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9 April 2015

Afrojack announced as the latest addition to the T in the Park

Afrojack T in the Park

Afrojack announced as the latest addition to the T in the Park 

Grammy award winning DJ and producer Afrojack is the latest addition to the T in the Park bill, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have revealed this afternoon.

Afrojack has made a huge impact on the EDM scene. A talented producer and artist, whether creating club hits or producing and remixing for the likes of Beyoncé, Pitbull or Madonna, he also collaborated with fellow T in the Park 2015 act David Guetta, co-writing and producing the worldwide smash Titanium. After wowing thousands at one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals, Ultra Music Festival, last month in Miami, T in the Park organisers are thrilled to confirm that he’ll take to the decks in Strathallan Castle this July.

With some of the biggest names in music heading for Scotland this summer, T in the Park’s debut outing at Strathallan Castle is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend:

FRIDAY 10th JULY: Kasabian, David Guetta, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Fatboy Slim, Hozier, Mark Ronson (DJ set), The War on Drugs, Annie Mac, Hot Chip, The Wombats, Afrojack, Gorgon City, Duke Dumont, Sigma, Jessie Ware, Fuse ODG, The Cribs, Hannah Wants, The Twilight Sad, Prides, Slaves, Lower than Atlantis, Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, Lonely the Brave, Indiana, Coasts, Blossoms, The Beaches, Fort Hope, The Riptide Movement
SLAM TENT: Adam Beyer B2B Joseph Capriati, Âme, Ben Klock, Eats Everything, Slam, Telford

SATURDAY 11th JULY: The Libertines, Avicii, The Script, Twin Atlantic, alt-J, George Ezra, Jessie J, Courteeners, The Vaccines, Labrinth, The Proclaimers, St. Vincent, Enter Shikari, Seasick Steve, Jungle, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Marina and the Diamonds, Idlewild, Jess Glynne, Charli XCX, Palma Violets, Circa Waves, Jack Savoretti, The Strypes, Rae Morris, The LaFontaines, Sunset Sons, George the Poet, Walking on Cars, The Coronas, Gavin James, Vaults

SLAM TENT: Annie Mac, Art Department, Gary Beck, Jackmaster B2B Joy Orbison, Lil Louis, Maceo Plex, Rødhåd, Visionquest

SUNDAY 12th JULY: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Prodigy, Stereophonics, Jamie T, Paloma Faith, Above and Beyond, Alabama Shakes, Kodaline, Catfish and the Bottlemen, James Bay, Clean Bandit, Oliver Heldens, Ella Henderson, The View, Modest Mouse, Years and Years, Peace, Everything Everything, Admiral Fallow, Ella Eyre, Marmozets, Wolf Alice, Benjamin Booker, Saint Raymond, Young Guns, Black Rivers

SLAM TENT: Alan Fitzpatrick, Claude VonStroke, Dense and Pika, Dixon, Dubfire, Loco Dice, Maya Jane Coles

T in the Park 2015 tickets are on sale now at www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

27 March 2015

The War on Drugs, Marina and the Diamonds and more added to T in the park 2015

The War on Drugs, Marina and the Diamonds T in the park 2015

The War on Drugs, Marina and the Diamonds and more added to T in the park 2015

Some of the most talked about buzz bands at this month’s SXSW festival are amongst a wave of new acts added to the T in the Park bill today, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are delighted to announce. The following acts have today joined the T in the Park bill and are set to play Strathallan Castle over Friday 10th – Sunday 12th July:

FRIDAY 10TH JULY LINE-UP ADDITIONS
The War on Drugs, SIGMA, The Cribs, Hannah Wants, The Twilight Sad, Prides, Lucy Rose, Slaves, Lower Than Atlantis, Kitty, Daisy and Lewis, Lonely The Brave, Indiana, Coasts, Blossoms, The Beaches, The Riptide Movement, Fort Hope

SATURDAY 11TH JULY LINE-UP ADDITIONS
Marina and The Diamonds, Palma Violets, Circa Waves, The Strypes, The LaFontaines, Sunset Sons, George The Poet, Walking on Cars, The Coronas, Gavin James, Vaults
SLAM TENT: Maceo Plex (headline set), Annie Mac (joins the Slam Tent bill in addition to her Main Stage Friday set)

SUNDAY 12TH JULY LINE-UP ADDITIONS
Ella Eyre, Wolf Alice, Benjamin Booker, Young Guns, Black Rivers
SLAM TENT: Claude VonStroke

Philadelphia’s The War on Drugs’ signature layered, dense sound has won the band a mass of fans around the globe. They reached the number two spot in the UK Independent chart with 2014’s Lost In The Dream, which was hailed Album of the Year by Uncut and Q. The band continue to reap recognition internationally, and fresh from an epic performance at SXSW, they are a hugely exciting addition to this year’s T in the Park line-up.

International chart toppers SIGMA’s early releases quickly marked them out as producers to watch, while remixes for Eric Prydz, Ellie Goulding, Stylo G and Sway began to take them to a wider audience. Their first number one single, Nobody To Love was followed up by another chart topper when their second single, Changing ft. Paloma Faith was released, and they’re sure to bring a party vibe to Strathallan Castle.

Marina and the Diamonds aka Marina Diamandis creates irresistible electro indie pop, and will make her long-awaited T in the Park debut this summer. The Welsh singer-songwriter has released her latest album Froot this month and is sure to showcase new material in her T in the Park set.

Since forming in 2002, The Cribs have won major plaudits including NME’s prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music Award in 2013. The band return this month with a brand new album For All My Sisters, heralding an exciting new chapter in the upwards trajectory of the Jarman brothers. Big T in the Park favourites, they’re sure to go down a storm at Strathallan Castle.

Hailed “the undisputed queen of 2014” by Mixmag, Hannah Wants has validated herself as a world renowned DJ with some serious credentials. Last year alone she picked up the Best Breakthrough DJ title at the DJ Mag awards and became Mixmag’s Best Breakthrough DJ and Star Of The Year, and her set is not to be missed.

Scottish trio The Twilight Sad’s desolate, majestic and dense sound has earned them major plaudits since they formed in 2003. Their fourth studio album Nobody Wants To Be Here And Nobody Wants To Leave (released in October) was named Scottish Album of the Year by The Scotsman and Album of the Year by Drowned in Sound.

