16 MusicWeek 01.06.12 PREVIEWFESTIVAL SEASON
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Wait! There’s more. Honourable mentions go out to the following, which boast more big names, vintage themes, international artists and mythical water beasts. Take your pick...
Standon calling august 3-5 It all started with 25 friends, a swimming pool, a set of decks and a birthday BBQ – according to the organisers – and Hertfordshire’s Standon Calling has grown from there, receiving heaps of critical praise along the way. There’s a whole host of musical talent this year that Standon has tipped to breakthrough some time soon. Beardyman, Death In Vegas and Fat Freddy’s Drop top the bill.
ROCKNESS JuNE 8-10 In case you’re still scratching your head, RockNess brings the music to Nessi herself in what we hope will be a pleasant Scottish summer. Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5 (inset) and Biffy Clyro take the top spots as far as line-up is concerned but the likes of Ed Sheeran, Wretch 32, Friendly Fires, Ash and Rob Da Bank mean there’s strength in depth down by the Loch.
WOMAD JuNE 30/JULY 27-29 Broadening our horizons, WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) reaches out to bring together artists from all over the world. The Peter Gabriel co-founded event looks to celebrate the multicultural nature of music, art and dance, not just through its festivals but through record releases, educational projects and other performance events as well. Two WOMAD festivals grace the UK this year: Bristol Zoo hosts on June 30, with the UK’s Boxettes and Spiro being joined by India’s Jaipur Kawa Brass Band among others; Charlton Park welcomes WOMAD from July 27-29 featuring Australia’s Barons of Tang, South Africa’s Hot Water and The Correspondents (right) from the UK.
VINTAGE FESTIVAL JuLY 13-15 You’ve probably already guessed the theme, but Vintage has a new addition this year. It’s the decade that needs no introduction: the Nineties. Now, apparently, officially vintage after 22 years, the 1990’s will be celebrated at Vintage Festival’s new home of Broughton House, Northants, with Madchester-style raves including Hacienda era DJs such as Graham Park and Danny Rampling. Also in the line-up are Aloe Blacc, The Damned, Chic and Nouvelle Vague.
HOP FARM 29 JUNE-1 JULY
Tickets may not be flying from the box office quite as quickly as they have in previous years, but Hop Farm attendees will no doubt be glad to get back to basics at Paddock Wood in July. Hop Farm returns with its no sponsorship, no branding, no VIPs philosophy allowing nothing to get between the event’s two most important ingredients, the punter and
the music. Dr John, Athlete, Richard Ashcroft and Sir Bruce Forsyth are just some of the names that will join Hop Farm’s headliners over the three days to
provide the tunes. WhereHop Farm, Kent HEADLINERS Peter Gabriel and The New
Blood Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Suede TICKETS Available
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TIN THE PARK 6-8 JULY
Florence + The Machine, New Order and Elbow are just some of the massive names that go some way to suggest how big the headline acts are at T In The Park this year. Up and comers like King Charles, We Are Augustines and Fun. should also draw a crowd, with the latter consistently occupying the top end of the UK iTunes chart in recent weeks. A full-on fun fair offers a bit of variation from the good vibrations alongside T’s traditional Fancy Dress Friday. The theme for 2012 is yet to be decided, so
keep your eyes peeled and your sewing kit open. Where Balado, Scotland HEADLINERS Snow Patrol, The Stone Roses, Kasabian TICKETS Available
WAKESTOCK 6-8 JULY
Because music alone isn’t always enough, Wakestock combines a superstar musical line-up with the watersport of Wakeboarding (it’s like water-skiing with a tiny surfboard). As well as its headliners, big names for Wakestock 2012 include Katy B, Zane Lowe, DJ Fresh and Brighton hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks. And to think Wakestock began as a watersport competition with a car park party stuck on
the side. Where Cardigan Bay, Wales HEADLINERS Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Ed
Sheeran TICKETS Available
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