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May 15

GLOBALGATHERING 2012 LINE-UP ADDITIONS:

DOT ROTTEN, JAMES ZABIELA

NICKY ROMERO, REDLIGHT

TOMMY TRASH, HESSLE AUDIO, DADA LIFE

BREAKAGE, MOSCA

+ MANY MORE ACROSS TWO ADDITIONAL STAGES


PLUS NEW PRODUCTION SET TO UP THE VISUAL ANTE


27th - 28th July 2012

Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon



10th May 2012: GlobalGathering - the UK’s most diverse and progressive electronic music festival today announces additions to the line-up for the 2012 event, taking the list of acts confirmed to undeniable levels of greatness.


The festival returns to Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July for its 12th year, featuring headline performances from Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex and Friendly Fires.


The first new name to be announced, off the back of his break out single Are You Not Entertained is Dot Rotten. The South London grime artist, who was nominated for the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll makes his GlobalGathering debut in style this year and is set to tear up the Main Stage.


GlobalGathering are also pleased to today announce two new stages to add to the list of heavyweight hosts set to storm Long Marston Airfield. The first, joining the likes of UKF Bass Culture, Hospitality, Rinse and Visionquest are Birmingham-based promoters Ec-lectricity. The Ec-lectricity Presents stage will showcase their knack of breaking down musical barriers, combining this with top-notch event production on the brand new outdoor stage featuring mind blowing LED visuals whilst bringing the very best electronic music out there across the genre spectrum.


Leading the Ec-lectricity Presents charge will be Tech House titan James Zabiela, alongside the indefinable outfit behind one of this year’s biggest dance floor bangers yet, Get Out Of My Head – Redlight. Experimental dub label Hessle Audio will bring Pearson Sound, Ben UFO and Pangaea to proceedings, whilst versatile breakbeat operator Breakage, and DJ and Producer Mosca – whose influences range from dancehall to tech house – will reflect the mashed-up genres on offer from Ec-lectricity. Also playing the arena that’s sure to have every type of dance fan paying it a visit over the weekend are Jackmaster, along with Roses Gabor (Live), Rockwell and George Fitzgerald.


Also announced today, the House stage will offer up anthem after dance anthem from world-renowned purveyors of the finest party songs around. One of the brightest new lights on the house

scene, 22-year old Nicky Romero, makes his GlobalGathering debut this year. The Dutchman has already collaborated with the likes of Fedde le Grand and David Guetta, and said:


“I’m really looking forward to playing this awesome festival... It will be my first time so GlobalGathering fans better get ready to get their socks rocked off… See you soon!”


Joining Romero is Tommy Trash. The larger-than-life personality famed for his riotous live shows is a self-confessed mixing machine, with his work being given the nod by the likes of Armand Van Helden, Moby, Steve Aoki and Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party. Also on the bill and keeping the energy in the House arena high will be banana and champagne loving Swedes Dada Life – sure to stay true to their motto “Big tunes, no frills.” R3hab and Rob Guson complete the bill.


With plenty more surprises up its sleeves for 2012, GlobalGathering will be continuing its tradition of upping its offering and improving the experience year-on-year – developing the festival layout, bringing audiences the best in new electronic music first, offering up staggering new production concepts and comprehensive lineups.


Alongside the UK event, GlobalGathering will also visit countries across the world in 2012 proving their status as the international leaders in the electronic music market – with festivals taking place in Belarus (30th June), Ukraine (14th July), Russia (21st July), and South Korea (6th October). Check out www.globalgathering.com/world for more info.

Tickets for GlobalGathering are on sale now from www.globalgathering.com/tickets

May 14
THE WEEKEND OF A LIFETIME AWAITS AT T IN THE PARK 2012 

MORE ACTS ADDED AS THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

TICKETS ONSALE NOW AT WWW.TINTHEPARK.COM
 
As anticipation builds for the weekend of a lifetime at T in the Park 2012, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have added more 'must see' acts to the already incredible line-up. The Blackout, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Vukovi, St. Lucia, Broken Hands and James Levy and the Blood Red Rose are all heading to Kinross over the weekend of 6th – 8th July.
 
As well as an ultra impressive bill of some of the biggest bands and best breakthrough acts on the planet, T in the Park 2012 has all the ingredients to be the hottest weekend of the summer. At the heart of the festival with an atmosphere second to none is the legendary campsite, which opens its gates on the Thursday to kick off the ultimate four-day weekend. Healthy T is a chilled haven where fans can refuel with the finest fresh festival cuisine, relax with a massage or soak up the sun on the picnic benches. Refresh offers glamour puss facilities galore, with a pamper parlour that’s equipped with mirrors, hair dryers and straighteners, plus posh flushing loos and a luxurious salon-standard hair washing facility. Those looking for luxury living at T in the Park can camp in style in The Residence, with a range of boutique accommodation options available at www.tinthepark.com/residence.  
 
Currently in the studio recording their fourth album, The Blackout are still flying high from the success of their 2011 album Hope. With their headline slot on the Kerrang! Tour earlier this year proving their credentials as a phenomenal live act, The Blackoutare set to deliver an epic festival performance at T in the Park 2012.
 
