Mark Ronson the BRIT award & three times Grammy award winning music producer & cover artist is set to return to the Wakestock stage this year after his hugely popular appearance in 2007. With the success of his second double platinum album Version which focused on the British Music scene, Ronson returns to his roots with his album Here Comes the Fuzz which focuses on American hip hop. Ronson and his band rocked the Main arena last year and this year is set to return with his special guests to headline the Open Air Main Stage. www.myspace.com/markronson

Big beat electro legends Groove Armada will be bringing their full live set to Wakestock this year. After more than 10 years in the business the band have earned themselves the reputation of one of the most exciting live acts in the world. With their huge back catalogue their festival set is sure to go down a storm!
www.myspace.com/groovearmada

South Walian band Funeral for a Friend have become nothing less than a phenomenon. Having scored three top 20 singles, a gold-certified debut album, headlined the second stage at the Reading / Leeds format and won Kerrangs Best Newcomer Award. The band are currently busy recording their new album but will be taking time out to perform at Wakestock this year.
www.myspace.com/funeralforafriendBrand new threepiece The Hoosiers released their debut album “The Trick to Life” at the end of 2007. They have released two singles from the album “Goodbye Mr A” and the Brit Award nominated “Worried about Ray.” They are currently enjoying their sell out tour of the UK where they have asked everyone going to be in fancy dress and are fast earning a reputation as a fantastic live act.
www.myspace.com/thehoosiers

Northern band The Futureheads will also be making an appearance this year. Live, the band kicks a mean punch with their raucous and fast paced delivery and crowd participation. Having embarked on numerous headline tours the band have also supported the likes of Oasis, Pixies and Foo Fighters. These guys single “Hounds of Love” became a cult festival chant throughout 2006 and they really know how to work the crowd into a frenzy. Look out for their great single "The Beginning of the Twist" which was Zane Lowe’s Record of the Week on Radio 1. THE FUTUREHEADS will undoubtedly use their Wakestock performance to showcase their new album ‘This Is Not The World’, set for release in May, you don’t want to miss it!www.myspace.com/thefutureheads

Aussie drum and bass act Pendulum have relocated to the UK from their hometown of Perth. They have been busy in the studio over the last twelve months producing their new album “In Silico” and refining their electronic rock sound. With their new single “Propane Nightmares” receiving heavy support from Radio 1, this group are creating a real stir. They say about themselves “we spend nearly every waking moment trying to create music that takes you out of this universe - for ourselves and anyone else who wants to listen.” They are sure to be hugely popular with the Wakestock crowds this year. With three hit singles under their belt and fourth single ‘Still Figuring Out’ released this year, York quintet Elliot Minor have quietly infiltrated the charts and are poised to crash into the mainstream in a major fashion. Recently praised by Kerrang!, the band have already charted with their debut ‘Parallel Worlds’ and the Top 20 follow-up ‘Jessica’ and the latest hit “The White One is Evil’. Having played to a 10,000 capacity festival crowd at Download’s Dimebag Darrell Stage. ‘Still Figuring Out’ can currently be heard on Radio 1, Kerrang and Virgin Extreme and can be seen on Kerrang, MTV, The Box and The Hits. It’s evident that Elliot Minor are Britain’s biggest best kept secret.
Like Alex, the other four members of Elliot Minor are also from classically trained backgrounds. The band’s roots were cemented when Ed Minton, then the only NOFX and Drive Thru Records fan at his music school, introduced his friend Alex, then obsessed with classical music and playing the organ, to the world of rock and riffs. This is where it all began for the band, from classical training to world of rock…Elliot Minor are not to be missed. www.myspace.com/elliotminor

After releasing their 12-track mix-tape "Not Here To Please You" on November 12, 2007 featuring originals and remixes, the band have been in the studio working on their untitled debut album which is to feature nine new songs as well as the single "Liquid Lives". The band's name comes from a special move - a throwing fireball attack called "the Hadouken" - in the video game "Street Fighter." www.myspace.com/hadoukenuk