Another exciting band hot off the back of shows at SXSW, Palma Violets have been working with producer John Leckie (Radiohead, Stone Roses) on their new album Danger in the Club, due for release this May. The band recently went on the road for the NME Awards Tour and will bring their euphoric sound to T in the Park this summer.  

In what’s sure to be a huge moment for band and fans alike, Prides will make T in the Park history when they become the first band to play the Main Stage at the festival's new home, Strathallan Castle. Since they last appeared at Balado in 2013, they have played to a global audience at The Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. Producing original synth-pop tracks with infectious lyrics and feel-good melodies, the Glasgow trio are sure to receive a local heroes’ when they open the Main Stage on the Friday. 

Slaves aka Laurie Vincent and Isaac Holman opened the NME Awards Tour’s 20th anniversary shows earlier this year. They count Arctic Monkeys amongst their many fans, and are set to make a hotly anticipated return to T in the Park after their incredible headline set on the BBC Introducing Stage last year.

Liverpudlian quartet Circa Waves are another band who dazzled crowds in Austin and who are hotly-tipped for a successful year. After making a big impression at last year’s T in the Park, Circa Waves have played sold-out shows around the country and are sure to delight fans with their energetic indie pop tracks at T in the Park in July.

Since forming in 2007, Lower Than Atlantis’ sound has evolved from hardcore punk to melodic indie rock. Their self-titled fourth record was released in October last year and was hailed album of the year by Rocksound.

Siblings Kitty, Daisy and Lewis’ musical references and skills are rooted in the old tradition where songs and music are handed down, played and enjoyed at gatherings of family and friends. They’ve built an impressive fan base and will showcase tunes from their exquisite second studio album Smoking In Heaven.

Creating infectious rhythm and blues infused rock 'n' roll, Ireland’s The Strypes have in the past toured with the likes of Arctic Monkeys and are sure to get the T in the Park crowd rocking when they return to the festival this July.

Cambridge quintet Lonely The Brave are one of the most exciting live acts on the UK rock scene at the moment, with David Jakes’ goose-bump-inducing vocals as striking live as they are on record. They released their debut album The Day’s War to massive critical acclaim and a place at no. 14 in the UK album charts this past September.

Nottingham singer-songwriter Indiana released her critically acclaimed debut album No Romeo in February of this year. Featuring the hit single Solo Dancing, the record is a collection of moody electro pop gems.

Original party band, The LaFontaines had a belter of a year in 2014. Playing their first US headline shows, conquering Europe with Watsky and performing to a capacity crowd at T in the Park as well as headlining their biggest ever show at Glasgow’s O2 ABC. 2015 is the year they release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Class’ – produced by Matt O’Grady (You Me At Six, Don Broco, Deaf Havana), with an accompanying UK headline tour.  

Bristol’s Coasts are creating a huge buzz around the UK and beyond. Recently on tour in America, their performance at this year’s T in the Park is sure to treat the crowd to a soaring performance full of indie rock tunes. Tracks including recent single Oceans have received support from the likes of Radio 1 alumni Zane Lowe and has resulted in festival slots at the likes of Coachella and Lollapalooza.

Also fresh from SXSW, Blossoms are one of Stockport’s finest musical exports. They combine psyche-pop riffs, vocal melodies, a film noir meets 60s aesthetic, a range of audible references from Arctic Monkeys via Abba to The Doors to incredible effect and are sure to be a big hit at T in the Park this July.

The start of 2014 saw Sunset Sons morph from surfers making music for fun into a band at the centre of an A&R scrum into a major label-signed, red hot tip to become arena-sized stars. Their irresistible sun-soaked pop rock anthems earned them a spot on the BBC’s Sound of 2015 longlist.

Bold, edgy, with an incredible vocal to boot, Ella Eyre’s buzz has grown exponentially. A casual songwriting session with Rudimental evolved into Ella writing two songs for their debut album, and she can be heard on the band’s Waiting All Night. Also featuring on DJ Fresh’s top 5 smash Gravity, she won the MOBO Award for Best Newcomer last year and releases her first studio album Feline in May.

The Beaches – named after the area of Toronto where they live – are proud pioneers of the new wave of fem-rock. Their sassy, saw-toothed alt-rock songs recall The Strokes, Elastica, The White Stripes, Metric and The Runaways, and they exude the kind of romantic defiance, youth rebellion and peer solidarity that makes them a formidable force for rock.

George the Poet blends poetry and rap to hypnotic effect. Having amassed more than half a million views for his poems on YouTube and Vimeo, he has brought poetry to a new generation, mixing social and political comment with humour, and featured at no.5 in the BBC’s Sound of 2015.

Fresh from a rapturous appearance at SXSW, Wolf Alice will release their debut album My Love Is Cool in June and will bring some of their rock-tinged new material to T in the Park the following month. The grungy London four-piece create a relentless sound fused with superfuzzed guitars and were named Breakthrough Act of the Year at the UK Festival Awards in December.

Walking on Cars are one of Ireland’s most exciting new acts. Signed to Virgin EMI Records, they’ve been taking their soaring rock anthems to an international audience including a packed show at SXSW earlier this month and will make their first appearance at T in the Park this July.

Songstress Lucy Rose, The Riptide Movement (who supported the Rolling Stones at their Hyde Park show in 2013), Fort Hope who combine earth shattering riffs with soaring melodies, Dublin’s boisterous rock outfit The Coronas, soulful New Orleans singer-songwriter Benjamin Booker, English rockers Young Guns, Ireland’s Choice Music Prize Award Winner for ‘Song Of The Year’ Gavin James and London trio Vaults (who made a big impression when they supported Paolo Nutini on tour at the end of last year) also join the bill. As two-thirds of Manchester’s Doves, the Williams brothers Jez and Andy achieved major success with four hit albums, before forming their new band Black Rivers. They recently supported T in the Park headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on their UK tour, and will make their Strathallan Castle debut this July.

