Sub Focus joins T in the Park 2012 lineup

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
 
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.

Keane join T in the Park 2012 lineup

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 see Keane 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.

Hilltop Hoods, Fun, Stooshe and more added to T in the Park bill

The Parlotones, Dog is Dead, Blood Red Shoes, Ren Harvieu, Mull Historical Society, Stooshe, Here We Go Magic, The Minutes and Lonsdale Boys Club joining summer’s most finely tuned festival bill. 
 
T in the Park secures the biggest bands from across the globe whilst consistently promoting the best new and breakthrough talent and providing the ultimate platform for all to appear as part of the festival. This year is no exception with an array of 'ones to watch' in 2012 set to wow the 85,000 strong crowd per day over the weekend of 6th – 8th July.
 
Hip-hop trio, Hilltop Hoods are one of Australia’s leading live acts and the most significant hip-hop group to ever emerge from this territory. Six studio albums in (including three No.1’s), the band’s sound has been embraced far beyond hip hop’s underground and their fearless and innovative ethos has guaranteed their place at the top of the Australian music industry and now beyond.
 
Hilltop Hoods
 
New York indie-pop band Fun. achieved massive success when their hit single We Are Young (featuring Janelle Monáe) hit the top of U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the first rock/alternative song to do so since Coldplay's Viva la Vida. Their acclaimed second album Some Nights is crammed with catchy pop gems with a hip-hop twist, and is produced by legendary Grammy-winning producer Jeff Bhasker (Beyoncé, Kanye West). 
 
West London indie-pop singer-songwriter King Charles became the first ever Brit to win Nashville’s International Songwriting Competition in 2010 after wowing a prestigious judging panel including Tom Waits, Jeff Beck and Kings of Leon. Having supported Mumford & Sons on their sold-out US tour, his hotly anticipated debut album Lovebloodis set for release next month, and he is fast emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting young lyricists.
 
South Africa’s multi-platinum selling The Parlotones are musical heroes at home and are set to make their mark on the rest of the world with their fresh and stylish take on African doo-wop and folk. They wowed the crowds with a sensational performance at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, sharing a bill with the likes of The Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys. Their album A World Next Door To Yours is South Africa’s biggest selling rock album of this decade, and the band are set to release their latest record Journey Through the Shadows next month.
 
The Nottingham art-pop five-piece Dog Is Dead have been tipped for big things. Following widespread acclaim for their recent gigs, which have included touring with Bombay Bicycle Club, the band earned a new following when they performed in the final episode of Skins Series 5. Harmonious indie-pop with jazz and disco influences, their hotly anticipated debut album is scheduled for release this autumn.
 
Blood Red Shoes are back with their third album In Time to Voices, an edgy, hook-laden record which has seen the band enter into ambitious new territory and is being hailed as their most mature and thrilling release to date. The Brighton punk-rock duo made their T in the Park debut in 2008 and are sure to receive a warm welcome back.
 
Ren Harvieu’s stunning voice evokes some of the great divas of bygone years. Discovered after posting a song on Myspace, her cool contemporary take on vintage blues sound and old-fashioned swing has caught the attention of industry tastemakers, and she was named in the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll.   
 
Hailed by Rolling Stone for his “tuneful and plaintive pop gems”, Mull Historical Society, aka Colin MacIntyre, made a big impact when his single Barcode Bypass was crowned “Debut Single of the Year” by NME. Now firmly established as a major British song-writing force, Mull Historical Society is back in 2012 with a new album City Awakenings, and ready to showcase their sparkling, whimsical new tunes to the T in the Park crowd.
 
London ladies Stooshe have stormed onto the music scene and into the charts this year with smash hit single Love Me, featuring US rapper Travie McCoy. Nominated in the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll, there’s sure to be many more hits to come from their forthcoming debut album Swings and Roundabouts.
 
As well as the talent, New York four-piece Here We Go Magic have quite the tale to tell. During a particularly difficult show last year they spotted two men in the front row who, in their words, were ‘dancing around like maniacs’. These two ‘maniacs’ turned out to be none other than Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and legendary producer Nigel Godrich, resulting in Godrich’s decision to produce the band’s third album, A Different Ship – the band’s most remarkable and captivating album yet.
 
