The Dell Digital Festival Experience is a chance for festival goers to be involved in every element of the event, from tagging themselves in photos of their crazy antics with Bearded Kitten to watching interviews backstage with headline acts. The Digital Festival Experience will also provide Spotify playlists to download, ensuring that no moment is without the perfect soundtrack; as well as an interactive map tagging artists’ whereabouts when at the festival and lots of other amazing and otherworldly technology treats.
On-site Dell will also be upgrading the festival’s tech presence, providing the now infamous Dell Dome where festival goers can check their all important exam results, Facebook feeds and surf the internet alongside the Welsh sea! Tired from the hundreds of free activities on-site festival goers will be able to relax in the comfy internet zone, catch up with their family over Skype and generally enjoy a bit of time out before they head back to the majestic mayhem!
Beach Break Live has led the way in the festival landscape as the first ever Student Festival, bringing the hottest new talent from across the globe and now they continue to make waves in the industry as they partner with Dell to enable music fans to use technology and get closer to the artists they love – whenever and wherever they like.
Beach Break Live is the largest student festival in the UK, attracting 20,000 students from 14th to 18th June to celebrate the end of term and the beginning of the summer. Featuring some of the largest music stars on the planet including Dizzee Rascal, Chase and Status and Friendly Fires down to the hottest up and coming acts such as Ben Howard and Delilah. Beach Break Live offers so much more than music, from a beach full of kite surfing, windsurfing and wakeboarding to a forest flourishing with activities for everyone to get involved in. At only £109 for four days of full on fun, Beach Break Live is a bargain; visit www.beachbreaklive.comto find out more.
FRIDAY lINE-UP
CHASE AND STATUS [live] CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE DELILAH EATS EVERYTHING FREE PEACE JAKWOB LABRINTH MAVERICK SABRE MISTAJAM NERO RANDOM IMPULSE RODIGAN THE SAVAGE NOMADS
SATURDAY LINE-UP
BENGA [LIVE] BROTHER & BONES DIZZEE RASCAL DJ FRESH [LIVE] DOORLY GHOSTPOET JACK BEATS ONEMAN RUSKO SCROOBIUS PIP SKREAM & SGT POKES THE WHIP TODDLA T WRETCH 32
SUNDAY LINE-UP
ABANDONMAN AYAH MARAR BEN HOWARD CAMO & KROOKED DANNY BIRD DYNAMITE MC FRED V & GRAFIX FRIENDLY FIRES HIGH CONTRAST JESSY ALLEN NETSKY THE MILK WREC & CARASEL YOUTHSTAR
Since previously announcing Ed Sheeran for the Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks opening parties, he’s won two BRITs (British Breakthrough Act and British Solo Male) and his star keeps shining brighter as anticipation builds further for the moment he plays Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks opening parties in June (5th & 6th).
Next up is a stunning show, featuring two of the most exciting and critically acclaimed male solo stars to come out of the UK – singer songwriter Maverick Sabre and producer-turned-pop-star Labrinth. Since supporting Tinie Tempah at Rocks last year, MaverickSabre’s success has soared with debut album Lonely Are The Brave going gold and reaching No.2. It’s been an equally good year for Labrinth since supporting Chase & Status last year then smashing the singles chart with No.2 hit Earthquake. Ibiza Rocks has consistently nurtured new talent and provided a platform for breaking artists to play the biggest bill in the Balearics. In June, fans will see two of last year’s strongest support artists deservedly step up to headline slot status in June.
In 2005 Ibiza Rocks captured the Kaiser Chiefs for one of the first ever Ibiza Rocks gigs, just before their debut album Employment exploded. They returned for a phenomenal, intimate beachfront gig at Bar M in 2007. Six million album sales later and with a worldwide reputation as a mind-blowing live act that wow festival audiences the world over, Kaiser Chiefs are back in a BIG way with new album The Future Is Medieval – their fourth Top 10 album in six years. They make a welcome return to Ibiza Rocks, where they’ve gone with the brand from the back room of the club, to the intimate beach bar to the famous stage at the ‘Rocks’ Hotels.
Peanut, Kaiser Chiefs said: “We’ve done Ibiza Rocks a couple of times before, and it’s great because everyone’s on holiday. We did it back in 2005 and Ricky jumped into the crowd. When you’re in Ibiza, it seems like more of a relaxing time compared to other gigs.”
