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T in the Park add hot new acts Logic, AlunaGeorge and more!

November 18, 2018May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

Iconic Scottish group Texas plus hot new acts Logic, AlunaGeorge, Laura Mvula, Deap Vally, Jagwar Ma, Ruen Brothers, MS MR, Brooke Candy and Josephine are set to perform T in the Park’s 20^th year celebrations over 12^th – 14^th July, after festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager added yet more must see artists to the bill today.

Texas played T in the Park’s Balado debut back in 1997 – the same year their massive number 1 hit album White on Blonde catapulted them to global success. They returned to headline in 2001, and are set to play a huge homecoming show at the festival’s 20^th year celebrations. After a 6 year hiatus, they release a brand new studio album entitled The Conversation on 20^th May, and will showcase their long-awaited new material as well as treating fans to massive anthems such as I Don't Want a Lover, Say What You Want, Black Eyed Boy and Halo when they return to T in the Park in July.

Maryland rapper Logic’s recent rise through the industry has seen him snag a 2013 Freshman spot in hip-hop bible XXL Magazine, sign to Def Jam and work with No I.D. (the veteran producer and now A&R figure who helped mold the careers of Common and Kanye West). He makes his T in the Park debut this July.

AlunaGeorge are being tipped for big things this year, after they enjoyed huge success with their track Attracting Flies. They featured 2^nd in the BBC’s Sound of 2013 list (after fellow T in the Parkact Haim, who topped the list) and their hotly-anticipated debut album is due for release this summer.

Birmingham’s Laura Mvula is also one of this year’s hottest new stars. Her debut album Sing to The Moon shot into the top 10 in March and she gained critical acclaim with a coveted Brits Critics' Choice nomination. With her UK headline tour gaining rave reviews, her unique vocals and jazz-meets-soul style are set to go down a storm in Kinross this July.

Earlier this month, LA rockers Deap Vally opened for fellow T in the Park act Yeah Yeah Yeahs in Las Vegas and absolutely smashed their set at Coachella. Next stop is Kinross, when they bring their raw rock ‘n’ roll sound (created with only a guitar, drums and vocals) to the 20^th year celebrations this summer.

Alternative-indie duo Jagwar Ma are Sydney’s answer to Madchester and as a result are causing a stir with their debut single, The Throw. With their 90’s inspired tracks Jagwar Ma are tipped to be huge in 2013.

Scunthorpe’s Ruen Brothers uploaded their track Aces to BBC Introducing on Radio Humberside in January and have been causing a stir ever since. The hotly tipped sibling duo are sure to get the crowd going with their 60s-esque rock ‘n’ roll.

New York’s MS MR went down a storm at SXSW slot in March, with an incredible set sure to follow at T in the Park’s 20^th year this July. Their debut single Hurricane created a huge buzz in the blogosphere, with their first album Secondhand Rapture set to propel them to greater levels of stardom when it’s released in May. They’re most certainly ones to watch at T in the Park 2013.

US rap sensation Brooke Candy was first discovered after appearing in Grimes music video and was described by Vice Magazine as “the post-apocalyptic Lil’ Kim”; she has opened for the likes of Azealia Banks and put on an explosive performance at the NME Awards Show in February.

Josephine is a soulful chanteuse from Manchester, whose self-reflective debut album Portrait was voted in the top 50 albums of the year by Q Magazine, with the title hailing her “an extraordinary talent.” She’ll showcase her soulful vocal prowess when she makes her T in the Park debut this July.

South West Four add Erick Morillo, Soul II Soul and more

November 18, 2018May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

For almost two decades Erick Morillo has been one of the most in demand DJs and producers on the planet. The Columbian-come-American’s career began in the early 90’s and since then he has gone on to play every principal city on the map, including major residencies in Ibiza for the past fifteen years. In 1997 he launched his own label ‘Subliminal Records’ and has since been able to propel the imprint to international prominence. In 2012 the status that Morillo holds in his homeland was exemplified further when a street was named after him in Union City. We’ve been lucky for Erick to play SW4 several times, in fact he was our first ever headliner back in 2004. We are delighted to have this living legend back for our 10th Anniversary…It just wouldn’t be the same without him.

"If anyone knows how hard it is to maintain a brand, party and event, it’s me. So congratulations to SW4 on their Tenth Anniversary! I always love coming to London to play SW4 in the summertime. The heavens opened on us last year, but it was still an amazing party and vibe. Let's pray for some summer loving this year!" Erick Morillo

Following in the footsteps of other seminal bands to play South West Four over the years such as Public Enemy and Salt N Pepa, our 10^th Anniversary welcomes true London musical royalty. Celebrating their 25^th Anniversary in their home city at SW4, we are delighted to showcase Soul II Soul featuring the magnificent Caron Wheeler. Reviewing their list of accolades, it’s easy to see why Jazzie B’s band is such an inspired choice. Having won two Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide, Jazzie also has been given keys to an incredible seven cities in the US, including LA and New York. In America there’s even a Soul II Soul day, whilst back in Blighty Jazzie has been awarded an OBE for his services to music. Having formed in 1988, they burst on to the scene soon after with their massive hit singles ‘Keep on Movin’ and ‘Back to Life’, with the latter being featured in the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This year we celebrate 25 years of Soul II Soul at our 10th Anniversary, making our already stellar line up even more mouth watering.

“Looking forward to playing south of the river to a quality crowd! A happy face, a thumpin' bass, for a loving race :-)” Jazzie B (Soul II Soul)

Benji B & Deviation Strings is up there amongst the most interesting collaborations of the past decade. Led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Grant Windsor, the sixteen piece orchestra will take to the South West Four main stage to perform specially arranged scores accompanied by Benji B on the decks. This live performance is taking electronic music to the next level as the orchestra and Benji beautifully blend together tracks, as the instruments add another dramatic dimension to create a sound of epic proportions. The Radio1 DJs’ own Deviation nights have grown to become one of the most important and well-respected brands in British nightlife, with a simple manifesto of “good sound, good music, good people and no compromise”. Quite simply this is an incredible SW4 spectacle not to be missed.

