The Lake District is absolutely stunning: It's hard not to be taken aback when you first arrive it Lowther Deer Park. It is literally the kind of place that you never imagine could exist within the flat and boring English countryside. It's a mountainous and atmospheric location that is unlike any other. There's an eclectic, boutique atmosphere - and losing nights by the lake or wondering into the forest for secret gigs are memories we'll never forget.

Elbow are playing: They've dazzled Glastonbury and sold out the likes of the O2, but the Mercury-winning Guy Garvey and co's festival-ready anthems and intoxicating banter really come into their own when they're back up North. 'One Day Like This' a year will see you right.

The site layout is impeccable: The way a festival is built in relation to crowd flows, stages and amenities is extremely important. Some festivals who shall not be named do not care one iota about this kind of thing. Kendal however is different, composed so it never feels too crowded, queues are managable and guess what, that means you have more fun. Take note other festivals, you rascals.

Kaiser Chiefs are there too: Because no one does a good sing-along or mindless indie-pop abandon quite like Ricky Wilson and co

There will be an abundance of amazing new music on the Gigwise Calling Out stage: Recent years have seen us host the likes of Catfish and the Bottlemen, Jimi Goodwin, Amber Run, The Ramona Flowers, London Grammy, British Sea Power, The 1975 and many more. Kendal know how to book the best of new talent, so expect this year to be no different.

The Vaccines step up to headline: They've been threatening to headline festivals for years, and now is finally their chance. With huge new album English Graffiti set to drop this summer, expect this to be a defining moment in the relentless rise of The Vaccines.

The dance tent is banging: Now that's not a description that one should ever, ever use lightly. However it certainly applied to some crazy nights last year. We didn't mean to stay out until four in the morning, honest. It just happened...

The Horrors bring a little doom and gloom: Pure, dark majesty and always on form

The Tim Peaks Diner returns: The festival feature run by Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) is a great place to chill out, serving food while performances and lectures take place from various revered members of the music industry. It also transforms into a bit of a party in the later hours - a must-see for anyone at Kendal.

Nick Mulvey's sound is pure heaven: We was more than deserving of the Mercury Prize, but he didn't win. Oh well, the more humble stages are all the more perfect for his enchanting and intimate romance.

Fancy dress: Ever seen 867 people dressed as Superman running across a field? We have, and it was a random moment of genius the other year. It also broke the world record for the most amount of people dressed as Superman in one place. We can't wait to see what fancy dress delights await us this year.

You can sip on gin n' juice with Snoop Dogg: Yeah, the rolling hills and green fields of the Lake District may not seem like the most likely place to see the D.O double G, but it's happening - and it's going to be huge. Bring an umbrella, fo' drizzle. You can always drop it when it's hot.

Everyone at Kendal Calling is really friendly: Maybe it's the clean air, the beautiful scenery, the brilliant music, the real ale, or just the fact that it's up t'North - but the atmosphere of Kendal is a million times more chilled than the aggro, mess and stress you have grown accustomed to at more corporate or larger events.

British Sea Power are national bloody treasures: It might be because half of the band are former locals, or maybe it's due to the plentiful foliage for them to drag on stage, but BSP have become Kendal Calling regulars - and they always go down a storm. With grace and understated power, they always fulfil their band motto to 'EXCEED THE NATIONAL AVERAGE'. All together now: "EAS-EH"

Kendal know how to throw a party: This was the fireworks finale last year. Goosebumps.

You need Public Service Broadcasting in your life: Blending soaring post-rock with archive film footage samples and a dazzling live show, PSB are a band as individual and surprising as the festival itself.

Kate Tempest: Poetry, flawless flow and a streetwisdom well beyond her years - prepare to fall in love with Britain's most interesting rising rapper.