We Were Promised Jetpacks will also be making a welcome appearance in Kinross this July. The Glasgow-based foursome have had an incredible year so far, which has seen them release their critically acclaimed second album In the Pit of the Stomach, embark upon a worldwide tour, and deliver a blow-away debut performance at this year’s Coachella festival. The boys also won the Scottish Alternative Music Award for Best Live Act in March, and fans can see why at T in the Park this summer.
 
Troon four-piece Vukovi describe themselves as ‘a fight between Skunk Anansie and Rage Against the Machine.’  Vukovi burst on to the scene when their debut track Get Hot and Feel the Butterflies was championed on BBC Radio 1 and since then the band have gone from strength to strength with rave reviews for the hugely successful twin EPs It Looked So Good On Me… and But I Won’t Wear It Again. It’s going to be a special moment when these Scottish treasures play on home turf at T in the Park this summer.
 
Singer Janine Shilstone, Vukovi said: "T in the Park last year was one of the best weekends of my life, but performing at it this year has just changed that as that will top it! I don't think there's an audience anywhere else in the world that can top the crowd at T in the Park."

Brooklyn-based St. Lucia, aka producer Jean-Philip Grobler, brings the tribal sounds of his native South Africa together with edgy pop to create his truly unique sound, as showcased in his astounding self-titled debut EP. Earning comparisons to Empire of the Sun and fellow T in the Park act The Temper Trap, St. Lucia will bring his soaring, dance-tinged beats to the festival stage this summer.
 
Critically acclaimed newcomers Broken Hands became the first signings to Analogue Enhanced Digital Records after wowing the label’s founders James Endeacott and Edwyn Collins (of Orange Juice fame). Their alternative blend of blues-infused indie is wowing crowds across the UK and they’re sure to receive a rapturous reception as they make their T in the Park debut
 
James Levy and the Blood Red Rose brings his lush melodies to T in the Park, fresh from the release of his smouldering debut album Pray To Be Free, produced by Guy Berryman of Coldplay fame. A romantic collection of jaunty pop songs and bruised ballads, the album has been widely praised by critics, and his set is sure to be hugely adored by T in the Parkers this summer.
 
A phenomenal mix of some of the world’s biggest bands and best breakthrough talent will wow 85,000 music lovers per day across the weekend of 6th – 8th July at T in the Park 2012. Tickets are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990. More information on all ticket prices/packages atwww.tinthepark.com. Ticket buyers should only purchase from the official outlets published on this website.

For regular T in the Park news, check out www.facebook.com/tinthepark and follow on Twitter @tinthepark
May 13



We had the chance to catch up with Bionic, a new face in our local music scene, but you will be hearing lots from this guy soon. We caught up with him and asked a few questions so you can all get to know him a bit better, who would of thought he was a Justin Bieber fan hey? Didn't see that one coming!! We will be chatting to Bionic later in the year too on MVTV, watch out for it, in the meantime, get to know this fantastic young artist a little more! 

When did you first start getting in to music?
I first starting getting into music at the age of 11/12. I started of as a producer but took up bieng a rapper/singer as well. Things only took off about a year ago.

Who are some of your biggest influences?

Biggest influences? Wow I have to many to mention but i would say Labrinth, The gorillaz, Tinie tempah and Micheal Jackson are some of many!

What has been the best part of your career so far and why?

Its hard to say what has been the best part of my career because everyday is a better day but the most inspirational part of my career was touring the UK in December; words can't describe that feeling!

At just 18 you have already toured and supported acts like Tinie Tempah and Professor Green, how did that happen?

To be honest, all the gigs i have had from supporting/touring with Jason Derulo, Professor Green, Tinchy Stryder and touring the UK have all been sorted and organised by me. Lets just say that hardwork pays off, it may not be instantly but later it will.

Who would you most like to collaborate with on a future track?

Labrinth, Kanye west, Ellie Goulding, Tinie Tempah just to name a few!

What’re the top 3 tracks you’re listening to at the moment?

Top 3 tracks? Wow ermm i would say Labrinth - Express Yourself, Calvin Harris - Lets Go and Rita Ora ft Tinie Tempah - R.I.P. 

Most embarrassing song on your ipod?

Hmm Justin Bieber - Boyfriend? Actually i like the tune a lot to be honest haha! 

What’s next for you? What’re your music plans?

My plan is to release my single this year aswell as my E.P , E.P tour later this year. Starting work on my debut album towards the end of this year too. There are too many things to mention at the minute, I have some crazy ideas which I can't wait to show you. 

If you were to produce another genre of music which would you pick?

I'm a musician with a music blender: expect surprises!

Which has been your favourite gig/festival to play so far and why?

My favourite gig was when i supported Jason Derulo in newcastle. The amount of love I got especially from Jason derulo himself.. flattered. 

What advice have you got for other people wanting to get involved with Music?
Be Yourself, work/collab with all genre's, but be very Humble and determind. Here is my saying - Your the author, you write your script: Hardwork Pays off!

Music Vibe is a community project which gets young people involved in music and media and gives them opportunities which they wouldn't normally get the chance to do. Why do you think projects like this are good for young people?
   It gives you that extra edge adding another platform/dimention to your musical minds.


You can check out Bionics Facebook page here where he has more information about him! Remember to follow him on twitter too! 

