Relentless Boardmasters 2009 Main Stage Line up Friday 7th August

The Streets

The Streets - or Mike Skinner as he's known to his friends - playing an 'extraordinary mix of garage, rap and anything else he can get his hands on' (NME). Whether you love or hate the music, it's originality and impact on the scene is undeniable. His debut album 'Original Pirate Material' was a brilliant blend of urban poetry, cut-up beats and a wicked sense of humour. For many artists, this initial success would have been an unbearable burden, but Skinner returned in late 2003 with the outstanding 'A Grand Don't Come For Free'. An urban concept album, the street-slang lyricism of the original record was complemented with a new found level of emotional maturity. He has raised the bar again, but can he go higher?

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Calvin Harris

Deep electro disco from Scottish one-man studio Calvin Harris. With support slots for Faithless and production deals for Kylie under his belt, Calvin Harris is this year's 'one to watch'.

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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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The King Blues

'Conscious rudeboy ska' outfit The King Blues began life as a duo, expanding to a sextet and signing to Field Recordings by 2007. The band take a raw, punk attitude to ska, with autobiographical songs and 'a commitment to politics and resistance'.

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Ash Grunwald

It is too simplistic to describe Ash Grunwald as just a blues musician. While it's true that his music is steeped in the Delta blues tradition of the legendary acoustic musicians who proliferated in pre-World War 11 Americas deep South and the giants of electric blues who shaped rock and roll, it's the young Victorian's willingness to combine these influences with grooves and sounds common in contemporary music that sets him apart.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Aug 2007

Master Shortie

Hip-Hop, Grime, Dubstep and Electro are just a part of what make up Master Shortie's eclectic output.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2008

Relentless Boardmasters:
Main Stage:
The Streets + Calvin Harris + Roots Manuva + The King Blues + Ash Grunwald + Master Shortie + More To Be Announced

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Calvin Harris

Roots Manuva

The King Blues

Ash Grunwald

Master Shortie

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Relentless Boardmasters:
Main Stage:
The Streets + Calvin Harris + Roots Manuva + The King Blues + Ash Grunwald + Master Shortie + More To Be Announced