Kasabian are certainly on fire right now, with their fourth studio album Velociraptor taking the group to stratospheric new levels and winning the accolade of ‘Best Band’ at this years’ NME Awards. Kasabian first played Ibiza Rocks in 2006 (Bar M) and returned for a two night residency in 2007. Kasabian are an incendiary live act who consistently tops the polls of fans’ favourite festival headliners. Now the Leicester lads make their hugely anticipated return to head up the two biggest parties in the Balearics – in celebration of Mallorca Rocks 2nd birthday and Ibiza Rocks 7th birthday in July.
Professor Green is one of the hottest talents in the UK music scene right now. The acclaimed rapper’s second album At Your Inconvenience spawned the massive No.1 hit Read All About It. With an MTV Europe Music Award, a MOBO and an NME Award under his belt, Professor Green makes a triumphant return for these Spanish exclusive shows, following his phenomenal headline debut in 2011. DJ Fresh presents FRESH/LIVE joins him on the bill and as the man behind two of the biggest tracks of the past year, No.1 hit singles Louder and Hot Right Now, he certainly is the hot on the block right now and will be equally so in the Balearics.
Hailed by many as the most exciting producers in the UK today, Chase & Status are the biggest crossover act to come out of the underground in years. Their last two ‘Rocks’ shows have been total roadblocks when these boys brought their live show to town in 2010 and 2011. Having sold in excess of 500K albums, they return to the Balearics as bonifide superstars for standout shows in Mallorca and Ibiza in July.
Chase & Status said:“Can't wait to bring our live show over to the White Isle gain this summer. We love Ibiza and are looking forward to playing Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks again this year.”
Tinie Tempah is one of Britain’s biggest stars. Since debut album Disc-Overy hit No. 1, preceded by hit No.1 singles Pass Out and Written in the Stars, the sensational solo star has become one of the most award-winning, best-selling performers of recent times. With Kylie Minogue dancing to his set on the balcony and the fans going nuts all round him last year, Tinie Tempah’s gig was the talk of the town as he teased the ‘Rocks’ crowd to ecstatic proportions. Due to mass public demand, he’ll be doing it again in August.
This is an amazing time for Example. Third album Playing in the Shadows debuted at No.1 and delivered two No.1 singles, Changed the Way You Kissed Me and Stay Awake. Infact, Stay Awake produced by Nero is about waking up at Ibiza Rocks and seeing hundreds of kids still going from the night before. Example strutted his stuff as a support act in 2009 and 2010 before absolutely killing it during his own headline shows at ‘Rocks’ in 2011.
Bloc Party are back and are set to make their ‘Rocks’ debut as part of their hugely anticipated return to the live scene. Ibiza Rocks was born out of a concept to create a night for dance kids who wanted to rock and rock kids who wanted to dance. The East London art rockers, fronted by Kele Okereke, are the very essence of that. This gig has been a long time coming for team ‘Rocks’ and it’s a huge honour to be bringing one of the bands that influenced the brand, Bloc Party, to the Balearics for the very first time.
The newly reformed New Order are back together and will make their massive debut at Mallorca Rocks and Ibiza Rocks in September. One of the most highly influential and critically acclaimed bands of the 1980’s, New Order were the pioneering force behind electronic music, largely responsible for the opening the world famous Hacienda Club in Manchester in 1982 and for 1983 hit Blue Monday, the best-selling 12 inch single of all time. Their 5th album Technique (1989) was partly recorded in Ibiza and perfectly encapsulates Balearic beats and acid house influences into their electro/rock sound. They have influenced generations of hit making musicians the world over and are one of the most in demand on the festival circuit this summer. It will be a proud moment when they take centre stage for these unmissable sets under the Balaeric stars in September.
Taking place from 14th – 18th June in Pembrey Country Park the four-day extravaganza will welcome the mighty Chase and Status, who will be performing live on Friday, grime maestro Dizzee Rascal who will be topping Saturday's bill and Friendly Fires, who will raise the roof on Sunday, closing what is without doubt the most exciting festival line-up of the summer. With tickets priced from just £109, Beach Break Live will be buzzing with festival goers enjoying the epic line-up and four fun-filled days in the sun which will see everything from Roller Disco's to The Celtic Games.