@bionicofficial

http://www.facebook.com/bionicuk

May 13




Wakestock’s back this year and bringing the elements of wakeboarding and the sea into the usual festival expectations, of; portaloos tents and relatively smelly inhabitants of those tents, once again. In case you still haven’t checked out the line-up there’s a lot to look forward to as always.

            Okay so headlining the West stage we’ve got Calvin Harris Dizzee Rascal and Ed Sheeran, on the Friday Saturday and Sunday respectively. Calvin Harris is always a safe bet to watch he puts on a good show and with the (somewhat) recent release of feel so close andbounce we’re almost certain to be treated to some new material. Dizzee has been pretty quiet of late and hasn’t done anything massive since he released Tongue N’ Cheek last year so once again I’d be sorely disappointed if we don’t hear at least a few new tracks (He’ll be worth seeing just to hear something new from him!) Finally on the west stage is Ed Sheeran. I think it’s safe to say that Ed Sheeran is always going to be a big addition to any festival and Wakestock will be no exception. Other acts I would recommend checking out are; Benjamin Francis Leftwich, adding to the ever growing folk music scene (and with a very apt name for such a genre) Benjamin has followed the likes of Mumford and sons et al in the sense that he’s bringing his folk music into current chart and pop music. Critically acclaimed potty mouth (but damn good rapper) Azaelia Banks is also making an appearance and of course everyone will expect to hear the devilishly catchy 212 along with, hopefully, some new material. Rizzle Kicks are also putting in a set and having a debut album out and some impressive pop tracks making it into the charts they’ll be a good addition to the festival.

            Then there’s the East stage, Flux pavilion headline the Friday and he’s been pretty busy over the last year or so. He got especially big after the release of bass cannon and as the only act currently announced for the East stage on Friday I predict one of two things; an extra special set from him that will absolutely blow your socks off (to be honest I’d expect that of him anyway) OR the “special guests” are going to be an exciting surprise. Either way with the mixture of Flux pavilion and the mystery special guests The East stage looks more than a little bit exciting. The official headliner on Saturday is Annie Mac but it would be wrong to say she is the main person to see through the day when we consider that there is also a live set from DJ Fresh, and Ms Dynamite-ee-ee. Annie Mac we all know is a fantastic Dj and I’m sure she’ll live up to the expectations of her. Ms Dynamite is the real figure of interest, if you ask me, staging some sort of a comeback with Wakestock I would expect some possible new tracks along with the classics we know her for so if you fancy a massive nostalgia trip then she’s the one to see. On Sunday, Wakestock have, again, employed the element of mystery by so far only announcing that All American Rejects will be performing but once again All American Rejects are reason enough to go and see the set without considering the suspense of finding out who the surprise guests are and why they have been kept a secret.

            Finally the South stage we’ve got High contrast, Jakwob, Doctor P and Redlight. Lincoln Barrett, better known as High Contrast, will be sure of a warm welcome here considering it’s somewhat of a homecoming (yeah he’s Welsh). The south stage seems much more devoted to the likes of drum and bass and dubstep than anything else, two genres which are most definitely making their way into mainstream pop music with producers like Jakwob and Doctor P, both of whom will be appearing on the Saturday. Doctor P representing the chart music portion of dubstep whereas Jakwob is more of a representative for the “die hard” dubstep fans (these people really know their dubstep).

            Of course this is only a selection of the lineup but it’s safe to say it looks incredible and we haven’t even started on the atmosphere that comes with Wakestock every year. Regardless In this reviewer’s eyes Wakestock is a must see festival and you’d be mad to miss out on it.

 

Article by – John Scott -

 

May 11
RITA ORA  ADDED TO T IN THE PARK LINE UP 2012

TICKETS ONSALE NOW AT WWW.TINTHEPARK.COM
It’s not long until T in the Park will swing open the gates to give festival goers the weekend of a lifetime.  Festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are excited to announce that one of the UK’s most hotly tipped and in demand artists,  Rita Ora will join the musical feast of talent heading to Kinross over the weekend of 6th – 8th July.
 
JAY Z’s latest protégé Rita Ora made a huge impression when she featured on the no.1 hit from DJ Fresh Hot Right Now, and with the release of her own debut single R.I.P.this week, she looks destined for more chart success. Written by Drake, co-produced by Chase & Status and heavyweight production duo Stargate, the track also features fellow T in the Park artist and prince of UK hip hop, Tinie Tempah. Rita Ora is one of this summer’s hottest must-see acts and her T in the Park performance is not to be missed.
 
Some of the world’s finest musical talent will wow 85,000 music lovers per day across the weekend of 6th – 8th July at T in the Park 2012. Tickets are on sale now fromwww.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990. More information on all ticket prices/packages at www.tinthepark.com. Ticket buyers should only purchase from the official outlets published on this website.
 
