacuna Coil, playing the main stage on Friday afternoon.

Elsewhere, homegrown supergroup Krokodil take their composite members’ most brutal musical sensibilities and crush them into some of the most soulsplittingly raucous groove metal on the scene, while another supergroup, this time from across the pond, Antemasque, features former members of The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In, blending the prog, funk and punk rock for which their progenitors were renowned to tumultuous effect.

Krokodil looked forward to returning to the site of one of their early triumphs: It's going to be so good to be back where it all began for us, so much has happened since our first show at Download 2013. Now the record’s out, it only seems right to be back there tearing sh*t up again with full f****ng force! Download, we're coming for you.

Canadian stadium rockers Three Days Grace will also (surprise!) join the line-up, while Reading thrash merchants Malefice will return following the planned release of a brand new E.P in May, and fellow homegrown axe-wielders The Wild Lies will provide a straight-up shot of pure undiluted classic hard rock.

Sharp dressed Texas deathcore desperados Upon A Burning Body will return to Donington having been denied their Download appearance last year when singer Danny Leal was taken ill at the last minute. But will they join recent collaborator Ice-T on the bill for their recent Pop Goes Pnk smash, Turn Down For What? we hear you ask…

Leal looked forward to regaining his birthright: DOWNLOAD! We are excited to be on this year’s line-up. Having to cancel last year was so upsetting for us and we do apologize. We are pumped and ready to come see all of you guys and completely make up for last year. Come say hello and let's crush this year!

Another act who had to had to pull out of their 2014 performance but return in 2015 is September Mourning, the alternative rock sect of the eponymous transmedia Gothic culture project, who take to Donington for the first time ahead of the release of their debut album.

If all that doesn’t dust your fretboard, Finnish folk-prog goliaths Von Hertzen Brothers will also set off on their maiden Donington expedition following the release of epic album, New Day Rising in March.

Also gracing Donington for the first time will be Brighton hard rock-breakbeats crossover maniacs TheQemists fresh from the release of their new album Warrior Sound, whose fellow Brightonians, classic rockers Colour of Noise make their debut ahead of the release of their eponymous debut album in September, while Londoners LTNT are another act embarking on a first tour of duty.

Swedish-American banditos Blues Pills combine smoky blues with thunderous hard rock powered by singer Elin Larsson’s incredible vocals, while surf/skate punks Fidlar are another act due to make their Download debut this year, as are homegrown dub-rave-punk experimentalists Get Hot.

Chunk, No, Captain Chunk! the French ‘easycore’ exports, will also make their first appearance, while fellow pop punk debutantes and Kerrang! Best Newcomer Award nominees E of E will be making the comparatively short trip from Dudley.

Coming from an even shorter distance are anthemic Derby rockers The Struts bringing with them a whole sackful of soaring choruses.

Blowing in from New Zealand to join compatriots Rival State on the bill come Like A Storm, who, as well as gaining a string of admirers for their mix of Spaghetti-Western swagger and hard rock steel, are one of the few rock bands to fully realise the awesome seismic power of the didgeridoo.

Country rockers The Cadillac Three are yet another newcomer, adding a touch of Nashville honky-tonk vibrancy to the cascade of rock anthems.

Arguably the easiest listening of the weekend (or hardest depending on your tastes) will come in the form of vocal harmonists The Lounge Kittens whose twist on rock and metal classic has earned them opening spots for Limp Bizkit and Steel Panther among others.

These incredible acts will join a pantheon of rock and metal gods at Download, including headlinersSlipknot, Muse and Kiss, main support Judas Priest, Faith No More and Mötley Crüe, and such other musical giants as Marilyn Manson, Slash, Enter Shikari, Black Stone Cherry and A Day To Remember. 

Surgeon and Lady Starlight complete Slam Tent lineup at T in the Park

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With just 12 weeks to go until T in the Park 2015, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today revealed the final act to join the Slam Tent line-up, with Surgeon and Lady Starlight completing the Slam bill.
 
Surgeon has been at the forefront of UK techno since 1994. His seminal debut EP launched his career along with several early Downwards releases, and he’s been prolific ever since, with albums on Tresor and numerous Counterbalance and Dynamic Tension EPs. He’s remixed works for some of the biggest names in techno (Dave Clarke, Luke Slater/P.A.S, Green Velvet, Hardfloor and the Black Dog) as well as Thom Yorke (Radiohead) and Glasgow post-rock outfit Mogwai. Dubbed “arguably the finest techno DJ in the world” by Fact magazine, the iconic DJ recently teamed up with Lady Starlight in what has been widely acclaimed as an inspired collaboration after the duo opened for Lady Gaga on her artRAVE tour.
 