UK disco darlings Crazy P have been making some of the most important and relevant beats for the best part of fifteen years. With one of the best live shows in dance music, their roots are planted firmly in the late 90’s club scene. Their performance is a blistering exhibition of raw energy, infecting the crowd with their disco stylings. Often imitated but never duplicated, their extensive catalogue harks back memories of a more groovy, funk-laden era and 2013 sees a new album on the horizon. Make sure you catch their full live show at South West Four this year, as we party in true style. Time to get into boogie mode.

SW4 favourite Friction is a DJ and producer that holds extremely high esteem in the drum & bass world. Described by Pete Tong as “one of the big dogs”, he holds court in the D&B Hall of Fame thanks to his inauguration at the 2011 Drum & Bass Arena Awards. He has released music on the genre’s most respected labels including Hospital and Metalheadz and in 2004 founded Shogun Audio which pushed his name into the limelight. Since then he has gone on to become the new face of Radio 1’s flagship drum & bass show, a slot that was previously occupied by none other than Fabio & Grooverider. Having destroyed the RAM Records Arena at SW4 2012, Friction takes to the main stage this year alongside three very special guests; P Money, Scrufizzer and Linguistics.

Russell Whyte’s jittery, caffeine injected, upbeat style of music is without doubt the sound of the underground right now. Rustie’s in your face, anything goes, yet sometimes brash approach of mixing hip-hop and pop, with dubstep and trap is what’s making Rustie so in demand. In 2010 he signed to Warp Records, who released his now classic debut album ‘Glass Swords’ in 2011. In 2013 his thunderous new offering ‘Slasherr’ is causing a storm worldwide through Glasgow based label Numbers. Take note SW4, because this young Scot has only just got started.

Lancaster’s finest Bondax descend onto the Clapham Common threshold this year for their first ever South West Four appearance. Expect soulful, smooth bass and glorious sounding synths combined with R&B flavours, to make an irresistible cocktail that melts in your ears. Each listen to one of their tracks reveals a new aura of sophistication, whilst their latest offering ‘Gold’ puts Bondax on the very top of the new British talent coming through the ranks in 2013.

Los Angeles born RL Grime is in his own words “reshaping electronic production”. His melodically influenced flavour is connecting the roots of southern hip hop with the new age of electronic dance music. His alter-ego Clockwork has gained him the respect of several big name DJs, whilst his RL Grime project is shaping up to be no different. His track ‘Trap On Acid’ gained support from Diplo and A-Trak, as well as Flosstradamus and Baauer, who will both join him at South West Four this year. RL Grime’s trap ideals are dictating our understanding of what its means to be a 21st century producer, as he holds status as one of the hottest properties on the planet.

Sussex born Kove has been causing a stir in the bass world over the past twelve months. Ram Records head honcho and SW4 resident Andy C picked up his track ‘Iodine’ in 2012 which quickly became a staple in the sets of many of the scene’s biggest names. Since then, Kove has recently signed exclusively with Chase & Status’ MTA Records and is increasingly in demand as a DJ throughout Europe. Making his debut appearance at SW4, this hotly tipped youngster will go on great things, we are certain of that.

ALSO ADDED TO SW4 SATURDAY!

GORGON CITY

The stage is set for Gorgon City to take over the world. Off the back of their first EP ‘Real’ they have already gained the support of Diplo, Annie Mac and Rinse FM. The title track featuring the soulful Yasmin has even been getting daytime play on Radio1, whilst ‘Thor’ is an equally devastating affair. Individually, Foamo and RackNRuin who make up Gorgon City are both well respected producers and DJs in their own right and their distinct stylings can be heard throughout their own studio efforts. Inspired by a vast selection of music genres, growing up in north London has clearly influenced the pair with their sound an amalgamation of house, garage and deep bass. Their first EP was released by the irrepressible Black Butter Records, home of the chart topping Rudimental and with new music in the pipeline, the future is certainly bright for Gorgon City.

Tricky, James Murphy and more added to Melt Festival

June 9, 2020May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

With less than 3 months to go before Germany's city of iron, Ferropolis, lights up once more with the sights and sounds of Melt! Festival, the line-up is almost complete. Established acts like Tricky, James Murphy and Simian Mobile Disco and newcomers Ruen Brothers and ABBY amongst the names revealed today, joining the exceptional collection of acts set to perform at the 16th edition of Melt! Festival.

Adding more weight to this year's Melt! Festival line-up, we're thrilled to announce an appearance by Tricky. The 'godfather of trip hop' will present us with his brand-new record, False Idols, which sees its release in May. James Murphy, the mastermind behind LCD Soundsystem, will also get behind the DJ booth in Ferropolis to win over the crowd with one of his acclaimed sets.

Brooklyn's DIIV will make their Melt! Festival debut this year, in one of only a handful of European tour dates the band will play this year. Also, making their first appearance at Melt! this year is German three-piece Sizarr, performing their debut album. Next up, a twosome who are no strangers to City of Iron, Simian Mobile Disco. After their celebrated stage show in 2010, the duo will get back behind the decks this time. Siriusmo will also make a welcome return to Ferropolis this year, joining the Melt!Selektor Stage line-up.

Aérea Negrot (live), Shinedoe and Camea add to the Bpitch label special headlined by Ellen Allien. The Berlin-based band ABBY will be part of our Pre-Party on Thursday night. Also confirmed are: Hans Unstern, Feine Sahne Fischfilet, Monika Kruse, Adana Twins, Motor City Drum Ensemble, London Grammar, Anja Schneider, Benjamin Damage,Ruen Brothers, Alex.Do, Henning Baer and Discodromo.

This new wave of acts will join Atoms For Peace, The Knife, Azealia Banks, Churches, Disclosure, Jamie Jones, Flying Lotus, Alt-J, James Blake, Soulwax, Local Natives, Austra and many more, in what is set to be Melt's biggest edition to date. With today's confirmations, the 2013 line-up is almost complete. However, we still have ten more acts up our sleeve, which we will announce soon.