T in the Park and Slam are also delighted to confirm that Annie Mac, Claude VonStroke and Maceo Plex will play the Slam Tent this July. Annie Mac – who has recently taken over from the legendary Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 and who also plays a Main Stage set on Friday – has joined the bill for the Slam Tent on Saturday. Maceo Plex first gained popularity during the early 90s rave culture with his mixes of techno, electro, and house music, before incorporating a more funk and groove-based sound. He’s played some of the most prestigious clubs in the world such as Cocoon and Fabric, and headlines the Slam Tent at T in the Park on the Saturday night. San Francisco-based house and techno producer Claude VonStroke is another exciting addition to the Slam Tent line-up.
With some of the biggest names in music heading for Scotland this summer, T in the Park’s debut outing at Strathallan Castle is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend

3 March 2015

The View make their 8th appearance at T in the Park 2015

The View at T in the Park 2015

The View make their 8th appearance at T in the Park 2015

T in the Park festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today announced that local lads The View will make their 8th appearance at the festival in July, joining the celebrations of the festival’s historic first year at its home, Strathallan Castle.

Chart-topping local heroes The View have been causing epic crowd reactions since forming ten years ago, playing T in the Park seven times since. Releasing four albums including their number one platinum selling debut Hats Off to the Buskers, the band have had three top 10 records during their stellar career.

The band are set to release their heavily-anticipated fifth album later this year which has been given the studio polish from co-producer and international star Albert Hammond Jr of the legendary band The Strokes. Their first single off the record is called Marriage and due out 20th April, produced by Albert Hammond Jr and Gus Oberg (The Strokes) and mixed by Justin Gerrish (Vampire Weekend).

Signed to Cooking Vinyl record label alongside other indie elite including T in the Park 2015 headliners The Libertines off-shoot band Carl Barât and The Jackals, The View have toured internationally since forming in 2005.

The View are huge favourites with the T in the Park crowd, and their famous ‘The View are on fire’ tagline is testament to their incredible live presence. They’re sure to be a highlight of the weekend this July.

Kyle Falconer from the band said: "Just found out we've been announced and am absolutely buzzing! T in the Park is our favourite festival and has always supported us. It's a pleasure to play to such a fun crowd, you can't beat a Scottish crowd! Bonus that we'll get to see The Libertines too..."

With some of the biggest names in music heading for Scotland this summer, T in the Park’s debut outing at Strathallan Castle is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend:

FRIDAY 10th JULY: Kasabian, David Guetta, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Fatboy Slim, Hozier, Mark Ronson (DJ set), Annie Mac, Hot Chip, The Wombats, Gorgon City, Duke Dumont, Jessie Ware, Fuse ODG

SATURDAY 11th JULY: Avicii, The Libertines, The Script, Twin Atlantic, alt-J, George Ezra, Jessie J, Courteeners, The Vaccines, Labrinth, The Proclaimers, St. Vincent, Enter Shikari, Seasick Steve, Jungle, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Idlewild, Jess Glynne, Charli XCX, Jack Savoretti, Rae Morris

SUNDAY 12th JULY: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Prodigy, Stereophonics, Jamie T, Paloma Faith, Above and Beyond, Alabama Shakes, Kodaline, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Clean Bandit, Oliver Heldens, Ella Henderson, James Bay, The View, Modest Mouse, Years and Years, Peace, Everything Everything, Admiral Fallow, Marmozets, Saint Raymond

T in the Park 2015 tickets are on sale now at www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990. 

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25 February 2015

Mark Ronson joins T in the Park 2015 festival line-up

Mark Ronson T in the Park 2015 festival line-up

Mark Ronson joins T in the Park 2015 festival line-up

Following last week’s T in the Park line-up announcement, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today announced some exciting new additions to the 2015 bill, including the unstoppable Mark Ronson (DJ set), Everything Everything, Admiral Fallow, Jack Savoretti, Rae Morris, Marmozets and Saint Raymond

Fans will be able to get their hands on T in the Park 2015 tickets when they go on sale at 9am this Friday 27th February from www.tinthepark.com, with an exclusive pre-sale batch available for T Lady subscribers to snap up tomorrow.

The hugely in-demand, multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and musician Mark Ronson will make his T in the Park debut this July in what will surely be one of the most hotly anticipated DJ sets of the weekend at Strathallan Castle. Ronson returned with a bang at the end of last year with his record-breaking smash hit single Uptown Funk featuring Bruno Mars. He followed up with his brand new album Uptown Special - his most inventive and vibrant work to date - which became his first-ever number one album in the UK and entered the Top Ten on the Billboard 200 chart in the US when it was released earlier this year.

Since they appeared on the longlist of the BBC Sound of 2010 award, genre-defying, Manchester-based indie rock outfit Everything Everything have gone from strength to strength, receiving a prestigious Mercury Prize nomination for their debut album Man Alive. The band return with more unpredictable, infectious pop gems this spring, with the release of their third album Get to Heaven.

Glaswegian folk pop five-piece Admiral Fallow first played T in the Park in their former guise, when they headlined the T Break Stage in 2009 as the Brother Louis Collective. Through melding an indie-rock line-up with clarinet, flute, double bass, string section and two jaw-dropping vocals, they deliver beautifully eccentric and finely-crafted songs. Their debut album, Boots Met My Face, was packed with anthemic choruses and stomping Wilco-esque tunes, and its 2012 follow-up, Tree Bursts in Snow was similarly rapturously received by fans and critics alike.

When Jack Savoretti released his critically-acclaimed 2011 release Before The Storm, it earned him a well-deserved reputation as one of the most exciting new songwriting talents around. The record’s eagerly anticipated follow-up Written In Scars was released this month, showcasing his gorgeous, gritty, soul-soaked vocals and bringing to the fore his richly diverse influences.

Another hotly tipped singer-songwriter, Rae Morris was longlisted in the BBC Sound of 2015 poll, and released her dazzling debut album Unguarded at the beginning of the year. The album debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart, and earned major plaudits for its ethereal, atmospheric pop.

Marmozets’ debut album, The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets, made a big impression upon its release and won the band major critical acclaim for its huge, ambitious sound. Hailed as “the most exciting young band in Britain" by Kerrang!, they are set to play T in the Park for the first time this summer.

Saint Raymond was one of the most talked about acts of last year. His single Young Blood was Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record in the World’ on Radio 1, and he secured the sole support slot for Haim’s sold-out UK and European tour. His self-penned, independently released debut Escapade EP shot up the iTunes album chart upon release.

With some of the biggest names in music heading for Scotland this summer, T in the Park’s debut outing at Strathallan Castle is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend

19 February 2015

Huge line up announcement for T in the Park 2015

line up for T in the Park 2015

Huge line up announcement for T in the Park 2015

As T in the Park gets ready to take up residency in the beautiful grounds of Strathallan Castle festival organisers have just revealed a stellar cast joining The Libertines to play the historic first year at the festival’s brand new Perthshire home.

