Scala & Kolacny Brothers set for midday performance at Latitude

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This visually stunning and sonically breathtaking collective have been a cult success since they started releasing albums in 2002. Drawing inspiration from modern pop, dance, rock and even metal, Scala, under the tutorage of conductor Stijn Kolacny and arranger and pianist Steven Kolacny, have produced beautiful re-workings of hits from Metallica, Bjork, U2, Nirvana, Kylie Minogue, Depeche Mode and German industrial metal band Rammstein. However it’s their haunting cover of Radiohead’s Creep that has catapulted them into the mainstream consciousness. Featuring in the trailer for Oscar winning film The Social Network – their rendition became a viral sensation notching up over 250 million views worldwide.
 
For Latitude, their performance on Sunday at midday will be a spellbinding show and the perfect way to ease your way into the day’s festivities. Let their angelic voices sooth the hangovers and transport you to another world.
 
In addition to this exciting announcement, ahead of their appearance at Latitude, Scala & Kolacny Brothers will perform in London on the 7th June. Latitude invites you to join the Official Latitude forum and find out how you, our loyal fans, can play a huge part in helping to select some of the songs that will be performed during their Sunday midday appearance on the Obelisk Arena. Full details to be announced on Latitude’s social media sites and the Official Latitude forum after the 7th June.
 
The midday performance has previously been filled with some exceptional appearances from Joanna Newsom, Thom Yorke and last year’s Tom Jones and Latitude is excited to add Scala & Kolacny Brothers to that list.
 
The open space of Latitude’s Obelisk Arena is a beautiful natural amphitheatre that has housed truly momentous performances over the past five years. Renowned for pushing musical boundaries and offering something not found anywhere else, lay down your picnic blanket or put on your dancing shoes for the 2011 Obelisk Arena line-up.
 
Watch Scala & Kolacny Brothers’ cover of Radiohead’s Creep here:
 
As well as an incredible music line up, Latitude offers an unrivalled arts programme featuring the very best from the worlds of theatre, poetry, literary, comedy, cabaret, dance, art, fashion and film. All of these performances come together to create one spectacular summer break. Eye-opening and awe-inspiring – Latitude just gets better and better.
Elsewhere throughout the weekend, festival goers can enjoy readings from leading poets and authors including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Louise Wener, Tim Key, Simon Armitage, Andrew Smith, Dave Gorman andAlexei Sayle; top comics Alan Carr, Omid Djalili, Greg Davies and a festival debut of Never Mind The Buzzcocks; exciting theatre and dance productions presented by The Gate, Flawless, Sadler’s Wells andEnglish National Ballet to name but a few, cabaret performances from David Schneider & Friends, Will Adamsdale, Idiots of Ants; BAFTA return to the Film & Music Arena with a fantastic programme of Q&As, discussions and workshops including comedy stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon discussing their hilarious work on Michael Winterbottom’s ‘The Trip’ and Tate Britain with Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari lead a visual feast inspired by Tate Britain’s Watercolour exhibition.
With DJs, The Winter’s Ball and late night parties found throughout the site, it is a unique and special weekend of fun, culture and entertainment. An intimate world away from reality waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

Konono No 1 confirm headline slot for The Big Chill

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Winners of the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award and previous collaborators with Björk, the Congolese band Konono N°1 are a unique and fascinating addition to The Big Chill’s line-up. Taking to The People’s Ear Stage as Friday headliners is the seven-strong group fronted and formed by Mawangu Mingiedi and who in the 1960s, carved an
unlikely niche between their Bazombo trance sounds, electro-infused rhythms and avant-garde DIY approach. The addition of Konono N°1 completes the headliners for The People’s Ear Stage with Buraka Som Sistema topping the Saturday night bill and Four Tet’s appearance on the Sunday.
 
Geordie duo Smoove & Turrell bring to the table the smoothest funk and soul sounds. The pair will delight crowds with a slick set aboard The Revellers’ Stage on Friday. Receiving praise from the likes of Clive Anderson and Janice Long to name but a few, Smoove & Turrell Singer, John Turrell also stars in Craig Charles’ “Fantasy Funk Band” who performed triumphantly at The Big Chill last year.
 
Now a fully fledged member of the Festival Republic family The Big Chill is poised to build further on the successes of 2010. Last year saw an international line-up of some of the biggest selling names in electronic, indie and pop music and 2011 sees another all-star cast taking to The Big Chill stages including an exclusive UK festival appearance by Kanye West plus The Chemical Brothers and Rodrigo y Gabriela. The Big Chill takes place from 4th to 7th of August 2011 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Ledbury, Herefordshire.

