Evolution

Evolution Festival full lineup announced

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A veritable who’s who of the Best of Brits mixed with true Rock n’ Roll legends and of course the ever present sparkle of future talent - Evolution brings some of the greatest artists on the planet to the North East for an extraordinary weekend of musical excellence. 
 
And all for £35 for the weekend or £25 per day!
 
SATURDAY MAIN STAGE
The legend that is Iggy Pop will headline Saturday night bringing with him The Stooges and their incendiary raw power!
 
Add the meteoric Two Door Cinema Club and rock royalty The Kills and already you begin to get the picture.
 
SUNDAY MAIN STAGE
Plan B and Tinie Tempah need no introduction.  The two biggest crossover stars of the past 12 months are proof that UK music no longer lives in the shadow of its American counterparts.
 
With Example in support Evolution brings to the main stage some of the biggest exponents of the UK music scene.
 
Across the weekend the Baltic Stage plays host to Katy B, Caribou, Spank Rock,
Jamie Woon, Annie Mac, Sub Focus, Fenech Soler, Mount Kimbie, Zinc and a whole host more to ensure the Baltic crowd are kept dancing throughout.
 
Evolution would not be complete without a taste of the future….
 
Will Brother be the biggest band in the world?
Why are Bravestation being flown in especially from Canada?
Who exactly is the CocknBullKid?
What is Django Django?
Are Not Squares really not square?
 
If past years at Evolution bear any testament these artists will be the next generation of musical superstars whose credentials will be on display in full effect over Evolution weekend.  Don’t miss them!
 
Away from the throng in the Big Top on Ballast Hills, amongst the holistic healing and the hand pumped ale, Billy Bragg, recent winners of Best Act and Best Live Group at the Folk Awards,Bellowhead, Ron Sexsmith, Kathryn Williams and Smoke Fairies, give the event a different feel and journey.
 
Yet again, Evolution brings the most prolific and diverse musical talent to the North East and further cements its burgeoning reputation as a key date in the international festival calendar.
 
Festival Director, Jim Mawdsley explains, ‘We are continuing to build this event into a major music festival for the North of England. We have been working solidly since September to pull this line up together and it is without doubt the strongest and most varied to date. I’d say ‘see you at the front’ but I’m personally spoilt for choice and haven’t a clue what stage I’ll be at when!’  
 
More Bands for your Buck™, the ticket price remains the keenest and best value of any outdoor music event in the UK calendar at £35 + bf for a Weekend ticket!  For details of where to buy tickets visit www.evolutionfestival.co.uk
 
The biggest cultural event in the North East,
Evolution attracts 33,000 people per day.
 
Evolution Festival Full Lineup
SATURDAY 28TH MAY
SPILLERS STAGE

IGGY AND THE STOOGES
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB
THE KILLS
BROTHER
HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR
FLASHGUNS
BRAVESTATION
WAITING FOR WINTER
VINYL JACKET

BALTIC STAGE
KATY B
SPANK ROCK
JAMIE WOON
FENECH SOLER
COCKNBULLKID
GAGGLE
DJANGO DJANGO
LOOSE TALK COSTS LIVES
MAMMAL CLUB

BALLAST HILLS
BILLY BRAGG
CW STONEKING
SMOKE FAIRIES 
PETE MOLINARI
KARIMA FRANCIS
GOOD LOVLIES
CATTLE AND CANE

SUNDAY 29TH MAY
SPILLERS STAGE
PLAN B
TINIE TEMPAH
EXAMPLE
DARWIN DEEZ
DETROIT SOCIAL CLUB
THE CUBAN BROTHERS
SPARK
NOT SQUARES
VIVA CITY

BALTIC STAGE
CARIBOU
ANNIE MAC
SUB FOCUS (DJ SET) AND MC I.D
MOUNT KIMBIE
ZINC
BREAKAGE live feat. JESS MILLS
DOORLY
PROFFESOR OJO
PEOPLE GET REAL

BALLAST HILLS
BELLOWHEAD
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
MAMA ROSIN
ELLEN AND THE ESCAPADES
HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF
SAM CARTER
DELTA MAID

 

Tinie Tempah and more announced for Evolution Festival 2011

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Not content with bringing you rock n’ roll legends Iggy and the Stooges and crossover pop star Plan B, Evolution festival is delighted to confirm Tinie Tempah will be performing.