After Beach Break Live gave Chase and Status their first ever headline show in 2010, the duo have risen to global stardom pioneering drum and bass in the UK singles chart and bringing the genre to the forefront of the music industry. They will be joined by multi-talented producer and artist in his own right Labrinth, who shot to fame in 2011 with his numerous collaborations and hugely successful singles 'Let The Sun Shine' and 'Earthquake'. BRITs Critics Choice-nominated Maverick Sabrewill stun the crowds with his beautiful voice while hotly tipped London bandClement Marfo & The Frontline will be skanking down in their uniquely urban style. The coveted Delilah will no doubt be performing her single 'GO' which has received huge critical acclaim and resonated with fans across the UK. Dubstep chart toppers Nero will bring hits such as 'Me And You' and 'Promises' to the Beach Break Live Dance Stage.
As with Chase & Status, Beach Break Live is hugely excited to be welcoming the return of another festival favourite, BRITs awards winner Dizzee Rascal who will headline The Dell Main Stage on Saturday. Having stuck with Beach Break through the infamous 2009 site move to perform his first ever headline festival show, Dizzee returns as the notorious icon of the UK grime and urban scene to blow the minds of 20,000 festival goers in Wales. Festival goers will be going 'Bonkers' for everything Beach Break this year, from Zorbing down the 8-mile beach to horseriding through the waves, this festival offers everything fun in one place.
DJ Fresh, who has just reached No. 1 in the UK singles chart, will be showcasing his new live tour, which includes a full band and a tonne of technology as a back drop to his hard hitting bass lines. Since 2010 Wretch 32 has been steadily rising up the charts thanks to breakthrough singles from his hugely successful album 'Black and White'. 2012 is set to continue that trend, if not garner even more success for the grime MC when he performs at this year's Beach Break Live 2012. Embarking on UK tours this February, Beach Break is delighted to be welcoming both Manchester indie rockers The Whip and lyrical genius Ghostpoet to the festival for the first time while the newly appointed BBC Radio 1 contingent Benga [live] and Skream will be offering up the kind of cutting edge drum 'n' bass that has seen them become two of the most talked about DJs and producers in the business.
The infamous Ghetto Blaster stage is returning yet again to Beach Break Live, true to form artists will be keeping festival goers up into the small hours with a mash up of unique dubstep from Toddla T, Rinse FM's very own Oneman and Glasgows champian DJ and Numbers label founder, Jackmaster, will be spinning the decks with a frenzy of electronic bass and beats. Blawan will also be joining the boys on the Ghetto Blaster stage, hotly tipped producer of 2011 will no doubt be bringing even more to the dance table in 2012. Festival circuit pros DJ Parker, DJ Cheebaand DJ Moneyshot will be spinning the decks in Chai Wallah whilst rising talentsMystery, SDM, MTD and Dutty Dan will also be performing around the site. Propaganda will be starting the post main stage party in the ActionAid tent every night, with some secret DJ sets to top it off!
With the highly anticipated second album from Friendly Fires tantalisingly close to being released, there's little doubt that the St. Albans trio will be a festival highlight for many a Beach Breaker in 2012 when the boys close proceedings on the Dell Main Stage on Sunday. They will be joined by Beach Break regular and rapidly rising singer songwriter Ben Howard while Merlin's Forest is set for the ultimate drum 'n' bass takeover when the one-and-only Hospitality unleash their collective on Sunday. High Contrast, Netsky, Camo & Krooked, Danny Byrd and more will take to the decks for what promises to be a unforgettable show.
Crowning the festival’s main stage on Saturday and Sunday respectively, these two artists lead the first line-up announcement for Parklife’s third annual party. The finest pop, indie, electronic and crossover sounds are represented throughout the bill, as much-loved familiar names join many fresh faces tipped for the top in 2012’s ‘Ones to Watch’ lists. Everything is poised for a fantastic year that could very well be Parklife’s third and ‘hat trick’ sell out.