For regular T in the Park news, check out www.facebook.com/tinthepark and follow on Twitter @tinthepark
 
May 11

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“The finest dance fest in the UK” DJ Mag

“Dance music Mecca’” Heat

“Glastonbury for the dance music masses” Virtual Festivals

 

GLOBALGATHERING 2012 LINE-UP ADDITIONS:

DOT ROTTEN, JAMES ZABIELA

NICKY ROMERO, REDLIGHT

TOMMY TRASH, HESSLE AUDIO, DADA LIFE

BREAKAGE, MOSCA

+ MANY MORE ACROSS TWO ADDITIONAL STAGES

 

PLUS NEW PRODUCTION SET TO UP THE VISUAL ANTE

 

27th - 28th July 2012

Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon

 

 

10th May 2012: GlobalGathering - the UK’s most diverse and progressive electronic music festival today announces additions to the line-up for the 2012 event, taking the list of acts confirmed to undeniable levels of greatness.

 

The festival returns to Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July for its 12th year, featuring headline performances from Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex and Friendly Fires.

 

The first new name to be announced, off the back of his break out single Are You Not Entertained is Dot Rotten. The South London grime artist, who was nominated for the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll makes his GlobalGathering debut in style this year and is set to tear up the Main Stage.

 

GlobalGathering are also pleased to today announce two new stages to add to the list of heavyweight hosts set to storm Long Marston Airfield. The first, joining the likes of UKF Bass Culture, Hospitality, Rinse and Visionquest are Birmingham-based promoters Ec-lectricity. The Ec-lectricity Presentsstage will showcase their knack of breaking down musical barriers, combining this with top-notch event production on the brand new outdoor stage featuring mind blowing LED visuals whilst bringing the very best electronic music out there across the genre spectrum.

 

Leading the Ec-lectricity Presents charge will be Tech House titan James Zabiela, alongside the indefinable outfit behind one of this year’s biggest dance floor bangers yet, Get Out Of My Head – Redlight. Experimental dub label Hessle Audio will bring Pearson Sound, Ben UFO and Pangaea to proceedings, whilst versatile breakbeat operator Breakage, and DJ and Producer Mosca – whose influences range from dancehall to tech house – will reflect the mashed-up genres on offer from Ec-lectricity. Also playing the arena that’s sure to have every type of dance fan paying it a visit over the weekend are Jackmaster, along with Roses Gabor (Live), Rockwell and George Fitzgerald.

 

Also announced today, the House stage will offer up anthem after dance anthem from world-renowned purveyors of the finest party songs around. One of the brightest new lights on the house scene, 22-year old Nicky Romero, makes his GlobalGathering debut this year. The Dutchman has already collaborated with the likes of Fedde le Grand and David Guetta, and said:

 

“I’m really looking forward to playing this awesome festival... It will be my first time so GlobalGathering fans better get ready to get their socks rocked off… See you soon!”

 

Joining Romero is Tommy Trash. The larger-than-life personality famed for his riotous live shows is a self-confessed mixing machine, with his work being given the nod by the likes of Armand Van Helden, Moby, Steve Aoki and Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party.  Also on the bill and keeping the energy in the House arena high will be banana and champagne loving Swedes Dada Life – sure to stay true to their motto “Big tunes, no frills.” R3hab and Rob Guson complete the bill.

 

With plenty more surprises up its sleeves for 2012, GlobalGathering will be continuing its tradition of upping its offering and improving the experience year-on-year – developing the festival layout, bringing audiences the best in new electronic music first, offering up staggering new production concepts and comprehensive lineups.

 

Alongside the UK event, GlobalGathering will also visit countries across the world in 2012 proving their status as the international leaders in the electronic music market – with festivals taking place in Belarus (30th June), Ukraine (14th July), Russia (21st July), and South Korea (6th October). Check out www.globalgathering.com/world for more info.

 

Tickets for GlobalGathering are on sale now from www.globalgathering.com/tickets  

May 10

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“The finest dance fest in the UK” DJ Mag

“Dance music Mecca’” Heat

“Glastonbury for the dance music masses” Virtual Festivals

 

GLOBALGATHERING 2012 LINE-UP ADDITIONS:

DOT ROTTEN, JAMES ZABIELA

NICKY ROMERO, REDLIGHT

TOMMY TRASH, HESSLE AUDIO, DADA LIFE

BREAKAGE, MOSCA

+ MANY MORE ACROSS TWO ADDITIONAL STAGES

 

PLUS NEW PRODUCTION SET TO UP THE VISUAL ANTE

 

27th - 28th July 2012

Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon

 

 

10th May 2012: GlobalGathering - the UK’s most diverse and progressive electronic music festival today announces additions to the line-up for the 2012 event, taking the list of acts confirmed to undeniable levels of greatness.

 

The festival returns to Long Marston Airfield, Stratford Upon Avon on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th July for its 12th year, featuring headline performances from Tinie Tempah, Chase & Status, Armin van Buuren, Skrillex and Friendly Fires.

 

The first new name to be announced, off the back of his break out single Are You Not Entertained is Dot Rotten. The South London grime artist, who was nominated for the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll makes his GlobalGathering debut in style this year and is set to tear up the Main Stage.

 

GlobalGathering are also pleased to today announce two new stages to add to the list of heavyweight hosts set to storm Long Marston Airfield. The first, joining the likes of UKF Bass Culture, Hospitality, Rinse and Visionquest are Birmingham-based promoters Ec-lectricity. The Ec-lectricity Presents stagewill showcase their knack of breaking down musical barriers, combining this with top-notch event production on the brand new outdoor stage featuring mind blowing LED visuals whilst bringing the very best electronic music out there across the genre spectrum.