Kendal Calling Beasts and Machines fancy dress theme announced

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Other artists added to the bill are Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Tom Williams and The Boat, Sophie Barker (Zero 7), Liz Lawrence, Gabrielle Aplin, Dimbleby and Capper who will all play in the Get Loud in Libraries Stage! The Library massive will host live music on the Friday and be open for books, tea, cake and Rockanory (bedtime stories read by rock stars of course).
 
The Riot Jazz stage are back bigger than ever, the festivals best kept secret step up with a celebration of Victorian mayhem purveying a zoo of exotic jewels and the finest selection of world music. Riot Jazz Stage will feature the inhouse Riot Jazz Brass Band, Extra Love, Paper Tiger and Rastamau5 to name just some of the round-the-clock live acts.
 
Kendal Calling are opening up their living room back by popular demand, because everyone loves a houseparty right? Decorated out like a big front room, The Soapbox Stage returns bigger and better this year and is home to comedy, DJ’s and storytelling and features a headline set from Mr B The Gentlemen Rhymer, Tim Burgess DJ set, Dave Haslam, poet laureate Marvin Cheeseman, George McKay, Dicky Dippinson, hilarious country band Bushpig, The Sky Muffins, Skint & Demoralised, Witch and the Robot, Craig West, Robin Walker, Karl Yates and Hat Club DJs. There will be poetry each afternoon from the likes of Mike Garry and Chris Jam before dusk descends for some live burlesque.
Soapbox comedy comes from the likes of Mitchy Benn, Silky, Jim Smallman and Barry Dodds. Not to mention Gary Delaney, Danny McLoughlin, Chris Turner, Martin Mor.
Hip Hop Houseparty Saturday features beatboxer Jack Bee, DJ Helz, Oldboy, Taste the Diff’rence, Pogo and gamesPimp My Ride, Hip Hop photobooth, Hip Hop wheel of fortune not to mention free gin & juice cocktails for the best dressed & house party dollars to spend on tat!
 
A playground of art and creativity, Kendal Calling has always supported artists and musicians alike and now for the first time the Monstrous Garden has landed. Enter a world where the green things take on a new life and relax if you can in the Monstrous Garden, where things in the undergrowth are not always what they first seem…
Fireflies come to life at nightfall, and strange animals prowl around high above. Come dressed as an ugly bug and join the parade of the weird and wonderful creatures of creation.
Monstrous Garden hosts the Kaylied Stage, where artists from the worldwide underground scene bring their eclectic musical vision to the Lake District. From new takes on folk to old school bluegrass, from Geordie bluesmen to legendary Zimbabwean musicians get your musical education here.
Spiced daily with some serious funk and soul, the Monstrous Garden is one of the best alternative areas of the festival. Rock up on Saturday for an Ugly Bug Hoe Down with Cut a Shine, the most dynamic barn dance band on the planet.
 
The Ladybird area will be loved by adults and children alike, returning with a programme full of quality performance and craft workshops for all with a different theme each day. 
The Happy Slap Circus are out in force, bringing with them a ridiculous feast of misbehaving shenanigans. Hosting a tent that’s over-spilling with music, walk around performers, games masters and makeup artists ready to fun up your face. Don’t miss the mustache musketeers hosting group games of mustache Jenga and ‘Pin the Mustache on the Freddy Mercury’.
On Saturday Happy Slap Circus host an Ugly Bug Ball inviting everyone to dress up as insects and try some cricket hopping, dung and spoon race and much more but watch out for the fly swat team!
Also don’t miss the Animal Dance Master Championships, Rave Aerobics, Human Jukebox and Zebra Burlesque; with just 2 months to go the countdown is on!
 
PLUS COUNTDOWN TIL FRIDAY 3RD JUNE LIMITED TICKET RESALE @ 9am!
 
