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Manic Street Preachers, Stereophonics, and Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Soul, Tinie Tempah, and Franz Ferdinand have been announced as the main acts at the forthcoming Kendal Calling.
News of Wales' two biggest bands playing shows that this medium sized festival is nothing medium or half-hearted about its line-up.
Richard Jones from Stereophonics comments: “We’ve been fortunate to headline and play at some amazing festivals over the years and it’s an honour to play at Kendal Calling this summer a first for us in the Lake District. See you there!” Commenting on their appearance, Manic Street Preachers say: "We are genuinely thrilled to be headlining Kendall Calling, a festival we have always wanted to play in a truly inspiring setting.”
It'll be an absolute privilege Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson play his last ever UK gig as he present ‘Pet Sounds’ in its entirety plus his greatest hits with Special Guests Al Jardin and Blondie Chaplin. Certain to be a highlight.
Those there early on the Thursday - before the festival hits fifth gear on the Friday - will see Franz Ferdinand take the headline slot on the mainstage that Charlatans had last year.
Impassioned songwriter Frank Turner will be there with band the Sleeping Souls for a a set that suits the green English fields more than any other terrain. Meanwhile one of Britin's best rappers, Tinie Temper top things off on this mostly UK line-up.
Kendal Calling is held just off the M6 between the small village hamlet of Arkham and the town of Penrith, where Withnail and I accidentally go on holiday. It's set on the plush green land privately owned by the aristocratic Lowther family. Spending a weekend here would be a treat even without the music so to have a line-up this good makes it one of the highlights of the festival calendar.
Ticket go on sale 9am 27 January. Check here for ticket details
Full Line-up To Date:
Stereophonics
Manic Street Preachers
Franz Ferdinand
Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
Tinie Tempah
Editors
Jake Bugg
Seasick Steve
Slaves
Circa Waves
Example
Nothing But Thieves
Lethal Bizzle
Frightened Rabbit
The Coral
Loyle Carner
The Hunna
Kate Nash
Palace
Little Comets
Fickle Friends
Honeyblood
Reverend And The Makers
Shame
Pale White
The Lancashire Hotpots
Blaenavon
Man & The Echo
Eat Fast
Soshe
White
Bossy Love
The Shimmer Band
FREAK
Bad Sounds
Ardyn
Fews
Jungle (DJ)
TQD
Tom Zanetti
My Nu Leng
Mike Skinner
Gotsome
Holy Goof
Barely Legal
Mollie Collins
Star.One
Swindle
The Comet is Coming
Smash Hi-Fi
Broken Brass Ensemble
K.O.G & The Zongo Bride
Holly Holdener
Yumi & The Weather
HoneyFeet
HarleighBlu
Sola Rosa
Ezra Collective
Lost Colours
Mexrissey
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