Dublin trio The Minutes’ debut album Marcata is packed with raucous anthems, melding primal garage rock ‘n’ roll with elements of blues and gospel. Renowned for their exuberant energy, it’s sure to be a high octane set at T in the Park, as they wow the crowd with their sing-along tunes.
 
Featuring reggae club promoter Charlie, New Zealand export Topher, and DJ Loz, together the Lonsdale Boys Club deliver a new wave of beat-driven guitar greatness. With nods to Gorillaz, Outkast and old school disco, they’ll bring the funk to the festival fans at T in the Park.
 
There’s a lot to see at T in the Park this summer and fans can expect to discover some hidden gems amongst the well-known music maestros.  With 3 amazing days (Fri 6th-Sun 8th July) filled with the best live talent, the Slam Tent open for Friday night fun for the very first time, and the opportunity for fans to start their T in the Park journey by checking into the campsite on the Thursday, T in the Park 2012 is all set up to be the ultimate festival four-day weekend, on a massive scale.

 

Orbital to headline Slam Tent at T in the Park

DJ Yoda joins the Saturday line up and for the very first time, the Slam Tent will be open from the Friday with Sven Väth and Slam at the helm, playing extra-long sets from 5pm until midnight to bring the big club atmosphere straight into the tent across the weekend of 6th – 8th July.

OrbitalUndefeated champions of British electronic music, Orbital get back in the ring in 2012 with Wonky, their first new album in eight years.  Both timeless and contemporary, heart-warming and exhilarating, Wonky puts a vividly modern spin on their signature blend of richly melodic, deeply emotive electronica.  After seven albums and more than fifteen years together, Orbital took themselves off the scene in 2004 for five years but this only increased demand for their emotionally uplifting music, especially their legendary live shows in front of huge festival crowds.  Orbital first played T in the Parkwith a stunning set in the Slam Tent in 2002 and a decade later they return for what is certain to be one of the seminal music moments of the summer, showcasing festival-rocking anthems in the making as well as vintage live favourites such as Chime andBelfast. Revitalised, rebooted and reunited, Orbital are ready to reclaim their title as lightheaded lords of the dance arena, at T in the Park 2012.
 
With his 2010 European tour boasting in excess of 100,000 attendees, Paul Kalkbrenner marked a milestone in the realm of live electronic music performance.  The tour followed his acting debut as the fictitious DJ Ikarus in the modern cult classic Berlin Calling and until then, no other musician from Germany had established himself in this genre with such overwhelming response, not just from all the dancefloors, but also in the hearts of newfound fans from beyond the club and techno scenes. Whether behind the decks or infront of the camera, Paul Kalkbrenner’s success story continues to soar and fans are in for a treat when he performs his first ever live set in Scotland, in theSlam Tent at T in the Park 2012.
 
DJ YodaDJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ.  His seminal How to Cut & Paste series showcased a tongue-in-check mixing style that prompted Q Magazine to declare him ‘one of the top 10 DJ’s to see before you die’. From hip-hop beginnings, DJ Yoda has evolved in the past ten years using his turntable skills and diverse influences as varied as Funk, B-more, Kuduro, Reggae, Drum’n’Bass and even Big Band Swing and Country and Western to make unashamed party music. Trail-blazing into the world of audio-visual, he pioneered a new art form, using cutting edge technology to scratch and mix visuals on top of his DJ sets in the clubs. Fans can prepare for a very special set in the Slam Tentthis summer.
 
Gary Beck is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive producers in the current electronic music scene. Renowned for his own unique sound, Gary is currently in high demand all over the world. Championed by many of the biggest names in techno, including Pete Tong, Dubfire, Chris Liebing, Len Faki, Nic Fanciulli and Richie Hawtin, Gary is set to release his début album on Slam's Soma Recordings in autumn this year.
 
Hans Bouffmyhre started off promoting his own party in Glasgow called 'Sleaze' booking and playing alongside some of the world’s best Techno acts. His own releases have gained huge support from the best in Techno, including Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, Adam Beyer, Len Faki, Marco Carola, Steve Lawler, Laurent Garnier, Stephan Bodzin, Joris Voorn and many more. At only 24, the future looks bright for Hans Bouffmyhre.
 