LINE UP SO FAR:
Chase & Status (LIVE) / The Cribs / Blondie / House of Pain / Echo & The Bunnymen / The Levellers / Frank Turner (with full live band) / Beardyman / Young Knives / The Whip / Tim Burgess & Mark Collins from The Charlatans acoustic set / Easy Star All Stars / Frankie & The Heartstrings / Sonic Boom Six / Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club / The Lancashire Hotpots / Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew / Alice Gold / The Chapman Family / Nathan ‘Flutebox’ Lee & The Clinic / Dinosaur Pile Up / Molotov Jukebox / Lets Buy Happiness / The Milk / Little Barrie / Brett Domino Trio / Kill It Kid / Failsafe / Trevor Moss / Emily Portman / Joana and the Wolf / Hannah Trigwell / Skinny Lister / The Leonard Jones Potential / Airship / The Minx / Seven Seals / The Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra / Red Suns / Smoove & Turrell / The Sand Band / Riot Jazz / The Virgin Marys / Bear Driver / Proud Mary / Club Smith / Jaspar / Too Young To Love / The Suzukis / Lamps Expire / The Semolina Pilchards / Stagecoach / Lucid Dream / Olfa / Mount Fabric / The Wagon Tales / The Plea / Fly With Vampires / Ratz / Cut A Shine Hoedown / BARD / Lokandes / Sam Lee and Friends / Rumbaba / Cocos Lovers / Nights of Sevens / The Feud / Hourglass Sea / Goodnight Lenin / Kidnap Alice / Glover / I  am Austin / The Worm / Jadares por Fuera / The Bleach / Hexed Hands / Meadow / I Am In Love / Awale  / Harare / Smith Byrnes O’Sullivan / Kitty Daisy & Lewis / Tom Williams and The Boat / Sophie Barker (Zero 7) / Liz Lawrence / Gabrielle Aplin / Dimbleby and Capper
 
GLOW DANCE TENT: Derrick Carter / Krafty Kuts / Caspa / Nero / Adam Freeland / Herve / Yousef / The Japanese Popstars- Live / Breakage / Yousef / Artwork / Jesse Rose / Burns / Polen / Middleman / Maverick Sabre / Retro-Grade / Marc Roberts / Ash Howell / The Raged / Ki Creighton / We Take Polaroids / The Entrepreneurs / Paper Tiger / Tyler Mae / China Shop Bull / Karma Kanic / Linton Brown
 
 
SOAP BOX STAGE: Mr B The Gentlemen Rhymer / Tim Burgess DJ set / Dave Haslam / poet laureate Marvin Cheeseman / George McKay / Dicky Dippinson / Bushpig  / The Sky Muffins / Skint & Demoralised / Witch and the Robot / Craig West / Robin Walker / Karl Yates and Hat Club DJs.

I Am Kloot Interview – Latitude Festival 2011

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1 – Who is your ‘must see’ performance at Latitude this year? 
I hear Adam Buxton does a very good turn – gotta see that. 

2 – Not including items used in your performance, what is your ‘must-have’ festival item? 
A skeleton key so i can get into the jcb digger that i sleep in every time i play latitude.
 
3 – Do you have anything special planned for your performance at Latitude? 
 We are playing a lot of the songs from our last album – sky at night and our band is an eight piece now instead o f the usual three piece – looking forward to the bigger sound.
 
4 – If you could have anyone (dead or alive) to introduce you onstage who would it be (and why)? 
 Bill Hicks – a man of rare insight and a fearless attitude.
 
5 – If you have been to Latitude before what was your favourite memory, performance or special spot on site? 
 I enjoyed seeing Nick Cave get tangled in a guitar lead and without looking at it kicked it away as if he was being attacked by a snake. A delicious violence.
 
6 – Latitude is…
  is the festival that all your bloody mates want a guest list for.

Headliners announced for Endorse It In Dorset

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The headliners complete an fabulous line-up of alternative and independent artists which mirror the festival’s strong non-corporate ethos. Other notable acts include Zodiac Mindwarp, Banco De Gaia, The Wurzels, Pronghorn, UK Subs, Citizen Fish, The Members, Subgiant. Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Dubmatix, Dan Days and over 50 others across seven stages, and more are being added on a regular basis.

Famous for its family friendly atmosphere and relaxed festival vibe, Endorse It returns after last year’s triumphant sell-out event for its eighth year at Oakley Farm in Sixpenny Handley, Dorset. 

Festival Entertainment
In addition to the 7 stages hosting live music, entertainment comes from all quarters of the festival site, including the Casino Comedy Club, the Strummerville Campfire, the Pixie Chill field and a large Children’s Area. Completing the events are Scrumpy Sunday (complete with a performance by Cider-drinking legends The Wurzels!), Ladies’ Day and the ‘must-do’ festival experience; live punk karaoke with the world’s premier punk tribute band, Fat Drunk Stupid. 