 

Leading the Ec-lectricity Presents charge will be Tech House titan James Zabiela, alongside the indefinable outfit behind one of this year’s biggest dance floor bangers yet, Get Out Of My Head – Redlight. Experimental dub label Hessle Audio will bring Pearson Sound, Ben UFO and Pangaea to proceedings, whilst versatile breakbeat operator Breakage, and DJ and Producer Mosca – whose influences range from dancehall to tech house – will reflect the mashed-up genres on offer from Ec-lectricity. Also playing the arena that’s sure to have every type of dance fan paying it a visit over the weekend are Jackmaster, along with Roses Gabor (Live), Rockwell and George Fitzgerald.

 

Also announced today, the House stage will offer up anthem after dance anthem from world-renowned purveyors of the finest party songs around. One of the brightest new lights on the house scene, 22-year old Nicky Romero, makes his GlobalGathering debut this year. The Dutchman has already collaborated with the likes of Fedde le Grand and David Guetta, and said:

 

“I’m really looking forward to playing this awesome festival... It will be my first time so GlobalGathering fans better get ready to get their socks rocked off… See you soon!”

 

Joining Romero is Tommy Trash. The larger-than-life personality famed for his riotous live shows is a self-confessed mixing machine, with his work being given the nod by the likes of Armand Van Helden, Moby, Steve Aoki and Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party.  Also on the bill and keeping the energy in theHouse arena high will be banana and champagne loving Swedes Dada Life – sure to stay true to their motto “Big tunes, no frills.” R3hab and Rob Gusoncomplete the bill.

 

With plenty more surprises up its sleeves for 2012, GlobalGathering will be continuing its tradition of upping its offering and improving the experience year-on-year – developing the festival layout, bringing audiences the best in new electronic music first, offering up staggering new production concepts and comprehensive lineups.

 

Alongside the UK event, GlobalGathering will also visit countries across the world in 2012 proving their status as the international leaders in the electronic music market – with festivals taking place in Belarus (30th June), Ukraine (14th July), Russia (21st July), and South Korea (6th October). Check outwww.globalgathering.com/world for more info.

 

Tickets for GlobalGathering are on sale now from www.globalgathering.com/tickets  

 

May 01
SUB FOCUS HAS AN ELECTRIC SET IN STORE FOR T IN THE PARK

TICKETS ONSALE NOW AT WWW.TINTHEPARK.COM
As excitement builds for T in the Park 2012, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are pleased to announce that Sub Focus joins the already impressive line-up for T in the Park 2012, taking place 6-8th July.
 
Sub Focus, aka Nick Douwma has long been one of electronic music’s most exciting names, having created huge hit compositions for fellow T in the Park acts Chase and Status (Flashing Lights) and Example (Kickstarts) and delivering his own smashes such as Timewarp and the legendary Rock It.  Sub Focus has now become synonymous with music that draws from all corners of the electronic landscape and epitomising the bench mark of cutting edge talent within it.
 
Sub Focus returns this spring with a brand new single Out The Blue featuring the haunting vocals of indie siren Alice Gold - a ready-made summer anthem and the debut single to be released from his hotly anticipated second album, due for release in autumn.
 
Having spent the best part of 2011 smashing huge arenas and festivals alike with his incredible live show, Sub Focus has an acclaimed live set that has wowed festival goers and music fans the world over for the past two years.  Dance music lovers are in for a real treat at T in the Park this summer.  
 
T in the Park takes place between 6th – 8th July, and tickets are on sale now fromwww.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990. More information on all ticket prices/packages at www.tinthepark.com. Ticket buyers should only purchase from the official outlets published on this website.
 
For regular T in the Park news, check out www.facebook.com/tinthepark and follow on Twitter @tinthepark
Apr 27
KEANE JOIN T IN THE PARK LINE UP 2012
TICKETS ONSALE NOW AT WWW.TINTHEPARK.COM
As anticipation builds for T in the Park 2012 and fans gear up for the weekend of a lifetime, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are thrilled to confirm that Keane have been added to the already stellar bill of artists, and will play the almighty Main Stage on Sunday 8th July.
 
Britain’s favourite piano-rock trio Keane are back with their epic fourth studio album and are now ready to do what they do best - return to the live stage. With 15 outstanding tracks, Strangeland promises to feature some of the band’s finest material to date (released 7th May). All three of the band’s previous albums reached the No.1 spot in the UK and they have sold in excess of 10 million albums across the globe.  Just last month Keane played two gigs in the UK in celebration of completing the new album and both sold out in a matter of minutes, proving the demand for one of Britain’s best live bands.  Thanks to T in the Park, fans can grab the chance to seeKeane at their very best, on the big stage, playing to 85’000 of the most passionate festival fans on the planet.  
 
T in the Park takes place between 6th – 8th July, and tickets are on sale now fromwww.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990. More information on all ticket prices/packages at www.tinthepark.com. Ticket buyers should only purchase from the official outlets published on this website.
 
For regular T in the Park news, check out www.facebook.com/tinthepark and follow on Twitter @tinthepark 
Apr 27


BESTIVAL BRINGS YOU MORE MUSIC!



