Nozstock Fri 21 – Sun 23 July 2017

For full festival info go to: www.nozstock.com

Theme for 2017: Keepin’ It Surreal

Curated by the father and daughter duo of Noz and Ella and a huge extended family who work across the entire festival, there’s a unique charm and energy to Nozstock unlike anything else in the country. Reaching its momentous 19^th year this summer, Nozstock is an enchanting adventure nestled in gorgeous rolling hills, and is very proud to announce its second wave of artists performing this summer on the beautiful working farm in the heart of Herefordshire.

Widely credited with igniting the hip-hop scene and bringing it into the mainstream in the 1970s, The Sugarhill Gang famed for their iconic 1979 hit Rapper’s Delight and they remain an irresistible force.

Hayseed Dixie are the inspired and hard-rocking exponents of Appalachian Mountain hillbilly rave-ups, who in 2001 released a covers album of AC/DC classics. Fast-forward to the present, and April sees the release their 15^th studio album, Free Your Mind and Your Grass Will Follow.

Levelz are a multi-faceted collective of MCs, DJs and producers who have been feted as Wu Tang Clan meets Happy Mondays. Their eclectically vibrant sounds segue between grime, dubstep and hip-hop to drum & bass and house and jazz. They’ve taken a star turn on hip-hop internet TV station Boiler Room, won their regional Red Bull Culture Clash battle, and dropped in on Toddla T’s Radio 1 show.

Also appearing are Ferocious Dog, a full-on six piece band who encompass wild folk, infused with rock, reggae and Celtic vibrations – and regularly feature one half of Carter USM on guitar duties.

Psycho-ceilidh rockers Neck recently supported Ferocious Dog at their headline London show and are on the top of their game right now.

Lyrical satirists Goldie Lookin’ Chain remain sharply humorous and controversial, satirically skewering much of today’s consumer society, cultural trends, and railing at life in general.

The Baghdaddies’ exuberant and rampant brand of world music is an exhilarating cocktail of Balkan melodies, ska, Latin grooves and sizzling brass played with furious energy.

Le Galaxie have been an unstoppable force ever since their debut, consistently crafting incredible pop song after incredible pop song.

After a 20-year career, The Freestylers have navigated a full 360 degrees in the bass music genre. They’ve played all the biggest festivals and most talked-about nightclubs around the world, still retaining their keen edge.

And also on the bill, heavily inspired by the bass lines of dub music, ragga-jungle and hip hop, Benny Page works across UK funky house, dubstep and reggae.

These stalwarts are joined by some of the best new and rising talent the UK has to offer, including pop-punk group Super Glu whose hooks are stickier than their name, the infectious Millie Manders, and a raft of others, including The Flamenco Thief, CW Jones, Goan Dogs, Keto, Yassassin, Mica Millar, Humdrum Express, Frauds, Beverley Shrills, Ouroborus, The Discount Orchestra and The RPMs.

Nozstock is also introducing a brand-new stage this summer – Elephant’s Grave. This is billed as a warm and inviting wooded escape with an overhead canopy, adjacent to one of the festival’s lakes.

By day expect the best of reggae, dancehall and rocksteady rhythms from the likes of Drumlove, Go With The Flo, Fat Stash, Kreed, Hold Tight Collective, Dutchie and Gardna amongst others.

Then, by night, the new stage takes an altogether different direction, with house and techno on Friday night courtesy of From Berlin With Love featuring Morgino, Blake Parker, Worse 4 Wear, Will Richards, Nautz & Toppa and more.

Saturday night’s Forte party features more rocking 4/4 from Sonny Wharton, Dom Kane, Dirty Secretz, Innerkey, Luke Stanger, Jason Young, Tom Gatley and more.

Just across the lake, in The Coppice, is an open-air psychedelic stage inhabited by Bristol’s Tribe of Frog collective, who create a cornucopia of colour and sound with their renowned decoration and some of the finest acts from the Psytrance scene, including the likes of Dirty Saffi, Alta, Psymmetrix, Monk3yLogic, Occular, Subliminal System, Lurk, Nuky and DJ Lorraine.

Over on The Bandstand, summertime and the livin’ will, most certainly, be easy as Sunday afternoon sees the stage swing into a fusion of all things jazz with more bluesy beats to shake a saxophone at with a new offering.

Bluejay’s Jazz Lounge is headlined by the exciting young gypsy-jazz guitarist, Remi Harris. Aged only 29, Remi already has a string of awards under his belt, plus endorsements from the best in the industry.