New kid on the block and hottest new talent on the international music scene Sam Sparro will be coming to Wakestock Abersoch this year. His song ‘Black is Gold’ entered the charts at number two over the weekend and he will be making the trip from LA to North Wales to play exclusively for one night only on the Friday. Sparro has had tonnes of airplay and his brand of electro funk has attracted a lot of attention. Radio 1’s Joe Whilley featured him in The Live Lounge, where he put on an unbelievable performance. There is a huge amount of excitement surrounding the man who has been described as “a husky Stevie Wonder” Sam Sparro is the one to watch and is the latest addition a line up. www.myspace.com/samsparro

Lightspeed Champion is the name of the new musical venture by ex-Test Icicle Devonte Hynes, currently signed to Domino Records. Containing musical elements from a variety of genres, Lightspeed Champion is a radically different sound to Hynes' previous band. The band's name comes from a series of comic strips Hynes did as a teenager in his school maths books. In summer 2007 the band supported both Bright Eyes and Final Fantasy on tour, before launching a headline tour of their own in September/October. In fall 2007, Hynes performed solo in support of Patrick Wolf and Good Shoes on their UK tour. The full band played a headline tour of the U.K in early 2008

Operator Please are described by NME as “Australia’s most exciting new band” and have been described as “the next big thing” by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton. The band, who originate from the Gold Coast in Australia. The single “Just a song about Ping-Pong was record of the week on BBC 6 Music and won Zane Lowe’s Fresh Meat.www.myspace.com/operatorplease

The Blackout are a post-hardcore band from South Wales. After some time backing Lostprophets on their Liberation Transmission Tour with Dopamine they released their first mini-album The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout! They were also nominated at the 2006 Kerrang! Awards for Best British Newcomer but lost out to Bring Me the Horizon. In October 2007 the band released their debut album, ‘We Are The Dynamite’. The first single taken from it is entitled 'The Beijing Cocktail' and was released a week before the album. We Are The Dynamite is the fastest selling album ever released on Fierce Panda. The Blackout joined the Taste of Chaos tour across Europe in November 2007 playing alongside, The Used, Rise Against, Aiden and Gallows. The second single released from the album We Are The Dynamite was High Tide Baby (which featuring Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. www.myspace.com/theblackout

Josh, 33, has been making music with computers since the mid 80's. His signature production style involves sculpting sound into musical textures, taking listeners on a journey. In the dance music world, Josh is known for his debut progressive track, "Wave3," and his Gabriel & Dresden remix collaborations for New Order, DJ Tiesto, Way Out West, Rodger Goode, 4 Strings, Paul Oakenfold and Beber&Tamara. Josh was also the co-founder of Mixman Technologies remixing software, responsible for the creative and technical direction of the product for 8 years. His diverse background includes positions such as mastering engineer (Disney's "Aladdin" soundtrack), sound designer (Oddworld video games), and training engineer for Sonic Solutions editing systems at Warner Brother's Films, Sony Music, and Disney Studios!

Norman Jay is an innovative and pioneering British DJ. He first came to prominence playing unlicensed or 'warehouse' parties in the early 1980s. Norman has an ongoing radio show on regional station BBC London, and present’s his Funk Factory series on BBC Radio 2, which goes out every 6 weeks of the year. He is arguably one of the finest and most respected DJ’s in the world today whose talents and many years of dedicated service to his profession have now seen him rightfully acknowledged by the highest authority in the land, when he was awarded his MBE for services in music. Norman describes himself as a house music DJ but the Good Times concept includes classic 70s and 80s funk, soul and Jazz-funk. He is a regular at Wakestock where he has played for the past couple of years with his sets always going down a storm.
www.normanjay.com

DJ Yoda is one of the most admired and original DJs on the UK music scene, managing in just 5 years to build a reputation as the only DJ in Britain who has single handedly injected humour into the UK hip-hop scene. Admired for his originality as well as his sense of fun, he is possibly the only DJ in the world who can fill a club cutting George Formby with Jurassic 5, or 80's pop with New York Rap. Tipped by Q Magazine as one of '10 DJs you must see before you die', and voted alongside DJ Premier as 'One of the Top Three DJ's in the World' in Hip Hop Connection magazine, DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ.

