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Following an absolutely fantastic Easter, filled with egg hunts, colouring in competitions and a truly epic chocolate binge, Camp Bestival are back and ready to rock! So, as the summer hoves into view and with the entertainment line-up which includes Happy Mondays, Hot Chip, Kool And the Gang, Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers, Mr. Tumble, The Gruffalo, Shrek, Young British Foodies, Stefan Gates The Gastronaut, Jimmy Carr and so much more, guaranteeing you a fun-packed festi-holiday weekend, all at Camp Bestival HQ have turned our attention to celebrating the world’s foremost sports competition; the Olympic Games!  So, we’ll be flying the flag and carrying the torch at Lulworth Castle from opening ceremony and on across the weekend, so you can keep up to speed with all the athletic exertions. And, of course, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to show off your agility with our Silly Sportsday frolics in the ultimate family environment for Olympian fun.

Taking time out from limbering up, Rob da Bank said: “Team Camp Bestival are mega-excited that the Olympic Games decided to open on the same day as Camp Bestival! We’re rather flattered and are currently pumping some serious iron at Camp HQ in preparation. Whilst we’d rather be in a field having fun with our families than sat at home watching TV, we also know that many people like watching the opening ceremony so we have decided to show it big screen style for anyone who’s up for it. We’ll also have a screen showing the Olympics over the weekend if by some minute chance you aren’t already engaged in some other activity onsite at Camp B! On your marks, get set, go!”

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SEE WHAT WILDNESS LURKS BENEATH THE BELLY OF…

ALTERNATIVE BESTIVAL

MADNESS, MAGIC AND MAYHEM – IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC

The Swamp Shack / Ambient Forest / Amphitheatre Stage / The Grand Palace of Entertainment / Slumbarave / Time for Tease / Knees Up Tent / Mazy’s Art Club / Club Dada / Polka /

Sideshows and Micro-venues

PLUS:

DJS: Jamie xx / Julio Bashmore / The Nextmen / B Traits / Leo Zero / Dr. Alex Paterson / Evian Christ / Reggae Roast / Mixmaster Morris / Frank Tope / Phil Mison / Rev Milo Speedwagon / Graeme Fisher (Balearic) / Pathaan / DJ Cable / Foamo / George B / Tythe Vs Mojo Filter / Sink The Pink

LIVE: John Talabot / Lucy Rose / Jamie N Commons / Kwes / Diagrams / Clock Opera / Stealing Sheep / Mary Epworth / Wet Nuns / Dingus Khan / Anothers Blood / Tom Williams And The Boat / Valentine Gray /  Cherishport / The Widowmaker  / Mr Motivator

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With amazing music acts galore, including Stevie Wonder, New Order, The xx, Sigur Rós, Friendly Fires, Bat for Lashes, Roots Manuva, Orbital, 2 Bears and David Rodigan to name but a very few playing at this year’s show, you could be forgiven for thinking that Bestival is just about the incredible music. But, of course, as anyone who has ever been to Bestival will know, it’s not all about the music, there’s a whole other world of madcap mayhem and convention defying oddments waiting to be discovered around every corner…

Rob da Bank says: “We’re all very proud of the musical line-up each year at Bestival with so many great vintage and festival-rocking acts combined with the who’s who of new blood… But this is the announcement I’m probably most excited about – the alternative land of Bestival. Stages, tents, hidden nooks and crannies, jam-packed with polka, cabaret, striptease, cream teas, gay bingo, birthday parties, spoken word, freaks, circus, a live band playing inside a jukebox, illuminated night time ping pong, an arts salon and drag queen foodie demos…obviously! This is what Bestival is all about, the creativity and madness of all who come, let loose on a multi-stage technicolour freak out. Jump in!”

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8th, 9th and 10th JUNE, 2012 LOCH NESS, SCOTLAND

ELECTRO HEAVEN AS ROCKNESS ANNOUNCES
SUB CLUB SOUND SYSTEM 25 YEARS
SOMA RECORDS
MYLO EPP PARTY
PLUS
THE ROCKNESS ARCADIA UFO

In an announcement of cosmic proportions, RockNess today confirms a constellation of electronic acts guaranteed to unleash an unearthly level of dancefloor devastation this June. What’s more, the stratospheric celebrations are set to land on the Scottish Highlands for three days in a brand new stage concept - THE ARCADIA UFO – the likes of which Scotland has never seen!

