Since the dawn of Nozstock, drum & bass has been a huge part of the festival and we’re insanely excited to announce the RAMRecords Takeover in the Cubicles on Saturday night. The undisputed king of D’n’B Andy C’s very own production house are famed for selecting the finest in upcoming bass talent and transforming them into global phenomenon’s, packing out the biggest club nights around the world for your bass-facing pleasure. 

Andy C will lead the charge himself with his bone-shattering bass invasion of the Cubicles alongside the legendary GQ on mic duties. Joining him on Loadstar (formerly known to the world of D’n’B as Xample and Lomax) have surpassed the highest expectations in recent years by fusing their individual styles and creating a pioneeringsound with incredible energy and impeccable musical precision.  One of the stars of RAM’s stable, Wilkinson will be also taking to the Nozstock stage in what is shaping up to be a huge year for the DJ. 

Already a big name on the Bristol bass music scene, Loko's reputation went worldwide last year. Joining him, MC Visionobi, hugely successful and amazingly popular along the South Coast, is one of the most refreshingly bright new stars in a sky that's becoming littered with dull monotonous MCs. 

Meanwhile, headlining Friday night at the main Orchard stage are the unstoppable Dub Pistols!

Fronted by Barry Ashworth, Dub Pistols chew up hip-hop, dub, techno, ska & punk & spit them out in a renegade futuristic skank, consistently defying any genres. From their early beginnings as a soundsystem project, Dub Pistols have grown into a party-rocking live band that will ignite Nozstock’s Friday night celebrations.   Following sold-out shows across Europe, its no surprise they were voted the Best Live Act at DJ Mag’s Best Of British Awards. 

Legendary member of the D ‘n’B fraternity Benny Page and his ear tingling style are set to smash it at Nozstock this year. Famed for his huge dancefloor tracks like ‘Turn down the lights’, Shy FX’s protégé has an instantly recognisable style. Prepare for this to be your set of the summer, as this is one producer who certainly gets the hype flowing. 

Elsewhere, in the Bullpen, SIKA studios mark their return. By day they providing breakdance lessons and graffiti workshops, by night, bringing you DJs spanning every urban style and bringing a big time groove to your weekend. Keep your ears peeled for some beatbox battles and record label showcases. 

If that weren’t enough, once Dub Pistols, Ram Records, Sika and the other acts have set down their tools, put on your finest spats, as the comedy tent gets transformed into an after-hours Electro Swing club.  Picking up on the fastest growing genre in dance, Nozstock will be rebooting the likes of Benny Goodman and pals for 21st Century hepcats! 

The festival also features an eclectic mixture of artists across several other stages, including hotlytipped old-school R&B youngsters The Strypes, the legendary Chas & Dave, The Beat, Bhi Bhiman, The Computers and Ava Leigh. 

With further music, theatre, comedy stages and tents dotted around the site, Nozstock offers a cornucopia of wonders to explore. 

This year’s theme is Wild WildWest, so dust off your cowboy hats, fringed moccasins, saloon skirts and ropey John Wayne impressions for what promises to be the best Nozstock yet. 

LINE UP

CHAS & DAVE | THE DUB PISTOLS | THE STRYPES

ANDY C AND MC GQ l WILKINSON l LOADSTAR

LOKO l MC VISIONOBI

RAM RECORDS (SATURDAY CUBICLES TAKEOVER) | THE BEAT | 

BENNY PAGE | BHI BHIMAN | THE COMPUTERS | AVA LEIGH | VELVET STREAM

SIKA STUDIOS (HOSTING BULLPEN)

The Music Pool Charity 

Nozstock is delighted to announce The Music Pool as an official charity for 2013. A community based music charity for Herefordshire and its borders; they are dedicated to providing chances for people of all ages and abilities to make music together, because it is one of the most powerful ways to improve people's lives and well-being. You can find out more about what they do at www.musicpool.org.uk andcatch the best of their Livewire youth music project showcased on The Bandstand on Saturday. 

Cosy Camping from Yippee-Yurts 

If there’s one thing that would make your Noz experience that little bit snugger, it would be having a non-soggy sleeping bag, and no muddy footprints on the tent ceiling from the previous weekend (don’t ask). If this sounds like your festival wish list, then you need to book yourself in for some cosy camping. We’re over the moon to have partnered up with Yippee-Yurts who are offering you the chance to build a pick and mix package that suits you (and your wallet!) for the festival weekend, with cosy and spacious fab cotton canvas (no soggy nylon nightmares here!) bell tents, assembled and waiting for you simply furnished with scatter cushions, textile rugs, fleecy throws and decorated around theentrance with solar fairy lights, and more standing room than you’ll know what to do with. If you want to push the boat out why not book an airbed with bed linen and a snuggly duvet! In the Yippee Village there will be a covered chill out area with chairs, tables, BBQ's and charging facilities for your phones and pads! They even offer a luggage porter service and theystay on-site to look after you for the whole event! Start your cosy campingexperience at www.yippeeyurts.webs.com or email [email protected] to choose what you want for your weekend home. Just imagine, perfect days at Nozstock and perfect nights in your bell tent. Could your weekend get any better? 

ON SALE NOW  Tickets 

Tier 1

Adult Weekend = £90

Teen Weekend = £65 

Car parking - £10

Camper Van £30 

All thoseaged under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18. 

Location: The Farm, Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS Capacity:5,000 Fri 26th to Sun 28th July 2013

Nozstock 2012 by max goodman