Camper Calling

24 - 27 August 2023

The Beatles Dub Club

Lakeside Stage

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

Lakeside Stage

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

Arrow Stage

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

Lakeside Stage

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

Arrow Stage

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

Lakeside Stage

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!

Dirty Blonde

Arrow Stage

Introducing Dirty Blonde to Camper Calling!

Hailing from Manchester, Dirty Blonde offer a cool/rock northern vibe with a twist of punk in the mix. Their new single, “Favourite Record” made waves in social media and huge things are set for the girls as they start to make an impact on the live scene.

This cool-girl set will be opening the Arrow Stage, Friday! Make sure you’re there.

Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton

Lakeside Stage

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!

Friday Theme

Fancy Dress

We will be a sea of SUNSHINE on Friday when we’re all in yellow!

Whether you’re dressed as a Simpson or you’re a soul full of radiant energy, there will be yellow, brightness and happiness wherever you go. Your finest yellow garments are required on Friday, and hopefully the sky will reflect the crowd! Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…

Saturday Theme

Fancy Dress

Saturday is competition day and the theme is Mardi Gras! We will create our very own Rio Carnival in the Carnival field where, in the Chaos Corner tent at 5pm, outfits will be judged and prizes will be given! Show us your best interpretation of the theme!

The main event, however, will be our Mardi Gras parade. After the competition, the BoomDang drummers will lead us through Carnival field and the festival grounds for all to see and join in! Beads and feathers galore, parrots and rhinestone masks, purple, yellow, green and glitter wherever you look. Saturday at Camper Calling will have never looked so fabulous!