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DJ Fresh and Rita Ora have stormed into the charts this week and claimed the number one spot this week with the single ‘Hot Right Now’.

The collaboration has bagged DJ Fresh his second number one after the success of ‘Louder’ last year.

DJ Fresh said of the victory: “This is the first drum ‘n’ bass number one, and for me particularly that’s a massive, massive feeling of achievement. We’ve all been pushing for so long to get the music taken seriously and to be seen as a platform that anything can be done on.”

We can’t wait to welcome Fresh to Wakestock this summer where he will be performing his full live show!

KATY B

Joining Katy on the bill is US rapper, singer and future uberstar AZEALIA BANKS who will be hitting the shores of North Wales from Harlem, New York. Signed to Universal Records, Banks is being tipped as the hottest new act of 2012 and has already topped NME’s “Cool List” for the year. Banks also finished third in the BBC’s sound of 2011 poll. Miss Banks is busy at work on her debut album and has been teasing her audience with gems like 212 – a certifiable club banger! Azealia is embarking on her first full sell out UK tour this month – make sure you don’t miss her set at Wakestock.

The last few years have seen FLUX PAVILION smash up the bass music scene with his high energy dubstep. Having only started producing in late 2008, the last few years have seen him position himself firmly in the record boxes of the dubstep A-list. The young Flux has also started his own fledgling empire with the infamous DOCTOR P. Together they set up Circus Recordings, one of the most popular new dubstep labels around. Best known for his 2011 single “Bass Cannon” he was shortlisted for the BBC’s Sound of 2012 poll. Flux has proved to be one of the heavy hitters on the dubstep scene and will no doubt raise the roof at Wakestock this year.

DOCTOR P is the stage name of the dubstep record producer and DJ, Shaun Brockhurst. Doctor P is immersed in experimenting with new sounds, and is a huge part of the emerging sub-genre of more energetic bass-driven dubstep. When he posted his new track ‘Sweet Shop’ on his MySpace to test for interest, little was Doctor P to know that this single was to change the sound of dubstep and encourage a whole new generation of dubstep fans. With the recognition that his work earned him, the phenomenon of Doctor P grew and he started DJing globally, and remixing for respected artists such as Dan le Sac, Example and Plan B. Wakestock will love him.

YOUNGMAN has the vocals and presence of a future star. Having started out as Benga & Skream’s MC he’s now making his own album and Skream and Benga, and MJ Cole and producing tracks. Radio 1 love him and he’s been awarded such accolades as Zane Lowe’s Next Hype, MistaJam’s Jam Hot and Annie Mac’s Record of the Week, while 1Xtra have hailed him the saviour of all mankind. If they ever did a dubstep week on The X Factor, Youngman could be a guest mentor! Youngman has been described as “The future of pop” by Radio 1’s Annie Mac and is one to watch in 2012. Look out for him at this year’s festival.

Katy B, Azealia Banks, Flux Pavillion, Doctor P and Youngman join Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran, Rizzle Kicks, DJ Fresh Live, High Contrast feat Jessy Allen and Dynamite MC and Burns on the Wakestock 2012 bill, and if that wasn’t enough we have still got loads more announcements to come your way in the next few weeks. Tickets are on sale now by CLICKING HERE or by calling 0844 847 2439

Prices for the 2012 tickets are listed below.

Weekend with Camping £125

Weekend without campsite access £100

Quiet Campsite £130

Campervan Pass £50

(All prices are per person and are subject to booking fees)

This year we have a fantastic range of VIP packages available which are available now by CLICKING HERE – so if you fancy spending your weekend in style take a look at the options available, there’s something for every budget! Keep checking the website for news and festival updates and get your name down on our mailing list so you hear about our announcements straight away.

For further information please email info@wakestock.co.uk or call 01758 741095

RIZZLE KICKS have had a crazy 12 months. Their first single “Down With the Trumpets” spent 13 weeks in the Top 40 and was followed by more hits “When I Was A Youngster” and current smash  “Mamma Do The Hump”. Their debut album has already gone gold and they’re selling out shows everywhere they play across the UK.  We booked them as virtual unknowns last year to replace Dev so we’re absolutely delighted to be able to welcome them back to Wakestock with their full live show.

