Summer Festival Guide

Redfest 2014 lineup details

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Check out the 8th installment of this years Redfest.  This year the KINGS of ragga metal SKINDRED headlining our main stage on Friday 25th July, who will be joined by MOBO winners Krept & Konan, London boys TOY, and Young Kato, who are currently on tour with You Me at Six.

Skindred are veritable festival veterans and famed for their intense live performances, we have absolutely no doubt that Friday night is going to GO OFF. 

Skindred's Benji Webbe: 'As ambassadors of British music Skindred are more than buzzed to be invited along to headline Red "DRED" fest. All the boys in the band have enjoyed playing in Surrey and this is another chance for us to stamp down power in front of British music fans. We ain't fucking about Redfest, You're GETTING IT!'

South London hip hop duo Krept & Konan are Casyo "Krept" Johnson and Karl "Konan" Wilson, and winners of the 2013 'Best Newcomers' MOBO award.

We also welcome indie rock band Peace to our main stage as our Saturday headliners. Having received critical acclaim from publications such as The Guardian and NME in 2012, comparing them to bands like The Maccabees and Foals, Worcester quartet Peace went on to be nominated for Radio 1's 'Sound of 2013', and had Top 20 success with their 2013 album 'In Love'. 

Also joining us with be Landudno boys Catfish and the Bottlemen. Playing loud, explosive, sexy rock and roll songs full of guitars and energy, CATBM took part in Radio 1's Future Festival at the beginning of the year, and have been wowing audiences up and down the UK.

We also welcome Irish folk-pop duet, and brothers, Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor, who will be joining us along with Youtube sensation George Barnett, The Skints – back by very popular demand, along with The LaFontaines, the hauntingly beautiful voice of Lauren Aquilina, Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, mesmerising soul from Lulu James, rousing rock lads The Struts and Birmingham lads JAWS.

The Total Uprawr Stage

It may surprise some to find a band like Welsh pop rock gods The Blackout headlining such a billing, but with so  many crossover vibes and mashed genres going on over the whole weekend we are confident of a great reception. And a very full tent. 

Our Friday night headliner is Heart of a Coward, a band that has been KILLING the metal tents at festivals such as Download, and who always bring the RAWR.

We also welcome London hardcore troupe TRC, with Heights, The Dirty Youth, Lostalone, Polar, Baby Godzilla, Astroid Boys, The Catharsis, Slaves, The First, The One Hundred, and Rat Attack also on the billing.

Completing our Uprawr Stage lineup are Skies in Motion, Fathoms, Collisions, When We Were Wolves, Aurora, Our Hollow Our Home, A Moment Lost and Set Your Sails.

V Festival Glee Comedy tent lineup announced

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 V Festival has today announced a sensational line up for its Glee Club Comedy Tent.  Alan Carr and Adam Hills are confirmed to headline with other acts including Paul Chowdhry, Rob Beckett and Andrew Maxwell also joining the bill.

Alan Carr is set to make a triumphant debut appearance at V Festival this year. One of the UK’s most outstanding comedians Carr has also received critical acclaim for television shows including the ground breaking and hugely popular Alan Carr’s Chatty Man.  He has won countless awards including a BAFTA in 2013.

Alan Carr said: “Can't wait to perform at V!! Watch out Timberlake there's someone else bringing Sexy Back!  See you there!”

Adam Hills is also making his debut V Festival performance this year. The Australian has achieved international success as one of the world’s best stand up comics, he is best known in the UK for hosting the critically acclaimed ‘The Last Leg.

Adam Hills said: "I'm a V virgin, and am therefore quite excited to pop my cherry at this year's festival. Since it's my first time, I'm guessing I'll make a fool of myself, be very loud, and it'll all be over much quicker than I had hoped. Unlike my actual virginity though, I'll get to lose it twice in a weekend."

Paul Chowdhry said of his upcoming appearance: “I’m gonna go in heavy at the V Festival this year. If my performance time on the comedy stage clashes with Justin Timberlake or The Killers, I’d like to apologise in advance for stealing their audience.”