Headliners across the festival’s other arenas include dubstep chart toppers Nero, Parisian duo Justice – Live, Mixmag’s ‘Breakthrough DJ of The Year 2011’ Maya Jane-Coles and raucous electronic Canadians Crystal Castles. The Parklife Weekender also welcomes a number of clubland’s most respected labels with Crosstown Rebels and Hospital Records sending a number of their roster to Platt Fields Park. Also pitching up for the weekend are some of the UK’s hottest promoters with Metropolis and Chibuku invited to host their own arenas.
Elsewhere the festival’s performers come from the cream of the recent music crop. The newest additions to major radio playlists, magazine cool lists and blogger best of lists, namely Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Azealia Banks, Django Django and Ghost Poet are all part of Parklife’s stand out line-up for this year.
Over 100 artists perform across two days on 7 arenas for only £64.50 making The Parklife Weekender what could be the best value festival on offer this year*.
2012 may only Parklife’s third year but already the festival is a huge draw, tickets to both 2010 and 2011’s events sold out at least eight weeks in advance. To avoid disappointment promoters strongly advise fans to act fast and ensure their place at the start to Manchester’s summer.
LINE UP AS CONFIRMED SO FAR:
Saturday 9th June
Mainstage The Flaming Lips Noah & The Whale Kelis The Cuban Brothers DJ Yoda Krysko & Greg Lord + special guests: Chic ft. Nile Rogers
Metroplex Nero (Live) Pendulum (DJ Set) Zane Lowe Sub Focus (DJ Set) Jaguar Skills Tempa T DJ Hype Goldie 16 Bit North Base
Crosstown Rebels Damian Lazarus Art Department Maceo Plex Clive Henry Danny Daze Subb-an
Now Wave Crystal Castles Tom Vek Spector Friends Spector Django Django Phenomenal Handclap Band Stay+ To Kill a King Now Wave DJs Will Tramp! + special guests: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaus
Thrasher arena Redlight Pearson Sound Araabmuzik Jackmaster Ben UFO Thundercat presents Archimedes (Live) Daedelus Space Dimension Controller Lone B Traits Damu
Chibuku Fake Blood James Zabiela Simian Mobile Disco Tensnake D/R/U/G/S Justin Robertson Screendeath James Rand
Kaluki Heidi Marco Effe & James Mile Romano & Luca Bear Ellesse & Josef K Us & Them Pete Zorba
Sunday 10th June Mainstage Dizzee Rascal Labrinth Azealia Banks Delilah (Live) Murkage Mista Jam Juicy DJs + special guests De La Soul
Metroplex Justice (Live) Annie Mac Erol Alkan Madeon Busy P Will Tramp + special guest: Jacques Lu Cont
Now Wave The Rapture Mount Kimbie Gold Panda Ghost Poet Twin Shadow Other Lives The Field Jessie Ware Now Wave DJs + special guests: Factory Floor
Hospitality High Contrast Netsky London Elektricity Danny Byrd Loadstar Logistics Nu:tone SPY Jessie Alan Fred V & Graffix MCs: Wrec, SP & + special guests: Zinc (Jungle set)
Wax:On Maya Jane-Coles Claude Von Stroke Julio Bashmore Todd Edwards Joy Orbison Miguel Campbell Eats Everything Kysko
Ape Carnival Sounds Fresh (Live) Buraka Som Sistema (Live) Caspa Shy FX David Rodigan Dam Funk & Master Blazter Dot Rotten Toddla T Onemand DJ Derek Rich Reason
Footwork Soul Clap Wolf & Lamb DJ Harvey Floating Points Bicep Drop The Mustard Zutekh DJs
Also joining the line up on Sunday 24th are alternative rock band Band of Skulls and award winning singer and guitarist Joan Armatrading.
For the first time, on Friday 22nd June the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 will host a dance night in the atmospheric Big Top and headlining are the unique Groove Armada present Red Light who will bring their 4-deck, multi F-X, audiovisual DJ experience to the Festival. Watch this space, as more top acts will be announced in the New Year. Sunday 24th June sees the loud guitars and larger than life drumming of Black Stone Cherry, Spector, Zulu Winter, The Milk and Switchfoot turn up the heat.