Kasabian will headline the historic first day at the festival’s new home. Swedish dance sensation Avicii will make his long-awaited T in the Park debut when he closes the Main Stage on Saturday. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are sure to deliver a finale of epic proportions when they bring the Main Stage to a close, and influential dance icons The Prodigy will headline the Radio 1 Stage on Sunday night. Both Noel Gallagher and The Prodigy will become the first acts to have graced the T in the Park stage in all three of the festival’s homes - Strathclyde Country Park, Balado and now Strathallan Castle. Long-time festival favourites Stereophonics will appear penultimate to Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds on the Main Stage on the final night. Superstar DJ and producer David Guetta, Sam Smith and The Script will also make a welcome return to the festival.

With some of the biggest names in music heading for Scotland this summer, T in the Park’s debut outing at Strathallan Castle is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend and it's looking like this:

Friday 10th July: Kasabian, David Guetta, Sam Smith, Rudimental, Fatboy Slim, Hozier, Annie Mac, Hot Chip, The Wombats, Gorgon City, Duke Dumont, Jessie Ware, Fuse ODG

Saturday 11th July: Avicii, The Libertines, The Script, Twin Atlantic, alt-J, George Ezra, Jessie J, Courteeners, The Vaccines, Labrinth, The Proclaimers, St. Vincent, Enter Shikari, Seasick Steve, Jungle, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Idlewild, Jess Glynne, Charli XCX

Sunday 12th July: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, The Prodigy, Stereophonics, Jamie T, Paloma Faith, Above and Beyond, Alabama Shakes, Kodaline, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Clean Bandit, Oliver Heldens, Ella Henderson, Modest Mouse, James Bay, Years and Years, Peace.

This year is going to be a very special one for T in the Park as we make the beautiful grounds of Strathallan Castle our new home, and we’re thrilled that some of the biggest artists in the world will be joining us in this historic first year. We’re hugely excited to announce some big names for the festival today, including British rock legends The Libertines, Kasabian, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Stereophonics, huge global EDM superstars Avicii and David Guetta, and seminal dance acts Fatboy Slim and The Prodigy – it’s going to be some housewarming party.

Every year, artists tell us that our audience is one of the most enthusiastic in the world, and that they love to play T in the Park because of the wonderful welcome they receive. We’d like to thank our incredible audience for making this festival so special, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to our beautiful new home.”
Festival Director Geoff Ellis


Fans can make sure they’re a part of T in the Park history and secure their place in the Strathallan Castle crowd when T in the Park 2015 tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 27th February

T in the Park’s new home Strathallan Castle is centrally located in the heart of the beautiful Perthshire countryside, approximately one hour away from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Lying on an estate sprawling a massive 1000 acres, surrounded by beautiful woodland, T in the Park 2015 will truly be a voyage of discovery.

30 January 2015

The Libertines to headline T in the Park 2015

The Libertines headline T in the Park 2015

The Libertines to headline T in the Park 2015

Festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partners Tennent’s Lager have today revealed The Libertines will headline T in the Park 2015. The likely lads are the very first act to be announced for this year’s festival – the first to be held at T in the Park’s brand new home, Strathallan Castle, which will take place across the weekend of 10th-12th July 2015.

The Libertines are one of the most exciting and influential bands of the past two decades. In the early 2000s, they blazed a trail through the UK music scene, reigniting the raw power of British music. Their tales of Albion and Arcadia captured the imagination of a generation, and their debut album Up the Bracket - produced by Clash legend Mick Jones – was hailed as a decade-defining classic by the likes of Rolling Stone, Mojo, Q, The Times, The Sun and Pitchfork.

They burned brightly but briefly before disbanding after the release of their second album, but their anthemic hits – including Don’t Look Back Into The Sun, Up The Bracket and Can’t Stand Me Now - lived on and their adoring fan-base continued to grow. Last summer, excitement reached fever pitch as the band announced their reunion to the delight of fans across the globe, and they made their hotly anticipated live return with two triumphant shows at Glasgow’s Barrowlands, before wowing a capacity crowd at Hyde Park.

The band played T in the Park in 2004, and this July they return as a reunited and re-energized outfit in what will be a historic headline set at T in the Park’s beautiful new home, Strathallan Castle.

Festival Director Geoff Ellis said: “The Libertines are a truly iconic British band, revered as cult heroes by a generation of music fans and adored by the Scottish crowd. They chose Scotland as the destination for their live return on home soil last June, and raised the roof of the Barrowlands with two exhilarating shows. We can’t wait to welcome them back in what is a historic year for T in the Park, as we take up residency at our beautiful new home, Strathallan Castle. It’s going to be a very special year for T in the Park, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Strathallan.”

George Kyle, Head of Sponsorship, Tennent’s Lager, said: “From the festival’s early years at Strathclyde Country Park, throughout 18 wonderful years at Balado, and now looking ahead to the next chapter in T in the Park history - Tennent’s Lager has been a part of this great festival from day 1. As founding partner, we are exceptionally proud to have been the T in T in the Park for 22 years, and we are hugely excited to celebrate the first festival at our brand new home with the T in the Park audience this July.”
  
Fans can make sure they’re a part of T in the Park history and secure their place in the Strathallan Castle crowd when T in the Park 2015 tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 27th February from www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

Bus packages will also be available to buy on 27th February and will drop you off at the campsite door – it’s the easiest, most efficient way to travel to T in the Park 2015.

T Lady subscribers can also buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale from 9am on Wednesday 25th February. To sign up for the T Lady, visit www.tinthepark.com

17 July 2014

T in the Park 2015 Early Bird tickets on Sale Tomorrow

T in the Park 2015 Early Bird tickets

T IN THE PARK 2015 EARLYBIRD TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW


T in the Park festival organisers DF Concerts, founding partner Tennent’s Lager and 85,000 festival-goers bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Balado on Sunday, and excitement is already building for the next chapter in T in the Park history, as the festival takes up residency in the beautiful grounds of Strathallan Castle.

A limited batch of earlybird tickets for T in the Park 2015 – which takes place over 10th – 12th July - are on sale tomorrow at 2014 prices, and fans looking to be the first to party at the festival’s brand new location can get their tickets from 9am from www.tinthepark.com or by calling 08444 999 990.