Family Friendly
Endorse it in Dorset is recommended by safeconcerts.com and children of all ages are well catered for. The theme for the children’s area this year is ‘Wild West’ with a dress-up theme for ‘Cowpunks and Indians’, so children of all ages are invited to bring their best Stetson or headdress and get ready for Sunday’s Hoedown.

Endorse it in the Community
Endorse it in Dorset works in close partnership with the local community. This year the local Scout Group is running the festival shop and will receive all profits from it. The festival’s bars serve locally pressed cider and our Endorse It’s own festival ale is brewed by a local brewery.

Tickets
As always, ticket prices are kept as low as possible – at just £78 for an adult weekend ticket including camping. This represents incredible value considering the quantity and quality of entertainment on offer. To maintain the festival’s intimate friendly atmosphere, the capacity is restricted to just 5000 tickets. After last year’s sell out event, festival-goers are advised to purchase tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are priced at £78 (Adults), £38 (Under 16’s), £10 (Under 10’s). A Family Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Children is £220. Car parking is £5 and Campervans £30. Booking fees apply.
Tickets are available from www.ticketline.co.uk or www.endorseit.co.uk

Line up

HEADLINERS:
THE REZILLOS | NEW MODEL ARMY | DUB PISTOLS

OTHER MAJOR ARTISTS:
ZODIAC MINDWARP & TLR | BANCO DE GAIA | PRONGHORN
THE WURZELS | UK SUBS | CITIZEN FISH | THE MEMBERS | SUBGIANT
PETER & THE TEST TUBE BABIES | DUBMATIX | DAN DAYS

PLUS OVER 50 ADDITIONAL ACTS INCLUDING:
The Cropdusters | Karl Phillips & Tmr | Tragic Roundabout | Tracey Jane Sullivan
Boot Hill All Stars | Los Albertos | MacCavities Cat | Guns Of Navarone | Loonies
The Inbredz | P.N.U.K The Self Inflicted | Port Erin | Left Step Band | Poze
Henry’s Phonograph | The Sidewalk Dr’s (Feat. Members of Pama Intl)

Eminem, Kaiser Chiefs, Jimmy Eat World and more for Tennant’s Vital

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EminemTennent’s Vital is excited to announce that Kaiser Chiefs, Jimmy Eat World, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) and D12 will be joining Eminem at Ward Park, Bangor on 24th August 2011.
 

Kaiser Chiefs return to Tennent’s Vital, having headlined the festival back in 2006. They shot to prominence in 2005 with indie anthems such as ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Everyday I Love You Less and Less’ and ‘Oh My God’.  Their debut album‘Employment’ was one of the best-selling LPs of that year. The follow-up ‘Yours Truly Angry Mob’ yielded their 1st no.1 single, ‘Ruby’. Kaiser Chiefs hotly anticipated fourth album is due for release later this year.

Since their formation in 1994, Jimmy Eat World have enjoyed chart success and have toured with Foo Fighters, Weezer and Green Day. Their latest album, ‘Invented’ was released in 2010 and contains the signature big hooks and melodies for which they are famous. Fans of the band’s older hits like “The Middle,” “Sweetness,” and “Pain” will find lots to grab onto.

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) have gone from underground sensations to the hottest new act in the USA!  Led by Tyler The Creator, they’ve unleashed some of the most technically impressive, hopelessly addictive rap music in quite some time.  Their instinctive combination of beat and verse makes OFWGKTA a must-see.

Long-time Eminem collaborators D12 create surreal universes of wild times and unruly rhymes. They sold four million copies worldwide of their debut ‘Devil’s Night’ and had a No.2 hit with Purple Hills.  Their bombastic sophomore effort, ‘D-12 World’ went straight to No.1 in the UK album charts.

Tickets go on general sale this Friday 3rd June at 9AM sharp.  
Tickets are priced at £49.50 incl booking fee and are strictly limited to 8 per person/transaction.  Strictly Over 16s event.

Tickets can be secured via our official ticket partner www.ticketmaster.ie

Laidback Luke Interview – RockNess 2011

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You were voted number 17 in the DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ list in 2010, you must have been ecstatic?

Yes I was! And although we didn’t do any advertising for it and I feel it’s not about being the DJ president of the world, I feel it should be about rocking every gig to the fullest I can and make and play music everyone can enjoy, I did felt a proud telling my parents I ended up in the world DJ top 20 this year. It seems they can actually grab the concept of how far I’ve come now. : )

What does 2011 hold for you?

