T in the Park goes classical

Scottishy violinist Nicola Benedetti has been announced as the opening act on the main stage on the Sunday of T in the Park happening in under two weeks.

	T in the Park crowds

Nicola will also perform during the day as a special guest in the newly announced Creative Scotland Kaleidoscope Club in the new Kaleidoscope Fields which will this year include Healthy T and the Eco Village, festivalgoers will get a taste of everything from string quartets to physical theatre, solar powered films to urban dance, and watch a diverse range of performances across the weekend from talent from across the country, from ceilidh to classical music.

Nicola Benedetti said, "I am absolutely ecstatic to be playing T in the Park this year! What a wonderful opportunity to place classical music amongst more mainstream performances. It is always a thrill for me to perform back in Scotland and it can make such a difference to play in venues beyond concert halls."

Born in West Kilbride to a Scottish mother and an Italian father, Benedetti began violin lessons at the age of five and later studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School, and went on to become winner of the Classical BRIT Award for Young British Classical Performer in 2008. With five albums under her belt she now adds her T in the Park appearance to previous outdoor events including the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, and Hampton Court Palace Festival.

T in the Park takes place at Balado over the weekend of Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th July and has a line-up that includes Snow Patrol, The Stone Roses and Kasabian. Also confirmed are Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Florence + The Machine, Tinie Tempah, New Order, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Nicki Minaj, Swedish House Mafia, Elbow, Example, Professor Green, Kaiser Chiefs, Jessie J, Chase & Status, Skrillex, The Temper Trap, Hilltop Hoods, Fun. King Charles, The Parlotones, Dog is Dead, Sven Vath, Bombay Bicycle Club, Feeder, J. Cole, Emeli Sande, Ben Howard, Happy Mondays, James Morrison, The Darkness, Miike Snow, The Maccabees, The Horrors, Miles Kane, The Vaccines, Maverick Sabre, Frank Turner, Two Door Cinema Club, Devlin, Bellowhead, Little Roy, Spector, and more.

For the line-up details, stage and day splits, as available please click here.

T in the Park 2012 will open its gates in under three weeks on the Thursday to for a four-day weekend. On site will be Healthy T offering fans a chance to refuel with the fresh festival cuisine, relax with a massage or soak up the sun on the picnic benches. Also on offer is Refresh which offers a pamper parlour that's equipped with mirrors, hair dryers and straighteners, plus posh flushing loos and a luxurious salon-standard hair washing facility.

Those looking for luxury living at T in the Park can camp in style in The Residence, with a range of boutique accommodation options available, see links below.

Tickets for T in the Park are priced as follows:

A full weekend camping ticket (Fri-Sun arena access) £189
A full weekend with Thursday camping (Thurs - Sun) £199
A weekend (Fri-Sun) with no camping £179
A Saturday or Sunday day ticket £77.50
Friday only £70

No under 5s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 21+ with a full priced ticket.

To buy tickets, click here.

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