FRIENDLY FIRES

Formed out of the ashes of the St Albans hardcore band they formed while still at school, Friendly Fires make razor-sharp post-punk that burns through the memories of all the dismal, skinny jeaned ‘80s revivalists you’ve been hearing these past few years. Sounding brittle, knotty and urgent, Friendly Fires are the real deal. With no fat or padding on them at all, their songs possess an elegant sparseness. As guitarist Edd Gibson notes: “The hardest thing I think is to know what to leave out, to know when something is enough.” But amongst all the stripped-back twists, there are also moments full of deep, blessed-out melodies. “I love lush, massive, tingly chords; the My Bloody Valentine sound,” says bassist and singer Ed MacFarlane.
With the single done and an album in the works, expect to see Friendly Fires play out live in and around the UK regularly in the next few months, travelling to both Wakestock Blenheim and Wakestock Abersoch. When they do, expect to dance
www.myspace.com/friendlyfires

ROYWORLD

Royworld are one of the most distinct and disarmingly unique bands in a very long time. Their epic eccentricity in both sound and production has created a bold and new indie rock, that is sure to go down well with the Wakestock crowds.
The band that draw on influences such as Roxy Music, Peter Gabriel and Talking Heads and Royworld are already being championed by the likes of Jo Whiley at Radio 1 and Dermot O'Leary on Radio 2. Their live following is growing rapidly, captivated by a sense of drama, and Rod Futrille's endearing awkwardness.
Royworld formed at London's Goldsmiths in early 2006. Watch out for them at Wakestock this year. They are set to be huge!
www.myspace.com/royworldtheband

THE DYKEENIES

“Scotlands biggest and best new band ….a weird and utterly brilliant hybrid of the Killers and Panic at the Disco. Only they will probably end up being bigger than both.” NME. The Dykeenies, are an art pop five piece named after a phrase in the eighties fantasy film, Willow, are Scotlands best kept secret …. But that is all about to change!
www.myspace.com/gofindthedykeenies

GENOD DROOG

Genod Droog were formed in early 2005 in a police cell in Cardiff, after being caught up in a soccer hooligan rumble and being wrongly accused. This is where Dutch DJ Kim De Bills met Mr Phormula, an American-born Welsh bred rapper. Following a discussion about soccer chants, the topic turned to music. Thankfully, no arrest was made and Genod Droog was born. Mix a black rapper, a Dutch DJ, a Breton born French speaking Welshman, a South Korean born drummer and a Northern Korean keyboard/guitar player, and you get the amazing sound of Genod Droog. The sound is a mixture of TV themes, French electro Pop, Welsh folk, hip hop, dance and funk, all reflected in a live show. Following their first show on top of Snowdon, the highest mountain throughout England and Wales, they were signed to the Welsh label, Slacyr Records.
www.myspace.com/genoddroog

PART TIME HEROS

The Part Time Heroes are two undisclosed young musicians.. Both heroes have a deep history in a variety of genres, sharing influences from Miles Davis to Bob Marley to The Clash. Having held their music down, working away juggling day jobs, they've manage to contribute music to an recent MTV advert Continuing to build on their success & fan-base over recent months they have dj’d across the UK & Europe & rocked the main stage LIVE at the Big Chill Festival (w/ string quartet assistance). The dynamite duo also release 'slightly more dance floor aimed music' under their 'PTH Projects' alias and are perfect for the Brouhaha Beach Arena.

