Orbital confirmed for Rock Ness

The hugely influential electronica duo Orbital have been announced as Saturday night's headline act on the Second Stage at this year's Rock Ness festival.

The Hartnoll brothers, who are re-forming after their split in 2004, will be celebrating 20 years of festival-rousing anthems and cinematic sounds with a headlining show on Saturday 13th June in the main arena of the Highland festival held on the banks of Loch Ness, Scotland which will now be a three day festival held on Friday 12th until Sunday 14th June 2009 have been announced.

Jim King, the festival's director said, "Orbital are legends and they are a great addition to the Rock Ness Saturday night line-up. Listening to tracks like 'Chime' and 'Belfast' in such a dramatic setting is going to be a highlight of the weekend."

One of the most influential acts in dance music history, Orbital accompany their music with expansive audio-visuals, and their trademark torch-glasses. The band who introduced an improvisational element to live electronic music formed in 1989, and enjoyed a dazzling 15-year stint before bowing out gracefully four years ago. The duo's live comeback will coincide with the 20th anniversary of their debut single 'Chime'.

Other acts confirmed for the banks of Loch Ness include Basement Jaxx, and Dizzee Rascal who will also play on the Saturday, with Biffy Clyro and The Prodigy playing on the Sunday. Rock Ness has also announced that the main stage will play host to acts on Friday evening for the first time. There will be many more than 100 acts performing. For the line-up details as available please click here.

Ticket buyers can make a down payment of £30 and pay the balance later. A limited number of tickets at the Early Bird prices were available. All tickets are now on sale with 1 day, 2 day or 3 day tickets available, and camping available. Rock Ness also enables festival goers to park and camp directly beside the Arena.

Ticket prices:
Non camping tickets: £55 for day ticket (Friday £45), £105 for 2 day (Sat + Sun) non camping ticket, or £130 for 3 day non camping ticket.
Camping Tickets: £122 for 2 day (Sat + Sun) camping ticket, or £139 for 3 day camping ticket.

To buy tickets, click here.

Campsites will open at 10am on the Friday, and with the Nesstival area opening as normal in the afternoon and offering a diverse weekend of entertainment.

Below is the eFestivals' video documentary of this year's Rock Ness festival which took place on on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2008.

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