REDFEST Reveals Exciting 2012 Line-up
20th – 22nd July
Robins Cook Farm, Red Hill, Surrey
London, 14 March 2012 - With a line-up that includes Dubstep favourite MODESTEP, bonafide stadium rockers YOUNG GUNS and Norfolk alt-rock outfit DEAF HAVANA, this year’s Redfest is shaping up to be the best yet.
The festival’s specialty is showcasing of young bands on the cusp of greatness, but as can be seen by this year’s headliners, Redfest also mixes in established acts for the tastemaker audience. The festival takes place over three days over five different stages The Main Stage, Introducing Stage, Acoustic Stage, Dance Tent 1 and Dance Tent 2.Alongside Modestep, Young Guns and Deaf Havana this year sit Cardiffian rockers KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, ska outfit SONICBOOMSIX, contemporary mods MISSING ANDY and pop-rock act MALLORY KNOX amongst other bands shaping the future of British music.Located in Surrey, Redfest is just 30 minutes from London, near Gatwick Airport and has a relaxed atmosphere appealing to a younger crowd who often attend this as their first festival experience. Three day weekend passes are available for £65 (£25 for kids ages 5-13), and include free parking and camping.In its sixth year, Redfest remains staunchly independent with no major sponsorships and works hard to keep the tickets as affordable as possible. It is also proud of its reputation for championing new, emerging bands, solo artists and DJs. In 2007 the festival hosted a little known singer songwriter Laura Marling and has over the years staged the likes of Enter Shikari, Pete and the Pirates and Brit award winning Ed Sheeran, who took to the main stage last year in a performance still cherished by all present.As well as music, attendants will find a diverse range of quality food (Thai, Mexican, Burgers, Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan, smoothies, crepes, coffee & doughnuts) along with a cocktail bus and a massive beer tent. -END-Full Line-Up for Redfest, as follows:MAIN STAGE FRIDAYModestep (Dubstep)Young Guns (Stadium rock)Subsource (Dubstep/rock/metal)Mallory Knox (Rock/metal/post punk) SATURDAYKids in Glass Houses (Stadium rock)Deaf Havana (Rock/metal/post punk)Sonicboomsix (Rap/rock/metal)Natives (formerly Not Advised) (Rock/metal/post-punk)Clement Marfo and the Frontline (Rap/rock/metal)Crowns (Celtic drinking rock)Franko (Stadium rock)Billy Vincent (Indie rock) SUNDAYThe King Blues (Punk/Rock)Missing Andy (Pop rock/ska)The Skints (Dub/indie/rock/ska)Don Broco (Rock/metal/post-punk)Straight Lines (Rock/metal/post-punk)Brother & Bones (Blues rock/Americana)The Bronze Medal (Indie/alt rock) GOZIBE INTRODUCING STAGEFRIDAYShadows Chasing Ghosts (Screamo/rock)Honour is Dead (Metal/hardcore)Attention Thieves (Rock)We Caught The CastleNew IvoryBorderline FireXenicibis (metal) SATURDAYFei Comodo (Rock)Up River (Melodic/hardcore/punk rock)Mordecai (Rock)Hearts Under Fire (Rock/punk)Dan Blake (Rock/hip hop)Ursa Major (Alternative/metal/hardcore)Critical State (Hip Hop, rap, RnB, pop)Loose Lips (Pop rock)The Brilliantly Simple (Alternative/indie/rock) SUNDAYHildaMay (Alternative/punk/rock)Proxies (Electronic rock)Follow WylissYearbook (Alternative, rock)Brightlight City (Rock)Rising Tide (Alternative/rock/acoustic)Kai (Alternative/electronic/rock)Trevors Head (Rock) ACOUSTIC STAGEFRIDAYAaron DelahuntyAdam BarnesPortia ConnSean McGowanMarc HallsLewis MoklerRosie VanierAlice Dale SATURDAYRoxanne EmeryKadijha KamaraMonkey TrapAimeeJosephine LloydMark BishopLight Falls ForwardTaygan PaxtonSuicide SI SUNDAYDan HutchinsAnna JoPerkieSam PicketJazz MorelyJasmine LittleThe Boy I Used to BeMatt Emery DANCE TENT 1FRIDAYSouthcentral (House/dubstep)AnimalJames D’Ley (Bass)EptuneMatt WeeksSATURDAYLogistics & MC WrecDocument One (Live)RBRTMike ChadwickProject 91 DANCE TENT 2FRIDAYKouncilhouseBeat AssassinsDan StovesStrictly DJs SATURDAYMattix & FutileApply the BreaksSightekAdam Ellis