IN CASE OF FIRE

In Case of Fire are a progressive rock band that formed in Northern Ireland in 2005. Since then they have toured and played with bands such as Fightstar, Biffy Clyro, Enter Shikari, 30 Seconds to Mars and Queens of the Stone Age.
The Northern Irish trio have had pretty much every major label scrambling to sign them, and the hype looks set to be justified when their debut album Align The Planets is released in May. In early 2008 Kerrang! Magazine gave them a 5 out of 5 review, they are also were ranked number one on MTV’S Spanking new for 2008. In Case of Fires sound has been compared to many bands other the past few months, the most common being Queens of the Stone Age, The Mars Volta, Muse and 30 Seconds to Mars. Wakestock will love them

MATT COSTA

Former skateboard pro Matt Costa signed to surfer Jack Johnson’s label on the strengths of some very workman-like pop songs and a smooth, appealing voice. A gifted multi instrumentalist Costa is also an ex-professional skateboarder who turned to music full-time after a serious accident left him laid out for 18 months. He re-presents his life in a mixture of words and melody, and the seeming effortlessness with which he performs leaves one wondering why song writing isn't a more common form of communication. Matt Costa's skill with a guitar is immediately apparent, especially in a live setting.

ESSER

Formerly the drummer with Ladyfuzz, Esser has emerged from the ashes to produce electro-acoustic pop. With the aide of a computer and crucial key of E, Esser has created melodies for eccentrics at trendy indie discos. His woeful tales of troubled times with women are delivered with superb cockneyed comedic effect in the likes of ‘Headlock’ while songs like ‘Satisfied’ take on an techno Turkish tango feel. His new single I Love You has been really well received and he is sure to go down well with the crowds this year.

DAN GREENPEACE
Dan Greenpeace is the main man behind the cutting edge All City Hip-Hop Show on XFM which has become a must-drop in for the hip hop cognoscenti from superstars such as Eminem to underground luminaries like Dilated Peoples. Dan is also a well established club DJ. As the name would suggest he has a mellow, peace loving temperament to go along with his sharp business acumen!

HYPER
Just 25 years old and already making major waves worldwide, UK based DJ Hyper (Guy Hatfield) is one of the hardest working producers/ DJ on the global breaks scene. From his introduction to the world, through his Y3K compilation albums, to his highly acclaimed Bedrock Breaks set and countless DJing appearances, Hyper has burst upon the scene with a ferocity and drive not often seen. Hyper has produced in the last ten years many records under different recordlabels. He has played in every big club all over the world. His style can be described as progressive breakbeat, so very uptempo just like his name. Watch out Wakestock!

JAGUAR SKILLS
After honing his DJ skills playing parties in East London’s coolest underground clubs and bars, Jaguar Skills developed his own brand of party music. Mixing Hip-Hop, Dance, Dub, Disco, Ragga and Rock with his own productions and remixes, Jaguar Skills quickly made a name for himself, smashing party after party. On the production side he has currently produced tracks with Lupe Fiasco, Sway, The Beatnuts and Mattafix – while his remixes have been the prize passion of any DJ who owns them.
Now armed with a huge bag of remixes and special Dubs, Jaguar Skills brings a style that’s like no other – seamlessly fusing a huge array of different musical styles.

RADIO LUXEMBURG
From Wild West Wales's seaside town of Aberystwyth come the psychedelic pop outfit Radio Luxembourg — a five-piece band of oddballs steeped in the tradition of 90's Welsh bands, following in the footsteps of Gorkys Zygotic Mynci, SFA and Murry The Hump. Their reputation for being an exciting live band along with their catchy tunes are generating a lot of buzz throughout Wales, winning them much media acclaim. The band have regular radio play and television appearances, and are set to do much more studio work and also gigging on a larger scale. With a fast-growing fan base the boys are set to cut through, so be sure to grab your earplugs and your 3D glasses.