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of T in the Park history in this landmark year, and make sure you’re there in the legendary crowd as the festival begins an exciting new journey at its brand new Strathallan home. Tickets can be purchased in full or there is a £50 deposit scheme offering fans the option to break up the ticket payment into three affordable instalments.

Festival Director Geoff Ellis said: “This weekend we gave Balado an incredible send-off, and as we leave our Kinross-shire home with 18 years of wonderful memories, we also look forward to the next chapter in T in the Park history, in the stunning grounds of Strathallan Castle. For the third year running the tickets remain the same price and we can’t wait to welcome you all to our beautiful new location next year to celebrate T in the Park 2015!

T IN THE PARK 2015 – EARLYBIRD TICKETS
Thursday and Weekend Camping - £205
Weekend Camping - £194
Weekend (no camping) - £184

Weekend Camping Ticket
Initial payment - £50 (plus booking fee)
Payment due before Mon 3rd November - £72
Payment due before Mon 2nd February - £72 (plus transaction fee)

Thursday Weekend Camping Ticket
Initial payment - £50 (plus booking fee)
Payment due before Mon 3rd November - £77.50
Payment due before Mon 2nd February - £77.50 (plus transaction fee)

Non-camping Weekend Ticket
Initial payment - £50 (plus booking fee)
Payment due before Mon 3rd November - £67
Payment due before Mon 2nd February - £67 (plus transaction fee)

19 June 2014

Breakthrough artists announced for T in the Park 2014

T in the Park 2014

Breakthrough artists announced for T in the Park 2014

T in the Park 2014 is just around the corner, and with excitement rising ahead of what is shaping up to be an epic weekend over 11th – 13th July, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have added yet more hotly tipped acts to the bill.

Local Glasgow favourites The Amazing Snakeheads headline the BBC Introducing Stage on the Saturday night, with Glasgow’s Tijuana Bibles headlining on the Sunday night. Joining them in the tent over the weekend are Dundee’s Copper Lungs, Eilidh Hadden from Perthshire, Inverness’ Call to Mind and Glasgow’s Medals.

Slaves count T in the Park headliners Arctic Monkeys as fans, and are sure to go down a storm at T in the Park. Brand new talent from across the UK performing over the weekend includes acoustic singer-songwriter Charlotte OC, Nothing But Thieves, One Bit, hip-hop sensation Cynikal and New Desert Blues.

Also featuring will be Silver Arm, Florrie, Lisbon, Hannah Trigwell, GO WOLF, Baby Queens, Beta Blocker And The Body Clock and Brownbear, who are set to support The Libertines at their hugely anticipated comeback shows at Hyde Park this July.

Playing the BBC Introducing Stage over Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July are The Amazing Snakeheads, Slaves, Charlotte OC, Call to Mind, Copper Lungs, New Desert Blues, Medals, Cynikal, Silver Arm, Florrie, One Bit, Lisbon, Hannah Trigwell, Eilidh Hadden, GO WOLF, Nothing But Thieves, Beta Blocker And The Body Clock, Baby Queens, Brownbear and Tijuana Bibles.

T in the Park 2014 tickets are on sale now, and available from www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

12 June 2014

The party starts on Thursday night at T in the Park festival 2014

Thursday night T in the Park festival 2014

The party starts on Thursday night at T in the Park festival 2014

In four weeks’ time, T in the Park will open its gates, and with the countdown now well and truly on, festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have revealed further details of a top line-up of talent set to get the party started for Thursday campers.

With only a limited number of Thursday Camping tickets left, fans should buy quickly to make sure they don’t miss out. This year’s celebrations are shaping up to be the biggest ever, with Friday extending to a full day of performances with the Main Arena opening at 12 noon, and the Saturday party continuing right through to 1am.

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Skins, Peep Show or a dirtier, gritty version of Glee, The Midnight Beast have become a TV phenomenon. The comedy music hybrid trio, who have just finished broadcasting their second popular series on E4, have gained over 65 million views on YouTube for their satirical, hip-hop videos, and will host THE MIDNIGHT BEAST Presents A DIRTY WEEKEND in the Scottish Sun Big Top. They’ll be joined by a top line-up including Baby Strange, Saint Raymond (who has been championed by BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, and has toured with fellow T in the Park artists Ed Sheeran and Haim) and producer Oliver Heldens (who was just 17 when he was signed by Spinnin’ Records), plus The Midnight Beast will entertain the festival crowd with exclusive video mixes.

Sunset Strip’s brand new outdoor dance area, The Palm Stage, will play host to a top bill of DJ talent, led by house music DJ and producer Lil Louis on Thursday night, with more names to be announced soon. A major part of Chicago’s house lineage, Lil Louis released one of the first records on pioneering label Dance Mania before scoring a chart-topper with French Kiss. The DJ/producer recently added directing duties to his resumé with Chicago house documentary The House That Chicago Built, which features more than 180 interviews shot over a seven year period, as he attempts to tell the definitive story of Chicago house.

They join a previously announced Thursday night line-up which also features Sub Club residents Harri and Domenic, DJ and High Sheen co-founder Ben Martin and Wardy of La Cheetah Club, house, techno and hip hop production duo Mia Dora, Drums of Death (who’s remixed for Azealia Banks, Franz Ferdinand and Hot Chip), plus tunes from Glasgow imprint Dixon Avenue Basement Jams.

Organisers have today announced that hotly tipped Swedish producer/singer Elliphant has joined the T in the Park bill. Sounding like a cross between MIA and Diplo, she boasts sizzling MC skills and some serious lyrical prowess and brings her fierce beats to Balado.

T in the Park 2014 takes place from 11th - 13th July, with the campsite opening for Thursday campers on 10th July. Tickets are on sale now, and available from www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

22 May 2014

T in the Park Festival 2014 reveals new acts and more

T in the Park Festival 2014 new acts

T in the Park Festival 2014 reveals new acts and more

The countdown to T in the Park is now well and truly underway, with just 7 weeks to go until the festival opens its gates, and festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today added The Temperance Movement, Vigo Thieves, The Jezabels, Saint Raymond, LYGER and Neon Waltz to the bill, plus have revealed a packed programme of entertainment set to get the party started on the Thursday night.