Joining them is DJ FRESH, one of the most influential figures on the UK drum’n'bass scene. His single “Louder” was the song of the summer last year and went into the charts at Number 1. His third studio album is due for release in 2012 and includes the current massive single “Hot Right Now”. You can check out some of the footage from his live shows by CLICKING HERE. He’s gonna smash it up at Wakestock!

Welsh DJ wonderkid HIGH CONTRAST has smashed his way through the D&B scene and has become one of its most iconic and much respected heroes. Returning in 2012 with his fourth album, “The Agony & The Ecstasy” High Contrast is set to reinstate his reputation at the top table with this new album. His single had an exclusive first play from Annie Mac on Radio 1 and is set for release today. He is bringing his brand new show to Wakestock this year which features Jessy Allen on vocals and one of the UK’s most respected MC’s, Dynamite.

Electronic whizz BURNS was signed by Calvin Harris to Deconstruction Records and he’s already toured the world as the support act on Deadmaus’s tour. He has remixed Empire of the Sun’s already brilliant “We Are the People” into a hands-in-the-air modern rave anthem. Meanwhile, his own self-penned work such as “Disko”, shows that he is a stealth superstar in the making. Listen out for him coming over the airwaves this year and don’t miss him at Wakestock!

Tickets are currently on sale for the festival – as you may have heard, we are freezing the ticket price on all of the main tickets for 2012 so get hold of yours now! Prices for the 2012 tickets are listed below.

Weekend with Camping £125

Weekend without campsite access £100

Quiet Campsite £130

Campervan Pass £50

(All prices are per person and are subject to booking fees)

Full information regarding the VIP packages is now available on the website. Keep checking for updates and get your name down on our mailing list so you hear all the news straight away.

For further information please email info@wakestock.co.uk or call 01758 741095

This is a golden opportunity for you to be a part of Wakestock 2012. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, passionate and entrepreneurial individuals to be a part of this year’s Wakestock Ambassador team. We want people with a passion for live music and events to help to promote the Wakestock festival in their own back yard. The event is growing year on year, and this year sees a fantastic line up including Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal and many more still to be announced. This fantastic opportunity will enable team members to work closely alongside festival promoters to gain a valuable industry insight, whilst earning terrific rewards and incentives.

Wakestock Ambassadors will be responsible for assisting in marketing and promotional activities in their home towns and cities. They will be provided with all their promotional materials needed to help spread the word about Wakestock 2012. There will be loads of incentives and rewards, including festival VIP tickets, merchandise and commission.

This is a not to be missed opportunity for anyone who loves Wakestock, is interested in gaining music industry experience and contacts, and who wants to earn some money.

If you would like to apply to be a Wakestock Ambassador, please download the application form by CLICKING HERE and send it to bex@wakestock.co.uk

Applications are open to all individuals within the U.K and Ireland aged 16 years and above.

Closing date for all applications is 3rd March. We look forward to receiving your applications and good luck.

Flux Pavillion & Doctor P – Superbad

Ed Sheeran x Yelawolf – You Don’t Know (For Fuck’s Sake)

Miike Snow – Padding Out

Youngman – Who Knows

DJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora – Hot Right Now

Friends – Friend Crush

M83 – Midnight City

Redlight – Get Out Of My Head (Joker Remix)

Band Of Skulls – Bruises

Arctic Monkeys – Black Treacle

It’s been an amazing year for Ed so far who’s Autumn tour completely sold out yesterday and new dates have already been added, Ed was also recently nominated for four Brit Awards and is rumoured to also be recording a track with fellow nominee Jessie J. Don’t forget you can catch Ed at Wakestock this summer along with our other two headliners Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris. Tickets are on sale now via the website or by calling 0844 8737358.

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To kick 2012 off we have a BIG mix from Wakestock resident Jigsaw. His second mix for us is a little deeper with a bit more soul but still backs a punch. Watch out for this kid at WS2012.

Hit up Jigsaw’s blog at www.soundofc.blogspot.com or check him out on Facebook www.facebook.com/jigsawofficial

Wakestock Mix Series 2012 Presents – Jigsaw by Wakestock on Mixcloud