Rock Ness 2009
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June 2009Loch Ness, Scotland, Scotland MAP
£139 3-days with camping, £130 without camping (pay later options available)
The line-up features two of Scotland's club culture institutions, and a French label counterpart who between them will be providing dancefloor slammers for festival goers.
On Friday, Glasgow based label Soma Records, presents an inaugural Rock Ness celebration with Funk D'Void, The Black Dog, Mark Henning, Octogen, Mr Copy, Harvey Mckay, and Decimal.
The Parisian label, Ed Banger Records, assume control in a Rock Ness exclusive on Saturday with DJ sets from Busy P, DJ Mehdi, DJ Feadz, and Krazy Baldhead.
Bringing the Bollywood Arena to a close on Sunday is Sub Club, one of Glasgow's most influential clubs who will celebrating a milestone 22 years with Hype feat. Boom Monk Ben, Kinky Afro, Numbers feat. Jackmaster, Cotton Cake, and a live set from Sensu, before the Optimo, and Subculture feat. Harri, Domenic, and Telford close.
Mike Grieve, director of Sub Club, said, "Everyone at the Sub Club is really excited to be part of RockNess 2009. The spectacular backdrop and the brilliant atmosphere make this unique festival something Scotland can be really proud of and we want to bring the true flavour of the Sub Club to the Highlands with the cream of Glasgow's DJ and electronic music talent on hand to really Rock the Ness. We look forward to a fantastic weekend."
Glenn Gibbons, the label boss at Soma Records added, "Soma is and has been a massively important part of both the Scottish and the international electronic dance music scene since we started out in 1991. Its great that RockNess recognises that and that they are showcasing some of our established, and emerging, local and international talent."
Other acts confirmed for the banks of Loch Ness include The Flaming Lips, and Placebo headlining on Friday, Basement Jaxx, Orbital, and Dizzee Rascal who will play on the Saturday, with Biffy Clyro and The Prodigy playing on the Sunday. Rock Ness has also announced Super Furry Animals, David Guetta, The Wombats, Erol Alkan, Zane Lowe, Rob Da Bank, and more. There will be many more than 100 acts performing. There will be many more than 100 acts performing. For the line-up details as available please click here.
All ticket types 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 last year's Rock Ness festival.