The Slam Tent is a T in the Park essential for the discerning music lover with a taste for the finest beats around.  Over the years the Slam Tent has hosted juggernaut sets from the likes of Leftfield, Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, Derrick May, Wu-Tang Clan and Laurent Garnier to name just a few of the performance titans to play stand out sets.  With an atmosphere second to none, a whole extra night to party (Friday) and mind blowing sets a plenty – 2012’s line up is guaranteed to please, way into the night.
 
THE SLAM TENT LINE UP  

 

 

FRIDAY (FROM 5PM)
SATURDAY
 
SUNDAY
Sven Väth
Major Lazer (Live)
 
Orbital (Live)
Slam
Skream feat. Sgt Pokes
 
Dubfire
 
Erol Alkan
 
Joris Voorn
 
Benga (Live)
 
Paul Kalkbrenner (Live)
 
Fake Blood
 
Simian Mobile Disco
 
Crookers
 
Maya Jane Coles
 
Jack Beats (Live)
 
Len Faki
 
DJ Yoda
 
Pan-Pot
 
Clouds
 
Gary Beck
 
 
 
Hans Bouffmyhre

 

Tennent’s Lager Be Chilled returns to T in the Park

 

Festival-goers who are over 18 and camping can pre-order Tennent’s Lager and Magners Original Cider online now and their cans will be chilled and ready for collection on arrival at the campsite, and throughout the festival weekend (6th – 8th July).
 
Quick, easy and hassle-free, Be Chilled has proved a big hit since Tennent’s introduced the service in 2008 and has become a festival essential for T in the Park campers, who can buy their Tennent’s Lager and Magners Original Cider in advance online atwww.tennents.com/bechilled.
 
With less to carry to the campsite, fans are encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint and travel to T in the Park with Citylink – the fastest and greenest way to get to the festival. Plus, campers who place their order and recommend Be Chilled to two mates before Friday 1st June will automatically be in with the chance of having their T in the Park tickets upgraded to VIP and, courtesy of Citylink, winning complimentary bus travel to the festival from any location in Scotland.

Shed Seven, The Subways and more added to T in the Park lineup

The newly announced acts join an already stellar bill of festival heavyweights includingSnow PatrolThe Stone Roses and Kasabian who will headline T in the Park 2012 and wow the 85,000-a-day strong crowd, between 6th – 8th July.

York-based indie rockers Shed Seven rose to success during the Brit Pop era, boasting fifteen Top 40 UK singles and four Top 20 UK albums.  The band went their separate ways in 2003 but reformed in 2007 to play a few select shows before announcing theirMaximum Hits Tour in 2011, in celebration of the 15th year anniversary of the release of album A Maximum High.   Shed Seven are firm fans favourite and their performance at T in the Park is sure to bring back memories of classic Brit Pop at its best.
 
Cult indie rock band The Subways are back with their third album Money and Celebrityand as veterans of the festival scene, they are sure to be a favourite with the T in the Park crowd. Having worked with producers such as Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth) and Stephen Street, The Subways never fail to deliver a raw, high energy rock and roll performance and that’s what fans are all set to get this summer.
 
Donald Glover raps under the stage name Childish Gambino. Raised just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Glover has a versatile résumé, with an array of established talents including acting and stand up comedy but with his debut commercial album, Camp, it’s his music and the battle-ready rhymes in his songs that’s currently got everyone talking and T in the Park fans will see why this summer.

For fans who like to throw the very best of pure pop into their festival mix, T in the Park are pleased to welcome McFly.  They may have started off as a squeaky clean pop band, but these boys have grown up! McFly are a boy band with a big difference, having managed to break away from their recording deal to launch their own independent label to allow them artistic and creative freedom.  Their songs have matured with them and huge hits such as Shine a Light with Taio Cruz have given them massive crossover appeal. Currently completing their Keep Calm and Play Louder Tour,McFly will be all fired up and ready to rock at T in the Park 2012.

Cher Lloyd has the edge and attitude to hit the headlines and the charts with her own unique style.  Her debut single Swagger Jagger went to No.1 and was taken from Top 5 debut album Sticks + Stones.  Her success captured the attention of legendary music producer L.A. Reid who quickly signed her to Epic Records in USA, where Cher Lloyd’s success is also set to soar.
 