Then Sunday morning is all about the upcoming talent with a takeover from BBC Introducing Hereford and Worcester featuring Ellisha Green, Capas, Invincible Youth and Karyo.

Get into the groove with this Spotify playlist…

Beyond the bands

It’s not just music keeping you entertained in The Hidden Valley, with more names announced for Laughing Stock comedy including Simon Munnery, Tom Ward and Pat Cahill. There’s even more workshops for mini-Nozstockers in Little Wonderland with Music Workshops presented by Dodgy’s Nigel Clark and Forest School Sessions, including wood-whittling and toasting marshmallows. Meditation and Sound Baths, are on offer, or even the chance to do some baking…

Herefordshire-based, experimental visual collective MASH announces the highlights of the weekend’s cinema programme, including surrealist shorts, Live A/V performances, BAFTA award winning The Brothers McLeod – Retrospective, and Channel 4’s Random Acts Short Films.

Plus, just announced is a host of acts for Velveteen Valley cabaret, welcoming award-winning developer Alistair Aitcheson with his Incredibly Playful Show. There will be prizes mixed with comedic entertainment from Backyard Bingo, plus a melting pot of seductive sass with some of the UK’s best burlesque talent with Jolene Dover, Ursula Dares, Flossie Smalls, Jackie Clementines, Jesticular Dancer, Jewelled Personality, and The Glitter Kittens.

For those who prefer the highbrow, the first names for The Bantam of The Opera Theatre won’t disappoint with panel discussions on The State of The Arts, talks from the likes of Marika McKennell, the return of the mad scientist Andrew Szydlo, and surreal theatre group Hummadruz, plus a BSL workshop with Abbi Brown.

Set on a beautiful working farm in the heart of Herefordshire, the reassuringly welcoming and independent festival has evolved from 50 friends at the inaugural gathering and flourished into an intimate, musical odyssey. With interactive adventure and performance for all ages, Nozstock is a playground for everyone, from seasoned festival-goers to newbies setting out for the first time.

The festival features a huge range of entertainment and inspiration for families with games, pop-up performances, and workshops at every turn.

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Keeping everyone's tummies full is an extremely important job and one we take very seriously. We're on the lookout for the tastiest food traders in all the land to come to Nozstock The Hidden Valley 2019. 😋🍴

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Nozstock The Hidden Valley
Friday 21 – Sunday 23 July
@ Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS
Live line up so far: Seasick Steve, Happy Mondays, The Sugarhill Gang, Hayseed Dixie, General Levy, Levelz, Ocean Wisdom, Mungo’s Hi-Fi, Goldie Lookin, Chain (Legends set), Beans on Toast, Ferocious Dog, The Correspondents, Rodney P & Skitz, Dabbla, Illaman and DJ Frosty, Lady Chann,, Chainska Brassika, Le Galaxie, Land of The Giants, Stiff Joints, The Baghdaddies, Hannah Peel, Jeremiah Ferrari, Sola Rosa Soundsystem, Neck, Super Glu, Remi Harris, Oh My God! It’s The Church, Death By Unga Bunga, Jasper In The Company of Others, Haus, The Meow Meows, Micall Parknsun, Gardna, Natty Speaks, The RPMs, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Mica Millar, Yassassin, Desert Boots, Youth, Boy Azooga, Andy Jones, Lit FM, Mango Factory, Normanton Street, Beatwell & Dante, Little Big Stuff, Humdrum Express, Ouroborus. The Lasting Days, CW Jones, Flamenco Thief, Verbal Highz, Snazzback, The Maitree Express, Goan Dogs, Keto, Frauds, Beverley Shrills, Yusufla, Hallouminati, Hot Diamond Aces, Funky Navigation DJs, Josh Ace Band, Rosebud, Calm Like A Riot, Mankala, The Discount Orchestra, Livewire, Capac, Ellisha Green, Karyo, Invincible Youth

DJ line up so far: Hazard & Eksman, Delta Heavy, Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC, Loadstar, Mind Vortex, Frankee, 15 Years of Critical Records feat. Break, Ivy Lab, Kasra, Foreign Concept, Benny Page, The Freestylers, Uncle Dugs showcase feat. Billy Bunter & more tbc, Carasel MC, Remidy MC, Octo Pi, Trafic MC, DJ Mayhem, DJ Choppa, Dex, Scope. Forte ft. Sonny Wharton, Dom Kane, Dirty Secretz, Innerkey, Luke Stanger, Jason Young, Tom Gatley, House Meanz House, Chris Lockie, From Berlin With Love ft. Morginio, Blake Parker, Worse 4 Wear, Will Richards, Nautz & Toppa, Josh Smalley, Jack Jones, Discotek DJs. Tribe of Frog ft. Dirty Saffi, Alta, Psymmetrix, Monk3ylogic, Occular, Subliminal System, Lurk, Nuky, DJ Lorraine. Fat Stash, Kreed, Hold Tight Collective, Dutchie, Gardna, Vint-1, Tenz, Ital Sounds ft. Drumlove, Go With The Flo, Juggla, DJ Shogun, DJ Feva, Mad Max.

