More Names for Kendal Calling including Tiggs Da Author

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With last year’s Kendal Calling selling out in record time the festival is proud to announce even more names for 2016.

With huge Main Stage headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Rudimental, Madness and The Charlatans and a massive supporting lineup including Blossoms, Peter Doherty, Everything Everything, Ghostpoet, Rat Boy, Kelis and Catfish and the Bottlemen already announced, this is one of the biggest Kendal lineups to date. 

Joining the lineup are fast rising rapper and singer Tiggs Da Author, recently reunited indie heroes Milburn, reggae superstar Kiko Bun, Manchester rockers The Rainband, Wakefield four piece Skinny Living, psych poppers The Chadelics, rock ‘n’ roll collective Hardwicke Circus and a madchester flavoured DJ set from Baggy Mondays.

Set in the stunning surrounds of the Lake District’s Lowther Deer Park, this innovative, independent festival is renowned for more than just music and festival lovers will also enjoy 4 days of arts installations, comedy, gourmet food, kid’s entertainment and a real ale festival all within the confines of what is widely regarded to be the most beautiful festival site in the UK.

As one of the undisputed highlights of the busy summer calendar, Kendal Calling 2016 is not to be missed. Tickets always sell out for the festival well in advance and for the first time Kendal Calling is not increasing it's capacity so grab one of the final tickets now and see you in the fields!

Full Additions Are:

Tiggs Da Author

Milburn 

Kiko Bun 

The Rainband 

Skinny Living 

The Chadelics

Hardwicke Circus

Baggy Mondays 

 

Published on 17 May 2016 by UKFG

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