REVEALS FULL LINE UP
Hot Chip* / Gary Numan* / Alabama Shakes* / John Foxx and the Maths / Killaflaw / 
The 2 Bears (DJ Set)* / Adamski (DJ set) / Mark Jones (DJ Set)
(*Previously announced acts)

PLUS LIVE MUSIC FROM 
Jesse Ware / Skepta / Willis Earl Beal / Murkage / Jake Bugg / The Staves / Sunless 97 / The Other Tribe / Parma Violets / Gorgeous George / Crowns / Subgiant / Daytona Lights  / Charley Macaulay / Alonestar / A Way Of Life  / This Way Up 

DJ SETS FROM
Brodinski / Gilles Peterson / Redlight / Shy FX / Gutterslut / Zomboy / Krafty Kuts /
Duff Disco / Sonnyji Presents Bang Bhang / Flying White Dots / Kaf-Tan

AND
WE’RE TWINNING WITH EXIT FESTIVAL!

Bestival, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle Of Wight – 6th to 9th September 2012
www.bestival.net
@bestival
facebook.com/bestivalfestival
#wildlife

We’ve told you about our amazing headliners, Stevie Wonder and New Order, we’ve told you about exclusives from The xx and Sigur Rósand we’ve told you all about the off-piste madness from the Swamp Shack and Wishing Tree to the Ambient Forest and Roller Disco, our Wildlife theme and everything in between. But we still haven’t finished yet because now it’s time to tell you about even more beautiful music for you to luxuriate in at Robin Hill Country Park this September 6th-9th.

We’re thrilled to announce that Back to the Phuture will be returning for the third year running to open Bestival’s four-day escapist escapades. Very much a Thursday night institution, Back to the Phuture travels through time joining the musical dots of the past, present and phuture in their own immaculate style. As ever, the line-up is second to none featuring previously announced long time Bestival cohortsHot Chip, the governor of all things synth Gary Numan, the super-hotly tipped Alabama Shakes, electronic music pioneer and inspiration to a generation John Foxx and the Maths and electro rockers Killaflaw. There will also be floor smashing DJ sets from The 2 Bears, acid legend Adamski and Back to the Phuture’s own Mark Jones.

Says Back to the Phuture mainman Mark Jones: “It's great to be back at Bestival for a third year with Back to the Phuture and a truly amazing line up of inspiring artists. Tomorrow is Today.........Today is Tomorrow..... Bring the Noize!”

Also adding their not inconsiderable talents to our jam-packed bill of live musical cheer are the stunningly soulful Jesse Ware, self-described ‘motivational speaker with harmonious intentions’ Willis Earl Beal, rap-punk-ravers Murkage, super-distinctive microphone championSkepta, singer song-writer and soon-to-be superstar Jake Bugg, spine-tingling harmonisers Staves, duelling boy-girl vocalists Sunless 97, Brit-electro types The Other Tribe, Mancunians Parma Violets, Eastern European folk flavoured South Londoners Georgeous George, folk-punk four-piece Crowns, live freestyle breaks dons Subgiant and shoestring-popsters Daytona Lights. Plus there will be appearances from Charley Macaulay, Alonestar and the Isle of Wight’s very own A Way Of Life and This Way Up.

Everyone in the Bestival Bunker is well excited about Parisian genius Brodinski coming to Bestival. A man after our own hearts Brodinski’s taste is as wide as our smiles when we’re reaching for the lasers at one of his gigs, covering filthy techno, bass heavy house and minimal vibes. You know you have to be there when he raises the roof! Anyone who knows their onions when it comes to dance music will know thatGilles Peterson is an utter legend on a quest to find the perfect beat and we’re jolly pleased that he’s taking his search to the Isle of Wight to exhibit his impeccable taste for all you lucky Bestivalites. And that’s not all, as Redlight will be navigating the space between house, bass music and beyond, smashing it up with his jet-propelled bangers, jungle pioneer Shy FX will be there in full effect, plus there will be deck wrecking action from Dalston doyens Gutterslut, glitchy Dubstepper Zomboy, cut and scratch monster Krafty Kuts, edit-genius Duff Disco, bhangra chief Sonnyji Presents Bang Bhang, cosmic disco dude Flying White Dots, and local boy done good Kaf-Tan.

We’re also delighted to announce that Bestival will be teaming up with Exit Festival to take part in the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) Twin Festivals initiative. Deriving from the popular ‘twin towns’ concept the scheme aims to create a cultural exchange between the UKs leading independent festivals and their international counterparts and both festivals have plenty of ideas up their sleeves to benefit both artists and festivalgoers from Serbia and the Isle of Wight this summer. 

Says Rob da Bank: “I’m so pleased that we're twinning with Exit - my one visit there has stayed lodged in my festival brain as one of my favourite memories…playing records in an old fort to the most hedonistic party people this side of …well Bestival! So much energy, good vibes and great acts playing - hopefully something that we share with Exit at Bestival. Long may we be brothers and sisters in sound!”

Says EXIT General Manager Bojan Boskovic: “We are so excited to be twinning with Bestival this year as we have watched it bloom from a wonderful ethos into one of the largest and most musically exciting festivals around! Bestival has a great energy, an immense and interesting line up and who can compete with the unique ideas and artwork each year. Exchanging acts and ideas, we also hope some of our followers will make the journey to Bestival and we look forward to welcoming Bestival fans to our crazy fortress”. 

