Robert Plant, Lo'Jo, Dizraeli, and more for WOMAD 2012

Sensational Space Shifters ft Robert Plant, Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Lo'Jo, and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra are among the first names for next year's 30th Anniversary edition of WOMAD - World of Music, Arts and Dance held at Charlton Park, near Malmesbury, in Wiltshire.

WOMAD will be celebrating it's 30th anniversary at the picturesque site from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July 2012, with early entry available on Thursday.

The full list of acts announced is Alaev Family, Ane Brun, Boubacar Traore, Buena Vista Social Club, Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Grupo Fantasma, Lo'Jo, Joe Driscoll & Seckou Kouyate, Narasirato, Peatbog Faeries, Raghu Dixit, Robert Plant's new project Sensational Space Shifters, Spiro, Terem Quartet, and the fantastic Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.

Plant's new band will make their live debut as headliners of this year's WOMAD. The group comprise of the once Led Zeppelin frontman, members of his former backing band Strange Sensation and his regular collaborator Justin Adams.

Festival organisers say, "1982 marked something of a watershed for music. Madonna released her debut single. Abba released their last. And it was the year that we first heard Michael Jackson's Thriller, the record that would go on to become the biggest-selling album in history.

"Meanwhile, in a field in deepest Somerset, something else was afoot – the first-ever WOMAD Festival. And, like Madonna, Abba and Michael Jackson, the WOMAD name is somewhat culturally iconic. Indeed, 30 years later, the organisation is in the strongest form and rudest health it’s ever known.

"Ever since that first gathering in 1982, the spirit of collaboration and cross-pollination has been WOMAD’s fuel. Back then, it was Echo & The Bunnymen sharing the stage with The Drummers Of Burundi. In the three decades since, it's always been conspicuous and, this year, that spirit takes many forms."

A weekend ticket - which are valid from the Friday until Sunday are priced at £135 (Thursday arrivals will also need a Thursday camping ticket costing £25).

WOMAD will also be offering a family friendly 4 monthly payment plan so that WOMAD festival goers can spread their total payments over a longer period of time.

Other ticket prices & options available will include:
Teenage Weekend Ticket (aged 14-17) - £70
Early Bird Disabled Weekend Ticket - £135
A campervan ticket is priced at £40

WOMAD Park and Camp tickets have all gone and Meadow Park & Camp are disappearing fast.

Children 13 and under can come free with each adult ticket holder, but need a free child ticket. All children must hold their own ticket and must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or guardian over the age of 21. One ticket holding parent or guardian can only accompany up to 4 people under the age of 18. Thursday tickets do not need to be purchased for children aged 13 and under.

To buy tickets, click here.

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