NOZSTOCK THE HIDDEN VALLEY announces initial line-up including ANDY C, THE PROCLAIMERS AND DREADZONE
Theme: Myths and Legends
Bromyard, Herefordshire
27-29 July 2012
- Early Bird tickets now on sale
- Initial Line-up Announcement, more acts to follow
Now in its 14th year Nozstock The Hidden Valley is proud to announce yet another stellar selection of acts that include legendary DnB pioneer ANDY C with MC GQ, sing-a-long rockers THE PROCLAIMERS and the mighty dance floor destroyers, DREADZONE. Early Bird tickets are also now on sale.The Hidden Valley is landscaped around a ramshackle Tudor farmhouse. A converted cowshed, the CUBICLES, pushes out sub-thumping drum ‘n’ bass and dubstep. Alongside the farmhouse is the GARDEN STAGE, which provides a more eclectic line up, turning electronic by sundown. Meanwhile THE BULLPEN houses the festival’s Hip-Hop offering and THE COPPICE will keep the psychedelic trance pumping until the early hours.Set at the side of the gently sloping valley is the ORCHARD stage. Further music, theatre, comedy stages and tents are located in secret woodland glades around the site.Music Line Up revealed today:THE ORCHARD STAGE:THE PROCLAIMERS / DREADZONE / JUAN ZELADA / DOLLAR BILL / SON OF DAVE / BRASSROOTS / SKINNY LISTER / THE ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS / WILLY MOON / BY THE RIVERSTHE CUBICLES:ANDY C and MC GQ/ CAMO AND KROOKED / TOMB CREW / DRUMSOUND AND BASSLINE SMITH / OCTANE AND DLR / DUB PHIZIX / ED RUSH / YOUNGSTATHE BULLPEN:THE FOUR OWLS / DIRTY DIKE AND JAM BAXTER / FLIPTRIX / 3 AMIGOSSIKA STUDIOS - hip hop takeover featuring the cream of underground UK hip hop talent, with graffiti art workshopsGARDEN STAGE:SONNY WHARTON / ED SOLOLondon’s MOOCH Saturday night takeover www.moochlondon.co.uk - underground House & Techno.THE COPPICE:Bristol’s TRIBE OF FROG host psychedelic trance stage www.tribeoffrog.comTHE BANDSTAND:MUSICBORN from London host Friday night www.musicborn.com - elite bands's from the London circuit with a mix of indie, rock and electroThis is the first of line-up announcement from Nozstock The Hidden Valley and there are many more acts to follow.
‘A veritable explosion of colour and whimsy tucked away in the rolling hills of Herefordshire’ Clash
‘..the most friendly festival I’d been to in years…a real mix of different people, ages and cultures.’ Creative Boom
Nozstock The Hidden Valley is a small family-run event now in its 14th year is set in a beautiful rural part of Herefordshire. It started life as a party for relatives and friends and has grown organically over the years into an experience where a sense of belonging still holds true. The warm inclusive welcome with its ethos of fun and participation and its incredible array of entertainment for such a small festival – a mix of all genres of music over six stages, with additional areas hosting theatre, comedy, cinema, workshops and kids’ activities - is a most welcome summer escape from the pressures of modern life for party-goers of all ages. Other Fun Activities:Nozstock The Hidden Valley strives to bring a whole cornucopia of fun, games and happenings. 2012’s extravaganza will bring you:Sock Wrestling, Walkabout Theatre, Ballz Out Circus Troupe, Fire Dancers, Jive and Ceilidh evenings, Sound Art, Spoken Word and Poetry, Talks and Forums from the Tent Of Temporary Thought with guest speakersKIDS AREA: THE ENCHANTED GLADECircus skills, Tall Tales, Puppet Procession, Kidi Yoga, UV Disco and Dance Workshop, Gaffer Tape Roses, Bubble Making, WorkshopsTHEATRE:Nozstock: The Hidden Valley is pleased to bring on board Birmingham University whose students will be running the technical side of this stage as part of their final degree project. Cabaret and more to be announced….COMEDY:Nozstock regulars STEPHEN FROST AND THE IMPRO ALL STARS are confirmed with a whole host of pre-Edinburgh Fringe sketches making their way into our Laughing Stock tent.This year Nozstock is working with STAND UP AGAINST RACISM as part of the SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD campaign to raise awareness.CINEMA:Programming an array of experimental short films, animations, music videos and with live VJ performances, the cinema offers kids’ shorts by day, sound art workshops and visionary works.HEALING AREA:The healing and therapy area will be offering thai massage among other healing therapies. It is run by www.yelenisupport.co.uk who will be donating a percentage of their takings to cancer patients and their families.FOOD AND DRINK:As ever, Nozstock will be creating a varied menu combining local delights with foods of the World. A plethora of tasty meals and snacks will be offer with a chill out café for those seeking coffee-scented sanctuary.TICKETS:Gates open at 10am from Friday 27th July. Shuttle services will be on offer from local town Bromyard and to and from Hereford and Worcester before and after the festival.ON SALE NOWEarly Bird Adult: £70Early Bird Teen Ticket (13-17 yrs old): £50Child Ticket (under 13s) FREE (must be accompanied by adult)Camper Van/Live in Vehicle Pass £28Parking Pass Full Weekend £5 in advance ON SALE SOONAdult Advance Weekend Tickets £80Advanced Teen Weekend Tickets £55Boutique Camping – details to follow soonAll those aged under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18.Location: The Farm, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LSCapacity: 5,000
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