Appearing on the Garden Stage will be festival favourites the Brit Floyd who are headlining on Thursday 21st June. The exceptional Crystal Castles will headline on Friday 22nd June withPenguin Prison. Headlining on Saturday 23rd June will be The Charlatans, an inspirational force in British music who will be performing their iconic album Tellin’ Stories in full. American punk rock band X and singer-songwriter Terry Reid also join the line-up.
For those wanting to celebrate the summer in style, look no further than the Isle of Wight Festival2012! Known around the globe as one of the most important dates on the cultural calendar and famed for being a truly remarkable weekend of eclectic music & fun, this year’s Festival will be no exception… To get up to the minute tweets and all the latest updates, exclusive news, videos & interviews on the Festival head over to the official Isle of Wight Festival Facebook site Facebook.com/iwfestivaland follow us on Twitter @IsleofWightFest.
2012 LINE UP:
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS · PEARL JAM · BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND · GROOVE ARMADA PRESENT RED LIGHT · THE DARKNESS · ELBOW · BIFFY CLYRO · NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS · EXAMPLE · TINIE TEMPAH · NOAH AND THE WHALE · THE VACCINES · FEEDER · MADNESS · LABRINTH · BAND OF SKULLS · JOAN ARMATRADING · PROFESSOR GREEN · WRETCH 32 · BLACK STONE CHERRY · LOICK ESSIEN · CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE · SPECTOR · ZULU WINTER · THE MILK · SWITCHFOOT · BOYCE AVENUE · BRIT FLOYD · CRYSTAL CASTLES · THE CHARLATANS TELLIN’ STORIES · PENGUIN PRISON · THE CHRISTIANS · TERRY REID
Barclaycard Wireless will be Rihanna’s only UK performance of 2012, and with these hot UK artists joining the bill it is certain to be a sensational day in the capital.
Jessie J will bring her unique ghetto-pop swagger to Hyde Park for her Barclaycard Wireless debut. In less than a year, the singer, songwriter and self acclaimed show pony has become a bonafide UK superstar. She topped the BBC Sound of 2011 poll, was announced the winner of the Critics Choice Awards at the 2011 Brits and her debut single ‘Do It Like A Dude” was awarded Best Song at the 2011 MOBO Awards. With her outrageous flair and undeniable coolness, Jessie will no doubt put on an explosive set.
Calvin Harris will hit Hyde Park with his big, bold and colourful electro dance pop. He boasts an incredible CV with over seven Top 10 singles, including two number one’s, and over 1.5 million tracks and 500,000 albums sales in the UK. His recent collaboration with Barclaycard Wireless headliner and Barbardian superstar Rihanna propelled him into the charts once again, with the song hitting number one in the UK and on the Billboard Hot 100.
Labrinth, the East London singer/ songwriter and highly sought after producer made his Barclaycard Wireless debut last year and is sure to give a dazzling performance in 2012. He made his debut appearance on the UK chart in March 2010 when his collaboration with Tinie Tempah “Pass Out” reached number one, since then he’s gone from strength to strength. His first solo single “Let The Sun Shine” reached number three last year and second single “Earthquake” hit number two upon its release in October, it has remained in the top ten ever since.
Barclaycard Wireless is a dazzling open-air live music experience in the heart of bustling London. It offers a chance to experience the excitement of watching the best in popular music right on your doorstep; with many more acts and details still to be unveiled, Barclaycard Wireless 2012 is certain to be the biggest and best event on the summer’s musical calendar.
A Brit boy bringing his unique blend of urban into the mainstream music scene is Hackney born rapper Professor Green. His debut album ‘Alive Til I’m Dead’ reached No.2 and was certified gold. Originally signed by Mike Skinner, Professor Green can count Lily Allen amongst his biggest fans and the pair secured a No.5 hit with their collaboration on ‘Just Be Good to Green.’ Times are indeed good for Professor Green, with new album ‘At Your Inconvenience’ ready for release in August. T in the Parkers will get the ultimate sneak preview when Professor Green plays T in the Park.
Professor Green said:“T in the Park was one of the few festivals that I didn’t get to play last year. I love Scotland so I was delighted to get an invite to perform. Scottish crowds go mad and they are really receptive. I look forward to bringing my band, all the hits and having a Tennent’s!”