Lady Starlight has been an influential presence in the New York City underground since the early 2000s. A multi-talented classic rock and metal DJ, her sets fuse elements of late 60’s psych, to 70’s glam, to the new wave of British heavy metal. They bring their exhilarating double act to the Slam Tent, completing a phenomenal international line-up curated by world renowned dance powerhouse Slam.
 
The complete Slam Tent 2015 line-up (alphabetical) is:
 
FRIDAY 10TH JULY: Adam Beyer b2b Joseph Capriati, Âme, Ben Klock, Eats Everything, SLAM, Telford
SATURDAY 11TH JULY: Annie Mac, Art Department, Gary Beck, Jackmaster B2B Joy Orbison, Lil Louis, Maceo Plex, Rødhåd, Visionquest
SUNDAY 12TH JULY: Alan Fitzpatrick, Claude VonStroke, Dense & Pika, Dixon, Dubfire, Loco Dice, Maya Jane Coles, Surgeon and Lady Starlight

Parklife tickets running low & VIP options revealed

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After the unprecedented success of their 2015 edition – which is set to welcome Disclosure, Rudimental, Ben Howard, Nas, George Ezra, Fatboy Slim, Grace Jones, Wu-Tang Clan, Caribou, Metronomy, Mark Ronson and Jessie Ware – standard weekend tickets for Parklife Festival have now completely sold out with only limited Sunday tickets and VIP options now available.

Uniquely combining an incredible selection of chart-topping live acts, DJs and home grown talents, the festival also boasts an exclusive VIP village that offers revellers an array of luxury benefits including a dedicated fast entrance, viewing platforms, chill out and seating areas, exclusive merchandise and a complimentary programme for all VIP ticket holders – as well as a delectable street food village curated by highly revered Manchester promoters Friday Food Fight that also offers street cocktail bars, a craft ale bar from local brewers and a frozen margarita shack.

 

As one of the cities best-loved culinary events, the award-winning street food crew will bring their unique combination of street food, DJs and atmosphere to the Parklife VIP village for those looking for a truly indulgent festival experience.

 

Chris Legh, owner of Friday Food Fight explains:

"We've known the guys at Parklife for a couple of years and loved going to the festival, so you can imagine how excited we were when they asked us to get involved. We will be bringing some of the best of FRIDAY FOOD FIGHTS restaurant's and street food heroes to Heaton Park on the 6th & 7th June. Expect everything from Lobster Rolls, to the freshest Viet Street Food, can’t wait!"

 

With a variety of prized vendors such as Viet Shack – winners at the Manchester Food & Drink Awards – Almost Famous and London’s Burger & Lobster all contributing, the VIP village will also feature a series of special DJ sets from the artist playing across the festival in order to make it a truly unmissable festival experience.

 

As ticket levels continue to drop, be sure to act fast to secure your spot at Parklife Festival 2015.

Together Club announce stage at SW4

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From Elephant & Castle to San Rafael via Clapham Common. In 2015 South West Four extends its reach way beyond South London, as we bring our genre-breaking club night Together back to Amnesia Ibiza for a series of unforgettable parties. Kick-starting the season with an exclusive Ibiza launch party at Ministry of Sound on Saturday 6th June, Together will then return to Ibiza’s #1 club every Tuesday for a mammoth sixteen date residency, before returning to the Capital to host a very special arena at SW4 on Sunday 30th August.

With Fatboy Slim confirmed to present the Smile High Club, Together marks the second of our indoor stage announcements and the first for SW4 Sunday. Recognised as one of the most exciting parties in electronic music covering everything from house to garage, drum and bass to electro and everything in-between, South West Four brings Ibiza’s only weekly festival to the UK’s premier inner-city dance festival. With Example + DJ Wire, DJ EZ, Ben Pearce, MistaJam and Shift K3y already announced for the stage, we can now reveal the final five artists who complete the Together line-up and an arena you will simply never forget…

OLIVER HELDENS*
DJ EZ
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
BEN PEARCE · CHRIS LORENZO*
GOTSOME* · JACK FRANCIS* · JOSH BUTLER*
MISTAJAM · SHIFT K3Y · TOUGH LOVE*

PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUEST:
EXAMPLE + DJ WIRE

* JUST ANNOUNCED

Having signed to Spinnin’ Records aged just seventeen, Oliver Heldens is the name that’s been on the tip of everyone’s tongue over the past eighteen months.  Recognised for his unique adaption of house and electro sounds, Oliver has enjoyed unprecedented success following the release of ‘Gecko’ (which reached #1 in the UK singles chart), ‘Koala’ and ‘You Know’, featuring Zed’s Dead. Having just released his next summer anthem ‘Melody’ and with ‘Bunny Dance’ receiving support from BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong, there is no doubt that Oliver Heldens joins us at the very top of his game when he returns to South West Four this summer.