I’m excited about 2011! I’m all set to launch two big singles with Ministry Of Sound UK and we’re really aiming on a lot of radio and TV play.

My newest track, featuring Wynter Gordon called ‘Speak Up’ will be my first single with them after ‘Show Me Love’. And after that I’ll

have a single featuring Example. It’s looking really good! Obviously I’ll still keep touring my ass off and I’m very excited about my collaboration with Cream. Doing more of my Super You&Me party residences at Cream Amnesia Ibiza this summer as well as hosting my own area at Creamfields.

To celebrate that, I’m puttin out a Super You&Me mix compilation CD with them soon too!

What can we expect from your set at RockNess 2011?

I always try and bring a lot of energy in my sets as well as diversity. I get bored very quickly and I love throwing curveballs at the crowd to surprise the hell out of them ha ha. Obviously I’ll bring the tracks I’m known for too as well as the Laidback Luke Bootleg machine.

I’m always making new bootlegs as I love doing them and make proper battle weapons that work for my sets.

Will you be staying to enjoy the whole weekend, and what are the parts of the festival are you looking forward to? 

It’s a big line up! I’ll need to see if I have time to stick around though. My schedule is always jam packed with touring

and I’m always on some kind of deadline. I believe the RockNess festival is one out of four gigs I’m doing that weekend in the whole of Europe.

Your opening Cream in Ibiza this year at Amnesia, how does that feel?

It’s fantastic and a great honor! We started working with Cream in Ibiza last year and it was a smashing success.

The amount of support I get from the UK is amazing and I’m excited to do it bigger, better and more this year! 

Who is your favourite artist/DJ at the moment?

I absolutely adore the DJ called Gaslamp Killer. If you don’t know him, you should really google him!

To me he has everything a DJ needs. An unbelievable stage performance, manic DJ techniques and a choice of very weird music that tingles my imagination.

What do you thin will be the ‘Summer 2011’ song?

Good question! It’s always hard to predict. I haven’t heard it yet to be honest. We’ll see! 

What are your plans for 2011?

Lay back and enjoy the crazy rollercoster! 

You have worked with some big names such as David Guetta, Steve Angelo and Axwell, what was that like?

It was great working with all of them. I really like collaborating and making new music that comes from a good connection in the studio. Rest assure there’s always new stuff on the way!

What is your favourite song and will you be playing it at the festival?

My favorite song of all time is Phoenix ‘Love Like Sunset’. I always imagine my whole life flashing by when I hear that song. It takes me on a trip. Unfortunately it’s far from being dance music so I’d probably never play it.

Laidback Luke Performs at RockNess on the 11th June 2011. For more information visit www.rockness.co.uk

Sub Focus added to Glade Festival + ONLY 500 tickets remaining

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SUB FOCUS ANNOUNCED!!!

With less than three weeks to go, the Glade team are extremely excited to reveal that none other than drum & bass legend Sub Focus has been added to the bill. After smashing his headline slot on the Glade stage at Glastonbury last year, Nick Douwmas rise through the ranks of underground jungle to become a major player in electronic music scene has been nothing short of spectacular. Initially known for air-punching, dancefloor dismantling drum & bass, Sub Focus has now become synonymous with music that draws from all corners of the electronic landscape, and has come to epitomise the anything goes mantra of todays flourishing dance scene. WE are very pleased to add him to the bill!

THE VENUE!

One of the most exciting aspects to what has been happening is the organisers are thrilled to bits about the new venue Houghton Hall. With the last minute venue change there was obviously going to be some concern as to how the local authorities would react. Those concerns have completely disappeared and been replaced by the wonderful fact that all the local responsible authorities, including the police, have been hugely supportive of the event. This combined with the utter beauty of the venue, its cracking license and its distance from the nearest town has left a feeling of great joy and excitement. It is going to be a corker!

NEW NANO STAGE ANNOUNCED!!
HYPERCOLOUR / FILTH / YOU CAN CALL ME PELSKI

In addition to the above announcement were also pleased to announce a whole new Nano venue featuring one of our favourite labels Hypercolour, Leeds-based clubnight Filth and one of the UKs most established music blogs You Can Call Me Pelski.