In case you're looking for the perfect festival accommodation that combines atmosphere yet doesn't lack luxurious amenities, our Prime Lodge is the right option for you.

Our Melt! MiXery Beds On Wheels Hotel Train has still a few seats left for you in case you want to travel to Ferropolis from Cologne or Munich. As usual, the train, your private accommodation for four nights, will stop directly in front of the festival grounds.

All confirmed acts so far

Bestival announce Room Service with huge lineup

November 18, 2018May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

There’s always been a flamboyant air around Bestival. With a cheeky touch of chichi style and a knowingly arched brow, we’ve played host, over the years, to some of the most outrageous turns around, from the finest alternative cabaret to some deliciously debauched club action. So, with our spectacular 10th birthday fast approaching from September 5th-8th, we’ve lined up the biggest and the very best array of ostentatious entertainment you’re ever likely to see, as Bestival goes cruising!

"Bestival is ten years old this year and I’d like to think over the last decade of dancing at our beautiful festival that we've been one of the most open minded festivals in the world welcoming all, it sure feels like that at 3am on a Saturday morning. This year we've teamed up with some of the UK’s most dazzling trailblazers to bring some outrageous and uninhibited parties to the lower decks of HMS Bestival. Stand by for a cast of freaky girls and hot sailor boys stoking the fires as we steam towards the dawn… See you at the bar, boys!" – Rob da Bank

"My brief was to help get the gays to the island and this year Bestival will be flying the (rainbow) flag with pride. I'm really excited to be bringing four productions to Bestival this year, including the debut of 'Drag' – with local drag performers, my solo show 'The Worst of Scottee' and for the second year running my variety show 'Camp' and not to forget the infamous 'Room Service".– Scottee

That’s right, Room Service, London and New York's hottest gay party is coming to our brand new venue, The Port, to hit you hard and deep with a festival premier that’s exclusive to Bestival 2013! There will be a soundtrack of killer underground house beats and aural stimulation from GoGo boys, plus some obligatory tranny madness thrown in for good measure, bringing Soho and the Meatpacking District to the Isle of Wight. Room Service takes you DOWNtown and keeps you UP all night with DJ'sJodie Harsh, Kris Di Angelis and Severino. This is a deluxe gay dance party and a downright naughty secret. You want to know why this night is so deliciously infamous? Come and find out at The Port on Friday…

“I can't wait to get to Bestival, and we're shipping the whole Room Service troupe from Soho to the Isle of Wight. Prepare for hot boys, gogo dancer action and crazy tranny madness set to a soundtrack of underground house. That's my kind of party!” –Jodie Harsh

Also celebrating a joyous tenth anniversary, we’re very pleased indeed to welcome back the fabulous Horse Meat Disco. A disco behemoth beyond compare it’s the queer party for everyone, where they’ll be slipping a sensuous selection of italo disco, house, oddities and punk funk onto the soundsystem for your delectation. Inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New York's heady club scene in the 80s & 90s, the collective has garnered a unique reputation for throwing amazing parties with unmatchable sets. The quartet of DJs each mixes their own individual interpretations of the disco sound with a soundtrack that marries their expertise and shared knowledge and experience in the field. Expect all manner of dancefloor movers.

But that’s not all, after last year’s spectacular debut, Bestival’s glorious adventure-land The Grand Palace of Entertainmentis back! So leave your inhibitions at the door and crank up the fun factor…On the outside, it’s a beautifully decorated traditional fairground facade. On the inside, it’s a rainbow coloured pleasure-seeking, twisted, hot-house of fun.

In the daytime, masters of entertainment Massive in China will be presenting an eclectic and intriguing selection of comedy, cabaret, games, foot-stomping music, plus a generous sprinkling of other oddities and spectacles.

The evenings will be a raucous and colourful ride… so hold onto your glitter wigs. First up, the eminent Scottee is returning with a special edition of his naff variety show Camp, featuring turns from East London super-tranny, Jonny Woo. In a very special Bestival exclusive, Scottee has also dragged together some of the UK’s most established names in female impersonation for an evening of sequins, hairspray and mouthing the words to Cher in Drag: A Cruise Ship Special.

The irreverent kings of alternative karaoke, Hot Breath, will be bringing 10,000 songs for you to destroy, plus those who are brave enough can step up to the Cardioke challenge – karaoke on a cross-trainer. Or you could try your hand at the Totally Exciting Championship of Household Games Tournament – a competition bound only by a person’s willingness to attach 50 clothes pegs to their face.

The Social Club Cabaret will hit the Grand Palace in the face like a happy, bright and beautiful wet kipper, in true variety style, featuring acrobatic ballroom dancers and knife throwing housewives. Or if you think you can do better, then sign up for theTalent Show of the year and bring your special talents to the stage – stick your toe up your nose or burp the alphabet. With prizes and fireworks, it goes without saying, the sillier the better!

Three times runner up to be in the running for the Eurovision song contest star Trevi Fontayne is a dream come true – just make a wish and he’ll sing you a song, from ‘I kissed a guy and I liked it’ to ‘Nuns just want to have Fun’. Or if that isn’t enough sing-along nostalgia for you, then join Gino and his beautiful gameshow hostesses, the Velines, in 80s Italian extravaganza,Gino's Italopop Disco.

Then hang around to dabble in some late-night debauchery with Bestival party monsters Sink the Pink, taking the Grand Palace into the wee hours. These adorable show-offs are the most energetic, additive, colourful troop of tranny divas this side of East London, with pop-tastic guilty pleasures party DJ sets and eye-popping shows all night. And for the last set on Sunday night, party with infamous rebel DJs Gutterslut, for a non-stop playground for freaks and geeks, transvestites, gays, straights, whoever, whatever: you’re in!

And not forgetting the delicious icing on the cake: the Grand Palace will be dressed from head to toe in outlandishly bonkers decor, presented by creative genius Alex Noble, artist, designer and dress maker to Lady Gaga.