At only 20 years old, Chipmunk had successfully released five top-ten hits including No.1 single ‘Oopsy Daisy.’ He proved he is indeed a ‘Champion’ of the British music scene when he released a track with Chris Brown called exactly that, the first track from his new album ‘Transition’ which will be released in April, packed with hit after hit that will be played at T in the Park.
OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) led by the controversial, anti-establishment visionary that is Tyler the Creator is probably the most talked-about new music collective in the world right now. Hailing from the sunny shores of Los Angeles, OFWGKTA caused quite the stir earlier this year due to the lyrics and the video of single ‘Yonkers’ and they were the talk of the town at SXSW. Tyler’s second full length album ‘Goblin’ is due for release in May (10) and it’s set to both shock and delight fans and critics alike, in a way that only Tyler the Creator seems to know how. OFWGKTA will undoubtedly put on a T in the Park show to remember.
Also hailing from London is singer/songwriter and producer Labrinth. He’s already achieved No.1 and No.2 smash hit singles ‘Pass Out’ and ‘Frisky’ in collaboration with fellow rapper and confirmed T in the Park artist Tinie Tempah, as well as his own No.3 debut single ‘Let the Sun Shine.’ Let the sun shine indeed as Labrinth wows the crowd at T in the Park.
Nominee for BBC’s Sound of 2011 and MTV’s Brand New for 2011 poll’s, London lad WRETCH 32 is most definitely one to watch this summer. With two Top 5 singles already under his belt (‘Traktor’ and ‘Unorthodox’), there’s plenty more hits to come from this finely tuned rapper’s second album ‘Black & White,’ which is due for release in August and will be previewed at T in the Park this summer.
DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are thrilled to announce the addition of Professor Green, Chipmunk, OFWGKTA, Labrinth, and WRETCH 32 to the A-List line up which already includes Arctic Monkeys,Coldplay, Foo Fighters, The Strokes,Beyoncé,Pulp, The Script, Plan B, Slash, Tinie Tempah, Tom Jones, Jessie Jand much more.
A limited number of T in the Park Residence packages are still available to buy. The Residence offers festival goers a bespoke, luxury experience where all their accommodation needs are taken care of. Guests are welcomed into an oasis of indulgence to enjoy a unique festival experience in their luxury accommodation of choice. Once they have settled into their home for the weekend, festival goers can relax in the Residence Lounge Café & Bar or treat themselves to a pampering session in the spa before heading to see their favourite bands as well as accessing the festival’s hospitality area. For more information, log onto www.tinthepark.com/residence.
Be Chilled has proved to be one of the biggest hits at T in the Park and due to phenomenal demand, Tennent’s Lager is bringing back the hugely popular, quick and slick service to the heart of the T in the Park campsite for the fourth year running. Campers can pre order Tennent’s Lager or Magners Original Cider now atwww.tennents.com/bechilled and Tennent’s will have orders chilled and ready for collection on the campsite throughout the weekend.
At the heart of T in the Park is the music and atmosphere that continually unites the crowd and creates a weekend of memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Brit Award and Grammy winners, the best breakthrough talent, multi-million selling artists, new music icons and legends…T in the Park 2011 has them all. Bring it on Balado.
With sold-out shows every week mixing the biggest names in dance music along with some of clubbing’s biggest brands and chart stars, it’s no wonder that this year has seen it hit the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs In The World poll as the highest new entry (Number 11)!
And with Radio 1 and 1Xtra on board for a run of shows this year (including a live broadcast on July 16th) alongside the established favourites, this landmark club’s reputation is only going to get bigger still.
This season sees the likes of Tiesto, Tinie Tempah, Calvin Harris, Labrinth, Far East Movement, N-Dubz, Laidback Luke, DJ Sammy, Cascada, Eddie Halliwell, Judge Jules, Howard Donald, Krafty Kuts, Kutski, Mickey Slim, Mistajam, Tim Westwood, Trevor Nelson, DJ Semtex and Roll Deep all perform.
Throw in 35 performance dancers, breathtaking aerial artists and a stunning laser show, and it’s not hard to say why BCM leaves such a lasting impression on all who visit. As well as the huge names featuring in the main venue, Millennium underneath BCM plays host to foam, water and popcorn parties as well as the infamous Washing Machine.
