Kendal calling have announced that Jimi Goodwin will be returning to headline the Calling Out stage, along with Frightened Rabbit. Meanwhile out in the woods Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene are going to be performing acoustic versions of their classic singalong hits!
 
Every year, Riot Jazz presents Interplanetary Pump Station take Kendal Callings theme and turns it on its head and this year is no different as they present Spaceship Earth. With a wild variety of bands, ranging from their own Riot Jazz Brass Band, to rhythm ‘n’ blues, to cosmic disco and booty rattling dub, you’re guaranteed to have a great time as you escape into a world of hidden gems and more. One for the chin-scratchers and party fiends alike!
 
Latest Additions

Jimi Goodwin, Simon & Oscar from Ocene Colour Scene (acoustic), Frightened Rabbit, The Mispers, Admiral Fallow, Black Rivers Team Me, Norma Jean Martine, Mirror Signal, The Tea Street Band, Champs, Dario G (DJ set), Lauren Aquilina, Lewis Watson , Lyger, Big Sixes, Etches, Molly Warburton, Gypsy Hill, Smerins Anti-Social Club, John Langon Band, Talisman, Will Tramp!, Drop the Mustard DJs, Zutekh DJs, English Disco Lovers, Herbal Sessions, Dub Central, Showhawk Duo, Urban Sabotage presents: Davos LIVE, Lisbon, The Membranes, Skutch Manos, Metisa, Colt 45, MDNGHT, Berlin, Berlin, You, $ister $ister, WALK, Honeyfeet, Harlequin Marching Band, Skittles & Live Band, Cut Capers, Lauren Housley, René, Gypsies of Bohemia, Scatters the Funky Disco Pig, The Grand Old Ukes of Yorkshire, Treedrum, Riot Jazz Brass Band, The Dakota Jim Band, Taylor Jackson, Charlie Cooper, Thingumbob & The Thingumajogs, From A Window, Buffalo Brothers, The Big Easy & Swing Dance, Flamingus, Flavia, The Bear around Your Neck, Whiskey Moon Face, Felix Hagan & The Family, Too Much Love, Saluation Dub Collective, The EME, Dave Rybka, Xander Smith

Kendal Calling festival is renowned for its expansive cultural offering, providing sustenance for the mind and body as an eclectic array of performance art, comedy and spoken word takes place over the weekend in the stunning surrounds of the Lake District.  As part of Kendal’s mix you’ll find gourmet food, a real ale festival, TIM PEAKS curated by TIM BURGESS, Q&A’s, talks, DJs, surprise sets, the dedicated children’s Ladybird Arena and much more. Kendal Calling is one of the UK’s best festivals and outstanding value at just £119 for the weekend. 

This year’s fancy dress theme is Kendal Calling Goes Beyond The Stars as the festival once again becomes a mecca for culture vultures and party people.

Kendal Calling 2014 takes place at Lowther Castle & Gardens, Lowther, Cumbria between Thu 31st July to Sun 3rd August 2014. Tickets on sale here.

First Tier Full adult Weekend: £119 (Includes camping)

Adult Deposit: £57.50 and monthly payment plan, 11-15: £60, 10 & under: free. Camping Emperors Fields (SOLD OUT), Deer Lodge Bell Tents, Tipis Yurts available.                                                   

Early Entry Thursday: £15 (includes Craig Charles Funk and Soul take over, Chai Wallah’s and Real Ale Festival) Thursday 11-15: £15 Thursday 10 & under: Free.  

Live In Vehicle: £60 Car Park: £6