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Fatboy Slim to Headlines Rock Ness |
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Created On: Friday, 25 January 2008
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Fatboy Slim who wowed fans at the inaugural Rock Ness makes a hugely anticipated return as one of Saturday’s headliners. Acts joining the superstar DJ across the Main Stage, Clash Arena and other bespoke areas include Dundee’s raucous rockers The View in this their only Scottish summer festival appearance, pioneering German electro punksters digitalism who will be performing live and The Cuban brothers.
The stellar line up continues with a double Scottish festival exclusive and Rock Ness coup, featuring two of the UK’s biggest live rock acts; Razorlight and Editors. Joining these music heavyweights will be Brazilian dance popsters CSS, fast rising indie favourites The Cribs and the Incredible Hadouken!, hailed by many as defining the sound of a new generation.
Rock Ness favourites 2manydjs make a welcome return with their expanded increased capacity Radiosoulwax Arena and David Guetta will also be flying in to host his legendary "Fuck me i'm famous" Ibiza Club night in an exclusive arena.
The inimitably cool Roisin Murphy promises to dazzle Rock Ness fans and joining the charismatic songstress will be a live performance from the glorious Simian Mobile Disco. Also making a very special appearance is legendary Chicago house DJ felix Da Housecat, one who can truly claim his place amongst the dance music elite. Organisers have confirmed a string of top acts have still to be announced very soon, including further headline acts.
Rock Ness, now firmly established as one of the most hotly anticipated summer music fixtures, is being staged this year on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June. For the third year it will take place on the shores of iconic Loch Ness, outside the village of Dores, four miles south-west of Inverness.
Tickets go on sale at 9.00am on SATURDAY 26 JANUARY costing £100.00 for the weekend (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.ticketline.co.uk or 0844 888 ROCK. Also available in Person: GLASGOW: Tickets Scotland and SEC box office, EDINBURGH: Tickets Scotland and Ripping, DUNDEE: Grouchos, ABERDEEN: One Up and INVERNESS Mania and HMV. For a nominal fee fans also have the opportunity to upgrade to VIP status.
A dedicated campsite will be in place. Situated adjacent to the main site, festival goers can soak up the beauty of the ancient surrounding forests as well as enjoying panoramic views of mystical Loch Ness. Weekend tickets with camping cost £115.00 (subject to booking fee). The campsite will host a wide range of food concessions and a round-the-clock café.
Further information on the above can be found at www.rockness.co.uk from Friday 25 January.
Rock Ness is presented by Loudsound, producers of Creamfields and the award-winning Isle of Wight boutique festival Bestival, and co promoters of Knowsley Hall music festival, and Slingshot, the Highland-based promoters behind the Belladrum, Loopallu and GoNorth music festivals. Xfm is the official broadcast radio partner.
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