Word Guerrillas

spoken word, Comedy and conversation

We’re thrilled to welcome the poets and comedians of Word Guerrillas to the Woodlands of Camper Calling. Come take a seat and hear a verse and have a laugh with the performers, or even grab an open mic spot for yourself!

Performances schedule: Woodlands Stage
Friday - Sunday

11:30 - Competition Calling!
The Panel Game Show where all the audience are contestants

12:30 - Impronauts
Improvised comedy crew: the biggest and oldest improvised comedy troupe in Cambridge

13:15 - Oske's Lunchtime Comedy Showcase
Selection of fantastic comedy acts

14:00 - Spoken Word Artists
Selection of inspiring Spoken Word Artisits

14:30 - LIVE Podcast

15:15 - Oske's Teatime Comedy Showcase
Selection of fantastic comedy acts

16:00 - Word Guerrilla's Open Mic
Anything Goes (as long as it is festival friendly!) Open Mic

Bushcraft Workshops

Black Goat Adventures are back offering lessons in Bushcraft and survival! Min age 6+ must be adult supervised.

45 mins - £10 for 1 person £15 for two!
Learn how to survive in the woods with Bushcraft using carving techniques to make bushcraft tools which you can keep, you can build Bear Grylls type shelters, make and throw a spear and how to create a fire from only wood. A perfect family bonding experience.

Pick your skill and book into the corresponding slot:

10:00 Green Wood carving:
Make a Bushcraft Tent Peg, Spinning Top or Mallet.

11:00 Survival training:
Build a wild shelter Bear Grylls would be proud of.

12:00 Spear making and throwing practice
Learn how to make a spear and throw accurately.

13:00 Green Wood carving,
Make a Bushcraft Tent Peg, Spinning Top or Mallet.

14:00 Make a fire from only wood
Make a fire from only wood using a bow drill.

15:30 Survival training
Build a wild shelter Bear Grylls would be proud of

16:30 Spear making and throwing practice
Learn how to make a spear and throw accurately.

17:30 Fire lighting
Make a fire from only wood using a bow drill.

Tree Climbing

We've teamed up with the largest provider of recreational tree climbing in the country, The Big Tree Climbing Company to offer unique experiences in the trees at Camper Calling for the whole family. 

They will teach you how to enter a tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can’t be found on the ground and if you’re feeling brave you could try some branch walking before returning safely to the ground. 

Slackline School

Learn a new skill at Camper Calling!

Balance your body and mind with instruction from a qualified Slackline instructor, he will teach you how to balance, walk along the Slackline and learn a few cool tricks as well!

Once initial training is complete use of the practice Slackline for the rest of the weekend is free.

30mins £10 for 1 person £15 for two people

Min age 6+ must be adult supervised

Please arrive 10 minutes before your time of booking for a quick safety briefing.

Friday's Theme!

TIGHT, BRIGHT NEON LIGHTS

Hello Friday night RAVERS! Your Friday theme is ‘Tight, Bright Neon Lights’. Think 90s rave with 80s fashion. The bigger, the bolder, the better. Night will fall, the DJs will take charge and your UV paint will illuminate the dance floor. Glow sticks at the ready, kiddos.

Saturday's Theme!

INTO THE JUNGLE

As the Ministry of Sound would say, Jungle. Is. Massive! Are you an explorer lost in the wilderness? Your favourite wild animal? Or a tropical palm looking absolutely fabulous in the sunshine? Fun for all the family. We can’t wait to see all you cool cats ‘n’ kittens in your Jungle attire!

Sunday's Theme: Competition Time!

SEA CREATURES AND MUSICAL FEATURES

It’s competition time and we want to see you get creative with this theme! From a Little Mermaid scene to the Spice Girls… a Saxophone-playing Octopus… an accordion-wearing Crab… the more inventive and crazily-interpreted, the better! At 12pm in the Chaos Corner tent, ringmaster Gacko will be ready to judge your fabulous attire! Prizes to be won!

Silent Disco

Shh! Camper Calling’s worst kept secret IS BACK!

Head into the woods and find your voice as our DJs battle it out for crowd participation. Infamous and a heck of a lot of fun for all the family, head on in for the quietest disco in town!

Please don’t hold on to the headphones throughout the weekend. This will make it a fairer experience for everyone; Headsets will then never become low and other people can make great memories too!
These headphones have no purpose outside of this specific silent disco either…so there’s really no need to take them. Return them after your disco session so the fun can roll on!

Thank you ❤️

Handmade Theatre

Handmade Theatre have been with Camper Calling from the start and will be returning in 2024 with a new production!

Tell Me a Story: ‘Everyone has a story to tell and a memory to share. Unlock yours in this family adventure down memory lane, experience stories of the people, places and objects we hold dear.’

Come and watch a brand new edition of Tell Me a Story, a show inspired by memories of childhood. Meet Hannah a young girl set for big adventures, as she travels away from home, meeting new friends along the way. Filled with beautiful puppets, original songs and lots of interactive fun for the whole family to enjoy.

photos by Charlotte Wright

The Tailormade

Having been crowned London’s best buskers, The Tailormade have gone from strength to strength supporting the likes of Madness, Olly Murs, Tom Jones and Jess Glynne to over 100,000 people.
2018 is already earmarked as their year, with a country wide university tour and the release of brand new music. Welcome to the Calling, lads!

ADMT

Martha Hill

Martha Hill is an alternative pop artist based in Newcastle upon Tyne. After growing up as one of six siblings on a remote Scottish peninsula, she left home at 17 and spent two years touring across Europe as a street musician. Honing her craft and sound, she relocated to north east England and hasn’t stopped touring since!

Georgia and the Vintage Youth

Georgia grew up listening to soul, motown, reggae and jazz, and it’s certainly distinguishable in the band’s style and performance. Having previously supported Squeeze, Georgia and the Vintage Youth have quite the fan base, and have worked alongside Neville Staple, Mo Pleasure of Earth Wind and Fire and more. The perfect blend of big band and theatrical sounds, they are sure to have you dancing in no time!

The Cosmics

This garage punk trio from Birmingham have been making waves across the UK music scene since 2015 with their energetic performances and punk tunes. Getting plays on BBC Radio 1 as well as BBC 6 Music, these guys have been compared to the likes of The White Stripes as well as The Undertones and Blondie. Here to make some serious noise at Camper Calling, we can’t wait to see what they bring.

Paul Smith

Opening the Freshly Squeezed Stage on Sunday this year is Paul Smith. A Camper Caller from day one, his relaxed style is the perfect vibe to get you ready for the festival mood!