Across the weekend V Festival goers will be treated to the very best in stand-up comedy with other names including, Fosters Comedy Award winner Phil Nichol, Jarlath Regan and John Fothergill.  The Glee Club Comedy tent will also feature the very best in upcoming talent including Matt Richardson, Charlie Baker and Dapper Laughs.

With Justin Timberlake and The Killers set to headline the main music stages and a whole host of other fantastic acts confirmed, this year’s V Festival is set to be the most exciting weekend of the summer.

Glee Club Comedy Tent full line up is as follows:

 

 

V FESTIVAL 2014

 

Hylands Park, Chelmsford

Weston Park, Staffordshire

Saturday 16 August

Alan Carr

Paul Chowdhry

Jimmy McGhie

Andrew Bird

Jarlath Regan

Ben Hurley

John Fothergill

Dave Twentyman

Dapper Laughs

Boothby Graffoe

MC Kevin McCarthy

 

 

 

 

Sunday 17 August

Adam Hills

Rob Beckett

Andrew Maxwell

Pat Cahill

Matt Reed

Peter White

Matt Richardson

Keith Farnan

Andy Askins

Steve Gribbin

MC Charlie Baker

Saturday 16 August

Adam Hills

Rob Beckett

Andrew Maxwell

Phil Nicol

Geoff Norcott

Pat Cahill

Phil Nichol

Matt Richardson

Matt Reed

Peter White

Steve Gribbin

Keith Farnan

Andy Askins

MC Charlie Baker

Sunday 17 August
Alan Carr

Paul Chowdhry

Jarlath Regan

Dave Fulton

Ben Hurley

John Fothergill

Dapper Laughs

Boothby Graffoe

Jim Smallman

MC Kevin McCarthy

 

Ben Howard to headline Jersey Live 2014

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The London-born and Devon-raised Ben Howard comes to the festival riding a wave of momentum that has taken the folk star from the cosy venues of south west England to festival stages the world over. Having signed to Island Records in 2011, Howard has since gone on to be nominated for the coveted Mercury Prize for his album Every Kingdom, and later going on to win the Best Newcomer and Best British Solo Male Artist at the 2013 BRIT Awards. He was also nominated for the Ivor Novello for Best Album in the same year. 

 

Village Mentality comes to Field Day

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Now in it’s eighth year Field Day returns to its beautiful leafy home of Victoria Park on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of June in the heart of East London. We are thrilled to announce this year’s Village Mentality content for Field Day 2014.

Unique to Field Day is Village Mentality’s village green. It runs in the daytime from 1-5pm and it’s the bunting strewn, straw bale-filled heart of the festival. For 2014 the Village Green runs on both days of the weekend- offering (as ever) a wry mix of old favourite and new classic team games and DIY-style side stalls including:

Village Green Team Games – 7th & 8th June

Run the gamut of team games inspired by traditional fetes and country games but with a contemporary twist. BE PREPARED is the motto for 2014 as this year our games hark back to childhood memories with the theme of Girl Guides and Boy Scouts, Brownies and Cubs. So, whether you were a kelpie or an elf, a beaver or one of the woodcraft folk, have a pow wow, join the pack and muck into a wacky selection of team races and relays to include:

Competitive knot tying, three legged racing, dib dab dobbing, pillow fighting, tug of warring, all for prizes with bells and whistles thrown in. Go on- join in and release your inner cub…

Competitive Eating Contest

Don’t miss our eating competition taking place at 3pm on both days. Details and prizes (often a crate of alcohol!) tba. Previous years have included nettle eating and winkle picking so always a great spectacle!

Lo-fi Sideshows with Hi-fi prizes

Check out our classic sideshows like Splat the Rat, The Duck Shoot, plus a traditional Tombola and Lucky Dip. Expect to win less traditional prizes such as collectables from Field Day acts, tickets for Tate exhibitions, guest list for exclusive Field Day after parties, Rough Trade goodies and even the odd tea towel. Oh and a coconut at the Coconut Shy.