Producer, remixer, DJ and Rinse FM host Chris Lorenzo has spent the past twelve months establishing himself as one of the UK’s finest electronic assets. Also known as one half of Cause & Affect, Lorenzo’s reputation has increased ten-fold thanks to the standout release of ‘Rhymes’ alongside SW4 artist Hannah Wants, in addition to releases on Dirtybird and Food Music. After recently signing to Ultra following remixes of My Nu Leng on Black Butter and Disclosure on PMR, Chris is one of the hottest producers around right now and one we cannot wait to showcase at South West Four on Sunday 30th August for the very first time.

After exploding onto the UK circuit with the heavily supported ‘Bassline’, Bristol-based duo GotSome have produced some of the most exciting tracks to emerge over the past year. Their latest production sees the pair explore different sounds by teaming up with Wiley on ‘Vibe Out’. Signed to Defected and Chase & Status’ MTA Records respectively, GotSome’s spectrum of sound appears to be endless. The recent release of their quintessential summer record, ‘Just A Feeling’, featuring remixes from Sonny Fodera, Franky Rizardo and Phil Weeks is also evidence of their superb talents. SW4 watch out, GotSome are officially on route.

Another act that we’ve kept a firm ear on in recent months is London based duo Tough Love. Made up of Alex and Stef, their weekly residency on Kiss FM and plethora of hugely popular productions make them two of the most inspiring artists around. Most noticeably the release of ‘So Freakin Tight’ has gone on to receive unconditional support from BBC Radio 1 and beyond, as has their ‘In the Name of Love’ with S-Man aka the legendary Roger Sanchez. After choosing SW4 for their only London festival performance of the year, we welcome these rising stars as they are handed their hugely anticipated debut. 

Having burst onto the scene in 2013, UK star Josh Butler first found success with his debut release ‘Got a Feeling’ on MTA Records. Since then, Josh has leapt from strength to strength with countless dates across Europe including several for Sankeys Ibiza’s Tribal Sessions and Magna Carta parties. Production wise Josh continues to defy the masses with an impressive catalogue of bass heavy sounds, as well as teaming up with fellow UK producer Bontan. Their hugely successful ‘Be True’ tour recently culminated with a headline performance at London’s Ministry of Sound. To say we’re excited to bring Josh Butler to SW4 would be a serious understatement. In fact we can’t wait.

SW4 SATURDAY LINEUP SO FAR…

Faithless

Fatboy Slim

Eric Prydz

In alphabetical order:
Aly & Fila

Amine Edge & Dance
Andrew Rayel

Anjunabeats Showcase

Bakermat

Black Coffee
Carl Craig ft ‘Mad’ Mike Banks [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

Kölsch

Luciano

Maceo Plex
MaRLo

Mind Against

Nic Fanciulli
Pan-Pot
Pleasurekraft

Sasha

Secondcity
Solomun vs Àme

Sven Väth

The Magician

Todd Terje [Live]
Tube & Berger ft Paji [Live]

+ MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED ACROSS 5 STAGES

SW4 SUNDAY LINEUP ANNOUNCED SO FAR…

Skrillex

Basement Jaxx [Live]

Carl Cox vs Loco Dice

Armin van Buuren presents Gaia

In alphabetical order:

Adam Beyer

Andy C

Apollonia

Ben Pearce
Chris Lorenzo

Citizenn & Ejeca presents Mountain King [Live]

Dixon

Example + DJ Wire

EZ
GotSome

Jaguar Skills [Live]
Jack Francis

John Digweed

Joseph Capriati
Josh Butler

Loco Dice

Mano Le Tough

Marco Carola

Maya Jane Coles

MistaJam

Oliver Dollar
Oliver Heldens

Route94

Shift K3y

Sigma [Live]

Sub Focus

Tale of Us
Tough Love

Wilkinson [Live]

+ MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED ACROSS 5 STAGES

Barn on the Farm announce more acts for 2015

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With carefully tailored line-ups predicting future success, BOTF showcases some of the finest emerging artists in the UK music scene and today’s announcement is no exception. Inviting The Staves as Saturday night headliner the all sister trio have an inspiring seven acclaimed albums under their belt and are set to impress.

