Larmer Tree Festival Completes Line Up

03May10

Fast rising, folk/punk artist Frank Turner and French ska outfit Babylon Circus are the final show-stopping acts to be added to the 20th anniversary Larmer Tree Festival line-up!

After touring relentlessly around the globe, Frank Turner will be making a stop at the Victorian Larmer Tree Gardens on Thursday 15th July. Known for his witty, observational and often heartfelt lyrics, Frank will make a very special appearance before Robert Cray on the festival’s main stage. After supporting the likes of Biffy Clyro, The Offspring and The Gaslight Anthem, Frank embarked upon his own sold-out tour of the UK. He is showing no signs of slowing down and will this year be taking his passionate live show across the world, with dates confirmed as far away as Australia, America, China and Hong Kong.

French ten-piece Babylon Circus have also just been confirmed to perform at this year’s Larmer Tree Festival, bringing the main stage to a close on Saturday 17th July. Musical menagerie Babylon Circus bring their infectious fusion of ska, reggae, punk, jazz and swing to the festival, further signifying the diverse variety of acts that Larmer Tree offer above any other summer music festival.

With these final additions to the festival, Larmer Tree is looking to celebrate its 20th anniversary with style. Founder and co-director James Shepard says: “We were extremely keen to get Frank on the bill. After his recent sell out tour of the country, we’re so happy one the UK’s hardest working musicians has chosen to spend part of his summer with us! The addition of Babylon Circus once again shows the incredible range of acts we programme – it’s going to be an unforgettable festival!”

Situated on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, Larmer Tree Festival is a haven of music and culture, set in the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens. Previously announced headline acts for this year’s celebration include Toots and the Maytals, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray, Toumani Diabaté and Newton Faulkner. In addition to the stellar line-up of musical talent, Larmer Tree Festival also hosts an intimate comedy club, which will this year feature the likes of Russell Howard, Rich Hall and David O’Doherty. There are also countless other attractions for all ages, including a carnival procession, 150 free workshops, theatre and talks, site art and a dedicated kids’ zone.

A full five day ticket is priced at £184 for adults, £152 for 11-17 year olds and £124 for 5-10 year olds, with entrance for under fives free of charge. Four day, three day and one day tickets are also available. Camping and parking are completely free for all five days!

Tickets are available now from www.larmertreefestival.co.uk.

Final Music Line-up: Toots and the Maytals, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guest Alison Moyet, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray, Toumani Diabaté, Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Oysterband, Cornershop, The Unthanks, Tunng, Shooglenifty, Ade Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Easy Star All-Stars, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Babylon Circus, Rango, Chumbawamba, Dub Pistols, James Yuill, The Heavy, Ian King, The Bookhouse Boys, Chris Wood, Raghu Dixit, Otis Gibbs, Grass Mountain Hobos, Goldheart Assembly, Steve Knightley, Kill it Kid, Skip ‘Little Axe’ McDonald, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, Swarathma, The Urban Voodoo Machine, John Smith, The Dodge Brothers, Ellen & The Escapades, RSVP, The Legendary DJ Derek, Smerins Anti-Social Club, Billy Vincent, The Penny Black Remedy, Roots Union, Emily Barker, Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Wheeler Street, Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, The Cubical, Rita Hosking, The Voluntary Butler Scheme, Ruth Theodore, Urusen, Bob Hillary & The Massive Mellow, Sweet Baboo, Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip, Dr Butler’s Hatstand Medicine Band, Chavo, Jon Byrne & The Victims, Samsara, The Mandibles, Moulettes, Tankus the Henge, Alex Roberts, Pronghorn, Cash Converted, Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, Vid Warren, 4Square, Walsh & Pound, Alice and the Wonderband, With Love From Humans!, School of Imagination, Disco’s Out (Murder’s In), Owl in the Sun, The Flying Chillis (DJs), The Uplifter (DJ), The Herman Funksters (DJs), F-Fever (DJ).

Comedy Stage line-up so far: Russell Howard, Rich Hall, David O’Doherty, Pappy’s, Craig Campbell, Wil Hodgson, Steve Hall, Jason Cook, Joe Lycett, Ed Gamble.

MC

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