22 November 2009
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Camp Bestival 2009:
Live Acts:
PJ Harvey + Mercury Rev + Chic + Bon Iver + Candi Staton + Roots Manuva + Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip + The Cuban Brothers + Ebony Bones + Dub Pistols + Beardyman + Chase and Status + Drums Of Death + Rusko + Micachu & The Shapes + Hayseed Dixie + Horace Andy + Lucky Elephant + Dan Black

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Event Info

At Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth
Fri 24 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2009

Expect music, comedy, arts & crafts, spoken word, dance, jousting, a 100 free things for kids to do, spacious campsites, great family facilities, country fare, local foodstuffs and much, much more! See www.campbestival.net for further information.

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Chase & Status

Chase & Status

AKA Saul Milton and Will Kennard, a production duo from London.

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PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey

Polly Jean Harvey first hit the music scene in the early 90s with her 'Dry' album. An original style, described as caustic, seductive, savage and ironic, propelled her into stardom and continues to do so, but she has remained unique and uncorrupted by commercial temptation. Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Award. Nominated for Two Grammy Awards 2002 and Best Solo Artist at the 2002 NME Carling Awards.

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Mercury Rev

Mercury Rev

Post-indie / avante-garde psych band from Buffalo, NY with a huge following Stateside, and a growing one here. Breakthrough 2002 single 'The Dark Is Rising' helped show their versatility, the stripped-down semi-acoustic lovesong gaining huge national airplay and top 20 status.

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Chic

Founded by Nile Rodgers - one of the most respected songwriters of all time, writing hits for Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, David Bowie amongst others - Chic are one of the most successful bands of the disco era. Expect to hear their biggest hits including Le Freak, Good Times, Everybody Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), I Want Your Love, My Feet Keep Dancing and My Forbidden Lover.

Bon Iver

Bon Iver

Bon Iver is the stage name of Wisconsin singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, formerly of Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison fame.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Apr 2008

Candi Staton

Candi Staton

A legendary soul and disco singer whose massive seventies hits include 'Nights On Broadway' and 'Young Hearts Run Free'. Raw and ravaged, hers is a voice with a tera in it, singing songs of love, pain and hope. 'Staton deserves to be right up there alongside Aretha and Gladys in the soul pantheon'- Mojo.

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Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva

Roots Manuva, aka Rodney Smith, is known for being one of the major driving forces of British Hip-Hop. Along with label mates TY, Mark B and Blade, Roots Manuva has not only taken the UK hip-hop scene by storm, but is challenging American artists as well. A supreme MC, he was nominated for the prestigious MOBO Award for Best Hip Hop Act in 2001. Known for his socio-political lyrics and fearless writing, he is at the forefront of the growing British rap and hip-hop phenomenon.

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Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip

The hip-hop/electro duo whose name has been on the tip of everyone's tongues, since the release of their 2007 single Thou Shalt Always Kill. Sounding like a head on collision between The Streets, Goldie Lookin' Chain and Kieran Hebden's Fourtet, Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip manage to mix coolness, humour and wry commentry with some highly original material.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Aug 2007

The Cuban Brothers

The Cuban Brothers

The Cuban Brothers are a unique entertainment proposition. Born of the loins of seventies Havana, nurtured on a diet of soulful, sexy tunes and inspired by the beats and breaks of a thousand B Boys - they're the only act that truly combines music, comedy and dancing for the more discerning crowd...

Ebony Bones

Ebony Bones

Enlisting her six-piece crew and supa soundsystem of rhythm section, backing vocalists, trumpets and whistles, the Ebony Bones live experience is one-part punk rock show, one-part carnival chaos! 'A delightful riot of colour, poise and sass. Like a hybrid of The Slits, The Cramps and Amazulu, Ebony Bones are one helluva good time party band.' – Break In The City

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2006

Dub Pistols

Dub Pistols

Dub Pistols have done everything it's possible to do in a band and still want more. Fronted by infamous Londoner, Barry Ashworth, they have toured the world more times than most of us have changed channels, they have spent years breaking America down into tiny, eager pieces via extended jaunts with punk-rock roadshows, whilst remixing the likes of Moby, Korn, Limp Bizkit and a host of others along the way. Simply one of the best live bands in the UK.

Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2004

Beardyman

Beardyman

Mouth-play from human beatbox extraordinaire and winner of the UK beatboxing crown for two years running.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2005

Rusko

A regular at Fabric in London, Rusko has been making huge waves in the UK's fast emerging dubstep scene, with massive releases on the Dub Police, featuring iconic tracks such as Cockney Thug and Jahova, which are getting played by the biggest DJ's the world over.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2008

Hayseed Dixie

Hayseed Dixie

An American group who started out as an Appalachian style tribute to AC/DC, playing traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Following the release of 2001's 'A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC' they have branched out, playing songs by other rock luminaries, as well as a few original compositions.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jul 2004

Horace Andy

Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, reggae veteran Horace 'Sleepy' Andy has been producing nothing but the finest music in the industry for over thirty years earning him legendary status both in Jamaican music and reggae worldwide. His highly distinctive, unique voice was unleashed in 1970 with his first release 'Oh Lord, Why Lord'. He went on to release a plethora of classic tracks throughout the 70s and 80s including 'Money, Money', 'Skylarking' and 'Natty Dread A Weh She Want' to name a few. Collaborating with Bristol trip-hop stars Massive Attack in the 90s gained him recognition and respect outside the reggae scene. His latest release 'Rise Up' is a collaboration with Mad Professor featuring Sly & Robbie, d'n'b partners Mafia & Fluxy with vocal arrangements from Knowledge.

Lucky Elephant

United in a desire to provide warm, inviting, melodic, challenging, fresh music. The 4 band members armed only with a collection of high maintenance, but hugely loveable old synths, tape delays, Wurlitzers, harmoniums, drums, ukuleles and guitars stride proudly out to battle – confident that once again music can provide inspiration and comfort.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2008

Dan Black

Dan Black

You may be aware of his cover of Notorious BIG's classic, 'Hypnotize' - he's Dan Black, former singer of indie-rock champions The Servant, with some gorgeous new songs to show off. Black has also worked providing guest vocals for italian group Planet Funk.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2008

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