Tate Britain and Etsy craft workshops – Saturday 7th June

We’re very excited to announce that Tate Britain and Etsy UK will be teaming up at this year's Field Day to celebrate Tate Britain's latest exhibition, British Folk Art (Tate Britain: June 10 – Aug 31). Inspired by the varied and wonderful crafts involved in British Folk Art, Tate Britain and Etsy will be hosting drop-in workshops where Field-Dayers can get crafty making their very own customised wooden peg dolls and Himmelli sculptures.

So pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea from the lovely Dalston Darlings Women’s Institute or a coffee from Charlatan’s front man Tim Peaks coffee and get making!

Brass Band Action

On Saturday 7th we are pleased to welcome back Field Day stalwarts The Farnborough Concert Band of the Royal British Legion who play a mix of contemporary classics and old favourites. 50-person strong, this is your rousing weekend in the park experience from times gone by.

On Sunday 8th we are very excited to announce that Hackney Colliery Band will be making their Field Day debut. With a tongue-in-cheek, yet respectful, nod to the great tradition of British brass bands, Hackney Colliery’s influences are as diverse as the London borough that gives them their name. Mixing rock, afro-beat, hip-hop, Balkan beats, contemporary jazz and soul, they are a uniquely British take on the modern brass band sound.

'Reinventing the brass-band format for the 21st century’ – The Times

Other content to check out across site neighbouring the Village Green are the NEW Street Feast and London Brewers Market areas.

SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 2014

Metronomy/ All We Are/ Arthur Beatrice/ Bad Vibrations/ Bake/ Blood Orange/ Caligula feat. Warboy, Leo Belicha, Robert Outch/ Charlotte OC/ Courtney Barnett/ Danny Brown/ DJ Barely Legal/ Dollop feat. Lxury/ Dusky/ East India Youth/ Éclair FiFi/ Erol Alkan b2b Daniel Avery/ Evian Christ (DJ)/ Eyedress/ Fat White Family/ FunkinEven (live)/ George Fitzgerald/ Gerd Janson/ Ghostpoet/ Huw Stephen/ Innervisions: Dixon b2b Ame/ Jaakko Eino Kalevi/ Jackmaster & Oneman present Can U Dance/ Jagwar Ma/ James Holden (live)/ Jamie Isaac/ Jamie xx/ Jen Long DJ/ Jessy Lanza/ John Wizards/ Jon Hopkins/ Lunice/ Marc Riley DJ/ Money/ Moxie/ Neneh Cherry & RocketNumberNine/ Noisey DJs/ Omar Souleyman/ Oneohtrix Point Never/ Only Real/ Pawws/ Orlando Boom/ Phil Taggart DJ/ ReviveHER/ Ryan Hemsworth/ SBTRKT/ Sky Ferreira/ Seun Kuti & Fela's Egypt 80/ Slackk b2b Samename/ Simian Mobile Disco (exclusive new live show)/ SOHN/ Sophie/ Teleman/ Thurston Moore/ Tim Burgess (DJ)/ Todd Terje (live)/ Tourist/ Vessel/ Warpaint/ Woman’s Hour + more tba

SUNDAY 8TH JUNE 2014

PIXIES (only London show in 2014)/ The Horrors/ Temples/ POND/ The Wytches/ Future Islands/ Drenge/ Telegram/ Childhood/ The Bohicas/ Shy Nature/ Lovepark/ Tomas Barfod/ Nguzunguzu/ Louis Baker/ patten (DJ)/ Mickey Lightfoot/ Panes

 + more tba!

T in the Park Stage Splits and complete lineup announced

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We are excited to bring you the latest host of acts joining T in the Park, Thursdays packed schedule and the stage splits for 2014.
 
Added today are The Temperance Movement, Vigo Thieves, The Jezabels, Saint Raymond, LYGER and Neon Waltz, plus have revealed a packed programme of entertainment set to get the party started on the Thursday night.
 
A top line-up of DJs are Balado-bound on Thursday 10th July, with Sub Club residents Harri and Domenic taking to the decks in the campsite. The duo behind the underground house night Subculture will serve up their legendary blend of house and techno to Thursday campers. Also appearing on the Thursday night will be Midnight Beast's Welcome to the Dirty Weekend, DJ and High Sheen co-founder Ben Martin and Wardy of La Cheetah Club, house, techno and hip hop production duo Mia Dora, Drums of Death (who’s remixed for Azealia Banks, Franz Ferdinand and Hot Chip), plus tunes from Glasgow imprint Dixon Avenue Basement Jams also feature on the Thursday.
 