Headlining the the New Stage on Sunday will be Newcastle three piece Little Comets who have recently been touring with Catfish and Bottlemen, meanwhile YouTube sensation Lauren Aquilina will headline the Wooden Barn Stage Sunday. 

Also unveiled today is Scottish syth-pop three piece Prides, who closed last years commonwealth games, old blues and soul fusion Rag 'N' Bone Man, UK and Australian Sunset Suns plus, Seafret who's minimal production alongside their natural songwriting have gained attention from Radio One's Annie Mac.

Elsewhere champinioning the best of emerging talent today’s line up see's some of the hottest tipped new music emerging in the music scene. Revealed today is beautifully soulful voiced Samm Henshaw, dark pop Chloe Black, Alt-J's support Nathan Ball, indie alternative six piece HAUS and Martin Luke Brown who had recently been touring with Jess Glynn. 

The announcement joins the already impressive line up including James Bay's only UK festival headline, Jack Garratt, Rhodes, Amber Run, JP Cooper, Port Isla and many more. This year will see an addtional third stage for a weekend full of supreme performances in the stunning Gloucestershire countryside.
 

Full Second Artist Additions
The Staves / Prides / Little Comets / Lauren Aquilina / Sunset Sons / Rag 'N' Bone Man / Seafret
Fickle Friends / The Intermission Project / Meadowlark / Racing Glaciers / Jake Isaac /
Kimberly Anne / Ruen Brothers / Model Aeroplanes / Dan Owen / Martin Luke Brown / 
Chloe Black / Billie Marten / Hannah Grace / Samm Henshaw / Matt Woods / Nathan Ball / 
The Amazons / Prose / HAUS / Declan Mckenna / Rothwell / George Cobsy / Amy Yon

Franz Ferdinand and Sparks to play a joint set at Benicassim 2015

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Soon to be taking the stage at benicassim in 2015 is the newly configured FFS, and by that I don’t mean for fucks sake! A seemingly different pairing, Franz Ferdinand and Sparks have united to create a sort-of super group, and to top it off a collective album produced by non other than John Congleton. Ron Mael (Sparks’ keyboardist) has said the album sounds like ‘the wreckage of a train crash between the bands’. Woah, well if that’s anything to go by we’re sure their set won’t be anything less than mind blowing, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.

But that’s not the only wonders Benicassim has to offer, with it’s coming of age this year and to celebrate the big 2-1 they’ve added some amazing bands to the bill. Headliners include britpop legends Blur and drum and bass kings The Prodigy, plus with new acts just announced theres something for everyone who wants to have fun in the sun.

On the cusp of releasing his 6th studio album Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls promises to wow us all, there’s monumental post-rock from Godspeed You! Black Emperor, raucous rock ’n’ roll from The Cribs, epic Muse-like soundscapes from Spain’s Vetusta Morla, Reverend & The Makers bring their great street songs. There’s going to be huge techno sessions from Tiga and Evan Baggs and a dash of French house from Madeon. Exciting young pups Palma Violets and Swim Deep join the bill too, whilst representing Ireland are The Riptide Movement, Hamsandwich, and Gavin James.

All these and more added to a bill that already includes the massive names above as well as Crystal Fighters, Jamie T, Kaiser Chiefs, Mark Ronson, Public Enemy, Stromae and that’s not even the half of it yet. With a few more names to be added to the bill, this is sure to be a week not to forget.

First lineup announcement for Glastonbury 2015!

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This is what you all have been waiting for, the first lineup announcement for Glastonbury 2015.

Along with Kanye West, The Foo Fighters, and Lionel Richie, Glastonbury have added, Florence & The Machine, Pharrell Williams, Alt-J, Motorhead, Mary J Blige, Alabama Shakes, Paloma Faith, The Chemical Brothers, Deadmau5, Mark Ronson, Super Furry Animals, Clean Bandit and many many more!