Barbados quartet Cover Drive dominated the airwaves with one of this year’s biggest pop hits Twilight which debuted at No.1 earlier this year.   New single Sparks is set to light up the charts when it’s released in April (22), preceding debut album Bajan Stylewhich features tracks produced by the team behind Rihanna and Jason Derulo.  
 
Art-pop foursome Django Django consists of vocalist and guitarist Vinny Neff, drummer Dave Maclean (brother of Beta Band’s John Maclean), Jimmy Dixon on bass and Tommy Grace on keyboards. The band met at Edinburgh College of Art and are causing a huge stir on the emerging music scene, with their eponymous debut album and unique style gaining them rapid growing success with critics and fans alike since its release in January this year.
 
For festival fans wanting to see the best of the world’s breaking acts, organisers have secured a trio that are creating a major buzz with music fans and critics alike. Brooklyn-based band We Are Augustines are on the fast track to success, dominating key credible radio slots and with strong press reviews across the board for debut album Rise Ye Sunken Ships (iTunes alternative album of 2011) and first two singles Book of Jamesand Chapel Song.  The band are also making a name for themselves on the live circuit and are currently touring Europe with The Maccabees.  It will be a sweet return to the UK when they play a standout set at T in the Park this summer.
 
Sydney four-piece The Jezabels are self-proclaimed ‘intensrockers’ and have been making their name across the globe as an incredible live act. Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Prisoner, the band wowed the audience during their NME Awards show in February and continue to show indie rock at its best as they tour Europe, USA, Canada and Australia before coming to Kinross to captivate the T in the Park crowd.
 
London-based four-piece Lawson are a band who captured the attention of industry and fans after posting an acoustic performance of their song She on YouTube. The band has supported some of the biggest names in pop including P!NK, The Wanted, Ellie Goulding and The Script, but 2012 will see them firmly in the spotlight in their own right.

Bombay Bicycle Club, J Cole and more for T in the Park 2012

bOMBAY bICYCLE cLUBHaving sold in excess of 350,000 albums since their debut release in 2009, North London’s finest, Bombay Bicycle Club, have already notched up two Top 10 albums, an Ivor Novello nomination and an NME Award for Best New Band (2010). With rave reviews for their third studio album A Different Kind Of Fix, the band have just returned from a sold-out US tour and are sure to thrill fans with a stand-out set at T in the Park 2012.
 
After their massive break-through hit Buck Rogers cemented their much-deserved status as one of the UK’s biggest rock acts, Feeder are back with a revitalised new sound. Having sold over 5million records and wowing audiences around the world with their exhilarating anthemic rock, T in the Park fans are in for a treat.
 
When US rap sensation J Cole released his hugely anticipated debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story last September, it shot straight to the top of the US Billboard chart and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Counting Jay-Z amongst his many fans J Cole is one of the hottest breakthrough acts on the hip hop block right now.
 
Reverend and the Makers’ massive top 10 single Heavyweight Champion of the World announced their arrival as a huge force on the UK indie scene. Their epic anthems secured them a coveted support slot with Oasis on their last ever tour, and they have just supported fellow T in the Park act Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on their recent tour. With their third studio album @Reverend_Makers due this spring, it’s sure to be a stand out set at T in the Park 2012.
 
Californian psych rockers The Brian Jonestown Massacre achieved cult status with their starring role in the notorious 2004 rockumentary Dig! The band won themselves even more fans when their track Straight Up and Down was used as the opening theme to hit TV series Boardwalk Empire. With their legendary psychedelic jams and killer hooks, they’ll no doubt treat the crowd to old hits, as well as new material from the soon to be released Aufheben, their 13th studio album to date.
 
York-born acoustic singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich is hotly tipped for the top.  His first single, Pictures (taken from his EP of the same name), was declared "The Hottest Record in the World Today" by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, and his majestic debut album Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm is earning him major critical acclaim.
 
London five-piece Zulu Winter are also capturing the eyes and ears of fans and critics alike and the quintet’s catchy and anthemic indie-dance, atmospheric synth-pop went down a storm at their recent NME Awards show.
 