The Streets have been together for 7 years now and in that time have released three albums, with the fourth on the way soon. “Original Pirate Material” was their first album which propelled them into the limelight, and was followed in 2004 by number one album “A Grand Don’t Come For Free” from which the number one single “Dry Your Eyes” was released. Their third album “The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living” was released in 2006. Front man Mike Skinners live show have made The Streets an unmissable festival act!
www.myspace.com/thestreets

60's inspired Welsh blues singer, Duffy released her debut single Rockferry in December 2007. After relocating to London in 2006, she came to the attention of Rough Trade's Jeanette Lee who became her manager and mentor. She has been compared with late 60s soul diva Dusty Springfield. Her debut album is due for release in March 2008, a collaboration with Bernard Butler and features David McCalmont, which will feature her number one single mercy. She will be bringing her full live band to Wakestock this year - members include: Sgt Meadows, Ben.E., Greeno, Mr T, Ayo, Karlos. Originally from Nefyn, on the Llyn Peninsula Duffy is returning to her home turf to play Wakestock this year!
www.myspace.com/duffymyspace

The legendary Happy Mondays rose to fame in the 80’s within the Manchester rave scene, releasing classic albums such as Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches, including huge hits like Kinky Afro and Step On. They have reformed and are back and receiving critical acclaim with their album Uncle Dysfunktion. This time, their comeback is partially down to Damon Albarn. The success of Dare, the Gorillaz single with vocals by Mondays frontman and lyricist Shaun Ryder, put the band back in the studio. Some may dismiss this as a money comeback but Uncle Dysfunktional marks the return of Shaun Ryder's psychedelic gangster lyricism, a totally unique voice that's been missed from the music landscape. There recent comeback is a huge amount of fun and a reminder that it's great that the Happy Mondays have never completely disappeared, and can always re-ignite the nostalgia of the Madchester glory days. For the legions of loyal followers of Shaun and co, it will definitely satisfy. The Mondays' have never taken themselves or the music too seriously and now that they're older thankfully that hasn't changed. Wakestock are sure to love them! www.myspace.com/happymondaysmusicCalvin Harris is one of those ‘myspace sensations’ you keep reading about. A cult producer-slash-singer-slash-bedroom-knob-twiddler who can make the banging-est of pop-dance tunes out of bugger-all kit. Calvin Harris’s first release ‘Acceptable In The 80s’ was hugely popular on dance floors around the country and he says that he produces tunes “just to get you dancing.” Calvin Harris should make the Wakestock crowd go off! www.myspace.com/calvinharristv

Radio 1 legend Zane Lowe will be making the trip to the Llyn Peninsula on the Sunday night to host his own stage at the event along with some very special guests. New Zealand born Zane has been fundamental in finding and championing some of the hottest acts of the British music scene today, through his flagship evening show on Radio 1. He is also something of an MTV veteran having appeared on the station since 1997. His most current show Gonzo on MTV Two introduces some of most exciting new acts around, some of whom will be appearing on stage with him on the Sunday night this year. www.myspace.com/zanelowe

Audio Bullys are an electronic music group from the UK - Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale.
They reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart with their amazing 2005 hit, "Shot You Down", which samples the Nancy Sinatra version of the song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)". The song was also featured on the 2005 CBS telecast of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show headlined by Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. The group worked with Suggs of Madness collaborating on the track "This Road" taken from Generation. The Audio Bullys live should not be missed, miss them and miss out!
www.myspace.com/audiobullys

Yorkshire boys One Night Only will be making the trip to Wakestock this year to rock the main stage. They released their debut single "You and Me" back in October 2007 and have gone from strength to strength ever since. The huge hit "Just for Tonight" was the second single to be released from their great album “Started a Fire” and Radio 1’s support saw it rise to number 9 in the singles chart. The band recently toured with The Pigeon Detectives as a supporting act and are ones to watch in 2008.