Here’s the full run-down of what’s in store for BCM Mallorca’s 22nd year in action:
Mondays
Judge Jules’ long-established Judgement brand kicks the week off, with an eclectic array of guests joining the legend – from Eddie Halliwell to fellow Radio 1 jockKutski to breaks hero Krafty Kuts and electro don Mickey Slim, and a special 9 deck, 3 mixer, 3 dj´s in the mix session featuring Howard Donald at the end of his sold out Take That tour!!
Tuesdays
Various DJ´s, Artistes and promoters take over for a run of parties featuring some huge names from Radio 1 and beyond, rotating with BCM’s legendary in-house Masquerade Party and mischief-packed Students nights.
Wednesdays
The one and only Cream shows why it’s still going strong after all these years with a fiery mix of big room house music – from Holland’s hugely in-demand Laidback Luke to Calvin Harris and plenty more of the biggest draws in the scene. (Watch this space or check the website for updates on who)
Thursdays
RUDE returns with some of the biggest names in UK music – from 1Xtra stars like Mistajam, hip-hop’s number 1 DJ Semtex and Ras Kwame to live performances from mega stars like N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, Roll Deep, Labrinth and Far East Movement. The sound of the moment.
Fridays
One of Europe’s biggest names, DJ Sammy, takes charge for his weekly residency on Fridays, playing big room anthems and making full use of BCM’s epic main arena, with an array of live vocals, violins, guitars, and so on.
Saturdays
A rotating cast of nights make up the Saturday selection, from Dave Pearce’s Trance Anthems to X-Factor, Radio 1 & 1Xtra’s special bash on July 16th with Westwood,Uber cool Trevor Nelson and co., Dirty Sanchez, Spankox, and Italy’s Diabolica featuring an assortment of Italys finest Jocks.
Sundays
Rounding off the week are the massive Clubland parties, featuring anthem slayers like Cascada, Darren Styles, N-Trance and special guests including Danny Dyer, Aggro Santos and double Brit Award winner Tinie Tempah.
With skateboarding, BMX, FMX, and Inline skate competitions on all weekend you would think there’s more than enough entertainment but we can’t forget the amazing music that compliments such a great festival. Last year had the likes of Bowling for Soup and Chase and Status headlining, this truly is going to be a great weekend you won’t want to miss!
The latest additions to the lineup include MILLENCOLIN with CANCER BATS supporting, as headliners of the Kerrang Stage on Friday 8th July. NERO is confirmed for the main stage on the Friday 8th, with LABRINTH and DOT ROTTEN playing the main stage on Saturday.
They will join already announced headliners Tinie Tempah and Sub Focus Live
Millencolin, the legendary Swedish skate-punk rockers are heading up the Kerrang stage, which returns with a line-up of heavy live-acts for a thundering good time. Known for their driving skate punk rock, and catchy melodies with tunes like ‘no cigar,’ the rockers will be returning to the UK for an almighty night. Supporting are the Cancer Bats, the Canadian hardcore punk band who will be bringing their energetic performance to get the crowd ready. We Are the Ocean, the Essex based post-hardcore five piece unleash their heavy guitar riffs and screaming vocals on the Saturday at the Kerrang Stage.
The dubstep phenomenon NERO will be spinning on the main stage on Friday 8th before Sub Focus Live. The multi-talented producer, artist and songwriter Labrinth is confirmed on Saturday’s main stage, along with Dot Rotten, the notorious grime MC from the OGz crew.
The legendary Skate-Punk rockers, Millencolin, who have seven studio albums under their belts, are going to be closing the Friday night festivities at the Exmoor Bar. Fresh off the back of a world wide tour the Swedish four piece are currently playing their historical album Pennybridge Pioneers in its entirety with hits like ‘No Cigar’, ‘Penguins and Polarbears’ and the ‘Fox’ they are sure to rock the house and maybe even the Street Course.
Cancer Bats, the Toronto hardcore punk band will grace Relentless NASS as supports to Millencolin. Originally a trio the band now write as a 4 piece with their latest creation, ‘Bears, Mayors, Scraps And Bones’ described as their heaviest, deadliest and most brutal offering to date. Be prepared for an explosive performance from the Canadian shredders
We Are The Ocean have screamed their way into consciousness with their first album Cutting our teeth which was described as a ‘melodic masterpiece,’ with the soaring vocals of Liam Cromby rising above heavy guitar riffs and shouting vocals. They toured extensively, supporting Funeral for a Friend, Lost Prophets, You me at Six and have played at festivals nationwide. Fresh from recording their second album Go now and live, due out in April, it is tipped to be a massive hit for 2011, now you can catch them headlining the Exmoor Bar on Friday 8th July.