 

Latitude announce iArena late-night line-up!

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We have the latest news about the iArena lineup that will hit Latitude this year featuring some of the worlds top electronic music artists.

Headlining the late night stage on Friday will be the explosively talented electronic king and UK tunesmith Lone. Lone’s Friday night set will get the party amped up with his unique synth-soaked adventures through house, techno, and instrumental hip-hop. With props from fellow iArena artist James Holden, and Kode9, Rustie and Alex Nut, Lone is well respected as one of the most exciting young producers on the scene. Receiving critical acclaim for his dream-hop début opus Lemurian he is back with a bang for 2014, with new album Reality Testing set to drop this June.

Fuelling the crowd for Lone will be killer house music DJ and Resident Advisor recommended Leon Vynehall. New EP Music For The Uninvited has been described by RA as “one of the most eclectic and rewarding house records you’ll hear this year”. Vynehall will be preceded by Dan Shake, the first artist to be signed to Kenny Dixon's cult House label Mahogani Music label outside of Detroit in a decade. Expect the percussive rhythms of afrobeat, soul-drenched vocals and dark, dense grooves from this talented young producer. After producer, DJ and wunderkind James Holden finishes his set leaving the crowds wanting more, London based duo Voyeur will take to the stage with their dusty house music overlaid with fat house grooves. Recent signees to Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse, their debut single Blame It on the Youth was picked up by Annie Mac after tearing up last year’s legendary FOUND Street Party and the pair will bring the same summer vibes to Latitude this year.

Headlining the Saturday will be MOBO nominated Best Producer, Ericsson Best Newcomer Award Winner and UK Garage pioneer Wookie. Wookie has reproduced tracks for the likes of Sia, Justin Timberlake, Roll Deep, Ray Foxx and many, many more.  Having taken a break from the scene Wookie is back playing out his favourite 2-step tracks and mixing up his sets with different genres. With new single Higher, which sees the producer take a smoother, more house direction than ever before, the crowd will be kept on their feet throughout his set.

Building the buzz and excitement will be East-London’s beatsmith Champion who will take to the decks with his low-end basslines and dazzling rhythmic patterns. Despite only being in the early stages of his career, he is already producing music that incorporates House, UK Funky and Grime with a natural attention to detail. Champion has garnered support from tastemakers including The Quietus, FACT and XLR8R, setting him up as one of the UK’s next generation of leading producers.  Respected DJ, accomplished producer and label owner, Matt 'Jam' Lamont has been an intrinsic part of the UK Dance scene from its very inception. DJing across the globe, his skills are versatile and engaging with sets featuring House, Garage, breaks, dubs, & D&B to keep the crowd fully entertained. A champion of the British music scene, and great garage music irrespective of origin, it's no misnomer to class Matt 'Jam' Lamont amongst dance music's real pioneers. One of the most original production talents of recent times, Auntie Flo will open the iArena’s Saturday night of musical hedonism. His unique afro-futurist sound, encompassing classic house, disco, techno, electronica influences alongside afrobeat, kwaito, cumbia, South American rhythms and outsider music from all around the world offers a gateway to lesser-known strands of music.  Following on from two Radio 1 live sessions at Maida Vale and two Boiler Room sets, Auntie Flo is ready to bring his unique world dance sound to Latitude. 

Headlining on Sunday will be modern UK legend MJ Cole, a hugely respected Garage artist who released some of the most important UK dance records of the past decade. His intricate, heart-wrenching garage productions did more to expose the genre to the mainstream than any other artist. Having racked up a Mercury Music Prize nomination, a MOBO Best Producer award and a Silver Disc for UK, his often soulful sound hits the mark. With a commitment to emotive, brave club music expect to experience beats and bass that will stretch your musical boundaries.