Blissfields Festival announce its next wave of live acts

November 18, 2018May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

With their most recent track ‘Hey Now’ scoring 400,000 plays online in a matter of weeks,London Grammar’s The XX-like delicate intricacy is matched with a big female vocal akin to Florence Welch or heady 70’s soul performers. They’re joined by 18-year-old singer-songwriter Chloe Howl who’s infectious pop has been likened to a 2013 Lily Allen with the sharp edge of I Blame Coco, described by Pitchfork as having a “wicked lyrical bite”.

Josef Salvat’s quirky rhythmic croon with grand, eccentric sweeps of noise has found him compared by the Guardian recently as being “this year’s Gotye”, with an intelligence felt best on tracks ‘Hustler’ and ‘This Life’, he makes a Blissfields debut ahead of what will surely be a well monitored summer by music fans and industry alike. He’s complimented by the Mixmag-approved “feel good production” of Bondax who also join the festival this year alongside Famy, General Roots, and a Blissfields favorite under a new guise, The Listening Party, formerly known to fans as SixNationState.

With many more acts now also now confirmed to join headliners Bastille and Mystery Jets it makes for possibly the most diverse and exciting line-up the festival has ever been proud enough to present, mixing the articulate nu with a firm, fun festival atmosphere.

Under the banner ‘The Director’s Cut’, the award-winning Hampshire festival will be celebrating all things film in its 13^th year, from the early talkies to VIP Hollywood parties. Expect a weekend full of red carpets, interactive games, popcorn-throwing dance-offs, film screenings, the best soundtracks, visual treats, hidden treasures and all the usual fun that Blissfields has become synonymous with… topped by an incredible music bill.

Saturday Day Tickets are SOLD OUT, however Friday Day Tickets are on sale now via the festival’s website at www.blissfields.co.uk priced at £38. Tier One and Tier Two Weekend Tickets are also sold out, however Tier Three Tickets are now available priced at just £85 for an adult weekend ticket, and £59 for a youth ticket.

JUST ANNOUNCED:
LONDON GRAMMAR ~ CHLOE HOWL ~ JOSEF SALVAT
BONDAX ~ FAMY ~ GENERAL ROOTS ~ LISTENING PARTY ~ THOMAS TANTRUM
ARTFUL & RIDNEY ~ BEAT CLEVER ~ BEN PAUL ~ BIG FIN (MATT REYNOLDS)
CHARLEY MACAULEY ~ CHROMA TOUCH ~ DANZAI ~ DAVE MIATT
DIARMO & L'AUBAINE ~ ELLA JANES ~ FLOELLA GRACE ~ HABITATS
HARPER ~ HASH ~ IAN WILKINSON ~ IS BLISS ~ JAMIE PARISIO ~ JERRY
KOIN DJs ~ LUCY KITCHEN ~ LUKE FERRE ~ LUXE ~ MATT JARVIS
MAXIN DJ's ~ MEGAN THOMAS ~ MR HUW ~ NEON M3
PAUL DIELLEO ~ REX DOMINO ~ SAM BROTHERS ~ SAM SALLON ~ SEB MARX
STONE THEM CROWS ~ THE CRAMATICS ~ THE HARLEQUIN ~ TOM JAMES
VISULANTE ~ WUB WORLD

TO JOIN THE ALREADY ANNOUNCED:
MYSTERY JETS ~ BASTILLE
THE DOT FEAT MIKE SKINNER + ROB HARVEY ~ FRIENDS ~ MATT CORBY
THEME PARK ~ MAN LIKE ME ~ THE STAVES ~ CLEAN BANDIT ~ DUB PISTOLS
FAR TOO LOUD ~ SAM SMITH ~ ZION TRAIN FEAT PERCH + DUB DADDA ~ ARLISSA
POST WAR YEARS ~ DRENGE ~ PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING
MARIKA HACKMAN ~  THE OTHER TRIBE ~ SUBGIANT ~ SUBSOURCE
TRANSGRESSIVE SOUNDSYSTEM ~ THUMPERS ~ BLAENAVON
JIM LOCKELY & THE SOLEMN SUNS ~ ALLY WOLF ~ ALEX THE KIDD & ENVIOUS MIND ~ ALEX WALKER ~ ANDY COMLEY ~ ANIMAL
AXIS MUNDI ~ BEANS ON TOAST ~ BELLYEYESMILE
BEARD OF WOLVES ~ BELLIGERENCE ~ BEN GODDARD ~ BITR8 ~ BOMBS
BOSCH STACEY ~ BOULE ~ BRYONY MARIE FRY ~ CHARLIE AYLIFFE
CHARLIE FOX ~ CHOLOMBIAN ~ DAN HAYES, ANGRY & DAN MUNRO ~ DEADPROUD
DEM HUNGRY ~  DISCO'S OUT MURDER'S IN ~ DJ GREY JUMPS
DR. STRANGELOVE'S BURLESQUE DISCOTHEQUE
ELIZA SHADDAD ~ EDDY ROCKSTEDDY ~ FILTHY FUNK FUNK ~ FISH HOOK
FLIGHT BRIGADE ~ FLYING ALEXANDERS ~ FERVENT ~ GALLERY 47
GILES WHITELEY ~ HAMMY ~ HAIRY HANDS
HEATHWARD ~ HOLY VESSELS ~ HOOCH DJ ~ IT'S A SIN DJS ~ JACKO HOOPER
JAFR0 ~ JAY B ~ JETPACK ASSASSIN ~ JOE RAYGUN ~ JOSH SAVAGE
KASSASSIN STREET ~ K1R3Y ~ KEMP ~ KILL EM DEAD COWBOY ~ LITTLE CHIEF
LOVELESS DJS ~ LUCA PILATO ~ MARY MISS FAIRY ~ MATT CLARK
MATT PERRIMENT ~ MATTY LAH ~ MORGAN HISLOP ~ NATHAN LAMBERT
NELLY B PAGE ~ NICK TANN ~ ONE STEP TOO LATE ~ PHAT PAT ~ PSYCHEDLIA DJS
THE QUICKANDTHEDEAD ~ REMNANT PSYCHE ~ REVENTURE ~ SEAN MCGOWAN
SHUDDERVISION WITH DIGITS MCPHEE ~ SOUNDTRACKS ~ SO8L ~ SUICIDE PARTY
TERMINAL FEAR ~  TROPICS DJ ~ THE CADBURY SISTERS ~ THE GREAT ONE
THE RAGED ~ THE WIDOWMAKER ~ TOM LOWMAN ~ TYDE ~ UPON THE SHORE
WILL CHUMP ~ WILLOW ~ WINTERHOURS ~YOUNG SKIN ~ ZENTHETIX