For those in the know, Hypercolour is a purveyor of the finest House and Techno. Best known for consistently unleashing dancefloor bombs, and bringing new talent to the surface such as Maya Jane Coles, Kris Wadsworth and their very own Alex Jones. Their killer lineup features Throwing Snow, Alex Jones, Tom Demac, Huxley, Zumo, Jay Massive, Cedric Maison and Mary Ann Hobbs favoruite Al Touretters to boot!

Leeds promoters Filth are back to bring their outrageous party flavour to the festival this summer. These guys sure know how to have a good time so make sure you catch them over the weekend for some fun and games! Filth boss Danny Savage heads the bill alongside residents and friends King Tut & The Wookie, Alcatraz Harry, Ali Scott, Cristyn Jenkins and Ste Roberts.

Since its inception four years ago, the Pelski blog (http://ppelectro.blogspot.com/) has gone from strength to strength, refusing to post anything but cutting-edge music. Playing a diverse mixture of cutting edge beats, were excited to have the boys host their very first nano stage at the Glade and think you should be too!

**TICKET WARNING**
VERY FEW TICKETS REMAINING!!

Ladies and gentlemen this is it! Your final warning, tickets to Glade have been flying out of the door with just a few left until its a complete sell-out. Glade is officially back and this year is not to be missed, consider yourself warned!

GLADE FESTIVAL 2011 FULL LINE UP AND MORE

GLADE STAGE:
TRENTEMøLLER
(LIVE feat. FULL 7-PIECE BAND)
DRUMCODE feat. ADAM BEYER,
SLAM, PAUL RICH (LIVE ) & JOSEPH CAPRIATI
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (DJ SET)
ANDREW WEATHERALL / PHOTEK (LIVE)
SUB FOCUS / LONDON ELEKTRICTY
ELITE FORCE / DREADZONE (LIVE) / KRAFTY KUTS
HYBRID (LIVE) / DIRTYPHONICS (LIVE) / THE LOSERS (LIVE)
ENGINE EARZ EXPERIMENT (LIVE) / DUB FX & THE FLOWER FAIRY (LIVE)
DUB PISTOLS (LIVE) / DIRTY VEGAS (LIVE)
BEN & LEX

ORIGIN STAGE:
LIVE:
AJJA, ALLABY, ANTIX, ATMOS, ATOMIC DROP, BROKEN TOY, DICKSTER, ELECTRYPNOSE, FØRM, HEADROOM, LOGICA, M-THEORY, MAN WITH NO NAME, OTT, PROMETHEUS, QUANTIZE, SONIC SPECIES, THE COMMERCIAL HIPPIES, TRISTAN

DJ:
EDOARDO, EMOK, HAMISH, IPCRESS,
LIQUID ROSS, LUCAS, REGAN &
SHANE GOBI

OVERKILL STAGE:
LIVE:
2 BAD MICE, EPROM, ESKMO, DRUMCORPS, SUBHEAD, YOUNG MONTANA?, BROKEN NOTE, LOOPS HAUNT, KORELESS, AFRICA HITECH, GOTHTRAD, HI FREQS, CURRENT VALUE, SPONGEBOB SQUAREWAVE, PARASITE, MACHINE DRUM, KANJI KINETIC VS RRRITALIN, DROID VS SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, BACONHEAD, PIRATE SOUNDSYSTEM, DANKLE VS MOOVA, LONE.

DJ:
ED RUSH, LUKE VIBERT, SHITMAT, JACKY MURDA, MUSTARD GUNN VS DAS BOOT, DJ DONNA SUMMER, CURRENT VALUE, BOY KID CLOUD,
ANXST, BECKET & BARKER, N>E>D b2b VOLTEK DJS, SQUIRE OF GOTHOS, NOISYBOY, THRENODY, SILVERMAN, REVOLVA (BUF b2b GHETTOZOID) PUNKSI, BASHOUT ALLSTARS, WARLOCK, WARRIOR ONE, RACKNRUIN + MC SEROCEE.

INSPIRAL
LIVE:
GAUDI , INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER , ECHASKECH , HYPNOPHONICA,
SLACKBABA, SYSEPHE , MBUKI MVUKI, DAN ARBORISE, METAPHRA, YOUNG AMERICAN PRIMITIVE.