Mo Kolours will join MJ Cole in the iArena with his eclectic mix of soul, new funk and broken dubstep. Having only released his self-titled debut album at the start of 2014 Mo has already been making waves with Gilles Peterson, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Friendly Fires' Jack Savidge. Tipped as an essential listen by many music blogs in the past year, Latitude welcomes Ghanaian-British artist Andrew Ashong, with his psych-soul grooves. Following his first solo release on Theo Parrish’s label, Sound Signature, the title track,Flowers won Track of the Year at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards last year. Ashong’s intricate tracks and layered vocals have drawn comparisons to “an R&B-influenced Richard Ashcroft” [Resident Advisor]. Opening up the dance floor on Sunday night will be BadBadNotGood, a formally trained trio who have torn up the rule book on improvised instrumental music and taken a fresh look at the jazz tradition. Renowned for their unique interpretation of popular hip-hop tracks, the three bring together jazz, hip hop, punk, and dance music into vigorous balance.  Don’t miss their raw talent and unique take on jazz.

Field Day partner up with Trangressive Records

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Celebrating its first decade, the modern music company Transgressive will be partnering with Field Day in 2014 for a series of DJ hi-jacks across both days featuring a host of its artists plus members of the Transgressive team.

Taking over the decks across all stages during 20 slots during the weekend, audiences can expect the full colour and diversity of Transgressive's uniquely curated roster – whether Leeds rockers Pulled Apart by Horses, modern pop impressarios Mystery Jets, or brand new talent such as Marika Hackman and Thumpers. The full line-up is listed below.

"Eat Your Own Ears and Field Day have had a long history with Toby and Tim and Transgressive over the many, many years. They have built an incredible roster of acts and are always forward thinking and inspirational in their approach. So it's a real pleasure to host and welcome some of the brilliant Transgressive artists, some familiar, some brand-new, to Field Day to play special DJ sets across the stages." Tom Baker – Field Day 

"Field Day has created some of Transgressive's favourite ever live music memories – including Foals' first ever festival headline appearance in its second year. When we were mapping out parties, festivals and events for our 10th Anniversary this year, it felt like an obvious choice to present something with Tom and the Field Day team. However, we wanted to do something a bit different – so thought we'd turn some of our artists into DJs for the weekend. A few of our crew will also have a go to try and make people dance. We'll all see you there." Toby L – Transgressive

The confirmed list of Transgressive DJ's at Field Day 2014 includes:

Saturday 7th June:

Mystery Jets DJ Set

Dry the River DJ Set

Marika Hackman DJ Set

Becoming Real DJ Set

Transgressive Sound System DJ's

Sunday 8th June:

Pulled Apart by Horses DJ Set

Theme Park DJ Set

Thumpers DJ Set

Dry the River DJ Set

Transgressive Sound System DJ's

Parklife Weekender team up with Desperados

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The Parklife Weekender announce they are teaming up with Desperados to unveil yet more additions to their already dominating line-up. The Desperados Detonate Arena will welcome indie/electronic three piece Friendly Fires and BBC Radio 1 regular Mistajam to Manchester for the two day celebration, who appear alongside some of the most acclaimed names in electronic music from underground talent T.Williams, Shadow Child, The 2 Bears and Friend Within, to homegrown heroes Krystal Klear, Krysko and Rich Reason. The Parklife Weekender will take place on Heaton Park, Manchester, 7-8th June. More information can be found here.

Jack Savidge of Friendly Fires, co-founder of the 'Deep S**t' record label alongside Parklife headliner Edwin from Foals, heads up the Saturday night celebrations alongside Rinse.FM regularT.Williams and The 2 Bears, who will bring the perfect summer atmosphere to Heaton Park with their unique blend of tropical house, dub and hip hop. Huxley, one of the hottest stars in house and techno thanks to his releases on 20:20 Vision and Hypercolour, will no doubt play one of his characteristically high energy sets alongside local Manchester stalwarts Krystal Klear, and The Warehouse Project residents Krysko & Greg Lord. Huxley has also been revealed as one of the special guest acts for the official Parklife Weekender after parties, and will appear at Gorilla for the 'Bass Face & Awaken Presents' party alongside T.Williams. Tickets for all after parties can be found here. 

