18 MusicWeek 01.06.12 PREVIEWFESTIVAL SEASON
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Rhythms Of The World July 14-15 VFESTIVAL
An event which focuses on bringing together musicians and cultures from all four corners, Rhythms Of The World is not for profit and run entirely by volunteers. Originally set up by Oxfam campaign groups, last year’s Rhythms Of The World attracted a 31,000-strong audience. Taking place in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, the 2012 edition of the event sees Mojo’s World Music Album Of The Year winners Julu hit the Main Stage on Saturday. The Mercury-nominated Young Knives. Speech Debelle, Jamaican reggae maestro Junior Murvin and Molotov Jukebox are just some of the attractions performing on Sunday.
SECRET GARDEN PARTY JuLY 19-22
The tandem events share another line-up of big names this year including Florence And The Machine, The Black Keys, The Vaccines, You Me At Six and Enter Shikari on top of the three big names topping the weekend’s billings. And that’s just the main stage, The Maccabees, Azealia Banks and Social Distortion can be found on the NME/Radio 1, Dance and Lock Up stages respectively with acts on the Festival
It’s not so secret anymore. Since its launch, the independent arts and music festival based in Ripton Abbots, Cambridgeshire has gone from strength to strength getting ever more popular. In fact it’s become so popular that the 2012 event is completely sold out. Orbital takes the headline slot this summer and are joined by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, KT Tunstall, Little Roy, The Jim Jones Revue and King Charles.
WhereHylands Park, Essex / Weston Park,
Staffordshire HEADLINERSThe Stone Roses, The Killers TICKETS Available
Republic, BBC Introducing and Alternative stages yet to be announced. Where Richfield Avenue/Bramham Park
When 24 – 26 August HEADLINERS Foo Fighters, The Cure, Kasabian (all pictured above) TICKETS Available
BESTIVAL 6-9 SEPTEMBER
KENDAL CALLING JuLY 27-29 In its seventh year, Kendal Calling welcomes music fans to The Lakes this July with a line-up that includes Dizzee Rascal, James, Maximo Park, We Are Scientists and Feeder. Along with the Main Stage itself, Kendal Calling boasts the Glow Dance Tent “bursting at the seams” with live dance music. Meanwhile, Chai Whallahs will take to the Kaylied Stage - the former stomping ground of acts such as Mumford and Sons, Frank Turner and Michael Kiwanuka.
Alabama Shakes, Jake Bugg and Grimes are just some of the young guns that are looking to keep climbing the musical ranks at Bestival this year. Gary Numan, Florence + The Machine and Bestival’s headliners will probably show them how. Also offering some intriguing musical alternatives, Bestival plays host to The Grand Palace Of Entertainment, described as “a rainbow coloured, pleasure- seeking twisted fun house”. Interactive theatre company Gideon Reeling will be
taking over the Ambient Forest at night. Where Robin Hill Country Park, Isle of
Wight HEADLINERS Stevie Wonder, New Order TICKETS Available
18-19 AUGUST
It’s one of the few places to host the newly reformed Stone Roses (below) this year but there’s a slew of other big names adorning V posters for 2012. The likes of David Guetta, Keane, Newton Faulkner and Professor Green are all on the bill. Any Roses fans who show up specifically for the Madchester vibe will also find themselves drawn to the likes of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and the Happy Mondays. Music aside, the Jagermeister truck returns to V this year. It’s a converted ex-military beast with a 21 meter bar where Jager is on tap at zero degrees. Not cold enough? Fear not. Thankfully, Jagermeister can also be found in the sub- zero ice bar.
READING/LEEDS 24-26 AUGUST
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