This English geek rock and post-punk revival band are from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band by rummaging through a book.
The band is known for its energetic live performances and their taste in tweed outfits. They broke into the music industry in 2002 with the critical success of their debut mini-album The Young Knives... Are Dead, but began to garner national coverage upon the release of their single "The Decision" in late 2005 (partially due to the acclaim of its dark humoured, League of Gentlemen-esque video). They played their biggest live gig in June 2006 and recently completed a UK tour in support of their first proper album Voices of Animals and Men, which reached #21 in the UK Album Charts. In July 2007 they were nominated for the Nationwide Mercury Prize.
www.myspace.com/theyoungknives

Emerging from the nascent Nu Skool Breaks scene at the end of the last century, the Plump DJs are the quintessential production duo. Over the course of fifteen acclaimed singles and three superlative albums, Andy Gardner and Lee Rous have become heavyweights of cutting edge club music.
In the beginning Andy was enjoying success as a producer on Freskanova Records working under the pseudonyms of Bowser and Cut & Paste when he began DJing regularly at the infamous Passenger night. The Plumps were born when the two friends who partied together decided to put their energy into their own music. www.myspace.com/plumpdjs Mystery Jets formed in the late 90’s when a son (Blaine Harrison) and father (Henry Harrison) formed a band together, recruiting school friends to make up the band. Hailing from Eel Pie Island in London, Mystery Jets are a prog/psychedelia-influenced British indie band who cross over many genres yet don’t bind themselves to any one in particular.
Having released with success a number of EP’s and their album ‘Making Dens’ in 2006, their year-long tour was a huge success including a stint on the road with the Arctic Monkeys on the NME Awards Tour 2006. The band released their second album, ‘Twenty One’ on March 24th, 2008. Henry Harrison doesn’t play live with them anymore, but is still involved in writing and recording. Mystery Jets come to Wakestock for their first time, if you like Indie rock, you’ll love these guys. www.myspace.com/mysteryjets

DJ Nu-Mark also known as Uncle Nu, is a Polish-Iranian American hip-hop DJ mostly known for his membership of Jurassic 5, an American five-piece hip-hop crew consisting of one DJ and four MCs. DJ Cut Chemist was also part of the original group but left the band in 2006 to pursue a solo career. DJ Nu-Mark is a renowned hip-hop producer and DJ. His discography includes all four Jurassic 5 album releases (Jurassic 5 LP, Quality Control, Power in Numbers and Feedback), a Sequence Session Mixtape CD entitled Hands On and his most recent project, collaborating with Pomo to create Blendcrafters. He also collaborated on several tracks of the popular "Mushroom Jazz" series. DJ Nu-Mark has one son, Markus Potsic born November 18, 2003. www.myspace.com/nu-mark

Jazzie B was founding member of legendary Grammy award winning UK act Soul II Soul. Soul II Soul have sold over 6.8m albums worldwide and Jazzie has accreditation on over 35m albums in over 100 territories. Jazzie was recently honoured in the 2008 New Year Honours with an OBE. Jazzie still regularly DJ’s today and the direct feedback he receives from the dance floor is still the most crucial and influential critic to Jazzie’s unique groove. www.soul2soul.co.uk

The Trophy Twins are one of House music’s rising stars, they began their career in the North of England at clubs like Goodgreef & Gatecrasher, but these days are recognised more on both an International level playing shows in South Africa, Spain, Finland and Ibiza and National playing regularly at clubs like Pacha, Godskithcen, Red Room Sessions, Garlands, Rise, Sugar Shack, Dusted, Pin Up, Cross, Escape, Play and Eye Candy. They are residents for KissdaFunk at Mission, and Judgement Sundays in Ibiza. Their brand of party funk house and un-matchable energy behind the decks has had promoters talking and clubbers following them in droves, so look out Wakestock!