The Milk have been enjoying major airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music courtesy of Huey Morgan and with their influences ranging from classic Motown to the Beastie Boys, their edgy blend of hip-hop, dub, dance and punk is sure to impress on their T in the Park debut.
 
California-based roots rock band Dawes make their big debut this summer. Their rich West Coast harmonies and vintage Americana sound has earned them comparisons to Crosby, Stills and Nash and Neil Young, and they’ll showcase material from their highly acclaimed second album Nothing is Wrong.

Nero added to T in the Park lineup

NeroBalado will be booming with the big beats and heavy basslines of London-based drum and bass act Nero. As producers they’ve been responsible for some of the hottest dance records of recent years, including Example’s no.1 hit Stay Awake, before conquering the top of the charts themselves with the massive hit Promises.
 
The latest addition to the stellar festival bill comes on the day that the final batch of T in the Park tickets went on sale. A limited number of individual day tickets will be available from 3.30pm today from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990. There are still weekend camping options available.

Nicki Minaj joins T in the Park 2012 lineup

Festival organisers DF Concertsand founding partner Tennent’s Lager are thrilled to announce that the feisty rapper has just been added to the stellar bill of names announced this morning.

 
The final batch of tickets go on general sale at 9am on Wednesday 29th Februaryfrom www.ticketmaster.co.uk and by calling 08444 999 990.

Snow Patrol, The Stone Roses & Kasabian to headline T in the Park 2012

They will be joined by an ultra-impressive bill made up of the world’s ‘must see’ acts across the weekend of 6-8th July 2012.

Firm favourites with festival crowds across the globe, Snow Patrol bring their epic anthems back to Balado to headline the mighty Main Stage.  Festival frontman Gary Lightbody hailed T in the Park as “the best weekend ever” when the band gave one of the most memorable T in the Park headline performances to date, in 2009. Since T in the Park first booked an unknown Snow Patrol in 1999, the band have soared to international stardom and gone on to sell in excess of 11 million albums worldwide.  Having just completed their sold out ‘Fallen Empires’ tour of the UK and Ireland, the band are off to tour Europe and the U.S.A before heading home, fired up and ready to go at Balado.
 
Having announced their ‘live resurrection’ to the delight of dedicated fans across the globe, The Stone Roses will undoubtedly provide THE seminal music moment of the summer with their hugely anticipated headline performance at T in the Park 2012.  All eyes will be on Balado when the Manchester legends take to the stage for a very rare UK festival appearance and their only live show in Scotland, not to mention a truly historic moment for T in the Park.
Stone Roses
Kasabian are certainly on fire right now, with their fourth studio album Velociraptor taking the group to stratospheric new levels. The follow-up to the acclaimed West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, the current album was recorded in Leicester, mixed in San Francisco and written and produced by the group’s guitarist Sergio Pizzorno. Kasabian are an incendiary live act who consistently top the polls of the bands festival fans want to see.  Currently up for three NME Awards (Best Live Band, Best British Band, Greatest Music Moment of the Year), Kasabian first played T in the Park in 2004 and have been consistently championed by T in the Parkers ever since.  The Leicester lads make a very welcome return to the top of the bill to bring T in the Park 2012 to a raucous close.  
 
Kasabian said: “It’s an honour that we’ve been invited back to play T in the Park. It’s always been one of our favourite UK festivals and after having such a blast in 2010, we can’t wait to do it all over again.”
 
The headliners join an already stellar group of top top acts confirmed for T in the Park 2012, including Florence + the Machine, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club, The Maccabees, Frank Turner, Miles Kane, The Horrors and Maverick Sabre.
 
Newly announced Tinie Tempah is undoubtedly one of the freshest and biggest stars to come out of Britain in the past two years.  Since his debut album Disc-Overy debuted at No. 1, preceded by two smash hit No.1 singles Pass Out and Written in the Stars, the sensational solo star has fast become one of the most award-winning, best-selling performers of recent times.  
 
Bernard Sumner, Gillian Gilbert, Stephen Morris, Phil Cunningham and Tom Chapman – the newly reformed New Order – are back together and will return to Balado, having last performed at T in the Park in 2005. One of the most highly influential and critically acclaimed bands of the 1980’s, New Order were the pioneering force behind electronic music, responsible for 1983 hit Blue Monday, the best-selling 12 inch single of all time. Tracks such as True Faith and Regret have influenced generations of hit making musicians ever since. This unmissable set at T in the Park is guaranteed to be worth the wait!
 
