First line-up announcement

[Ringo_Spar]

on Monday, 15th March!

[ped]

today?!!!

[The Knowledge]

Yes, today! The first acts announced are James, Newton Faulkner, The Wailers, Levellers, Fairport Acoustic Convention, Billy Bragg, Bellowhead, New Model Army, Easy Star All-Stars, Show of Hands, African Head Charge, The Slackers, The Alarm, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, The Aggrolites, Krafty Kuts, Citizen Fish, Dervish, Wilko Johnson, John Cooper Clarke, Shooglenifty, John Otway Big Band, The Destroyers, James Yorkston, 3 Daft Monkeys, Uiscedwr, Tankus The Henge and Ian King

Topping the bill on Friday night is the Brit-nominated and multi-platinum selling Newton Faulkner followed by The Wailers who, together with Bob Marley, have sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide. Headlining on Saturday night are Manchester rock band James, perhaps best known for hits in the 90’s including ‘Sit Down’ and ‘Laid’ the band have been enjoying a renaissance since reforming in 2007. Festival founders Levellers headline the festival on the Sunday night followed by a stunning fireworks display to end the weekend. The Big Top welcomes headline performances from singer-songwriter Billy Bragg, Fairport Acoustic Convention making their first appearance at the festival and acclaimed English folk band Bellowhead.

Other acts announced to play this year so far include US dub reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars, Westcountry favourites Show of Hands, New Model Army - celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, African Head Charge, The Slackers, The Alarm, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, The Aggrolites, Krafty Kuts, Citizen Fish, Dervish, Wilko Johnson, John Cooper Clarke, Shooglenifty, John Otway Big Band, The Destroyers, James Yorkston, 3 Daft Monkeys, Uiscedwr, Tankus The Henge and Ian King. There are still MANY MORE ACTS to be confirmed across the stages plus DJ’s and comedians in The Little Big Top and a BRAND NEW stage to be announced soon!

NEW FOR 2010! The festival welcome Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage Canteen to Beautiful Days. As well as the scrumptious food they’ll be serving in the cafe, the River Cottage team will be running workshops and talks during the weekend. Embracing the Chinese Year of the Tiger, the festival theme for the Sunday this year is STRIPES!

Edited March 16, 2010 by The Knowledge

[5co77ie]

Brand new stage!

[William of Walworth]

Class lineup there!

We're booking ASAP ...

[HurrahBrother]

Brand new stage!

[oxsandra]

No. The Bimble Inn must stay!

[Rich BT]

Seriously the best festival line up ive seen this summer.

[cantwait4glasto]

Another great line up.....roll on the summer!

[spg]

have to wait for my annual bonus, but want to get tickets now, grr to being skint!

si

[5co77ie]

I wonder where it will be and what will go to make room for it. I hope we don't lose the Bimble Inn to make room, but I can't think of anywhere else you could put a larger stage.