Brought to RockNess by Arcadia, originators of the now legendary Afterburner, THE ARCADIA UFO is a 360 degree rave machine from outer space, based on a flying saucer, and guaranteed to get the party people well and truly moving! Loaded with an armoury of brand new high powered effects and a thunderous sound system, this incredible new sculpted arena, which replaces the Afterburner, will crash land into the festival radiating fire, light, lasers and intergalactic vibrations. Head there as dusk falls for a truly space age experience for 2012! And the soundtrack to THE ARCADIA UFO is suitably galaxy-spanning too.

Having thrown the mother of all birthday parties at RockNess last year to celebrate an output of outstanding electronica spanning 20 years, our friends at SOMA RECORDS are back with an almighty bang for 2012, assuming control of THE ARCADIA UFO on Friday and Saturday and with a line up set to eclipse last year’s now legendary birthday euphoria.

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**SNOWBOMBING NEWS ALERT **

Dizzee Rascal’s headline slot at the Party in the ERISTOFF Forest promises to be an audio-visual spectacular – not to be missed!

** Plus Labrinth and Mistajam join the bill **

** And new ERISTOFF Snowbombing mobile app available now **

Renowned as the must-see climax of the Snowbombing Festival in Austria, ERISTOFF vodka is delighted to confirm that Dizzee Rascal’s headline slot at the much anticipated Party in the ERISTOFF Forest will be a multisensory spectacular. Bringing festivities to a close in their own inimitable style, previous Parties in the ERISTOFF Forest have always been the hottest ticket in town with performances from the likes of Fat Boy Slim, De La Soul, DJ Yoda and The Prodigy all set in a mystical forest enclave in the heart of the popular Mayrhofen Resort.

This year the Party in the ERISTOFF Forest on Friday 13^th April has the undeniable pop behemoth Dizzee Rascal headlining a bill which now includes über-producer Labrinth and DJ and radio presenter Mistajam, making it the perfect end to a week in the picture postcard surrounds of Mayrhofen.

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LATEST WAVE OF ACTS ANNOUNCED

FOR DOT TO DOT 2012

Wavves / Willis Earl Beal / Hooray For Earth / Pond / Neon Indian / Jake Bugg / The Rumour Said Fire / Beth Jeans Houghton / Islet / Patterns / Peace / Rae Morris / Random Impulse / Admiral Fallow / Bastille / Bondax / Clock Opera / Eyes On Film / Lulu James / Murray James / The Night / Scoundrels / Shinies / Swiss Lips / Turbowolf

Bristol: Saturday 2^nd June 2012

Nottingham: Sunday 3^rd June 2012

Manchester: Monday 4^th June 2012

http://www.dottodotfestival.co.uk / fb.com/dottodotfestival  / #d2dfest

• An eclectic mix of innovative, ground-breaking acts manage to secure the festival’s spirit and provide the musical kudos.- Virtual Festivals

• ‘A forest of new stars, old favourites and plenty of mischief at one of the UK’s fastest rising festivals’ – NME

• ‘With a stunning bill and venues within yards of one another we’ll leave you to join the dots.’ – Clash

Already well-established as the festival that brings you future stadium-fillers before any other event, Dot To Dot is set to unveil the second wave of acts on this year’s bill.  The UK’s only touring festival, Dot To Dot will visit a multitude of venues in Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester this coming Jubilee bank holiday weekend headlined by The Drums and Pulled Apart By Horses and featuring some of the most electrifying up and coming acts currently around.

Dot To Dot Organiser Anton Lockwood said: “Our second announcement for Dot To Dot 2012 sees us welcome some of the most hotly tipped new acts in the world, including some stars of SXSW. This is what Dot To Dot is all about!”

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STEVIE WONDER HEADLINES SUNDAY NIGHT AT BESTIVAL (UK FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE)

Bestival, Robin Hill Country Park, Isle Of Wight – 6^th to 9^th September 2012

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Twitter: @bestival / #wildlife

Ever since finding out that their Sunday night headliner was confirmed, Bestival have been madly desperate to shout it from the rooftops. The Bestival bunker is fit to burst with utter joy as a real, bona fide musical giant will be amongst us this September!

