Groove Armada

Headlining Lakeside Friday night, it’s Groove Armada DJ SET!

One of the most successful dance acts of all time, Groove Armada have consistently and uncompromisingly followed their own vision. From the dancehall dub of ‘Superstylin’’ to the crossover pop appeal of ‘Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)’ and from the dancefloor-igniting ‘I See You Baby’ to the woozy sunset vibes of ‘At The River’, each cut stands alone as a certified classic, revered in the dance music hall of fame for their timeless appeal.

Their live shows are certified exhilarating and life-affirming; They focus on ensuring every element of the sound is as live as possible, bringing you the best possible experience during a set. Three UK Top 10 albums; three Grammy nominations; a BRIT nomination; and a succession of hit singles that are still being discovered by new fans to this day, the sound of the Groove Armada will have us all superstylin' Friday night!!

Professor Green

We wanna sing, and we wanna shout about your Friday Lakeside support…Professor Green!

Firmly established as one of the crossover superstars of British music, the Hackney born and raised rapper, otherwise known as Stephen Manderson, has released two Top 3 albums and amassed a career tally of over 3 million combined sales in the UK alone.

Incredible chart-topping hits include ‘Read All About It’, ‘Jungle’ and ‘Just Be Good To Green’ to name but a few. He’s recently established a new recording agreement with Cooking Vinyl Records with new music imminent.

In more recent years Professor Green has also published his autobiography 'Lucky', a Sunday Times Best Seller, and continues his ongoing work as Patron of anti-suicide charity CALM. We’re thrilled to welcome the legend that is Pro Green to the Camper Calling lineup!

From The Jam

Your Friday Arrow Stage Headliners are From The Jam!

Between 1977-1982, The Jam were undoubtedly one of the biggest selling and most influential bands for a generation. They produced hit single after hit single as well as six top selling studio albums.

Since 2007, From the Jam have kept the fire and skill mantra alive with every gig delivering the raw passion loved and admired by every Jam fan. Foxton and Hastings will bring you The Jam’s greatest hits at Camper Calling, from A Town Called Malice, Going Underground and Start!, to That’s Entertainment and Down in the Tube Station at Midnight.

UK Foo Fighters

It’s Times Like These you know Camper Calling 2024 is going to be epic!

This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 29 years of music from the legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 17 years, heralded by Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foo’s in a 2017 BBC documentary, ‘UK Foo Fighters - My Hero’.

Come and see for yourself how they nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show. Friday Night at the Arrow Stage is where all rock fans, big or small, should be!

Norman Jay MBE

Norman Jay guarantees to bring us nothing but Good Times at Camper Calling!

For a man who received his MBE in services to deejaying and music, expect the best of funk, disco, soul and jazz fusion as we groove with him Friday on the Lakeside Stage!

You won’t want to miss this, Callers!

Bhangra Smash Up

Bhangra Smash Up Band are back!

The band formed in 2017, and since then have performed all over the UK. Including some of the biggest festivals and events across the region. This is not a regular drumming band; we can guarantee that – once the Bhangra Smash Up take the stage with their electrifying Dhol beats, fusing with the Dholak and mainstream music, you cannot help but to dance!

Nearly Dan

We’ll be Reelin’ in the Years with group that have captured the true sound and spirit of Steely Dan!

Kick off your Camper Calling weekend with Nearly Dan - Any Major Dude Will Tell You to be at this performance!

The Beatles Dub Club

A special DJ set showcasing the Fab Four like you’re never heard them before, it’s The Beatles Dub Club!

DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks from arguably the greatest band that ever existed - The Beatles.

Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip-hop, dub, funk, house, and even drum & bass takes on the timeless classics from John, Paul, George and Ringo. 

You’ll be Twisting and Shouting (and raving!) all night long at Camper Calling. Catch The Beatles Dub Club Friday evening, Lakeside Stage! Not to be missed!

Woody Cook

Party-starter extraordinaire Woody Cook will be bringing the beats at Calling ‘24!

Celebrity Gogglebox star, The Circle contender and son of Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball, Woody is making a name for himself in the DJ world, spinning the biggest tracks in music. With a family in the industry, rhythm runs through his veins (not to mention hella funky style).

Catch him on the Lakeside Stage Friday as we dance the beginning of the festival away!

Get a taste of Woody’s style below↓

The Howlers

Making their Camper Calling debut, it’s The Howlers!

More like brothers than band mates, The Howlers are carving their own path in the industry. By not following the current trends of popular music, they are providing a sound that is different, eye-opening and has been described as being ‘perfect for anybody who wants to escape the monotony of everyday life, anybody who wants a break from the anger and frustration found in the post punk movement’.

You can catch this Garage Rock trio Friday afternoon on the Arrow Stage!

Crystal Tides

Crystal Tides are making their Camper Calling debut!

This Portsmouth indie band takes influence from classic noughties guitar riffs and modern feel-good pop melodies. Currently selling out local shows, playing UK tours and having multiple Radio 1 plays, the band are clearly just at the start of a huge career. Fans of Two Door Cinema Club, Foals and The Wombats will love these tunes, and you can catch the band on the Lakeside Stage, Friday afternoon!

Big Fish Little Fish

On Friday at Camper Calling, make sure you and your minis are ready for the Big Fish Little Fish family rave on the Arrow Stage!

Drawing on their experience as ravers and parents, the BFLF crew create anarchic, social, daft fun for all ages. Inspired by their founder’s lifelong love of clubbing and her family’s enjoyment of festivals, BFLF is something they want to take their own families to – somewhere relaxed and entertaining. Where the parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and carers enjoy themselves as much as the children!