The Cuban Brothers and more added to Beach Break Live lineup

November 18, 2018May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

Today Beach Break Live announce a monumental array of artists to add to their already bulging carnival line-up. Featuring everyone from the globally renowned Cuban Brothers to the phenomenal Dizraelli & the Small Gods. This year Beach Break Live brings ticket holders its best offering yet, taking over the surfer paradise of Newquay from 20th – 24th June. The new music holiday will be creating a carnival extravaganza like no other with ticket holders enjoying everything from cliff-top choirs to cave performances, 2013 is set to be better than ever before. Beach Break Live is discounting a limited number of standard silver tickets for local residents on 6th May at 10am, music lovers living in the postcode of TR7 or with a Sailors Card can purchase tickets for just £20 here. Standard silver Beach Break Live tickets are available now from just £40, for more information please visit www.beachbreaklive.com

Beach Break Live announce over 100 artists to join the already astonishing line-up, confirming the new music holiday as one of the best places to hear new music and breaking talent this summer. Featuring the likes of Passport To Stockholm, the London based trio who have been pumping fresh air into the lungs of the acoustic genre since forming at the beginning of 2012 they are set to take the festival season by storm this summer. The wonderful Cuban Brothers will no doubt be entertaining the masses at the beach side paradise alongsideShadow Child, originally a side project for Simon Neale, Shadow Child has gone from strength to strength attracting thousands of international fans.

Also joining the bill is breakbeat aficionados Freestylers, who have been dominating the genre since their inception in 1996. Flying the Beach Break Live flag in 2013 will also be Coda, the amazing Gentlemens Dub Club, house icon George Fitzgerald and Eddy Temple Morris' number one producer of 2012, Maribou State. A host of additional artists are also announced today, including Abigail Hubbard, Alice Amelia, Battle of You, Boddika,Laura Flethcer, Lazy Habits, Only Joe, Planes, Second City, Submotion Orchestra, Urban Folk Quartet, Tom Bradley and many more.

On 6th May at 10am a limited number of silver tickets will be available at just £20 to residents living with the TR7postcode or with a Sailors Card, these will be able to purchase the discounted tickets via the website here:www.beachbreaklive.com/localtickets. 2013 sees Beach Break Live move to the stunning surfer paradise of Newquay, its original home. The new music holiday will showcase the best in underground and up and coming music from across the globe, AlunaGeorge and Jake Bugg headline the event on 20th -24th June.

Craig Burnett, Ocean Lodge owner, Newquay says: "I'm really looking forward to having Beach Break back in Newquay this summer and more-so I'm thrilled to be an affiliated accommodation provider. Festivals like this bring lots of trade to the area and it's great that they are supporting local businesses like Ocean Lodge. Now fingers crossed we get the weather!"

LINE-UP SO FAR…

Abigail Hubbard / Adam Burridge / Albert Jones / Alex Davies / Alice Amelia / Alice Jemima / AlunaGeorge / Andy H / Annaca / Astroid Boys / Auction For the Promise Club / Audio Sleaze / BackBeat Soundsystem / Badger / Battle of You / Bear Arms / Bela Takes Chase / Ben & Lex / Ben James / Benji Boko / Bim / Blair & the Mackichan Band / Blue Rose Code / Boddika / Breakage / Bremond / BRIDGES / Brown Bear / B-Traits / Budos / By The Rivers / Callum Beattie / Captain Backfire / Chaka Chaka / Charlie Wingfield / Chloe Foy / Chunky / Club Peel / CODA / Corp / Cuban Brothers / Danny Byrd / David Rodigan MBE / Devlin / Dismantle / DJ Boundski / DJ Chamber / DJ Demonise / DJ Dubman / DJ Edge / DJ Format / Dr Kotch / DJ Shockproof / Drakelow / Drumachine Project / Drop DJs / Dub Pistols / Duro / Dusky / Eats Everything / Ed Solo, Dekline, JFB / Ejeca / Ellie Rose / Emily & The Woods / Empire of Fools / End of Level Baddie / Erin K / Eton Messy / Felix Fables / Felix Hagan & The Family / Fjokra / Foreign Beggars / Freerange / Freestylers / French Wives / Frett / Fringe Man / Frisky Nippa / Funky Drop / Gang Colours / Gareth Lee / Gentlemens Dub Club /Gentlemen Duke / George Fitzgerald / Ghouls / Glot / Great Plain Sundance / Greta Isaac / Grudge / Hanna Jacobssen / Helen & The Sirens / Hidden Riddim / High Contrast / Hoi / Honey / Honeyfeet / Hong Kong Ping Pong / Huxley / Iago / Iller Instinct b2b Shortson / Ilona / Imperial Leisure / Injured Birds / Intermission Project / Island Cassettes / Jack Light / Jack Wallen / Jackmaster / Jacob Curtis / Jakarta Club / Jake Bugg / Jamie Lawson / Jasper in the Company of Others / Jay Bee / Jello / Jenna Bennett / Jman / Joseph / J Robot / Jungle Doctors / Kezia / Killamonjambo / Klose One / Kola / Krafty Kuts / Laid Blak / Land of the Giants / Laura Fletcher / Laurence Fox / Lazy Habits / Leanne Smith / Le Chat / Leroy / LFM & Mali / Little Arrow / Lion The Weak / Loefah / Loose People / Lovelight Soundsystem / Lucy Rose / Luke Ritchie / Lulu James / Magnus Puto / Major Triadz / Maribou State / Mark Nichols / Martin Vital / Matt Anderson / Mele / Metrik / Minuten / Modu / More Like Trees / Moriaty / Mystery / N.U.M.B. / Natasha North / Nathan Ball / Neil Halstead / Nu:Logic / Obliqka / Olee & Mr Morri / Olos / Only Joe / Panda / Passport to Stockholm / Pedestrian / Phrixus / Planes / Polar Caps / Polly Money / Prospero's Judgement / Rag & Bone Man / RAPHAELLA / Reckless / Redefeat / Richie T / Riddim Fruits / Riott Jazz / Robb Maksimcyz / Rock & Oben / Rogue Elements / Rory Hoy & Kitten & The Hip / Rosie & the Vandals / Roska / Rushil / Sam Beeton / Sam Supplier / Sam Williams & the Flock of Bats / Scratch Perverts / Seattle Yacht Club / Sebastien / Seizure / Shadow Child / Shark Bait / Shout Timber / Shy FX / Sion Russell Jones / Si Roxwell / Six Kinds of Wednesday / Skream & Sgt. Pokes / Sky Murphy & The General / Snatch the Wax / Sneaky Nuts DJs / Sophie Scott / South / Spy / Steve Moore / Submotion Orchestra / Suitenoir / Swiss Elf / Tall House / Tankus The Henge / Ten Story / The Attic Project / The Boston Tea Party / The Boxettes / The Dark Lights / The Daydream Club / The Great Nothing / The Icarus Youth / The Intermission Project / The King Regards / The Magnet / The Nextmen / The OxBox / The Peoples String Foundation / The Shallows / The Skints / The Soul Circle Gang / The Standards / The Vertigos / The Winter Olympics / The Worries / The Zookeepers / This Calamity / Those Damn DJs / Tom Aux / Tom Bradley / Tom Brady / Tom Dibb / Tom Figgins / Tom Gall / Tom James / Tom Jarvis / Tom Staniford / Trick the Fox / True & FalseTwo Fold / Urban Folk Quartet / Vendetta / Victoria / Waylayers / We, The Undersigned / Whisky Jax / Will & the People / Wiseman / Wokka / Wrec & Dynamite MC / Xander Rawlins / Xeno / Xhosah / Yannick / Ygnve & the Innocent

