We are delighted to welcome Lightning Seeds on Saturday.
Known for classics like Pure, The Life of Riley, Sense, Lucky You, Sugar Coated Iceberg and, of course, the England World Cup anthem Three Lions- The band have been hailed as the perfect pop project.
Lighting Seeds join our other artists already confirmed for the mainstage on Saturday, Happy Mondays, Toumani Diabaté, Pauline Black of The Selector, Goldheart Assembly, One String Loose and Sleeping with the Fishes.
We welcome back Piney Gir to the Big Top on Saturday. Her album “Hold Yer Horses” was selected as one of the top five albums of the year by Phill Jupitus in his music column for the Radio Times magazine, stating that “the stomp and twang of these songs of love and life are unmissable”.
Also added to the Saturday bill in the Big Top is The Lucinda Belle Orchestra. Lucinda was first spotted last year as a backing singer and harpist for Robbie Williams. BBC Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton noticed Belle playing with Williams at the BBC Electric Proms and invited her on to the show, which in turn led to a record deal. Now the singer-songwriter is putting her family laundrette business up for sale to focus on her music!
Also joining us in the Big Top on Saturday, The Outcast Band, an alternative roots rock band from Surrey who will be playing a mixture of old favourites and brand new songs- their sound is as intense and driven as ever, and The Crowd, four down-to-earth lads who live for music, and represent everything that’s mainstream in Gloucestershire.
Lucinda, Piney, The Outcast Band and The Crowd join already confirmed artists for the Big Top on Saturday, John Smith, John Otway, Beth Jeans Houghton and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer.
The Epstein, will be playing our Big Top on Friday following the release of their highly successful debut album ‘Last of the Charanguistas’, which Huw Stephens made his Album of the week on the Radio 1 introducing show when it was released.
The Epstein join already announced bands, Levellers, Justin Currie, The Leisure Society, The Travelling Band, Arcadian Kicks and Tunnelmental Experimental Assembly.
In the Big top on Sunday you’ll also find Rook and the Ravens, part of a recent wave of Americana-indie that’s been emerging from Manchester. “Rook and The Ravens impress with a versatility reminiscent of The Byrds and Traffic”, The Independent; From Austria, we welcome J.O.E.L. a rip roaring rock band that reiterate all that’s good with pop, crossing over the vibe of Greenday with the Offspring in a fresh live show that bursts with energy; and local Pop-punk band The Echoes, one of the most popular local bands in Cheltenham.
They all join our Sunday line up already including Seth Lakeman, The South (Formerly The Beautiful South), Adrian Edmondson & The Band Shepherds, Kila, Dreadzone, King Creosote, Oxford Imps, 6 Day Riot, 12 Stone Toddler, and of course Justin Fletcher, AKA Mr Tumble!
View the full line-up. Still to be announced our final bands plus the full line up in the BBC Introducing Stage, coming soon!
Headphone Disco
Each evening from 11pm till 3am we welcome The Headphone Disco to the Big Top. It’s exactly the same principal as The Silent Disco that has been so enjoyable over the last few years- 2 DJs battling it out for your attention through your headphones! The DJs from Headphone Disco are up and chatting on our Facebook, so why don’t you join in and put in some early requests!
They also have a free Mix Tape on their website at the moment which you can download, with some of the most popular requests they’ve received recently.
Stewarding at Wychwood
Just a quick note to those of you who are planning to be part of our Steward Team at Wychwood this year- our Stewards Manager asked us to let you know that applications are coming in thick and fast, so please don’t delay sending yours in, to avoid disappointment! More information on being a Steward and to download an application form can be found here.
Tickets
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you can find out how by visiting our Ticket Page.
Remember under 10s are free, and we’ve got special prices for 10-15 years olds and concessions too – Day and Weekend Tickets are now available.
Alternatively you can call us direct on 01993 772580 to order now.
More news to follow in April!