Comedy, Theatrics & Cinema so far: Phil Kaye, Jayde Adams, Simon Munnery; Tom Ward, Pat Cahill, Rich Wilson, Velveteen Valley Cabaret ft. Joanne Jordan, Jolene Dover, Ursula Dares, Flossie Smalls, Jackie Clementines, Jessticular Dancer and Her Highness, The Glitter Kittens, Jewelled Personality, Backyard Bingo, Alistair Aitcheson’s Incredible Playable Show, Bantam of the Opera Theatre ft. Abbi Brown, Marika McKennell, Andrew Sydzlo, Hummadruz, Amrou Al-Khadi, Drumnbounce; Spare Room Arts’ Little Wonderland; Clik Clik’s Cabinet of Lost Secrets; Mash Cinema present Wrong Directions; Interactive street arts and walkabout ft. Ras King Bobo I, Sunken Yard, TrashDollys, Splish, Trifonics, The Dreams of Venus, Beth Calverley, Sticky Fingers, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Glitter Culture, BallzOut Circus; crafts.

Early bird and tier 1 tickets sold out / Tier 2 tickets from £115 for adults / from £85 for 13-17 year olds / 12 and under free / Booking fees apply / Payment by instalments available
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Nozstock thanks its supporters and partners:

The Association of Independent Festivals // Attitude is Everything // Burgoynes // Camplight // Clik Clik Collective // Data Transmission // DJ Mag The Bunker // Electric Ballroom Promotions // From Berlin with Love // Forte // Hereford College of Arts // Mash Cinema // The Music Pool // Oliver’s Cider & Perry // People in Motion // Spare Room Arts // Tribe of Frog // University of Birmingham // Wye Valley Brewery // Yeleni Support Centre // ZooBells

The most recent district to be announced in Boomtown’s bumper pack of line-ups is the much loved Mayfair. With a backdrop of Vintage Remix, Funk & Soul and Electro Swing, this highly theatrical district brings characters, costumes and ultimate fun to the forefront; whilst at the same time putting consumerism and capitalism under the microscope through the multitude of interactive street venues, walkabout characters and immersive theatre.

Acts representing the Mayfair music genres on  the  Town Centre include; independant French producer Wax Tailor, festival favourites 10-piece live outfit Smerins Anti-Social Club, Sam & The Womp’s trumpet and vocal Balkan electronica  and Bordeaux beatmakers Smokey Joe & The Kid with their infectious hip hop loops.

Mixing 1940s jazz with hip hop, drum & bass, house and techno, The Ballroom presents a glittering extravaganza courtesy of Charleston-inspired electro from Alice Francis, bringing Romania to Hampshire. Future Funk duo LMZG (Lamuzgueule) will take the crowd through a history of vintage sounds and Paris/New York duo GinkGoa provide a modern slant on Electroswing. Bristol boys The Allergies deliver ‘vintage sounds reshaped for the dancefloor’ whilst Smoove and Turrell’s Northern Funk encompasses soul, hip hop and jazz.

Twisted cabaret and swinging steampunk awaits any that stroll past The Bandstand, where the most colourful acts go to shine.

Find there the fantastically barmy Hallouminati mixing ragga punk with traditional Greek sounds, Gypsy Unit bulking up basslines with infectious string sections and skapunk Londoners Imperial Leisure exciting the feet.

Long-standing street venue, Park Hotel is the ultimate playground with an almighty Soca takeover on the cards, courtesy of Jus Now, Dub Boy, Atki2 and AAA Badboy. Crowd participation at its finest, Laid Blak will be getting the crowd to go down low whilst Eva Lazarus and The Afronaughts bring 3 part harmonies to jungle, garage, hip hop and everything in between. The Mayfair Street Party will be taking swing to the streets with Scottish collective, Electrikal Sound System supplying their mega rig fresh from Thursday’s Sector 6 opening. Expect sets from Dutty Moonshine, Big Swing Sound ft Hypeman Sage and C@ In The H@ to name a few.