To benefit local artists each festival has put forward acts to swap and play at each others events. The Playground Syndicate will play at EXIT and The Good Guys will play at Bestival. Each act will also blog about their experience playing at the twinned festival.  

Hailing for the Isle of Wight, The Playground Syndicate are made up of 2 DJ’s (Elmo & Beavz) and the visual brilliance of the A.V Circus. These boys are seriously talented individuals and when they come together they are a mega force, twisting your mind with warped visuals, DJing with huge creative energy and reinventing the tunes they play within the mix.

DJ duo The Good Guys aka Bojan Cizmic and Andrija Kovac play a mixture of electronic folk, guitars and samplers with no boundaries and are rising stars in the Serbian underground electronic music scene.  With over 30 productions under their belt covering a range of styles from folk trash to nu rave the pair have broken out of their native Eastern Europe and are now playing gigs all over the world.  

Twinned festivals will be sharing not only artists and expertise but also audiences, as 10 lucky competition winners will be given the chance to experience the twin festival in action.  And one lucky winner from each festival will also get the chance to win a trip to the twin festival with travel and accommodation for them and a mate. Announcements will follow on both festival websites in the coming months with more information and how to enter. 

Now in its third year the AIF scheme has gone from strength to strength with participating festivals successfully building local awareness of their twins through cross press and marketing promotions. As well as sharing links on their websites, twinned festivals also include twinning information on flyers, marketing materials and in their PR campaigns to local media and once their own event has sold out help to market their international twin through their media channels.  Talent discussions have helped to co-ordinate bookings of international artists and further reinforce the fundamental values that unite the festivals.

Taking place from Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th July, in the magical Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the river Danube, EXIT continues to deliver the most adventurous and value for money festival experience, with a diverse and cutting edge line up, cheap food and drink onsite and the best campsite entertainment whilst bathing in the hot Balkan sunshine.  Tickets are onsale now from only £95 for a 4 day festival pass. For more info and tickets http://eng.exitfest.org/

Sadly we have just heard that Azealia Banks is cancelling all of her summer shows in the UK and that includes Bestival but we have just confirmed an AMAZING new act to announce which we will tell you all about early next week and we still have our Friday night headliner under wraps, news of which will be coming soon, so keep on checking in at www.bestival.net, and our Facebook page and Twitter for all the latest behaviour.

All The Acts Announced So far:

LIVE
STEVIE WONDER / NEW ORDER  / THE XX  / SIGUR RÓS / FRIENDLY FIRES / 2MANYDJS - LIVE / SOULWAX  /JUSTICE  / TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB / HOT CHIP / BAT FOR LASHES / NERO / EMELI SANDÉ / ORBITAL / SBTRKT / WARPAINT / DE LA SOUL / ROOTS MANUVA / MAJOR LAZER / SISTER SLEDGE / GARY NUMAN / THE HORRORS / SPIRITUALIZED / DEATH IN VEGAS / DOOM / BEN HOWARD / MICHAEL KIWANUKA / SUB FOCUS / ALABAMA SHAKES  /KEVIN SAUNDERSON FEAT. INNER CITY LIVE  / GALLOWS / RIZZLE KICKS / BURAKA SOM SISTEMA / SAGE FRANCIS / GRIMES / BELLOWHEAD / EARTH WIND & FIRE EXPERIENCE FEAT AL MCKAY / DJANGO DJANGO / LITTLE DRAGON / GOLD PANDA / ADAM ANT & THE GOOD, THE MAD AND THE LOVELY POSSE / THE CUBAN BROTHERS / TOP CAT FEATURING SIR COXSONE OUTERNATIONAL / CHAIRLIFT / ICEAGE / REN HARVIEU / JOHN TALABOT / LIANNE LA HAVAS / DELILAH / FIRST AID KIT / GESAFFELSTEIN / DAUGHTER / ZULU WINTER / ANE BRUN / FRIENDS / TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS / KING KHAN AND THE SHRINES / THE JAPANESE POPSTARS / CHAS & DAVE / DUB PISTOLS  / FACTORY FLOOR  / CHARLI XCX / ERRORS  / LUCY ROSE / CONGO NATTY / KING KRULE / TOY / KINDNESS / DISMANTLE / DIRTY BEACHES / DRUMS OF DEATH /JESSE WARE / JEFFREY LEWIS & THE JUNKYARD / GENERAL LEVY / SLAGSMÅLSKLUBBEN/ JAIPUR KAWA BRASS BAND  / FIELD MUSIC / JINJA SAFARI  / KAWA CIRCUS / B.DOLAN'S CHURCH OF LOVE & RUIN / 02:54 / EVIAN CHRIST / FRANKIE ROSE  / PORCELAIN RAFT / MILAGRES / THREE BONZOS & A PIANO / PRINCE FATTY / LIZ GREEN  / TRAILER TRASH TRACYS / FOREST SWORDS / WILLIS EARL BEAL  / MURKAGE / ALT-J / THE STAVES / JAKE BUGG / ALUNAGEORGE / SKINNY LISTER / JOSH KUMRA / RYAN KEEN  / STAY+ / JAMIE N COMMONS / NINA NESBITT / BIGKIDS / GABRIELLE APLIN / KWES / DIAGRAMS  / FICTION  /  TURBOWOLF  /MARY EPWORTH / WET NUNS / OTHER TRIBE / PARMA VIOLETS / GORGEOUS GEORGE / MISTY'S BIG ADVENTURE  / THIS IS THE KIT  / STEALING SHEEP / CLOCK OPERA  / YOUNG BRITISH ARTISTS /  PATTERNS / GHOST OUTFIT  / L.A. SALAMI  / TO KILL A KING / DINGUS KHAN /  CROWNS / EMILY BARKER & THE RED CLAY HALO / SUBGIANT /HEATH:WARD / LAUREL COLLECTIVE  / AHAB / GECKO / MODEL SOCIETY /  / TOM WILLIAMS AND THE BOAT / DAYTONA LIGHTS / VALENTINE GRAY / CHARLEY MACAULAY / SKY SPHERE / BLACKHOUSE CROW / THE LOVELY EGGS /  ST SPIRIT  / CHARMING / ALONESTAR / SHEPHERDS / CHERISHPORT / SEÁN MCGOWAN / A WAY OF LIFE / THIS WAY UP / THE WIDOWMAKER