Lineup so far:

FOO FIGHTERS
KANYE WEST
SPECIAL GUESTS
FLORENCE & THE MACHINE
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
ALT-J
LIONEL RICHIE
MOTÖRHEAD
MARY J. BLIGE

ALABAMA SHAKES
PALOMA FAITH
PATTI SMITH
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
RUDIMENTAL
DEADMAU5
JAMIE T
BEN HOWARD
HOT CHIP
THE MOTHERSHIP RETURNS – GEORGE CLINTON, PARLIAMENT, FUNKADELIC & THE FAMILY STONE
FLYING LOTUS
FKA TWIGS
CARIBOU
ROY AYERS
RUN THE JEWELS
MARK RONSON
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
BELLE & SEBASTIAN
THE VACCINES
RYAN ADAMS
CHRONIXX
FUTURE ISLANDS
GEORGE EZRA
THE WATERBOYS
THE MOODY BLUES
SUEDE
FFS (FRANZ FERDINAND & SPARKS)
THE MACCABEES
ENTER SHIKARI
MODESTEP
CLEAN BANDIT
JESSIE WARE
COURTNEY BARNETT
JON HOPKINS
SPIRITUALIZED
JAMIE XX
MAVIS STAPLES
HOZIER
FATHER JOHN MISTY
THE FALL
TODD TERJE
GREGORY PORTER
JUNGLE
SLEAFORD MODS
CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN
AZEALIA BANKS
YOUNG FATHERS
CHARLI XCX
KASAI ALLSTARS
SHARON VAN ETTEN
KATE TEMPEST
GOAT
WOLF ALICE
PERFUME GENIUS
FAT WHITE FAMILY
YEARS & YEARS
LA ROUX
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE
LIANNE LA HAVAS
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979
CIRCA WAVES
PEACE
THE POP GROUP
IBEYI
ELLA EYRE
RAE MORRIS

Second wave lineup announced for Wilderness 2015

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First up, the roster of chefs is now even more superlative with the addition of Raymond Blanc OBE and Sweden’s Niklas Ekstedt alongside Angela Hartnett. Raymond Blanc, he needs little introduction. As one of the world’s finest chefs, his banquet will be highly anticipated indeed! From his role as Chef Patron of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, to presenting TV series such as Kew On a Plate and The Restaurant, Blanc’s influence on the culinary landscape is wide and far-ranging, and It is an honour indeed to welcome him to the Wilderness family in 2015. Hailing from Stockholm, Ekstedt has perfected his own culinary style, cooking totally without electricity or gas over open flames, with perfect smoke skills and hot coals as his tools of the trade. His Stockholm restaurant EKSTEDT was voted an impressive second in Zagat’s list of the best restaurants in the world in 2013 too, so this is a rare opportunity to taste Ekstedt’s food in the UK. As for

Music-wise, 2015 is proving to be damn near unbeatable, with some of the hottest up and coming artists all coming on board. 21 year old Icelandic sensation Asgeir will enchant crowds with his beautifully melancholic songs and unusual poetry, while, on the other end of the geographic spectrum, Sahara Desert native Bombino will dazzle with his particular brand of world music meets rock and roll soul. XL Recordings will also deliver an exhilarating one-two punch, with two of their hottest new artists in the form of Southport electronic virtuoso Lapsley and disco funk princeling Shamir, hailing from Las Vegas. Legendary dance pioneer Damien Lazarus & The Ancient Moons will be also be appearing at Cornbury Park this year. Rounding up the main stage are CC Smugglers, self-made showmen who worked their way up from young street performers to playing some of the biggest venues and festivals in Europe.

Meanwhile, in the Hidden Valley, a roll call of the finest DJ talent are bursting forth, with Hercules and Love Affair vocalist cum underground house producer Kim Ann Foxman leading the charge with her raw electronic music, along with a very rare set from the elusive and mythical DJ Harvey and the world renowned Tom Middleton, who has been redefining the musical landscape for about 25 years now. Also along for the ride are Amsterdam’s Rush Hour founder Antal, weaving house and techno spells with Afro and disco magic, Felix Dickinson, one of the champions of the burgeoning dance underground and partystarting Leeds duo PBR Streetgang, Also appearing are Mojo Filter, the production and remix incarnation of Ben Zaven Crane, championed by the likes of Todd Terje and Chemical Brothers for his relentless quest for new and unheard cosmic frequencies, funk/ soul/ disco enthusiast and LWR programme controller YOMS, and Ollie Keens, who has shared stages with everyone from Grandmaster Flash to Jackmaster.