A top line-up of DJs are Balado-bound on Thursday 10th July, with Sub Club residents Harri and Domenic taking to the decks in the campsite. The duo behind the underground house night Subculture will serve up their legendary blend of house and techno to Thursday campers. Also appearing on the Thursday night will be Midnight Beast's Welcome to the Dirty Weekend, DJ and High Sheen co-founder Ben Martin and Wardy of La Cheetah Club, house, techno and hip hop production duo Mia Dora, Drums of Death (who’s remixed for Azealia Banks, Franz Ferdinand and Hot Chip), plus tunes from Glasgow imprint Dixon Avenue Basement Jams also feature on the Thursday.

With Thursday Weekend Camping tickets close to selling out, fans looking to make the most of the long weekend should buy their tickets soon from www.tinthepark.com.

Fronted by Glasgow-born Phil Campbell, blues rock five-piece The Temperance Movement also feature Jamiroquai’s Nick Fyffe on bass. Their debut self-titled album was a top 10 hit in the UK following its release in 2013. Having spent the summer of 2013 supporting the likes of The Black Crowes and Bruce Springsteen, they sold out a headline show at Glasgow’s QMU last month.

Glasgow alternative rock five-piece Vigo Thieves combine heart-felt lyrics with sing-a-long choruses to create an epic, stadium rock sound. Widely tipped for big things, their track Heartbeats featured as the soundtrack to T in the Park’s line-up announcement video in 2012, and they wowed a capacity Transmissions Stage crowd at last year’s festival. Currently working on their debut album, they’re sure to receive a warm welcome back to Balado.

The Jezabels’ second album The Brink peaked at no.2 in the album charts in their native Australia, with track The End hailed Song of the Year by Rolling Stone readers. The album was met with widespread critical acclaim in the UK on its release earlier this year, and they recently wowed crowds across the UK as special guests on Depeche Mode’s tour.

Saint Raymond, aka 19 year old Nottingham singer-songwriter Callum Burrows, is definitely one to watch. He’s been championed by BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe – who featured his single Young Blood as his Hottest Record in the World, and has toured with fellow T in the Park artists Ed Sheeran and Haim.

London based newcomers LYGER combine the raw, no-frills sound of early 90s alternative rock with melancholy lyrics and haunting melodies to create a new and powerful sound. Expect fuzz bomb guitars, soul-shaking bass lines, monolithic drums and the rare sound of enduring triple-harmonies aplenty.

Six-piece psychedelic indie rock band Neon Waltz write their melodic, sun-drenched, sonic soundscapes in a remote croft located in the wilderness of Caithness. Having recently toured with The Augustines, they’ve been hailed as one of the most exciting new acts around by NME, who described their music as “raw and beautiful in equal measure”.

Organisers have also revealed the Stage Splits for the festival weekend. For the full line-up and Stage Splits by day, visit www.tinthepark.com

T in the Park 2014 tickets are on sale now, and available from www.tinthepark.com or www.ticketmaster.co.uk or 08444 999 990.

12 May 2014

Little Matador unveil new video for Reasons

Little Matador unveil new video for Reasons


Irish rock band Little Matador release their new single ‘Reasons’ in June, accompanied by another eye-catching video.

After getting up close and personal with a geriatric stripper in the video for their debut single ‘Stitch Yourself Up’, this time frontman Nathan Connolly ends up in a boxing ring facing two-time world champion female boxer Lisa Anderson, much to his bandmates’ amusement. Suffice to say, it doesn’t end well for Mr. Connolly!

Little Matador released their debut album last month to much acclaim and have been touring the UK in support of its urgent, impassioned rock’n’roll, including dates at Liverpool Sound City, Live In Leeds and The Great Escape in Brighton. They get back on the tourbus for more shows this summer as follows.

JUNE
28th - Royal Hospital, Dublin (supporting Biffy Clyro)
JULY
4th - Sonipshere, Hertfordshire
11th - T in the Park, Kinross
13th - Wakestock, Abersoch
AUGUST
17th - Belsonic, Belfast (supporting Biffy Clyro)


10 April 2014

Paul Weller,Wilko Johnson,Soul II Soul and Earl Sweatshirt join T in the Park 2014

Paul Weller,Wilko Johnson,Soul II Soul and Earl Sweatshirt join T in the Park 2014

Paul Weller,Wilko Johnson,Soul II Soul and Earl Sweatshirt join T in the Park 2014


T in the Park festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager are thrilled to announce that some of the most influential and iconic names in British music and some of the most hotly tipped new acts around have been added to the line-up for this summer’s festival, which will take place in Balado over 11th – 13th July. The legendary Paul Weller, hugely influential Wilko Johnson (who Weller has cited as his own musical hero) and seminal soul group Soul II Soul have joined the bill, alongside Earl Sweatshirt, Wilkinson, Charli XCX, King Charles, Darlia,  The LaFontaines, The Amazing Snakeheads, Becky Hill, Jess Glynne, The Minutes, Hudson Taylor, Neon Jungle, Lonely the Brave, Dolomite Minor and Little Matador.

Paul Weller is a true icon. From The Jam, through to the Style Council, to his hugely acclaimed solo material, he has been a towering figure in British music for decades. Revered by generations of music fans, The Modfather has an illustrious history with T in the Park, having headlined the festival’s second year (1995) as well as the first ever T in the Park to be held in Balado in 1997. He played a now legendary duet with Noel Gallagher in 2001, after Noel – who was visiting T in the Park as a guest - joined him on stage for an impromptu acoustic set of The Jam classics which has gone down in T in the Park history. Making a long-awaited return for the first time in 8 years, he’s sure to receive a rapturous response.

One of Weller’s own musical heroes – the legendary Wilko Johnson – has also been added to the T in the Park bill. Weller famously said of the former Dr Feelgood guitarist (and one time member of Ian Dury and The Blockheads): “Wilko may not be as famous as some other guitarists, but he's right up there. And there are a lot of people who'll say the same. I can hear Wilko in lots of places. It's some legacy." Johnson and Dr Feelgood have been credited as one of the founding influences of the English punk movement, and have counted Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer and The Stranglers as fans. He recently appeared in HBO’s Game of Thrones as mute executioner Ilyn Payne, and this year has seen him team up with The Who’s Roger Daltrey on the highly acclaimed joint album Going Back Home.