DJ SETS FROM ROB DA BANK AND FRIENDS: ANNIE MAC PRESENTS / FOUR TET B2B CARIBOU / THE 2 BEARS /DAVID RODIGAN MBE PRESENTS RAM JAM / DIRTYBIRD SHOWCASE FEAT. CLAUDE VONSTROKE, JUSTIN MARTIN & EATS EVERYTHING  / FRANÇOIS K / BRODINSKY /MOODYMANN / GILLES PETERSON / DJ YODA / MAYA JANE COLES / SCUBA / KAVINSKY  / JULIO BASHMORE  / LTJ BUKEM / JAMIE XX /SHY FX / PLASTICIAN / MATADOR / GREG WILSON / DOCTOR P / THE NEXTMEN / PEARSON SOUND / BORGORE  / FLUX PAVILION / MAX COOPER  / GEMINI  / KRYSTAL KLEAR  / PANGAEA / REGGAE ROAST /  BILLY DANIEL BUNTER / PARIAH / TROLLEY SNATCHA / KRAFTY KUTS / WARM & ELECTRIC MINDS / SCRATCH PERVERTS  / KOAN SOUND  / CAMO & KROOKED / GILES SMITH & JAMES PRIESTLEY (SECRETSUNDAZE) / MOSCA / NUMBERS SHOWCASE: ONEMAN B2B JACKMASTER, DEADBOY, SPENCER, REDINHO  / B TRAITS / GUTTERSLUT / BEN UFO / PBR STREETGANG / JAGUAR SKILLS & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS / DRUMS OF DEATH / BLAWAN / FRANK TOPE / LEO ZERO / EVIAN CHRIST  / GIRL UNIT / ZOMBOY / LUV*JAM / DR ALEX PATERSON / CHRIS COCO / PETE GOODING  / PHIL MISON /DUFF DISCO / DONNYJI PRESENTS BANG BHANG / MIXMASTER MORRIS / REV MILO SPEEDWAGON  / GRAEME FISHER (BALEARIC)  / DJ CABLE / FOAMO / DJ SHEPDOG / THE SHELLAC COLLECTIVE /FLYING WHITE DOTS / DJ CHARGE / PATHAAN / MOJO FILTER / FEAR OF THEYDON / TYTHE / SINK THE PINK / GEORGE B / KAF-TAN

PLUS:
MR MOTIVATOR

BRAINFEEDER PRESENTS THUNDERCAT, THE GASLAMP KILLER, TEEBS, LAPALUX, JEREMIAH JAE, DJ KUTMAH

CHANNEL ONE SOUNDSYSTEM

BESTIVAL TICKET LINKS & INFORMATION:
Ticketline / www.ticketline.co.uk/bestival-tickets / 0844 888 4410

Ticketmaster / 0844 847 1742

Red Funnel / 0844 844 9988 (inc optional ferry travel bundles)

Wightlink / 0871 376 1000 (inc optional ferry travel bundles)

HMV / 0843 221 0100

See Tickets / 0871 230 0010

View / 0870 242 1235

Hover Travel (inc optional hovercraft travel bundles)

Adult Ticket With Entry From Thursday 6th September - £180
Adult Ticket With Entry From Friday 7th September - £170
    
Teen Ticket (age 13-17) - £120 

Age 12 and Under Weekend Ticket - FREE (but you must obtain a ticket)

Wild Copse (Premium Camping) Adult Ticket - £299
Wild Copse (Premium Camping) Teen Ticket - £149.50
Wild Copse (Premium Camping) Age 12 and Under – Free 

Campervan Tickets: £85 (per vehicle)
Tickets will also be available to buy through our payment plan which lets you pay a fifth of the total ticket cost (plus booking fees) now, with a further four equal payments spread across the following four consecutive months.  

Tickets and coach travel packages also available via Big Green Coach: www.biggreencoach.co.uk/bestival