For those who want a more relaxed vibe, there is an absolutely staggering and deliciously varied buffet of gorgeous folk bands on offer at the Travelling Folk Barn, from the Eastern European vibes of The Turbans, to the beat pop melodies of The Buffalo Skinners; the West Coast Americana of Goodnight Lenin to Canadian wunderkind Zachary Lucky. Every stripe and flavour of folk is catered for here, so dive in and enjoy the smorgasbord.

Elsewhere, on the Carousel Stage, Shangri-La’s Chris Tofu has curated a weird and wonderful roster of diverse musical marvels, including The Brass Funkeys, who draw from New Orleans’ rich musical history to create a hypnotic blend of gypsy, swing and Latin funk, Bristol’s six piece theatrical showband Carny Villains, Duffy Moonshine Big Band, who meld big band with modern basslines and chunky beats to stunning effect, astonishing 13 piece Balkan brass monolith Trans Siberian March Band, and the 60s indebted, pan-Atlantic musical stylings of Voodoo Love Orchestra, among others. 

The Juke Joint, presented by Petersham Road, is set to transform Cornbury Park to a blues shaking paradise with a line-up stuffed to the gills with marquee acts from the UK blues scene. Big Joe Louis, whose collaborative history spans from Muddy Waters to Van Morrison, are sure to enthrall with their take on down-home Chicago blues. From Chicago to New Orleans, Piano auteur Diz and The Doormen evoke a potent gumbo of Barrel House, Rhythm and Blues and boogie-woogie, whilst Errol Linton’s raw Brixton inspired blues offers an invigorated guise on a defining genre.

Always bringing new venues, performances and formats to reinvent and reimagine the festival, Wilderness 2015 also sees an array of festival firsts, including the Saturday Night Spectacular still to come, a new collaboration with Village Productions The Clubhouse, the brand new fine arts venue – The Wilderness Art Studio, A new musical project to join the festival’s own orchestra – the Wilderness Choir and a fire walking ceremony.

Music and food aside, another thing Wilderness has always done well is tapping into a more intellectual vein as well, with the Talks and Debates on offer always a standout. To that end, apart from previously announced participants such as Sunday Papers Live, The Sunday Assembly, Guerrilla Archaeology, The V&A Talks and more, this year will also see participants such as GQ’s award winning editor Dylan Jones, Matthew Taylor, the Chief Executive of the RSA, historian and television presenter Dan Snow, comedian Dom Joly speaking on the ups and downs of celebrity life and Marigold Hotel author Deborah Moggach and famed philosopher John Lanchester. This is just a taster of the myriad speakers and thinkers to be announced in the coming weeks…

Equally essential at this multi-arts festival is the Theatre and Arts program, with one of the centerpieces being the V&A: From Woodstock to Wilderness. Curated by V&A Theatre and Performance curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh, who put together the singular David Bowie smash hit exhibition, this explores the cultural and political upheavals of the late 60s and the explosive sense of freedom of the era expressed in festivals, music, art, fashion, design, TV, film, photography, performance and literature. Then there’s also the Wilderness Orchestra, who, on their return engagement will be playing live orchestra of film scores, and Shlomo’s Vocal Orchestra will also be present and correct to blow festivalgoers’ minds. Additionally, The Artful Badger will be back with more animal antics in the forest, and concert guitarist Richard Durrant will also be on hand with his richly romantic, truly virtuosic guitar playing which breaks all musical boundaries.

Throw in a whole host of family activities including Rhubarb Theatre and Cardboard Kingdom, and workshops focusing on costumes and wild creatures, as well as Wellbeing goings-on like Meditation with Headspace, Massage and Facials with Neal’s Yard Remedies products, Paddle Board Yoga, Hot Pod Yoga, workshops and more, and you have a glorious festival getaway from it all that will truly feel like an entirely unique experience like no other.

— LIVE MUSIC & DANCING  —
Bjork
George Clinton, Parliament & Funkadelic
Perform Return to the Mothership
Ben Howard
Roisin Murphy, Hercules & Love Affair, Nick Mulvey,
Nils Frahm, Brandt Bauer Frick Ensemble, Caravan Palace
Ibibio Sound Machine, Will & The People, Benjamin Clementine

JUST ANNOUNCED
Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons
Asgeir
Shamir
Bombino
Lapsley
CC Smugglers

More music announced…

— GASTRONOMY —
Long-Table Banquets from Michelin-starred Chefs
JUST ANNOUNCED
Raymond Blanc
Joining Wilderness for the first time