Starting life as a sound system at Covent Garden’s Africa Centre, Soul II Soul made a huge impact in the late 1980s with their original, fresh, and infectious soul sound. Hits such as Keep On Movin' and the Grammy-winning Back To Life made them household names all over the world, and to date they’ve sold over 10 million albums in over 35 countries worldwide. Their T in the Park appearance forms part of the seminal group’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

Soul II Soul frontman Jazzie B said: "Looking forward to having a cup of T in the Park!"

Some of the hottest breakthrough acts and most exciting new artists around have also been added to the T in the Park bill. The prodigal son and youngest member of Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, Earl Sweatshirt is a hugely talented performer in his own right. The young lyricist’s latest album Doris wowed critics and tastemakers alike, with Clash Magazine hailing it as their album of 2013. An explosive performer, he’s sure to make a big impression on his T in the Park solo debut.

Hotly tipped and hugely in-demand drum and bass and electronica producer Wilkinson has remixed everyone from Chase and Status, Example, Nero, Professor Green, Wiley to Jakwob, and is definitely one to watch at this year’s festival.

Becky Hill featured on Wilkinson’s drum and bass top ten hit Afterglow and on T in the Park act Rudimental’s track Powerless, and is currently working on her debut album with Two Inch Punch, Karma Kid and MNEK.

Jess Glynne’s richly evocative vocals have featured on two of the biggest hits of the year so far - fellow T in the Park act Clean Bandit’s no.1 classical-dance smash Rather Be (the highest selling January No.1 since 1996 with sales in the UK alone of over 600,000) and Route 94’s house-flavoured chart topper My Love. Her own sound is a distinguished mix of hip hop, soul and pop, and her hotly anticipated debut album is due out later this year.

With a plethora of emotive dark pop songs, Charli XCX’s moody-yet-catchy synth pop has been described by some as "neon goth." She featured on and co-wrote Icona Pop’s huge hit I Love It, and releases her third studio album, the follow up to last year’s True Romance, this summer.

West London singer-songwriter King Charles became the first ever Brit to win the prestigious International Songwriting Competition in Nashville for his song Love Lust, after he impressed judges Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Loretta Lynn and Jerry Lee Lewis with his vibrant folk-pop sound.

Widely tipped as one of the UK’s most exciting new rock bands, Darlia are sure to go down a storm with their grunge-influenced anthems.

Combining hip-hop, rock and pop into one genre mash-up of brilliant noise, The LaFontaines made a huge impression when they played the BBC Introducing Stage at last year’s festival. The band have supported the likes of fellow T in the Park acts Example and Twin Atlantic, and are currently growing their international fanbase with gigs in New York as part of Scotland Week ahead of the release of their new single Under the Storm.

Hailing from Glasgow, The Amazing Snakeheads are renowned for their exhilarating live performances and energy, and will showcase material from their debut album Amphetamine Ballads.

Dublin's finest rock 'n' roll renegades The Minutes return with their brand new album Live Well, Change Often next month, after wowing audiences at SXSW and at shows with Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon.

Hudson Taylor have amassed a huge underground following for their captivating folk-pop songs, after their YouTube videos topped three million views. They’ve supported Jake Bugg, and played two sets in one day at the Rolling Stones’ show in Hyde Park.

Neon Jungle will add a touch of sparkle with their kaleidoscopic, multi-faceted pop – as seen on first single Trouble and follow-up hit Braveheart, which peaked at no.4 in the UK singles charts.

Lonely The Brave have been hailed “simply phenomenal” by Kerrang!, with Rock Sound tipping them to become “the biggest band on the planet.” Their powerful and majestic epic rock is sure to get the crowd going this July.

Southampton's Dolomite Minor serve up sleazy, raw rock’n’roll, laced with sweaty, head banging riffs. Dublin-based alt-rock quintet Little Matador were founded by Snow Patrol’s Nathan Connolly - they release their self-titled debut album later this month, and are due to support T in the Park headliners Biffy Clyro in Ireland this summer.

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MusicMafia presents Kinross based band Sienna

Kinross Sienna

MusicMafia presents Kinross based band Sienna


 Six-piece Sienna have been quietly making quite a noise in their native Scotland.

Formed in Summer 2012 from Kinross – known to most as home of T In The Park –they are the first band from their hometown to have performed at the legendary festival, where they packed out the T Break tent (a feat unheard of for an unsigned band), following in the footsteps of fellow Scots Biffy Clyro.

Their debut EP “Give Me Your Love” released last year received vital support from Amazing Radio and In:Demand Scotland whilst they sold out Glasgow’s King Tut’s twice and also supported Nina Nesbitt. The band also performed at This Feeling Club Night in London, and have also performed a headline show at Camden’s Proud Galleries.

New single, Wandering Star, is an evocative track demonstrating their signature upbeat rootsy playful nature. Clear are the influences across the spectrum from singer songwriters such as Ryan Adams, Laura Marling, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Neil Young to the 60’s rock and roll of The Beatles, with a songwriting maturity that defies their teenage years.

Sienna consist of singer/songwriter Danny McAtear, multi-instrumentalist Ross Mathieson, guitarist/songwriter Andy Clarke, Ben Watt on bass, and Calum Anderson on drums, with Ian Dunnett on sax. 

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26 March 2014

More new acts announced for T in the Park 2014

T in the Park 2014

More new acts announced for T in the Park 2014


Festival organisers DF Concerts and founding partner Tennent’s Lager have today announced a fresh new wave of acts for T in the Park 2014. Over 85,000 music fans per day will descend on the fields of Balado over 11th – 13th July for this year’s festival, which will feature more music than ever before, with Friday extending to a full day of performances and the party continuing right through to 1am on Saturday for the first time ever.

Acts joining the bill today include: The Charlatans, DJ Fresh and Messy MC, Reverend  andThe Makers, The Magic Numbers, Twenty One Pilots, Foxes, Wolf Alice, Drenge, Circa Waves, Josh Record, Royal Blood, Chloe Howl and Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Plus a host of cutting edge EDM and drum ‘n’ bass acts will bring the big club atmosphere straight to the heart of the Scottish countryside when they perform in the Slam Tent, including Joris Voorn, Robert Hood, Duke Dumont, Pretty Lights, Skream, Kerri Chandler, Tale of Us, Guy Gerber, Jackmaster, Alex Smoke, Factory Floor, Mark Henning and Clouds.

The Charlatans have been an inspirational force in British rock for more than two decades now. They remain as exciting and relevant now as when they first broke through to the immortal strains of The Only One I Know in 1990. The Manchester legends played the 2nd T in the Park back in 1995 and have been firm favourites with festival fans throughout the festival’s history. They’re sure to receive a warm welcome back when they take to the T in the Park stage for the first time since 2008.

