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Jimmy Carr, Justin Robinson and more added to Camp Bestival 2012

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Following last week’s mega Camp Bestival announcement featuring Hot Chip, Kool & The Gang, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, The Young British Foodies, Mr Tumble and more festi-holiday brilliance than you can shake a stick at, we are very pleased to be able to announce our comedy headliner for 2012 and even more ace live acts and DJs.

Rob da Bank says: 'Comedy and comedians are a huge draw at Camp Bestival and we've had most of the bigguns down there but none so mammoth as our very special guest for this year… Mr Jimmy Carr! Well pleased that Jimmy’s going to be making us wet our pants (and nappies) with laughter on the Sunday of Camp B. Music-wise we're delighted Rolf Harris will join the fun with his wobble board and didgeridoo as well as King Creosote and Jon Hopkins and legendary drum and bass DJ LTJ Bukem alongside new talent Lianne La Havas, Ren Harvieu and Netsky'.

That’s right, strap up your sides because one of the best comedians currently on the stand up circuit, Perrier Award Winner Jimmy Carr, will be headlining our comedy line-up with a crowning appearance on Sunday evening.  A deadpan  quip machine the likes of which has rarely been seen, Jimmy cemented his fame as the presenter of 8 Out of 10 Cats and the 10 O’Clock Show but his live set is renowned for his quick fire style and ever so risqué gags making him a definite must-see at this year’s Camp Bestival. 

We are also deeply honoured to be able to announce that a very special guest, the legendary Rolf Harris, will be joining us at Lulworth Castle this July! The term legend gets bandied about by all and sundry but when it comes to Rolf it's completely on the money, he really is a living legend. A complete smash hit when he played Bestival, we can't wait for him to wow Camp Bestival with his amazing didgeridoo and wobble board-powered sing-alongs that are sure to get the Castle stage crowd jumping for joy!

Other new acts joining the bill include from King Creosote and Jon Hopkins who were nominated for the Mercury Prize for their sublime Diamond Mine long player and if their Bestival set is anything to go by Fence Collective founder King Creosote and sometime Brian Eno collaborator Jon Hopkins will captivate the crowd with ease. There will also be live appearances from BBC Sound of 2012 shortlist tip Lianne La Havas whose soul vibrations have won her an army of influential admirers, Belgian drum n basser Netsky who will be imparting his love of liquid funk, another BBC Sound of 2012 candidate Ren Harvieu whose voice needs to be heard to be believed and a very welcome return visit from another Fence Collective stalwart James Yorkston. 

We’ve got even more DJs on board to ensure the Jurassic coastline is jumping during Camp Bestival weekend including one of the dons of drum n bass LTJ Bukem and erstwhile Lionrock and Revtone kingpin Justin Robertson. Plus there will be leftfield disco love fromSoft Rocks and reggae mash-up madness from Nice Up’s own DJ Shepdog.

And don’t forget everyone who gets their tickets before February 8th will be entered into our spectacular Camp Bestival Tombola with 100 festi-tastic prizes to be won from a Luxury Furnished Tipi in our Boutique Campsite to lots of Sunday Best goodie bags – click here for more information: www.campbestival.net/#/news/early-bird-tickets-the-camp-bestival-tombola-100-festi-tastic-prizes-to-be-won

And don’t forget to check www.campbestival.net for all the up to the minute news about our fifth Camp Bestival!

Ticket Info:
Ticketline: www.ticketline.co.uk/camp-bestival // 0844 888 4410 
Adult Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thursday) – £180 
Adult Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Friday) – £170 
Adult Tickets are for anyone aged 18 or over on 26/07/2012

Age 15 to 17 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thursday) – £105 
Age 15 to 17 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Friday) – £100 
Age 15 to 17 Weekend Tickets are for anyone aged 15 to 17 on 26/07/2012. These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 30 * 

Age 11 to 14 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Thursday) – £90 
Age 11 to 14 Weekend Ticket (inc. camping from Friday) – £85 
Age 11 to 14 Weekend Tickets are for anyone aged 11 to 14 on 26/07/2012. These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 30 * 

*NB : All teens (aged 11 to 17) MUST camp in the same area as their families with a maximum of 2 teens per adult (over the age of 30) 

Age 10 and Under Weekend Ticket (inc. camping) – FREE (but ticket still required) 
Age 10 and Under Weekend Tickets are for anyone aged 10 and under on 26/07/2012. These ticket holders must be accompanied by a Ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21 
Advance Car Parking – £10 per car (or £15 cash on arrival) 
Campervan Ticket – £80 per vehicle

Nozstock: The Hidden Valley lineup!