The breakout star of 2010 Tinie Tempah has captivated music fans, celebrities and critics alike and will be performing his Number 1 chart hit ‘Pass Out’ as well as huge singles ‘Frisky’ and ‘Written In The Stars’ from him critically and commercially
acclaimed debut album ‘Disc-Overy’.

Evolution are thrilled to be bringing him to the North East.

Two Door Cinema Club have had a meteoric year also – their euphoric, instant, indie anthems have cultivated a huge live following and they are sure to give the Evolution crowd a real treat.

Leading the charge for North East talent, Detroit Social Club’s enormous grooves, terrace style chants, gnarled vocals and addictive take on rock ‘n roll has seen them compared to Kasabian – their raucous live gigs are the stuff of local legend.

Caribou were adjudged Rough Trade Album of the year and one listen to the stunning ‘Swim’ leaves no room for dispute.  Their live show is a treat for eyes and ears alike

Radio 1’s unstoppable Annie Mac and Fenech Soler complete the line up announcement.

Expect further artists to be announced in early 2011 as Evolution Festival continues to provide the greatest weekend of the year for music lovers of all persuasions.

Iggy and the Stooges and Plan B headline

More Bands for your Buck™, the ticket price remains the keenest and best value of any outdoor music event in the UK calendar making it the perfect Christmas present at £35 + bf for a Weekend ticket! For details of where to buy tickets visit www.evolutionfestival.co.uk

The biggest cultural event in the North East, Evolution attracts 33,000 people per day.

Ticket info: £35 +bf for the weekend / £25 + bf day ticket

 

Evolution Festival 2011 dates and headliners announced

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More Bands for your Buck™, the ticket price remains the keenest and best value of any utdoor music event in the UK calendar at £35 + bf for a Weekend ticket!

The biggest cultural event in the North East, Evolution attracts 33,000 people per day.

Get your tickets as of Tuesday 30th November at noon – The perfect stocking filler – for details of where to buy tickets visit www.evolutionfestival.co.uk

Ticket info: £35 +bf for the weekend / £25 + bf day ticket

“I’ve always liked the north. I like the bands too. I’m ready to get down and rave like a Geordie. I’m really happy we get a chance to play at Evolution. We are all deranged spitfires. Do you wanna dance?” – Iggy Pop

“Really looking forward to Evolution Festival – every time we have played Newcastle it has always gone off!” – Plan B

Evolution is proud to announce their headliners for the 2011 show. First up on Saturday it’s the legendary Iggy and the Stooges whose raw power and incendiary live performances are the stuff of rock n’ roll legend. Iggy Pop is a genuine musical icon and an influential innovator of rock n roll so expect Iggy and the Stooges sound to reverberate all over the North East.

Sunday’s headliner is Plan B, the hottest property in pop music right now. The antidote to X Factor wannabees, his critically and commercially successful album The Defamation Of Strickland Banks showcased his street wise swagger and cutting edge lyrics and he’s sure to have the masses singing along to his razor sharp, soul tinged anthems.

“It’s a testament to the growing international profile of Evolution that we are able to secure and announce our 2011 headliners so early. Iggy & The Stooges will own the mainstage on the Saturday night – Iggy’s unparalleled energy makes him one of the finest front men ever to grace the stage and the North East is in for a real treat with this headline performance. Plan B has become a huge phenomenon over the last year – his 21st century soul is the perfect way to close the festival on Sunday night. The live show is an incredible journey through the album and beyond. It’s fantastic to have him on board”. – Jim Mawdsley and Dave Stone – Evolution Promoters

Full supporting cast to be announced in early 2011.