Alongside Wilderness’ first international chef
Niklas Ekstedt

Of Stockholm’s EKSTEDT

&
Angela Hartnett
Chef Patron of Murano

Feasting in Field Restaurants
Hix
Moro
Petersham Nurseries

The Chef’s Table
Nuno Mendes
Scott Hallsworth
James Knappett
Neil Borthwick

The Wilderness Cookery School with Daylesford

The Valley DJs Announced
DJ Harvey
Kim Ann Foxman
Tom Middleton
Francesca Lombardo
Andy Butler
Antal
Felix Dickinson
PBR Streetgang
Flying Sorcerer
Ollie Keens

Across the festival as nighttime descends
An evening with…
Ronnie Scott’s (In The Grand Spiegel)
The Juke Joint by Petersham Road
The Carousel Stage from Shangri La’s Chris Tofu
The Travelling Folk Camp with Front Room Songs, Woodburner Music, Two For Joy Music, The Local & EFDSS
The Candlelight Club in The Orangery
Aerial Spectaculars From Gorilla Circus

The Revellers Village
Side shows, performers, circus, theatre, camps and trickery
The Artful Badger
Rumpus
Shotgun Carousel Processions & Performance
Tarot Readers
Bonfire Stages
Late Night Bars
A Curious Invitation – Natural History Tent
Masque The Rage
Divine Company
Travelling Gazebo Rave

Theatre, Arts & Performance
Old Vic New Voices, Oxford Shakespeare Company, Acrojou, The River People & The Waggon Band, Son & Sons, The RSPLB (Royal Society of Pursuits of Love Birds), Friends of the Earth Camp, Prince Charles Cinema, The Wilderness Orchestra, Diana Yukawa, Avi Avital, The Return of Champagne Laurent Perrier Orangery

Original new works
Foolish People – “The Woods Trapped at the Edge of Midnight”
Battersea Arts Centre – “The Archivists”
Opera Holland Park – “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
Opera North – “The Devil’s Jukebox”

— FESTIVAL FIRSTS FOR WILDERNESS —
Wilderness introduces
The Saturday Night Spectacle
The Wilderness Art Studio
The Wilderness Choir
The Fire Walking Ceremony

The Grand Spiegel
Camille O’Sullivan
The Tiger Lillies
BitterSuite – “A Sensory Concert”
40 Winks Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups
Perfume Making Workshop
Robin Collective Tastings
Cocktail Making Masterclasses
Tango and Flamenco Classes

THE BANDSTAND SUPPORTED BY TIME OUT
Aurora / Jally Kebba Susso + Manding Sabu / Jeremy Loops
Lone Wolf / Lloyd Yates / Frances / They Say Jump
The Joe Strummer Foundation
Bare Hunter / Swing Patrol / Hip Hop Karaoke
Karaorkestra / Josh Flowers and the Wild / Oliver Daldry / Marawas Majorettes
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama / Lady Austin Immersive Cabaret
Gem and The Mil Men
The Spiritual Playground / Jess Goyder
Sweaty Betty Mass Yoga / Mr Robbie / Evenlode Jazz
Shout Rhythm & Blues Choir / Morris Dancing

— TALKS & DEBATES —
curated by Secret Forum
ANNOUNCING
Dylan Jones – GQ Editor
John Lanchester – Author
Dan Snow – Historian
Dom Joly – Comedian
Deborah Moggach – Author
The RSA
Salon London
The School of Life
Headspace

Joining
Intelligence Squared, V & A, Sunday Papers Live, The Sunday Assembly, Secret Forum Fiction, Frontline Club, Explorer Camp, Spark Storytelling, The Wilderness School of Thought, New Economic Foundation, Guerrilla Archaeology, Embercombe, NOW Live Events, The Odditorium

— OUTDOOR PURSUITS & WELLBEING —
The Lakeside Spa, The Sanctuary, Wild Wellbeing, Boys of Yoga,
Horse Riding, Wild Swimming, Fly Fishing, Low Bow Archery, Secret Adventures, Philosophy Walks, Croquet East, SwimTrek, Hunter Gather Cook Foraging and Butchery, Boating, Wild Medicine Walks, Eden Project Den Building, Greencrafts Arts & Crafts

— FAMILY MAGIC & GAMES —
Bearded Kitten’s Cricket Match, The Clubhouse, Spinney Hollow’s Faraway Tree Stage, Storystock, Flying Seagulls, Pachamamma Crafts, Hunter Gather Cook Overnight Camps, Badaboom Dress Up, Mortimer Nannies

Hideout 2015 boat party lineup announced!