Rising from London’s underground electronic scene in the mid-1990s, DJ Fresh is one of the most influential figures on the UK drum 'n' bass scene today, with 2 million record sales, two no.1 singles and a further two top 5 singles to his name. His single Louder became the first dubstep single to reach the top of the UK singles chart, before he returned to the no.1 spot with 2012’s Hot Right Now featuring Rita Ora. His third record Nextlevelism featured collaborations with Dizzee Rascal and Juliette Lewis, with a fourth studio album set for release this year. His T in the Park performance will see him team up with the legendary Messy MC.

Reverend and The Makers were at the forefront of the resurgent Sheffield indie-rock scene in 2005/2006, smashing into the top ten with their debut single Heavyweight Champion of the World. The band’s appearances as part of the bill for Oasis’ now legendary final shows at Wembley Stadium bolstered their growing fanbase. They returned early this year with the release of their fourth album ThirtyTwo, much to the excitement of their loyal fans.

The Magic Numbers, known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, song writing craftsmanship and timeless sound, return to T in the Park having last played the festival 8 years ago. To date, the band have released three successful albums, including their Mercury Prize nominated 2005 self-titled debut, with many of their singles gracing the top 20 charts, resulting in over a million album sales worldwide.

Having self-released two albums in 2009 and 2011, Twenty One Pilots quickly attracted serious label attention. Known for their irrepressible on-stage energy, the duo have built an avid international following, with their debut studio album Vessel showcasing their distinctive fusion of piano-driven indie-rocktronica. They’ll make their T in the Park debut this summer. 

Foxes’ soaring pop melodies are anchored by an edgy melancholia, as showcased on hit single Youth and on her Grammy-winning collaboration with Zedd, Clarity, which was the soundtrack of the summer in America last year, reaching the Billboard Top Ten.

Some of the most hotly tipped breakthrough acts of the year are also gearing up to play T in the Park for the first time this summer. Wolf Alice have won plaudits from the likes of BBC Radio 1, NME and The Guardian after they released their debut EP Blush at the end of 2013. Drenge - aka brothers Rory and Eoin Loveless – will bring their raw grunge-inspired blues pop sound to the festival for the first time. Also appearing are Liverpool indie-pop four-piece Circa Waves who recently went down a storm at the NME Awards Tour 2014 –and Brighton blues rock duo Royal Blood, who were championed on the BBC’s Sound of 2014 list, and who have been invited to open for T in the Park headliners’ Arctic Monkeys when they play their Finsbury Park shows this year.

Since they walked away with the top prize on UK primetime TV talent show, When Will I Be Famous in 2007, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have fast become a global phenomenon, with their cover of Avicii’s Wake Me Up surpassing 1 million YouTube views, and taking their signature 'Bagrock' sound to the masses. The band said:  “In 2004 we performed one song at T in the Park as special guests of The Darkness. For the past 10 years we have been working towards our ultimate ambition of coming back to T in our own right. There are just not enough words to describe how thrilled and honoured we are at being asked to play the Main Stage in 2014.  Bringing our special brand of 'Bagrock' to this world famous festival with a home crowd - it just doesn't get any better!”

Founding member of the legendary group Underground Resistance with ‘Mad’ Mike Banks and Jeff Mills, Robert Hood’s seminal works on Jeff Mill's Axis and his very own M-Plant imprint paved the way for a wave of stripped-down dance floor minimalism. He brings his influential minimal Detroit techno to the Slam line-up.

2014 looks set to be huge for the unstoppable Duke Dumont, who is currently sitting at the top of the charts with his irrepressible summer anthem I Got U feat Jax Jones. The British DJ and producer’s breakthrough hit, 2013’s Need U (100%) feat. A*M*E also reached no.1 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording.

Pretty Lights will bring his sample-based electro hip hop soul to the Slam Tent. His epic soundscapes have a vintage vibe - instead of sampling existing recordings, he has worked with everyone from the Harlem Gospel Choir to members of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Treme Brass Band to create a unique sound. Already confirmed to headline Chicago’s Spring Awakening Festival and play at Sonar in Barcelona, Pretty Lights will bring the party atmosphere to Balado this July.

Kerri 'Kaoz' Chandler is a house legend - his fusions of heady bass-lines, synthesizers, and catchy choruses are sure to go down a storm at T in the Park. Also joining the Slam bill is Glasgow’s Alex Smoke, who blurs the boundaries between electronica, techno, classical and hip hop, melding European minimalism, pop structures and emotional strings to create a moody blend of melancholic electronica.

T in the Park 2014 – artists announced so far

FRIDAY 11th JULY: Biffy Clyro, Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons, Pixies, Steve Angello, Alesso, Haim, You Me At Six, Manic Street Preachers, Chvrches, DJ Fresh & Messy MC, The Magic Numbers, Maximo Park, Foxes, The Rifles, Len Faki, Pan-Pot, Drenge, Pretty Lights, Jackmaster, Josh Record, Wolf Alice, Clouds, Factory Floors, Alex Smoke.

SATURDAY 12th JULY: Calvin Harris, Paolo Nutini, Pharrell Williams, Elbow, Rudimental, Ben Howard, James, Bombay Bicycle Club, Twin Atlantic, The 1975, The Charlatans, John Newman, Embrace, Katy B, The Human League, Nina Nesbitt, The Stranglers, Joris Voorn, Dave Clarke, Duke Dumont, Robert Hood, Carl Craig, Clean Bandit, We Are Scientists, Ella Eyre, George Ezra, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Twenty One Pilots, Circa Waves, Skream, Chloe Howl, Guy Gerber, Magda.

SUNDAY 13th JULY: Arctic Monkeys, Jake Bugg, Disclosure, Bastille, Example, Tinie Tempah, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, London Grammar, Tame Impala, Kodaline, Above & Beyond, Sam Smith, Passenger, Sven Vath, Metronomy, Newton Faulkner, Chance the Rapper, Slam, Reverend & The Makers, The Twilight Sad, Inspiral Carpets, Julio Bashmore, Kerri Chandler, Royal Blood, Levon Vincent, Tale Of Us, George Fitzgerald, Mark Henning, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and many, many more acts to be announced (line-up subject to change).