DJ:
MIXMASTER MORRIS, DICK TREVOR , ANS, GEORGE BARKER, ANTONIO TESTA, TRIPSWITCH , fIORD, ALEX R, ANDY RUSHTON, COUSCOUSE,
IRIE M, ISHQ, KATTY GROOVES, LITTLE THOUGHTS, MANASSEH,
ALOK , ALIJI, NAKED NICK, MOON , NOVA, EKANTA , JUSTIN CHAOS , NOODREEM, LEWAH

PERFORMANCE:
FLUROTRASH

BETA STAGE
LIVE & DJ:
UNTOLD, SPACE DIMENSION CONTROLLER, OM UNIT, MOSCA, MIDLAND, MARK E, HYETAL, BLAWAN, BEN UFO + PANGAEA, MAXXI SOUNDSYSTEM, ROYALT, SKETCHY, JOHN MONKMAN, FUTUREBOOGIE, ELPHINO, JUST JACK DJS, EL DIABLOS SOCIAL CLUB, COUNT CHOCULA, BONAR BRADBURRY, BOBBY GANDALF, BICEP, ANOTHER AMIT, ALEMBI

NANOSYSTEM CLUB TENTS

BASSMENT

Hosted by South Wests Finest Promoters: BEATS & BOBS, RINSEOUT and more, expect Drum-n-Bass, Dubstep, Basslines, Breaks and all the rest!

ATOMIC HOOLIGAN, DISCO OF DOOM, TQ SCOUNDREL, CHINNA, STANZA, FRED V B2B GRAFIX, MR NICE. MAXXI P, TUSKAN, SPINNA, RICHMOND, BEN & LEX, LEWAH, SUBINDEX, SHARKMAN, DON JOHNSTON, DJ PHARMA.
THE FUSE

Hosted by Psy-Trance legends LIQUID, ILLUMINAUGHTY, PLANET SHROOM, WILDTHINGS, PLANET ZOGG and TOADSTOOL

EARTHLING, TRON, OOOD, EVP, BEARDYWEARDY, GREG ZOGG, CHAMELEON, HEDFLUX, MONK3YLOGIC, INSOMNISCENE, JOHNNY M, MAZIEG, NOSF, RECREATION, SABRETOOTH, MORPH VS LURK, SEAN SHIFT, BORIS, BEN EDGE, TOAD, MIKEY

GOURANGA

One of the most popular underground parties in London!

TIM SHERIDAN (VERYVERYWONGINDEED), MIGUEL CAMPBELL, MALCOLM MURRA, NISEKEY, MAM, ALEXANDER KAAS, ISAAC FERRY

ETA

Estimated Time of Arrival is West Londons word of mouth underground party scene attracting a beautiful and stylish crowd

LAZERSONIC, HUGO HEATHCOTE, ADRIAN FORSTER, JIMMY V, CEDRIC MAISON, ERIC VOLTA, THURDCULTURE, PHILIP TOMLIN, MATT FIELD, JOSH SILVER, SILVIO PACINI

HYPERCOLOUR

THROWING SNOW, ALEX JONES, TOM DEMAC, HUXLEY, ZUMO, JAY MASSIVE, CEDRI MISON, AL TOURETTERS
FILTH

DANNY SAVAGE, KING TUT & THE WOOKIE, ALCATRAZ HARRY< ALI SCOTT, CRISTYN JENKINS, STE ROBERTS

PELSKI

PELSKI RESIDENTS

Ms Dynamite, Yasmin and more announced for RockNess

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The Year of the Ness is so close you can feel it and the countdown is well and truly on. Today the good times just keep on rolling as more incredible acts are confirmed for the already heaving-with-quality line up.

Ms DyanmiteOn the cusp of once again blowing up the urban music scene, and the RockNess Main Stage, is MS DYNAMITE. Massively important in her genre with strong connections to the underground and a number of notable cutting edge collaborations to her credit, expect an amazing live show and stunning return to form. As Artwork of MAGNETIC MAN, who also play RockNess this year comments “the energy she brings is unreal. MS DYNAMITE is one of those people who puts her own stamp on everything she does. She’s just got it. Her amazing stage presence helps too.“

Flying the flag for the very best breakthrough talent from the Scottish Highlands, JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE take to the RockNess Main Stage for an unmissable performance. This Inverness four piece, fronted by James MacKenzie and supported by the very best in string accompaniment, evoke the finest moments of Damien Rice and Crosby, Stills & Nash yet maintain an originality that is melodic, engaging and uplifting. 