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Along with the above are the confirmed acts below:
 
ANDY C – NETSKY – SONIC BOOM SIX – SPUNGE – LIFE IN FILM –
 CATCH IT KEBABS – DC BREAKS – ALIX PEREZ – RESON – BORGORE – THE CORRESPONDENTS – ICICLE – MC GQ – MC SEROCEE- LAID BACK – TAKO LAKO – MC REMIDY – JAZZSTEPPA – DR MEAKER – THE ANOMALIES – DUB BAY – TREE OF FROG – AMOS – OCTO PI – SONNY WHARTON
 
jim jones revueJim Jones Revue are one of the hottest bands on the up. They have been described by Mojo as ‘deranged rock +roll’ reminiscent of the Stooges. Produced by Bad Seed Jim Sclavunos, their album, ‘Burn Down Your House,’ has been getting recent media attention but it is live where this band excels. Adrian Edmondson + The Bad Shepherds have garnered excellent reviews for their folk-style reworking of classic songs such as ‘Down in the Tube Station at Midnight.’ With a skillful array of multi-instrumentalists they’ll be a ‘must-see at Nozstock. CW Stoneking is an American-Australian who defies time and place with his Deep South Blues. He’s already been on ‘Later Live With Jools.’ And, The Wurzels are a perfect accompaniment to cider and hog roast as the sun sets over the Hidden Valley on Sunday evening.
 
Amid the brushes of Herefordshire’s countryside lies Nozstock: The Hidden Valley. Founded by local residents during the hazy, optimistic and halcyon days at the turn of the millennium, it’s a homegrown event built from a curious amalgamation of performance, art, electronic supersounds and good old-fashioned guitar-strumming and drum-bashing. Now an established, leading family event in its 13th year, Nozstock is a sonic escape boasting eight main stages of entertainment with surprising sights and intimate, secluded areas of theatre and discovery to be unearthed.
 
When its visitors down tools and hand themselves over to the laid back atmosphere of the event for three pleasure-filled days, there’s a small world of frivolity to find, all scrupulously programmed by the festival’s founders, the Nosworthy family and their eclectically-informed friends.
 
The festival’s ethos is about bringing play to everyone, in whatever form it can. Nozstock believes in the value of not only entertaining, but in participation and contribution. Above all, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is a blissful family festival that caters to all ages with activities that little ones can enjoy as well as families en bloc, keeping in the spirit of those early days.
 
New for 2011:
 
This year’s theme: ‘Twisted Carnival’.
 
Festival friends are encouraged to dress up in the brightest, eye-catching outfits they can procure. The theme should inspire all sorts of warped imaginations. Be bold, be free, be you!
 
Nozstock’s home-grown bars will offer the Wye Valley’s favourite brew Butty Bach, local Kingston Rosey & Press ciders… the usual spirits, lagers, wines and homemade cocktails, embellished with our own special ingredients. We try to keep as close to pub prices as we can.
 
Food will be sourced locally where possible. An eclectic mix from around the world to stimulate the taste buds. For carnivores there’ll be the delicious Hog on the Spit, tasty burgers and there’s healthy vegan and veggie options too.
 
Facilities:
 
New roads after the year of rain; so easy on and offsite access.
 
New beefy soundsystem in the Cubicles for the dnb & dubstep.
 
Boutique camping and tipis.
 
Nozstock Supermarche selling all useful supplies for the festival camper.
 
Official Merchandise (hoodies, tshirts, lighters, programmes)
 
Workshops – free standing, comedy, theatre, arts & crafts, kids…
 
Arts & craft area with sculptures
 
Little Wonderland Kids’ Area – all weekend entertainment for 12s and under.
 
Jamming round the wood fire
 
The Arenas and Stages:
 
Nozstock’s main arena, The Hidden Valley, is landscaped around a ramshackle Tudor farmhouse which sits on the side of the Valley in the centre of the festival site. It’s nestled against The Garden Stage, which hosts an array of eclectic bounce-inducing artists with an electronic turn post-sundown. The Orchard boasts the bigger names and good rollicking party bands as the Bandstand offers experimental electro-acoustica from diverse and unsigned artists.
 
The converted cowsheds include the Cubicles, sub-thumping drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep, to be found aside the Bullpen, knees-up housey beats and alternative dance. The Coppice’s luminous sounds from veterans of psytrance Tribe of Frog are the blissful converse to the Bantam of the Opera Theatre which explores another world with live performance, workshops and after-dark experimental cabaret while Laughing Stock bills prime-time comedians and up-and-comers, providing raucous chuckles and proper belly rumbles.
 
Shenanigans for the mini-festival goer occur off the beaten track and over the bridge where the Dingle is programmed with workshops aplenty and theatrical splendor, where opportunities abound to get interactive and remember how to play like only kids know how.
 
You can also catch a late night short film or music video from the mesmerising screenings on offer in the Cinetent, or grab some delicious local fare and a cocktail and take a tour round the site, letting your curiosity get the better of you.
 

In essence, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is your chance to romp throughout a weekend of guilt-free debauchery and indulge in a medley of eye-opening encounters.