Martha Wainwright announced for SummerTyne Americana Festival

June 9, 2020May 1, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

SummerTyne Americana Festival is pleased to announce Martha Wainwright as headliner, with special guest Sam Amidon, at The Sage Gateshead on Saturday 20^th July. Opening for Matthew E. White will be Nashville’s finest gospel group, The McCrary Sisters on Friday 19^th July.

SummerTyne Americana Festival takes place over three days at The Sage Gateshead from Friday 19^th– Sunday 21^st July 2013 (full line up below).

A fantastic bill with two of the most powerful voices in the folk-Americana firmament, Martha Wainwright, the youngest of the Wainwright-McGarrigle clan, with her hugely expressive voice and arsenal of powerful songs, writes shamelessly confessional and sometimes vengeful lyrics. Yet to perform in the North East since the release of her most recent critically acclaimed album “Come Home to Mama,”written during a particularly difficult patch for Wainwright following the death of her mother and the birth of her first child, we are thrilled to welcome her to SummerTyne. Opening for Martha will be Vermont born folk singer Sam Amidon on the back of his debut release “Bright Sunny South” for Nonesuch records. Another powerful and distinctive new voice, Sam has recently collaborated with Bill Frisell, Nico Muhly and Beth Orton and performed with Martha Wainwright in NYC.

Also announced, for their first ever visit to the UK, are Nashville legends The McCrary Sisters. The gospel choir of choice for many of the big Nashville country, soul and gospel artists, such as BeBe & CeCe Winans, Mike Farris, Patty Griffin, Charlie Louvin and even Bob Dylan, these four sisters – Ann, Regina, Deborah and Alfreda – are the last word in gospel singing as it should be performed, full of power, passion and pure soulfulness. Thrillingly, as a Gateshead special, they will also lead and perform with the SummerTyne Community Gospel Choir for a very special gospel brunch at The Sage Gateshead on Saturday 20^th at 11am.

See Regina McCrary live here with the Chicago Mass Choir.

With such a strong contingent of Nashville artists this year, Festival Programmer Tamsin Austin says:

“As more and more Americana acts than ever pick up awards across the globe, we are thrilled to be throwing open our doors once again to welcome this year’s contingent of friends from Nashville and across the US and UK, as well as the many dedicated music lovers who support the scene, for another jam-packed weekend of first class music.”

The full line up for SummerTyne is now as follows:

Friday 19^th July

The Mavericks

Patty Griffin

Matthew E. White

The McCrary Sisters

Home Fries Outdoor Stage

Fickle Lily

Big Red & The Grinners

David Broad & Serious Sam, The Mee Kats, The Gathering Sky, Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra,
Gem Andrews Band

Saturday 20^th July

Martha Wainwright

‘Honky Tonk Angels’ – (Elizabeth Cook, Jan Howard, Brennen Leigh, Yolanda Quartey, Hannah Rickard, Lou Dalgleish)

Steve Riley &

The Mamou Playboys

Larkin Poe,

My Darling Clementine,

Sam Amidon

Jumpin’ Hot Outdoor Stage

John Turrell & Band

Leeroy Stagger
Brennen Leigh & Noel McKay,
Bill Kirchen Trio, Mighty Phil Lee, Rainbow Girls,
The King Bees

River Cruise Boats

Anth Purdy, Honey Bop Trio, King Jim, Rainbow Girls

Sunday 21^st July

Heritage Blues Orchestra

Mud Morganfield

Shelby Lynne

Willy Mason

Vera Van Heeringen

Dan Walsh

The Kentucky Cowtippers

Jumpin’ Hot Outdoor Stage

Tom Russell

David Wax Museum Shiverin’ Sheiks, Brendan Croker, Polly & The Billets Doux, Jon Langford,
The Kilcawley Family

River Cruise Boats

David Wax Museum,

Dan Walsh,

Vera Van Heeringen,

Kentucky Cowtippers

SummerTyne Americana Festival offers a sizzling gumbo of American roots music – from fiery tex-mex to classic country and blues, the newest southern soul and Americana, to cajun, folk and bluegrass. Taking place on the south side of the River Tyne, in and around the iconic music venue The Sage Gateshead, it promises a selection of the best Americana music in one of the most stunning city locations in the world.