Bernard Sumner, New Order frontman, said: “It’s been 7 years since we played in Scotland, up at ‘T’, and we had a brilliant time. It was as much of a surprise to us as it was to our fans when Brandon from The Killers joined us onstage for Crystal, so it’s gonna be hard to top that one, but we’ll do our best to make sure it’s another memorable night for everyone. See you all soon!”
 
David Guetta is arguably one of the world’s most popular DJ’s and one of the most sought after music producers.  Hailing from France, he has sold over 3 million albums and 15 million singles across the globe.   For fifth studio album Nothing But the Beat, Guetta introduced rock influences to his dance beats and upped the ante yet again with smash hit tracks Where Them Girls At and Without You.  David Guetta boasts some of the biggest tunes in the business right now and will be blasting them loud at Balado this summer.   
 
Calvin Harris has gone from producing tracks in his bedroom in Dumfries to internationally renowned DJ, producer, singer, songwriter phenomenon.  Calvin’s second album Ready For the Weekend went straight to the No.1 spot and spawned massive hit after hit single, gaining him further attention from fans as well artists in demand of his record producing skills.  Credited for being the most successful songwriter in the UK singles chart in 2011 and following a stint on tour with Rhianna, the pair collaborated on smash hit single We Found Love, which catapulted them to the to the top of the charts the world over. Calvin Harris is close to T in the Park’s heart and fans will surely agree that it feels so good to have him back at Balado.
 
Elbow are a band renowned for their stunning songwriting ability as well as their amazing live performances.  Since forming in 1990, the band have been recognised for both, achieving an accolade of awards including two Ivor Novello Awards  for best contemporary song and best song musically and lyrically for the singles Grounds for Divorce and One Day Like This respectively. The Bury five-piece also won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for their album The Seldom Seen Kid. 2012 will be another big year for Elbow as they have been chosen to provide the soundtrack to BBC’s coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as delivering a standout set at T in the Park.
 
Having been raised in Aberdeen and studied at the University of Glasgow, Emeli Sandé is a Scots talent to be truly proud of.  Emeli’s debut album Our Version of Events sold more than 100,000 copies in the last week alone, putting her in the lead in terms of sales of any other British artist this year. With her debut album currently at No.1 and as the winner of this year’s Brits Critics’ Choice Award, Emeli Sandé has proved herself to be one of the most talented and respected singer/songwriters of our time and her debut performance at T in the Park is not to be missed.
 
Fans can expect more T in the Park 2012 highlights from an array of festival favourites including newly announced artists in bold: (FRIDAY) Snow Patrol, Tinie Tempah, New Order, Florence + the Machine, Example, Professor Green, Kaiser Chiefs, The Temper Trap, The Darkness, Miike Snow, Labrinth, Mastodon, Pulled Apart By Horses, Tribes (SATURDAY) The Stone Roses, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club, Emeli Sandé, Ben Howard, Amy Macdonald, The Courteeners, The Maccabees, Enter Shikari, Rizzle Kicks, Peter Doherty, The Wailers, Dappy, Alabama Shakes (SUNDAY) Kasabian, Elbow, Chase and Status, Skrillex, Happy Mondays, James Morrison, Frank Turner, The Enemy, Miles Kane, The Wanted, Maverick Sabre, Twin Atlantic, The Horrors, Christina Perri, Devlin, Bellowhead, Little Roy, Spector, Band of Skulls.
 
The Slam Tent is also back to celebrate 16 successful years at T in the Park and for the very first time, will be open on the Friday with Sven Väth at the helm, joining Slam for extra-long sets from 5pm until midnight to bring the big club atmosphere to the Slam Tent. Other confirmed Slam acts on Saturday include Major Lazer, Skream featuring Sgt Pokes, Benga, Erol Alkan, Fake Blood, Jack Beats, Crookers with Dubfire, Joris Voom, Maya Jane Coles, Len Faki, Pan-Pot all taking to the stage on Sunday 8th and with many more still to be announced.