That is Sam Hall a blonde-haired vixen and rock n roll talent-spotter de jour. Her year old, monthly self-titled club night at the Elbow Room, Islington said it all. A great success; Sam's ultimate Electro-Rock N Roll Disco has showcased a combination of established live acts, guest DJs, and hotly-tipped newcomers. Rather than be constrained to the limitations of one location, Sam is now invading venues all over London and the UK, hosting events as varied as her music collection from vast, overwhelming club-nights, to intense exclusive showcases, kooky one-offs and afterparty/private luxury soirees. Sam's extended activities stretch to DJ'ing at parties and aftershows all over the land - at some point in time, Sam's probably hijacked your fave indie haunt, such as the Reading Festival.

Huw joined Radio 1 at the age of 17. He had presented his own show on hospital radio, getting the independent Ankst to kindly sponsor his show with records and CDs, which he played to an audience expecting to hear Bryan Adams. He answered phones on BBC Radio Cymru shows, listened to the radio, bought music and went to as many gigs as he could. While a bit drunk and rapping the lyrics from a Welsh hip hoppers Tysion track late at night on the streets of Aberystwyth, he met Bethan Elfyn, who he went on to co-present the Radio 1 Wales show with. The show highlighted the best underground and alternative releases of the day, and concentrated on the vibrant and eclectic music scene in Wales. In 2005, Huw finally gained a national slot when he became one of the replacements for the late John Peel as part of the station's One Music strand, which was intended to keep the spirit of Peel's show going. Huw now broadcasts in a twice weekly slot. He also stands in for Steve Lamacq, Zane Lowe, Rob da Bank and Colin Murray whenever they're on holiday

TY

Ty has been making music and pushing boundaries for the last 10 years. With 3 albums, a Mercury Music nomination and countless guest appearances under his belt with the likes of Tony Allen, De La Soul and Damon Albarn, he is a legend in the making.
Probably best known for his live shows, Ty has toured all over the world establishing a strong fan base reaching a quarter of million hits n myspace and over 30,000 friends. In March 2008 Damon Albarn’s invited Ty to perform with him and host of special guests as part of hi Africa Express project in Liverpool.

METRONOMY

Joseph Mount writes music as Metronomy. Oscar Cash, Joseph Mount and Gabriel Slebbing perform his music live and still call themselves Metronomy. Their second album is on the way soon. He is also a much sought after remixer having remixed for Infadels, Roots Manuva, Franz Ferdinand, Klazons, The Young Knvies, Kate Nash and Gorillaz. Metronomy’s live shows are known for their charming dance routines and live shows, most notably for the use of push lights stuck to their chests.
www.myspace.com/metronomy

BRANDON BLOCK

Brandon Block is probably one of, if not the most entertaining and unique DJ and personality you'll ever find. He's best known for his uplifting party house music behind the decks, and his infamous havoc causing antics on the other side of the turntables. Brandon's taste is eclectic and when it comes to pleasing the dance floor, he will play anything that will move the crowd. Brandon has released three hugely successful compilation albums for 'Fantazia' the first ever club classic albums, which people still talk about today. Brandon's Dj-ing career started in 1988 and his reputation grew quickly to what it is today, a DJ that is known as one of the initial driving forces behind Ibiza being one of the best places to party.
www.brandonblock.com

KICKBOX RIOT

Kick Box Riot formed in March of 2007 in Pontypool/Cardiff, the band have been gigging frantically since April, earning themselves a reputation for chaotic live performances that have won over crowds all over South Wales. Voted best newcomer band of 2007 by listeners of BBC Radio 1 Wales, Kick Box Riot were catapulted into the nation's consciousness with their unique brand of edgy Indie/Rock. Repeated plays by numerous BBC Radio 1 DJs in Wales and across the whole of the UK and a live session for XFM, along with electric live performances have seen them develop a huge nationwide fanbase in an astonishingly short time. The band, are currently working towards the release of their debut EP; 'Seeing Ghosts' which will be released on March 10th '08,

