The multi award winning Kendal Calling revealed its first wave of artists for this years festival including headliners Suede and Frank Turner.

Suede are one of the most revered British bands of the last 25 years with Brett Anderson and co racking up a host of much lauded indie singles and albums.  Frank Turner’s anthemic folk-punk has seen him rise to become one of the country’s biggest musical artists of the last few years, accruing a large and devoted following and placing him firmly at the forefront of the new guitar renaissance in the UK.  

Other artists announced, the much anticipated Hip Hop Legends slot this year goes to hip hop pioneers De La Soul, plus Miles Kane a man noted as much for his sharp suits and dress sense as his angular music and lyrics, Madchester royalty Happy Mondays will be to deliver a set of seminal anthems such as ‘Step On’, ‘Kinky Afro’, ‘Hallelujah’ and a host more as the Mondays baggy swagger engulfs the Lake District.

The Glow Tent is a haven for lovers of the very best in electronic music and the line-up for 2014 is the best yet.  David and Stephen Dewaele are famous worldwide as both Soulwax and 2manydjs. Other confirmed acts includeRAM Records founder and drum & bass don Andy C, Radio 1’s new music head honcho Zane Lowe, electro duo and local heroes Bondax with and all-star cast of b2b sessions, Metalheadz royalty Goldie, MJ Cole and a host of other swashbuckling turntable evangelists.

Other confirmations include Razorlight with their arsenal of alternative anthems, Brits Critics Choice winner and keyboard pounding singer songwriter Tom Odell and recent number 1 singles acts and electronic collective Clean Bandit who are one of the most exciting breakthrough acts in the UK right now.  Newton Faulkner’s unique, percussive guitar playing and emotive songs are sure to provide one of the weekend’s biggest sing-alongs while Gorgon City get ready for your love and bring their booty shaking bass to the Lakes.

Other exciting acts confirmed to perform include indie stalwarts Athlete, breakthrough indie rockers Breton, Rudimental collaborator Ella Eyre, undefinable musical guru and champion tea drinker Mr Scruff.  Many more acts have been confirmed to play with hundreds more set to join them in August in arguably the most beautiful festival site in the UK.

Kendal Calling is renowned for its expansive cultural offering presenting a smorgasbord of artsy treats for festival goers.  With some amazing musical artists providing sustenance for the soul, the arts programme offers some welcome nourishment 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.  With gourmet food, a real ale festival and the dedicated children’s Ladybird Arena as part of the mix.

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.

Newfor 2014 for Thursday night revellers, Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club take over featuring a hand picked line up by Craig himself. Thursday will feature Chai Wallah’s and the Real Ale festival will be open for pre festival shenanigans!

Full details of the 100 plus artists announced today :

Suede, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls Happy Mondays, De La Soul, Miles Kane, Tom Odell, Razorlight, , Clean Bandit , Newton Faulkner, Athlete, Ella Eyre, Mr Scruff, Reel Big Fish, The Heavy, Catfish & the Bottlemen, Rae Morris, Saint Raymond, Dub Pistols, Jess Glynne, Women's Hour, Findlay, Breton, Josh Record, Kimberly Anne, Amber Run, Gallery Circus, Lanterns on the Lake, The Lucid Dream, Johnny Borrell & Zazou, The Lancashire Hotpots, Aquilo , DJ Food, DJ Cheeba, DJ Moneyshot - Caught In the Middle of a 3 way mix, Zion Train - Perch & Dubdadda, Reeps One, The Melodic, By The Rivers, Typesun, Will Varley, We Were Evergreen, Tantz, Urban Folk Quartet, Mint Royale, Baggy Mondays, Dave Haslam, Black Cat DJs, Father Funk, Gareth Brooks (XFM) , King Eider, The Hummingbirds, Phoneys & the Freaks, Howling Rhythm DJs, Aaron Wright & Jacqui Abbott , Kommix Kut, The Raged, Our Fold, Dub Sex, Mark Abbott, Fallback Productions, Sam P, Karl Yates, Northern Soul Dance Classes

Glow Dance Tent:
2manydj’s (dj set), Andy C, Zane Lowe, James Zabiela, Gorgon City, Goldie, Dub Phizix & MC Strategy, Shadow Child, Friend Within, GQ, Lapsley, Ash Howell, My Neu Leng, BONDAX & FRIENDS presents
Bondax b2b MJ Cole, Karma Kid b2b Monki, Star Slinger b2b TCTS, Kartel b2b French Kiwi Juice

Woodlands
BIRD, Seattle Yacht Club, Love For Zero, Jakarta Club, Evil Blizzard, The Templebys, The Pinstripe Pigeon Band, Fiona Clayton, The Lottery Winners, Jake & The Jellyfish, Ivan Campo, The Orchid Hunters, Nancy Kent, The Lumberjack Cowboy Heartbreak Trucking Co., Arran George, Joe McCorriston, Alex Hulme, Mylittlebrother,Baksheesh, Ben Dyson, Gritty Britain

Kendal Calling takes place from 31st Jul - 3rd Aug at Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe

Tickets available here