YasminHot on the heels of her support slot on EXAMPLE’s headline UK tour, the gorgeous and talented YASMIN will no doubt reacquaint with the British rapper at RockNess as she joins the bill in this year’s new Rock n Roll Circus Arena. Having DJd for many big artists including N.E.R.D. and with recent musical forays including Devlin and Labrinth, YASMIN is one of the hottest new names on the scene so check her out.

Leading the charge of a new generation of Swedish pop stars, NIKI AND THE DOVE combine epic choruses with Eastern European drum styles to make soaring songs dripping with euphoria. Intriguing and dramatic, a visit to the Rock n Roll Circus is recommended to see what Dazed & Confused hails as “brilliant pop”.  In contrast and in keeping with the eclectic best new music vibe of Rock n Roll Circus, it’ll be a flamboyant retro rock takeover as the quite excellent TOM ODELL extols his utterly charming, and at times operatic brand of original pop.

 
MIKE DIGNAM’s dynamic vocals and energetic compositions bely his tender nineteen years. Two self penned, self recorded and self produced albums in, the second of which is set for release on his self created label this summer, and a number of successful tour support slots under his belt, catch this impressive talent in the Rock n Roll Circus while you can.
 
The beats take centre stage in the Goldenvoice Arena for the duration of DJ and remixer ZEDD’s set as he prepares to unleash a radical and super catchy soundtrack that buzzes and hums. Definitely one to watch as collaborations with Gaga, Skrillex, Fatboy Slim and Armand van Helden testify.
Having slowly seduced audiences for the past year with their sweeping and relentlessly rocking soundscapes, Glasgow’s STRAWBERRY OCEAN SEAlook destined for greatness.  A personal invitation by James Allan to open for GLASVEGAS on their current tour has seen the fast rising four piece garner rave reviews and RockNess welcomes them to the bill.
 
Festival favourite THOMAS GANDEY (aka CAGED BABY) is back with exciting new material that captures his tough techno and sexy nu disco trademark and is aimed squarely at the dance floor. All round legend GRAEME PARK returns too for more spreading of the gorgeous, uplifting garage and house music gospel and the ROCKNESS CEILIDH ALL STARS kick the weekend party into gear with a blast of banging ceilidh music.  
Elsewhere, RockNess is pleased to announce that some of the most exciting DJ talent from Inverness and The Scottish Highlands is set to keep the party rockin’ all weekend including  ABRAHAM THUNDERWOLF, POLYMATH, FILTH, THE LED, SOUNDCLASH DJs and AUDIOLIFE.
 
Finally, the party loving, fashion-tastic WE OWN creative collective make their RockNess debut on site with an exclusive retail showcase of their cool, coveted WE OWN merchandise. What’s more, the WE OWN team have lined up Dutch DJ wunderkind DEM SLACKERS to spin his magic in a very special set in HOWARD’S END.  With DEM SLACKER’s tracks supported by Crookers, Steve Aoki, Fake Blood, Don Rimini, Sinden, Tommy Sunshine, Mightyfools and many more, and with tours in Hungary, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK already confirmed, electro stardom beckons.
 
Festival Director Jim King comments “We’re really pleased to announce these latest acts. JAMES MACKENZIE & THE AQUASCENE are a really talented local band that I can’t wait to hear live, YASMIN is going to be huge and it’s really exciting to have MISS DYNAMITE. We’ve also got the cream of the Highland club scene to rock Howard’s End into the early hours. Howard’s thinking of pulling out his dub step set so the guys had better be on top of the game. There’s now officially only 2 weeks to go until the start of the summer!”

The Kills and Imelda May set for Hard Rock Calling

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Fronted by Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart, bluesy-rock duo The Kills are jetting in fresh from their US tour to perform an incredible set for the crowds at Hard Rock Calling. With four studio albums under their belt, including their latest release Blood Pressures, The Kills gained critical acclaim and a cult following on both sides of the Atlantic. They join headliners The Killers in that promises to be a line up to die for at HardRock Calling. 
 
Imelda MayAlso confirmed is the fantastic rockabilly-jazz queen Imelda May, who will headline the Pepsi Max stage on Saturday 25 June.With her quirky andunique style and sound, Londoner Imelda May is another great addition to a stellar lineup.
 
Now in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events.Produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Calling is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages.
 
This year’s headliners include The Killers on Friday 24 June, Grammy-Award winning rockers Bon Jovi on Saturday 25 June, and living legend Rod Stewart will headline Sunday 26 June with rock ‘n’ roll queen Stevie Nicks as special guest. The festival will also include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date.