The Beat

Headlining the Arrow Stage Sunday, it’s The Beat!

With each band member bringing a taste of soul, reggae, pop and punk, they collectively pulled these disparate pieces together and created infectious dance rhythms in their music.  In 1979 The Beat were riding high in the UK charts with their first single, a smoking remake of the classic Smokey Robinson tune ‘Tears of a Clown’. They became an overnight sensation and one of the most popular and influential bands of the British Ska movement.

Over the course of the next five years The Beat toured relentlessly and released three studio albums: “I Just Can’t Stop It”, “Wh’appen”, both reaching number 3 in The UK album charts and “Special Beat Service”.
BBC1 recently launched their new 6-part series ‘This Town’ about the rise of Ska. Ranking Jnr features in the series talking about Rankin Rogers input in the Ska and Two Tone movement.

The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr continue to perform all the classic hits in their dynamic live shows. Catch them on the Arrow Stage Sunday night for a Ska, Reggae and Punk Rock party!

Hothouse Flowers

Photo credit: Nico Wills

Playing Sunday on the Arrow Stage, it’s Hothouse Flowers!

Hothouse Flowers have been singing and playing all over the world for thirty years, yet no two shows are ever the same; The band call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. Witnessing Hothouse Flowers there is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one. In true Rock ‘n’ Roll spirit they do not take themselves seriously, however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue.

Their performance, spirit, expression and humour is sure to bring an epic show like no other at Camper Calling. Catch them Sunday night on the Arrow Stage, it’ll be a Thing of Beauty.

Punk Rock Factory

High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers, and we’re ecstatic to welcome them to Camper Calling!

Formed in 2014, the boys were drawn together for their love of great music. The band quickly began to combine everything we all love about 1990s/2000s punk rock with classic and hit songs like you’ve never heard before. From the epic-ness of Meat Loaf to the soaring power of a musical theatre ballad, nothing is off limits to them. Their album ‘A Whole New Wurst’ consists entirely of Disney classics with their unique punk rock twist, and it became an instant success upon its release. Their revivals even consist of children’s TV themes from the Flintstones to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, giving hilarious remakes and epic covers to many songs we know and cherish.

Catch Punk Rock Factory on the Arrow Stage, Sunday evening, for a new experience of head-banging to ‘Let It Go’, ‘How Far I’ll Go’ and ‘You’re Welcome’!

The Atlantic Players

Bringing an authentic Southern soul sound to Camper Calling, it’s the Atlantic Players!

This 9-piece soul band from Moseley are thrilled to be back at Camper Calling for 2024, seven years after making their debut at the festival. Hugely influenced by Stax, Willie Mitchell and generally most things from Memphis circa 1966, it’s no surprise that you can expect nothing but good old Southern Rhythm and Blues with The Atlantic Players.

Having toured with some of the greats including Geno Washington, Martha Reeves, Joe 'Pep’' Harris, members of UB40 and more, it’s just one big party when you catch these guys live! Arrow Stage, Sunday afternoon - we’ll see you there!

Dutch Criminal Record

Making their Camper Calling debut, it’s Dutch Criminal Record!

After a successful 2023 signing to their first record label, this British Indie band from Bristol are set for a huge career. Their long friendship is evident in their chemistry on stage and in their music, so it’s a joyous set to watch. They’ve supported the likes of Royal Blood, The K's, The Royston Club, Sports Team and Sea Girls, so fans of these bands are sure to enjoy Dutch Criminal Record’s tunes.

Catch them on the Arrow Stage, Sunday afternoon!

G!RLBAND!

Welcome GIRLBAND! to the lineup!

GIRLBAND! are an alternative three-piece from Nottingham; A formidable force for good and a dynamic group that pull on influences from the 50s to the 90s, creating a joyous, natural musical palette cleanser like no other.
A punk band making pop songs, influences include other seminal three-pieces such as Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana and The Police, as well female-led groups such as The Breeders, The Cranberries and The Pretenders. The girls are, in their own words, ‘a bulletproof wolfpack’.

Georgie, Jada and Kay come together to create the perfect girlband, and you can catch them on the Arrow Stage, Sunday afternoon!

The Rosadocs

Hailing from Sheffield, The Rosadocs are a five piece alt rock/indie band rising up through the upcoming UK indie music scene. They are described as having meaningful lyrical roots with strong guitar driven melodies and anthemic, arena filling choruses. 

2023 was a stellar year for the band. They sold out a full UK tour along with a gigantic sold out hometown headline show , as well as joining the likes of Madness, Kim Wilde, The K’s, The Sherlocks, The Lathums, Sleeper and many more with support slots.

Described by National Music Magazines as ‘one of the most in demand Anthemic Indie-rock bands on the circuit right now’, 2024 certainly looks to be a huge year for The Rosadocs! Catch them opening the Arrow Stage, Sunday!