Wickerman has revealed that the Friday night headliner for this summer’s event will be British rap superstar Dizzee Rascal. Also joining the red hot Summerisle Stage line-up will be The Feeling, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Zombies and Big Country amongst others. 

Dizzee Rascal

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas Wickerman appearance is part of Martha’s tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of their biggest hit, ‘Dancing in the Street’.

English rock band, The Zombies, will be further enhancing the Festival’s eclectic vibe by performing their iconic1960s hits, such as ‘She’s Not There.’ Their ‘Odessey and Oracle’ album is ranked number 100 in Rolling Stone magazine’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’. 

Legendary rock band Big Country will add a Scottish touch to proceedings and are sure to stir up a storm with their folk infused sound. Wickerman favourites and Dumfries & Galloway natives Finding Albert will showcase their distinctive blend of rock and electronica whilst Dundee’s Model Aeroplanes, fresh off the back of winning ‘Best Newcomers’ at the 2014 Scottish Alternative Music Awards last weekend promise a set filled with fun and fresh pop music.

Wickerman Festival Coordinator Helen Chalmers is thrilled to be revealing the first raft of Wickerman 2014 acts. She commented: “We are delighted that Dizzee Rascal will be joining the party this year, his live performances are incredible and I can’t wait to see the crowd’s reaction to his headline set. 

From hip hop, pop, folk to motown and alternative rock, this year’s line up will once again be a truly diverse offering and we look forward to announcing further exciting additions including our Saturday night headliner over the coming weeks.” 

The Wickerman site is a wonderland for adults and children alike with a cinema, fun fair, circus entertainment, grass sledging, mountain biking and array of arts and craft activities scattered throughout its fields. High quality yurts, tipis and cloud houses and spacious campsites complete the magical festival experience. 

Every year the festival stages an unforgettable finale, as thousands of fans flock to watch a towering 40ft Wickerman be spectacularly set alight.

Wickerman Festival 2014 takes place between Friday 25th & Saturday 26th July 2014 at East Kirkcarswell Farm, Dundrennan, Dumfries & Galloway.For more information and ticket links click here.

Weekend Adult Ticket (Age 13+) Includes parking & camping in the main or family areas £105
Weekend Concession Ticket (Ages 13 – 15) Includes camping in the main or family campsite *SKIDDLE EXCLUSIVE – ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 30TH JUNE* £52.50
Weekend Child Ticket (Age 0 – 12) Includes camping in the main or family campsite Free