With an incredible FREE outdoor stage bill including among many others, The David Wax Museum, Tom Russell and Polly & The Billets Doux, cajun suppers with Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, musical boat trips up the River Tyne, a come-and-sing community gospel choir, film programme and an exclusive exhibition of art work by Jon Langford of The Waco Brothers entitled ‘Nashville Radio’, is there any place you’d rather be this summer than south of the River Tyne?

Will.I.Am joins the lineup for Sunday @ Wireless Festival

November 18, 2018April 30, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

Live Nation today announced that will.i.am has been confirmed as special guest for Legends of The Summer featuring Justin Timberlake and JAY Z at Yahoo! Wireless Festival on Sunday 14 July. Other additions across the weekend include Sub Focus (Live), Zane Lowe (DJ Set), Bluey Robinson, Drop City Yacht Club, Devlin, Taboo and Misha B. Yahoo! Wireless Festival 2013 will have an exciting brand new stage – The Yahoo! Stage – which will feature an incredible line up of talent playing across the three days including Fazer, Mikky Ekko, Giggs, Watsky, A*M*E and Taboo. Tickets for Sunday 14 July headlined by Legends of The Summer featuring Justin Timberlake and JAY Z – a special preview of their North American Stadium Tour – are available but selling fast, www.wirelessfestival.com

Tickets for Friday 12 July (headlined by Justin Timberlake) and Saturday 13 July (Headlined by JAY Z) are now sold out.

In 2011, as part of Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am headlined a sold out Wireless Festival, it was one of the most electrifying sets in Wireless Festival history. This year sees the star return for his first solo performance. The singer, songwriter and producer extraordinaire has received countless accolades as part of The Black Eyed Peas including seven Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a Teen Choice Award, two MTV Video Music Awards, and three World Music Awards. will.i.am has released four outstanding solo albums, with his fourth ‘#willpower’ containing the massive hit singles ‘This Is Love’ (feat. Eva Simons), and ‘Scream & Shout’ (feat. Britney Spears) out last week. will.i.am is not the only Black Eyed Peas member to be making his solo debut, Taboo has also been confirmed to play the festival.

Yahoo! Wireless Festival is the festival that everybody’s talking about and without doubt the destination of the Summer. Promoted by Live Nation, this dazzling open-air live music experience offers a chance to experience the excitement of watching the best in popular music in one of London’s most iconic sites – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. With many more acts and details still to be unveiled, Yahoo! Wireless Festival 2013 is set to be the biggest and best event on the summer’s musical calendar.

YAHOO! WIRELESS FESTIVAL LINE-UP SO FAR (NEW ADDITIONS IN BOLD):
FRIDAY 12 JULY
Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel, Ke$ha, Wretch 32, Conor Maynard, special guest Frank Ocean, Bingo Players, Sub focus, Zane Lowe (DJ set), Bluey Robinson, Drop City, Yacht Club

SATURDAY 13 JULY
JAY Z, Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, DJ Fresh/Live Special guest Calvin Harris, Flux Pavilion, Zedd, Iggy Azalea, Devlin, Taboo

SUNDAY 14 JULY
Justin Timberlake and JAY Z LEGENDS OF THE SUMMER STADIUM TOUR, A Tribe Called Quest, NAS, A$AP Rocky, Jessie Ware, Katy B, Magnetic Man, Rizzle Kicks, 2 Chainz, Porter Robinson, Angel, Daley, Misha B

YAHOO! STAGE (DAY SPLITS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
FAZER, MIKKY EKKO, WATSKY, MIKILL PANE, KOAN SOUND, GIGGS, A*M*E, MAT ZO, FLIGHT FACILITIES, CLEAN BANDIT, JAKWOB, LOGIC, JACOG PLANT, P MONEY, WAKA FLOCKA FLAME, PHLO FINISTER, DROP CITY YACHT CLUB, JOEL COMPASS, CHARLIE BROWN

New artist + New stage and Battle of the Dubplates at One Love Festival

November 18, 2018April 29, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

Ranking Joe, Zion Train, Radio Riddler, Anthony Johnson, Fatman International Sound

The announcement of brand new live music stage called "Soul Adventurers Stage"

Featuring:

Smiley, 1EYE, Cosmic Fevah, Baby’oul and the One Drops, Friendly Fire Band, Ben Russell and The Charmers, kernow vibration, Mikel Ameen,kalichakra, We the, Undersigned, Dub Theatre, ChainSka Brassika, Big Topp , Extra Love, ifoundation, , Chickenwingallstars, Kingston Allstars, The Crooked Beat, Bionic Rats, Psychic-Robot

One Love Festival Battle of The Dubplates –

Where 4 of the Worlds Finest Soundsystems going head to head in a competition to win the One Love Champions Cup – Coxsone Sound System, Youthman Promotions Sounds, King Tubbys Sound System and Heartical Sounds – Who will battle – over 3 rounds – and the crowd decides who the winner is based on special selections and rarity of tune selection –

Tickets are selling fast – have you secured yours? www.onelovefestival.co.uk

Headliners:

U-Roy

U-Roy revolutionized the musical style of Reggae in 1969 through Toasting. "toasting" rapping over "versions" of popular songs remixed by King Tubby. Considered one of Jamaica's first Deejay stars, "U-Roy raised the art of toasting to new heights. He didn't just spit a few phrases here and there, he rode the riddim from the starting gate to the last furlong". The instigator Rap in the world!! U-Roy working with Duke Reid created a "version" of the Paragons' "Wear You to the Ball" which became the first ever "toast" record to make an impact back in 1969!! The Jamaican reggae living legend is back on the worldwide stage with a brand new album: Pray Fi Di People after 10 years of absence in the studios! This album confirms again the Jamaican toaster’s talent with a roots sound which followed his time and which is claiming peace respect and music’s universality.