AYNZLI JONES

Aynzli Jones is a Hammersmith-born, Kingston-raised 25-year-old MC who has just signed to a major label on the basis of a dazzling ragga flow, an ability to write pop smart hooks and a facility with rhyme that is second to none. With a musical style that owes as much to Massive Attack and Wu Tang as it does Beenie Man and Buju Banton, he's definitely one you should be looking out for this year

CAZALS

Rock at its finest - the supremely talented Cazals are all in their early 20s but undeniably gifted in the time-honoured medium of rock'n'roll. Utterly infectious songs laden with energetic electro hooks and dance floor energy. It is no surprise that this cockney quintet, though only a few singles into their stride, are starting to get noticed with their slightly tugging, no frills edge. The Cazals use an 80's soft rock approach to ensure that their forthcoming debut album doesn't go unnoticed and, that they don’t go unseen as festival time approaches. Wakestock will love them!

UNCLE BUCK
Uncle Buck are 2 Djs otherwise known as Alex Lynch and Sebastian Webber. The two met at university and have been djing ever since. Tipped by Zane Lowe as the next big DJs and remixers, These boys can drop anything from a mash up set of electro, indie, dance, rave, pop, to a more intelligent set of electronic music, new and old. Their remixes have included the Rakes, Tapes n Tapes, Thievery Corporation, Acoustic Landlady, The KBC. Uncle Buck are constantly mixing new material and you just have to wait and see what they come up with next!

SONNY J
Sonny J is the artist name of Sonnington James III, originally from Liverpool and now living in Whitstable. His debut single, "Can't Stop Moving" was brought out by Stateside Records in 2007, with a debut album Disastro to follow later in the year. Sonny J was discovered when an early demo version of "Can't Stop Moving" was played on BBC Radio 1 and signed to EMI, who own the Stateside label.

OLSTER
Olster has been a professional Dj for 5 years, signed onto ATLANTIC RECORDS record label for 3. Through hard work and dedication to music he has undergone residencies and guest appearances all over the country tearing up dance floors to the astonishment to punters and club promoters alike. Probably the North’s hardest working Dj, playing residencies and guest slots all over the country, to a variety of crowds, with the contentment that no one goes home disappointed.

THE NEXTMEN
The Nextmen are a critically acclaimed production/songwriting group consisting of Dom Search (aka Dominic Betmead) and Brad Baloo (aka Brad Ellis). Often incorporating hiphop drums and electronic basslines into their sound, they have worked with many artists from the UK, US and Jamaica. The two members also run their own independent record label, Custom Records, a joint venture with Fat City Records. They are both musicians, playing guitar (Dom Search) and keys (Brad Baloo). Their album Amongst the Madness was popular on the hip hop scene, and included performances from MCs from the US and UK. The second album Get Over It, released in 2003, featured such artists as American rapper J-Live and Cutty Ranks. In June 2007, The Nextmen released their third studio album This Was Supposed To Be The Future on Antidote Records. The first single was "Let It Roll", featuring Alice Russell.

TIM LYALL
Tim Lyall has been a resident at Slinky for almost 6 years, being a fundamental element in the clubs spectacular rise. Combining the highest level of technical ability with a sublime understanding of the dance floor dynamics Tim’s dedication and charm have earned him a large and dedicated following across the world! Tim plays alongside the megastars of dance, mixing everything from tribal house, progressive house, and trance and beyond. He has also played at international events throughout Europe, America and Asia as well as regular gigs throughout the summer at Privilege, Ibiza. Tim rocks the airwaves on Fire FM, BPM Radio, and Ministry of Sound Radio as well as his own K1FM from August. Expect some of Tim's own tunes to air soon.

RUSSIAN DOLLS

The Bolton based band The Russian Dolls formed in the 2005 Summer of Love. They have been working on their modern interpretation of old fashioned Rock, Blues, Funk and Soul, Combining these together to create something beautifully different and equally enjoyable.
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