Sunday will belong to acclaimed BBC Radio 1 DJ Mistajam who, as founder of the 'Speakerbox' event series, has become one of the most talked about names in dance music. Sharing the stage will be Dirtybird family member Shadow Child, who has crafted a name for himself with his jacking house sound. Recent Disclosure collaborator Friend Within will play his Parklife debut, whilst Secondcity, who has seen releases on the infamous Defected Records, will make The Desperados Detonate Arena one of the highlights of the entire weekend. 

The Parklife Weekender, brainchild of the colossal Manchester promoters The Warehouse Project, will take place on Heaton Park June 7-8th. Over the weekend the festival, which sold out in less than 6 weeks, will welcome Snoop Dogg, Bastille, Bonobo and SBTRKT to Manchester as the event continues to keep the illustrious musical heritage of Manchester alive.

Arcade Fire to headline British Summer Time Hyde Park 2014

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As one of the best live acts in the world, the million-selling Grammy-winning Arcade Fire’s latest album Reflektor topped the charts in the UK and North America and reached #1 in the iTunes charts in 40 countries.

Arcade Fire are renowned for creating an immersive live experience with the help of their audience. Costume and formal attire is optional and encouraged at every show. The carnival atmosphere is heightened by Haitian percussionists and a string section, while special guest appearances along the Reflektor tour have included Debbie Harry and Beck – and filming of new video ‘We Exist’ saw Spiderman Andrew Garfield join the band onstage at the Coachella Festival in California.

Joining Arcade Fire at Hyde Park will be Wild Beasts and Future Islands

Fresh from releasing their critically acclaimed Top 10 album ‘Present Tense’ Wild Beasts will be hitting the Hyde Park stage this July. Shortly after this, the band will be off to play shows in the USA, Canada and Australia, so be sure to catch their melodic rock anthems on home soil this summer 

Synthpop heroes Future Islands were born to grace the stage at Hyde Park. Forming in 2006 in Baltimore, USA, they rose to prominence in March this year with a landmark performance on The Late Show with David Letterman with their seminal track ‘Seasons (Waiting On You)’. London’s Hyde Park is set to fall in love with the breakthrough success of 2014!

Headliners already announced for Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park are Black Sabbath leading a huge day of rock 4th July, The Libertines on July 5th, McBusted on 6th July, Neil Young 12th July and Tom Jones on 13th July. 

Barclaycard presale tickets available from 9am Monday 19th May: http://www.barclaycardunwind.com

BST/AEG presale: 9am Wednesday 21st May

GENERAL ON-SALE: 9am Friday 23rd May

 

Dave Seaman & Friends present The Naughty Forest at Latitude 2014

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 the anticipation builds for the opening parties in Ibiza, Latitude is proud to reveal a very special DJ announcement. The internationally renowned DJ Dave Seaman will be headlining a special late night set In The Woods on Saturday at Latitude this year: Dave Seaman & Friends present The Naughty Forest.  

 

One of the original pioneers of the UK house movement, Dave has been DJing for over 25 years and Latitude can’t wait to rave in the woods to his set. Having remixed and produced music for huge names including David Bowie and the Pet Shop Boys, Dave is a formidable force in the world of dance and house music, credited with being the first editor of the clubbing bible Mixmag and releasing over 30 mix compilations for the likes of Renaissance, Global Underground and Radio 1's Essential Mix. As well as all this, Dave is a regular at Latitude and so his first set at the festival is guaranteed to bring the sunset sounds of Ibiza to the sunrise coast.  

Alongside Dave, one of Ibiza’s most adored DJ’s, the critically acclaimed Mambos resident Pete Gooding, will also be bringing his brand of balearic house music. Living and working on the island, Pete has just mixed the new Mambos album which is set to be one of the biggest compilations of the summer whilst also running his own management agency and presenting his weekly global radio show. And to complete the line-up, Steve Parry, Dave’s label partner in their new venture Selador Recordings, will also take to the decks. One of the most talented and influential DJs to come out of Liverpool, his unrivalled music knowledge has filled dance floors across the globe for over 20 years whilst he also runs a music management company looking after the likes of Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg & Bushwacka. 

Get ready for an Ibiza inspired party at Latitude and experience all that The Naughty Forest has to offer!