Expect top DJs, bubble and snow machines, balloons and most importantly, a big heart of community where safety, fun and inclusion are the top priorities. 

So big fish, grab your little fish and the team will see you on the dancefloor…

HI SIENNA

Making their Camper Calling debut, it’s HI SIENNA!

HI SIENNA are a fast rising alternative-pop band from Manchester whose unique approach to song-writing is characterised by infectious melodies, and supported by rhythms designed to fill any dancefloor (or festival field!)

Kicking off with a number of well-received singles, their exciting debut EP, 'Pickleback' is out this year. Bright colours, fun-loving attitudes and big songs to bop to, we can see them quickly becoming a CC favourite! Catch HI SIENNA on the Lakeside Stage, Friday afternoon!

Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton

Y’all right cockers!

CBBC presenter Hacker T Dog is teaming up with his former co-presenter Katie Thistleton for his first ever DJ show, and they’re heading to Camper Calling!

Fans of Wigan's finest export can expect the biggest party anthems and the greatest children's television themes of all time, as he and Katie take to the decks.

Opening the Lakeside Stage on Friday, families and Hacker-adorers simply cannot miss this set!

The Celtic Social Club

Forging a new way to bridge the gap between Celtic, rock and pop music with a relevant and fresh twist, it’s The Celtic Social Club!

Five years after their inception, The Celtic Social Club are still thriving upon their traditional heritage, but also widening their influences to the richness of other genres and cultures. The band have been pursuing a fascinating journey in the modernization of traditional tunes from Brittany, Ireland, Scotland and Asturia, to name a few. On their third LP, the band have never sounded so tight and powerful with great reviews on both sides of the channel.

Recorded and produced in France, then mixed in the US by Manu Masko and New-Yorker Ariel Borujow (Black Eyed Peas, Cee Lo), their ten new tracks demonstrate the idiosyncratic synergy between tradition, songwriting and live energy. Traditional yet progressive, original yet fast becoming a new sensation at venues throughout the world. The Celtic Social Club are a vital link between the past and the future of music. Their energy is sure to get you swinging arm in arm on the dancefloor as they headline the Freshly Squeezed Stage on Friday night!

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Lissy Taylor

Introducing Lissy Taylor to Camper Calling and Freshly Squeezed!

Lissy is the Northern powerhouse tipped to inspire the next generation of Indie Rock. The 23 year old artist from Stoke has kicked off 2024 supporting Circa Waves and Haiku Hands, after a successful 2023 supporting The View, Sea Girls and The Lottery Winners as well as New Rules, Tommy LeFroy, Rianne Downey, Rosellas, The Kairos, The Bluetones, and Tom Hingley. Following her 2nd UK Tour and release of her 2023 singles, she grabbed the attention of media and the music industry with plays on Radio 1 Future Alternative, 6 editorial Spotify playlists and BBC Radio 2 to name but a few. Lissy has a string of new songs and live dates planned for this year and we’re thrilled to be welcoming her to Camper Calling. Catch her on Friday afternoon at Freshly Squeezed!

Scratchy Beard

Introducing Scratchy Beard to Freshly Squeezed! An upbeat, sincere & delectable collage of trans-European roots music. Full of intoxicating swing, heartfelt rhythms and flowing melodies, they have the storytelling spirit of Anglo-Celtic folk and the sophisticated charm of a Parisian street cafe on a summer’s afternoon.

Expect upbeat guitar, dixie-esque clarinet, stomping drums, souring violin, tin whistle, 3-part harmonies, jazz maracas and more on Friday afternoon!

Emma Taylor & The Wallflowers

Welcoming Emma Taylor and the Wallflowers to the lineup!

As played on BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio, Emma Taylor and the Wallflowers released their debut single ‘Fade’ last year, and this is just the beginning.

Residing in Manchester, they are a band of interchanging featured musicians, collaborating with singer-songwriter and frontwoman, Emma Taylor. Drawing upon influences of poetic lyricism from singer-songwriters Matilda Mann, Phoebe Bridges and Holly Humberstone, the band present this voice into a Fleetwood Mac inspired sound, captivating audiences with their storytelling and addictive melodies. Since forming, the band have taken legendary Manchester venues such as the main stage of Band on the Wall and Night & Day Cafe.

We’re thrilled to welcome the band to Freshly Squeezed and you can catch them Friday afternoon!

Chris & Nick Johnson

Welcoming brothers Chris & Nick Johnson to the lineup! 

In April 2015, Chris & Nick finally began working together and uploaded "Broken Hearts & Carpet Burns", a song written over a decade before, to BBC Introducing. The song was chosen for broadcast on Introducing H&W and they were honoured to be Artist of the Week less than a fortnight later. Chris & Nick recorded a live session for Introducing H&W at Colwall Family Music Festival in July 2015 and later that year were placed at No.6 in Andrew Marston's Top 10 of 2015/Hot For 2016 list in January 2016. This has been followed by further Introducing radio play on BBC H&W and BBC C&W, headline performances at folk clubs and support slots with Steve Knightley (of Show of Hands) and The Dunwells. Other projects have seen them play with Thunderclap Newman, tour with Big Country's Mark Brzezicki and most recently sell out Coventry Cathedral performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, as part of the Everything Under The Sun collective of musicians.

With their heartfelt lyrics, powerful tunes and strong sibling harmonies, we’re excited to welcome the duo to the Freshly Squeezed Stage! They’ll be opening the stage on Friday so make sure you’re there!