Down the shimmering side streets and The Bank’s doors are open for all to discover where money goes to lie before gazing down from the Sky Bar with a glass of champagne.

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A brand new district dedicated to techno and house, spanning back to the birth of free party culture and right up to some of the leading names in the scene right now!

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OMG OMG OMG!!! THIS LOOKS SICK!!!

Looking good!!

Lewis Copp techno nd house 😴😴

Whoaa!!! Awesome line up!! 😀

This sounds amazing, can't wait!!!

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Are you joking me!!! Boomtown you have absolutely delivered this time round!! 👏🏻 👾🍄💙

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If you're thinking of getting something from our shop this festive season, just a heads up that the cut off order date for UK delivery before Christmas is this Friday 14th December! xx

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TDM is a new festival, taking place in Leicester on 27 & 28 May 2017.

TDM, meaning Truly Diverse Music, will be bringing music from around the world to the heart of Leicester.

The festival is the creation of Hannah McNally, a graduate from De Montfort University’s Arts and Festivals Management course. She has been able to bring the project to life thanks to co-operation and support from Horus Music – a global music distribution company.

WHAT’S ON @ TDM

The Exchange

Saturday 27 May 3-5pm

Sunday 28 May 5-7pm

Leicester-based artist collective, House of Verse, will be curating two never-before-seen events at The Exchange. They are keeping their plans under-wraps for these events for now, but you can expect something eclectic, electric and creative…

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Saturday 27 May 5-7pm: World Rock Event

57 – this South Korean rock band (pronounced Oh-Chill in Korean) are making the trip from their home country to Leicester to showcase their talent. With similarities to Royal Blood, the duo always leave a big impression using very little – just drums, a guitar and vocals.

MUHA – Nottingham-based band, MUHA, offer a new tradition in contemporary Eastern European music, influenced by a multicultural society. It is a fusion of Eastern European folklore, North Indian Kathak rhythms, Cuban beats and original lyrics.

A welcome treat for those that like their music a bit more unique and cultured than the norm. http://www.muha.co.uk/

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Sunday 28 May 3-5pm: Solo Sessions

Mudibu – originally from Burundi, a small East African country with a bloody history, Mudibu now resides in London. He made the journey to the UK aged just 16 years old and has never forgotten his homeland, using music to make sense of the society he grew up in. You don’t need to know details of his past or understand the language he sings in to feel the message conveyed in his songs.

Nia Songbird – this new, versatile, solo vocalist will be performing her unique blend of urban music, which ranges from house, hip hop and dub to jam, soul and funk. Chosen thanks to her performance at much-loved well-known Leicester venue, The Donkey, Nia’s fresh talent is a welcome addition to the line-up. This is hopefully a stepping stone in her already developing career.

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Sunday 28 May 8-10:30pm: India Focus Event

The two acts for this event are both from the Rajasthan area of India. They are living embodiments of the Rajasthan landscape, providing a celebration of its vibrant and colourful lifestyle. Their music and dance a heady, exciting and hypnotic reflection of this exciting region of the world.

Circus Raj – consisting of Rajasthan’s elite street circus performers, Circus Raj combine their amazing skills to perform breathtaking acts of courage and bravery. They present a colourful, vibrant, fast-moving extravaganza of intrigue, drama, feats of daring, music, laughter and surprise.

Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band – their diverse repertoire spans Rajasthani folk songs, Bollywood hits, spiritual qawwali and Bhangra beats.  These vividly costumed musicians cover the full spectrum of the evocative and joyous music that governs life in Rajasthan.

You can go here to get your tickets. Each event is being ticketed separately; allowing you to pick and choose what to see. By doing this, you will be able to have a more tailor-made TDM experience.

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It is with regret that today we must announce the cancellation of TDM Festival 2017. Click on our website for more information.

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Nick & the TDM Festival Team, I am deeply saddened to note the cancellation of this great festival. It must take place sometime in the future, it is needed.

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A new festival of music from around the world for Leicester - TDM Festival www.festivalflyer.com/news/tdm-a-truly-diverse-new-festival-for-leicester/

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More information on TDM Festival can be found at:

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Up and at 'em - it's almost the weekend!

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COMPETITION WINNER - Heidi Ann!

Congratulations Heidi Ann you have won the line up release poster competition and have won weekend passes for you, Juan Sanchez Lopez, Miros Lava and Javier Buron.
You will be contacted by the festival so please check your inbox.

Well done to everyone who entered and Tier 2 tickets are still available at a reduced rate but are selling fast.

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Thank-you so much!!

I always believed in you Heidi Ann!!

Thanking youuuuu Eden 😍

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