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Celebrating their five-year milestone in 2015, Hideout promises the party of all parties this summer topped off by the impressive boat revelry that has made it the flagship Croatian festival the world over. Other artists featuring include Chicago legend DJ Sneak, BBC Radio 1’s B-Traits, chart-topper Duke Dumont, Viva Warriors head honcho Steve Lawler and the formidable Eats Everything.

 Hosted in five monumental beachfront clubs with pool parties and a whole host of very special surprises, Hideout has firmly placed itself as Europe's most in-demand festival. Hideout runs for six days and nights, providing countless unforgettable experiences with over 150 artists showcasing the best in electronic music.
 

FULL BOAT PARTY PROGRAMME

SUNDAY

Welcome Boat – People Get Real / The Sonic Emporium / Mike Jones / Grainger       
MODA BLACK  – Jaymo & Andy George / Tom Trago    
 
MONDAY

Lobster Boy – Redlight / Mak & Pasteman 
Bondax & Friends – Bondax / Starslinger    
NoFitState  – Simon Baker / Geddes / Matthew Styles    
Dusky Presents – Dusky / Citizenn   
Kaluki –  Patrick Topping / Subb An 
Thump – Bicep / Chez Damier 
 
TUESDAY  

Street Tracks – Waze & Odyssey / Jonas Rathsman              
FRIENDS WITHIN  – Friend Within / Jax Jones      
20:20 Vision – Ejeca  / Ralph Lawson   
Temple – Route 94 / Artwork         
What Hannah Wants – Hannah Wants / My Nu Leng  
I'm A House Gangster – DJ Sneak / PBR Streetgang        

WEDNESDAY
   
B Traits and Friends – B -Traits / Isaac Tichauer
Metropolis – Wilkinson & MC AD-APT / Dimension     
Hypercolour – Huxley / Last Magpie / Ste Roberts        
Blase Boys Club – Duke Dumont / Gotsome        
SKREAMIZM – Skream / Derrick Carter    
Viva Warriors – Steve Lawler / Detlef

THURSDAY

Secondcity Invites – Secondcity / Oliver Dollar / Andrea Oliva 
Speakerbox – Sigma / Mistajam / North Base    
Monki and Friends – Monki / Mele  / MJ Cole         
Edible – Eats Everything / Jasper James
Digital Soundboy – Shy FX / Chris Lorenzo          
Eton Messy – Blonde / Eton Messy DJs

Everywhere festival announces 2015 line up!

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After selling out two years in a row, the team behind dollop are bringing Everywhere Festival back to Nottingham with an impressive line-up boasting the biggest names in dance and electronic music.

The festival which takes place on Bank Holiday weekend May 3rd from 8pm – am will see an array of the best electronic music acts from around the world descend on the city for one of the strongest multi-venue festivals in the country.

Spanning the full spectrum from House through to Grime to Techno and beyond, the line-up for Everywhere 2015 finds dollop catering to music lovers of all tastes.

International talent flying in for the occasion includes vinyl maestro Motor City Drum Ensembble; hooky house peddler extraordinaire Cyril Hahn; hardware bashing Bulgarian KiNK, and Parisian booty bass specialist Shiba San.

The best of British is also represented strongly on the night, with transcendent producer Joy Orbison joined by the likes of chart topping sensation Route 94; Ibiza slaying Leeds resident Hot Since 82; dancefloor queen Hannah Wants; Hot Creations man wAFF; and critic’s darling Leon Vynehall.

Hard hitting bass sounds will also be on offer, with Bristol’s Redlight; Swamp 81 affiliate Paleman; Annie Mac approved Friend Within; and garage jokers Kurupt FM all guaranteed to supply hefty amounts of low end to a hoard of baying revelers.
Last but most certainly least, there’s an unmissable live set from East London Grime legends Newham Generals.

With even more acts set to be announced, Everywhere 2015 is certain to be one of the highlights of the UK’ electronic music calendar.

Full line-up below:

BIG NARSTIE
CYRIL HAHN
FLAVA D
FRIEND WITHIN
HANNAH WANTS
HOT SINCE 82
JOY ORBISON
KiNK
KURUPT FM
LEON VYNEHALL
MAKAM
MELE
MOTOR CITY DRUM ENSEMBLE
NEWHAM GENERALS
PALEMAN
REDLIGHT
ROUTE 94
SHIBA SAN
WAFF
WOOKIE

Tickets available here: http://tinyurl.com/ncvpjcg