Hop Farm Festival 2009 Line up Sunday 5th July

Paul Weller

Former Jam and Style Council frontman, the legend that is Paul Weller re-discovered himself as a solo talent in the 90s, effortlessly straddling the fields of indie, rock and acoustic musings.

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This Birmingham-based quartet have enjoyed a rapid rise to success since they met at college in Staffordshire in 2003. Influenced by iconic bands such as Joy Division and Echo and the Bunnymen, their 2005 debut album reached no. 2 in the UK, thanks in part to an unrelenting tour schedule. The continued increase in the popularity of their live shows in 2006, along with a top ten single show that the band have the potential to become one of the 'big names' of the decade.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2005

Doves

One of the UK's best indie rock bands (and former members of 'Sub Sub) whose first two albums have allowed the band to dispense with comparisons and forge their own sound. Mellow guitar-driven indie with irresistable chord arrangements, which sometimes give way to playful dance undercurrents, their Glasto 2002 and 2003 sets have been festival highlights for any lucky enough to hear them.

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2 Many DJs

Belgian funk DJs (aka rockers Soulwax) whose eclectic bootleg mixes have endeared them to clubbers across Europe and propelled them to A-list status on the world's DJ roster. Destiny's Child mixed with Nirvana? Royksopp mixed with Dolly Parton? Oh yes!

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Super Furry Animals

As Wales' favourite psychedelic popsters, the Super Furry Animals have inspired a whole generation of artists since their emergence in the mid-nineties. Recording in both English and Welsh, they changed the way that many thought about the language, whilst producing some of the finest summery Beach Boys-inspired indie to have surfaced in the last two decades.

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The Twang

Birmingham based indie group declared by the NME as 'the next big thing'. Sounding like a cross between The Stone Roses and The Streets, The Twang are rock'n'roll at its best. 'Swaggering, big hearted rock'n'roll mischief...' - NME.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2007

Mystery Jets

'Perfectly formed pop' (Bugbear). A band who manage to do something new with the rock sound. Their music is unusual and boundary pushing, but luckily they have the technical prowess to pull it off, sometimes mastering kitchen utensils as well as more standard instruments.

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Ladyhawke

New Zealand's Pip Brown aka Ladyhawke, whose eighties electro pop sound has made her name as one of the hottest new talents on the scene. 'The Cyndi Lauper for the American apparel age...twinkly, heart-racing '80s pop that leaves it's irony at the door.' - NME

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Mar 2008

Scratch Perverts

DMC World Champion DJs - Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and Plus One, a name that has become synonymous with hip-hop and battle DJing since their formation in 1996.

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The Rifles

London four-piece making heavy rock 'n' roll inspired by the likes of The Clash, Dylan and The Rolling Stones. Citing influences as far reaching as The Smiths and The Streets, their sound is heavily sixties mod yet thoroughly modern. Sharp vocals, quick-witted songs, rolling guitars and a crucial hint of ska coming from their tighter than tight rhythm section make The Rifles the perfect London soundtrack.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2005

That Petrol Emotion

Northern Irish 90s sensations that evolved from The Undertones to become what many considered to be Britpop pioneers. Whilst being consistently inventive, That Petrol Emotion always had a tight, exciting live set and made a huge impact on the music scene, always staying just-above-underground. In 2008, the band became active again with vocalist Steve Mack announcing several festival dates.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: May 2008

65daysofstatic

A young band from the North, now based in Sheffield. They are hard at work breaking fuzzy glitch-beats with their guitars - and destroying stages with their live performances. These guys are aiming high, so check them out while you have the chance.

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Dananananaykroyd

This Glasgow six-piece formed in January 2006. Drawing on influences from Rocket from the Crypt and Sonic Youth to Jim O'Rourke and Stereolab, they have dubbed their raw brand of music 'Fight Pop'.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jul 2006

Hop Farm Festival:
Paul Weller + Editors + Doves + 2 Many DJs + Super Furry Animals + The Twang + Mystery Jets + Ladyhawke + Scratch Perverts + The Rifles + That Petrol Emotion + Alex Gopher + 65daysofstatic + Dananananaykroyd + Burn The Negative + Rarely Seen Above Ground + More To Be Announced!

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Paul Weller

Editors

Doves

2 Many DJs

Super Furry Animals

The Twang

Mystery Jets

Ladyhawke

Scratch Perverts

The Rifles

That Petrol Emotion

65daysofstatic

Dananananaykroyd

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Hop Farm Festival:
Paul Weller + Editors + Doves + 2 Many DJs + Super Furry Animals + The Twang + Mystery Jets + Ladyhawke + Scratch Perverts + The Rifles + That Petrol Emotion + Alex Gopher + 65daysofstatic + Dananananaykroyd + Burn The Negative + Rarely Seen Above Ground + More To Be Announced!