Black Uhuru

Black Uhuru ft Iqualah Rastafari with Duckie Simpson , Andrew Bees and Kay Stahr. Black Uhuru is a probably best known for their hits “Shine Eye Gal”, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Sinsemilla,” “Solidarity,” and “What Is Life?”. They were the first group to win a Grammy in the reggae category when it was introduced in 1985. They originally formed as ‘Black Sounds Uhuru’ (the Kiswahili word for freedom).

Full 2013 A/Z Line Up To Date: More Amazing Acts to announce soon!!

1EYE, 3 Lions Sound, Adam Prescott, ABA SHANTI SOUNDSYSTEM, AL CAMPBELL, ALPHA STEPPA, ANTHONEY JOHNSON, ARKITAL SOUND, Arfur B, Bag e, Baby’oul and the One Drops, Ben Russell and The Charmers, Bionic Rats, Big Topp, BLACK UHURU, Black Symbol, BUCKEY RANKS, CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM, Chris Culture, CONGO NATTY, CONSCIOUS SOUNDS feat KING GENERAL & CULTURE FREEMAN, Cosmic Fevah, ChainSka Brassika, Chickenwing Allstars, CHOPSTICK DUBPLATE feat ARIES & JACKY MURDA, COXSONE SOUND SYSTEM, CREOLE ft THE DUB MASTER, Daddy Morse, David Judah, Defcon One, Dialect, DIRECT IMPACT, DIGITALDUBS, Digikal roots, DON LETTS, Dubforce,Dub Theatre, DJ Arcane, DJ As-If, DJ KING SPINNER, EARL GATESHEAD, East Court, ECCLETON JARRETT, ENOS MCLEOD, Extra Love, FATMAN INTERNATIONAL SOUND. Friendly Fire Band, FORATA SOUNDS, GENRAL LEVY, Gregory Fabulous, HEARTICAL SOUND, INSTRUMENT OF JAH SOUND SYSTEM, IJAHMAN LEVI, IRATION STEPPAS, Inasound, Inspirational Sounds, IQULAH RASTAFARI, JAH TUBBY SOUND SYSTEM ft ERROLL BELLOT, DIXIE PEACH, GREGORY FABULOUS et le, ifoundation, J-Project, JAH SCRACHY ft KRIS KHEMIST, Jaylarno, JIDEH HIGH ELEMENTS & BUNNINGTON JUDAH, JOSEPH COTTON, JOSHUA MOSES, Junglettes, Jungle Rollerz ft Rumble, kalichakra, KENNI WENNA, kernow vibratiow, Kingston Allstars, KING TUBBYS HI FI, Kotch, Lady Jane, LION DUB, LIONSOUND, LORD GELLYS SOUND SYSTEM ft – MG Lord Gellys, Lotskee, H-Bom Lord Gellys, DJ Glamour, Andrew Fresh, Naffi I , NICK MANASSEH, Marshall D, Mikel Ameen, MR Quest, MINIMAN Feat EARL 16, MIXMASTER MORRIS, Mostec, Mr Horsewell, OVER PROOF SOUND SYSTEM, Patrick IOJ, Platinum Sound, Psychic-Robot, RADIO RODDLER,RANKING JOE, RDK Hi-Fi, Ras Terry Gad, RAGGA TWINS, REMARC, ROBBO RANX, ROD TAYLOR, Sammy Dread, SAXON SOUND SYSTEM marquee full sound system full crew all weekend long, SERIAL KILLAZ, Smiley, SISTER NANCY, SIR DAVID RODIGAN MBE, SLO DOWN, SKAMANIANS , SMITH & MIGHTY, Sniffa Ranks, SUBSLAYERS ft JAY CUNNING, Spydah, KING YOOF, GOLD DUBS (UB40 Tour), feat MOOSE, TAILISMAN, The Crooked Beat, THE RENEGADE Live feat. Ray Keith, THE ORB SOUND SYSTEM, TWILIGHT CIRCUS DUB SOUND SYSTEM, U ROY, UNITY HI-FI, We the, Undersigned, VIBRATION LAB, Voytek, YOUTHMAN PROMOTION SOUND, X-Nation,, Zion Inna Vision Soundsystem, ZION TRAIN,

14 more acts announced for Hard Rock Calling

November 18, 2018April 29, 2013 by Summer Festival Guide

Hard Rock Calling today announced a further 14 bands to join the weekend lineup. Deaf Havana, Dark Horses, Temperance Movement, Twin Forks, The Weeks and more will all join Kasabian and Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band on 29 & 30 June at the festivals brand new iconic home, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Paul Weller, Black Crowes, Miles Kane and more will also take to the stage for one incredible weekend of rock. Tickets are available but selling fest – get yours now by visiting www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.

Hard Rock Calling will kick off what will be the first show at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park since the London 2012 Games. Olympic Gold Medalist Bradley Wiggins commented: "Having the Olympics in London last summer was incredible, and it's great to hear that the Olympic Park will be hosting such a high profile music event this year. Having some of the world's greatest artists including Bruce Springsteen, Kasabian and Paul Weller perform there is a great way to show the versatility of this brilliantly designed space. It will be a fantastic event.”

Many more acts and details still to be unveiled. For further information please visit www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.

HARD ROCK CALLING FESTIVAL LINEUP SO FAR (NEW ADDITIONS IN BOLD)

SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2013

KASABIAN, PAUL WELLER, MILES KANE, KODALINE, THE CRIBS, KLAXONS, TRIBES, DARK HORSES, TWIN FORKS, THE WEEKS, ELIZA AND THE BEAR, SYD ARTHUR, MY PRESERVER, STEVE CRADDOCK

SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2013

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND, THE BLACK CROWES, ALABAMA SHAKES, DEAF HAVANA, TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, NEGRAMARO, JOSH DOYLA, CODY CHESNUTT, JOSH RECORD, CROWNS