Rob da Bank says: “What can I say? What a day! I see part of my job at Bestival as giving you acts you may never have seen or will get the chance to see again… so, I’m hoping you feel as happy as I do as we announce the legendary Stevie Wonder as Sunday night headliner! A winner of 25 Grammy Awards,  the most ever for a solo artist, this man’s music has always been part of the da Bank home listening experience and also a favourite at our Sunday Best and Bestival parties and this is a very rare chance to see a legend in action. See you there!”

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LIVE:

Bat For Lashes / Ben Howard / SBTRKT / Roots Manuva / Alabama Shakes / Sage Francis (UK Festival Exclusive) / Grimes / Chairlift / Gesaffelstein / Iceage / Ren Harvieu / Factory Floor / Porcelain Raft / Toy / Kindness / Dismantle / Dirty Beaches / General Levy / Top Cat feat. Sir Coxsone Outernational /  Josh Kumra / Errors / Trailer Trash Tracys / Forest Swords / Stay+ / Skinny Lister / Misty’s Big Adventure / Ryan Keen / Nina Nesbitt / BIGkids / The Lovely Eggs / Alt-J / St Spirit / Charming / Shepherds / Seán McGowan

DJs:

Moodymann / Kavinsky / Girl Unit

AND IN THE AMBIENT FOREST:

Mixmaster Morris / Chris Coco / Phil Mison / Pete Gooding

GETTING TO BESTIVAL:

Bike to Bestival / Swim to Bestival / Taxi to Bestival please with Minicabit / Life’s a journey – share it! – Car sharing

PLUS:

The Cuban Brothers and Fatima Whitbread Hit The Dancefloor For Let’s Dance For Sport Relief

Bestival HQ are having a wild old time planning a long weekend of ferocious fun for this September at Robin Hill Country Park. Amazing treats are already lined-up, from the Saturday night headliners New Order and exclusive performances from The xx and Sigur Rós, to the brand new Amphitheatre performance space in the woods and Arcadia’s Mechanical Cabaret, not forgetting the Wildlife theme, a whole heap of gleaming new stuff and old favourite haunts galore, so it’s with great pleasure that we give you news of lots more lovely musical acts joining the bill and some ingenious ways to travel to our party paradise.

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AIM INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS RETURN FOR 2012

RECOGNISING INDEPENDENT TALENT FOR THEIR SECOND YEAR

HOSTED BY STEVE LAMACQ (BBC 6MUSIC) & HUW STEPHENS (BBC RADIO 1)

THE BREWERY, CLERKENWELL – 29^TH OCTOBER 2012

www.musicindie.com/awards

Following the huge success of their inaugural awards, the Association of Independent Music (AIM) are very pleased to announced that the AIM Independent Music Awards will return once again in 2012, casting a spotlight on the plethora of talent in the independent sector. Doubling in size in direct response to the overwhelming interest in 2011’s event, the AIM Awards will be held on October 29^th 2012 at their new venue, The Brewery in Clerkenwell.

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DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ACTS FOR 2012

The Drums / Pulled Apart By Horses

Willy Mason / Dog Is Dead / Summer Camp / Lucy Rose

Bristol: Saturday 2^nd June 2012

Nottingham: Sunday 3^rd June 2012

Manchester: Monday 4^th June 2012

www.dottodotfestival.co.uk / facebook.com/dottodotfestival  / #d2dfest

• An eclectic mix of innovative, ground-breaking acts manage to secure the festival’s spirit and provide the musical kudos.- Virtual Festivals

• ‘A forest of new stars, old favourites and plenty of mischief at one of the UK’s fastest rising festivals’ – NME

• ‘With a stunning bill and venues within yards of one another we’ll leave you to join the dots.’ – Clash

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Hallelujah Camp Bestival’s Sunday Headliners: Happy Mondays

More Live Music From:

Dodgy / Little Roy / Redlight / Josh Kumra / Ryan Keen / Jenny O

DJs:

Mr Scruff / The 2 Bears / DJ Derek / Maya Jane Coles / Gemini / Luv*Jam / Dave Hornby (Shake)

Plus:

Dick and Dom

And The East Lulworth Literary Institute:

‘How To’ With:

Camila Batmanghelidjh / Dick And Dom

Spoken Word Artists:

Scroobius Pip / Chris Redmond / Joshua Idehen / John Berkavitch / Jodi Ann Bickley / John Osborne / Alex Gynther  / John Sinclair

Author Readings:

Fabulous Baker Brothers / Joe Stretch / Matt Whyman / Richard Milward / Ben Crystal / Lerryn Korda / David Gatward / Stuart Evers

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