The Masked Ball announces first acts for 10th anniversary

Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Jungle (DJ set), Julio Bashmore, Mike Skinner (DJ Set), Ben Pearce, Paul Woolford, B.Traits, PBR Streetgang, Robert Owens, and Horse Meat Disco are the first names to be revealed for The Masked Ball which celebrates it's 10th anniversary next year from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd May 2016, returning once to its cliff top home at Beacon Cragg, Porthleven in Cornwall.

In total more than 100 artists will perform across 12 individually curated stages for 6,000 attendees. Full line up details will be announced shortly.

The independent event is becoming increasingly known for its 'masked' attendees, who come decked out in incredibly elaborate costumes. The masked ball is a bi-annual event that actively raises money for a number of local causes including the Porthleven Christmas Lights Fund, Surfers Against Sewage, St Kevern Christmas Lights, and The Pants Charity based in Falmouth.

Event organiser Kelvin Batt said, "Our great team of artists, performers, musicians and DJs are planning a 10th birthday party that won't just blow out candles on cakes, it's gonna blow minds too!

"It's a place where rabbit impersonators serve watermelon slices in your pre-Ball cocktails and laser light shows illuminate spectacular go-go boys on stilts; where you’ll discover raves in caves, dens with dance floors, hidden bars, bathtubs, world-class dance clubs and an unrivalled line-up of international DJs playing everything from hip-hop to country.

"Join thousands of Ballers, all dressed to impress, on a journey of discovery through the festival site, set to a pumping soundtrack provided by the cream of the electronica and dance scene. It's time to party until the sun comes up with the most colourful crowd in festival land."

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The early bird offer has ended. Tickets are priced at £85 for the weekend including camping, plus booking fee. Securable with a £25 deposit. An 'All Nighter' for Saturday without camping is priced at £50.

This is an over 18s only event.