Nero, the London-based electronic superstar duo consisting of Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray have been producing dubstep and drum n bass tracks making waves around the world. The huge tune ‘Me and You’ was nominated for BBC’s sound of 2011 with the New Yorker magazine and Zane Lowe picking them out as stars of the electronic music scene. Supporting Sub Focus Live, the main stage is going to be a night of heavy beats and dancing on the main stage.
The only talent to be picked up by Simon Cowell’s label Syco not from a talent contest; Labrinth has a huge name and a number 1 in the UK chart under his belt. Massively-talented producer, artist, musician and songwriter Timothy McKenzie, has produced for Tinie Tempah, Professor Green and Black Eyed Peas.
Dot Rotten made his name in the UK Grime scene with heavy beats and shrewd lyrics. The south Londoner will be taking to the main stage on Saturday and proving why he’s considered one of the biggest names in the Grime scene.
Already boasting The Black Eyed Peas, Brit Award winners Plan B & Tinie Tempah, and Example, Friday July 1’s line-up has now got even better! Special guest David Guetta will take to the Hyde Park stage with his signature sound of quirky electro, house and dirty pop. He has joined forces with some of pop’s biggest names including Kelly Rowland, Akon, Flo Rida and headliners Black Eyed Peas to create the biggest chart smashes of the past two years. His fourth album ‘One Love’ has sold over 2.8 million copies, Guetta’s appearance is set to ignite the Hyde Park crowds. An extraordinary talent, Grammy Award winner Bruno Mars is currently taking the UK by storm. He co-wrote four UK number one singles in 2010 including his debut solo single ‘Just The Way You Are’ which became one of the biggest selling singles of last year. This year has seen him release another chart topping single ‘Grenade’ whilst his debut album ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ also went straight in at number one. Multi-talented musician Labrinth has experienced an extraordinary career trajectory. The producer, writer and guest vocalist behind Tinie Tempah’s massive hits, Pass Out andFrisky, and soon to be future hits for Professor Green, JLS and Devlin, he recentlyreleased his debut single ‘Let The Sunshine’, which hit number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. With LA-based quartet Far East Movement who have already hit number one on Billboards Hot 100, R & B goddess Yasmin and the new don of UK hip-hop Wretch 32 also confirmed for Friday’s line-up this is set to be a must see event!
Saturday 2 July is set to be a scorching day of sensational music. Since bursting onto the scene in 2002, The Streets, the sobriquet of Birmingham garage rapper Mike Skinner, has become one of the most respected lyrical maestros of modern rap with his sharp observations of modern life. His second studio album ‘A Grand Don’t Come For Free’, released in 2004, went straight to number one, spawning songs including ‘Fit But Don’t You Know It’ and the number one chart topper ‘Dry Your Eyes’. His next release two years later, ‘The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living’, also headed straight to number one and sold three million copies across the UK. With the release of his fifth and final album as The Streets‘Computers and Blues’ earlier this year, this is set to be one of the last opportunities fans will get to see The Streets live on stage.Urban music’s breakout star Katy B ushered a new wave of R&B last year when she released her dub-step anthem ‘Katy On A Mission’. The single debuted at number five and topped the indie and dance charts. With her highly anticipated debut album ‘On A Mission’ set for release in April, the Peckham born and bred Katy is on course to be the most high-profile star to arise from dubstep.The enigmatic, Dagenham born Devlin set the bar for a new generation of Grime music in 2006 with his underground classic, Tales from the Crypt. In December 2009, he was named on the BBC’S Sounds of 2010 Longlist, cited as ‘one of the hottest names on the underground grime scene’. His debut album ‘bud, sweat & beers’ was released in November last year. Fusing rock and rave German dance punk duo Digitalism who have re-worked tracks for the likes of The White Stripes, The Klaxons and The Cure are another fantastic addition to Saturday’s sterling bill.
