Blissfields Programme 2011

£330th June - 2nd July

Contents

MAIN STAGESATURDAY 2ND JULY

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www.fenechsoler.co.uk

“The best record of its genre. Huge fun." HHHHThe Guardian

”Has the dancefloor junkies begging for mercy"

HHHH Q Magazine

“A band on the verge of very big things indeed”

The Sunday Times

“Totally and utterly euphoric”

NME

Road To Blissfields What’s On? After HoursBand Directory

Line - Up Blissfields RecommendsImportant InfoSitemap

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We are so pleased that you have travelled from the farthest regions of the cosmos to join us at our new home!This year we have put together what we believe to be our greatest line-up yet. Not only that, but the field is packed with more fun than ever, so have a great time, let yourselves go, party and relax!Please respect all the races and species you may encounter, and please respect our beautiful planet: make sure that when you jet off you leave it exactly like youfound it.See you in your costumes on Saturday evening and have a bloody brilliant time!Love Melanie and Paul Bliss and all the Blissfieldians

Contents Project Supervisor and Graphic Designer:Louise Morrell

Editor and Art Director/Graphic Designer: Rachel Pottle

Contributors:Rachael Anderson, Danielle Brackenbury

and Tom Quickfall

Head of Advertising:Elliot Muharrem

The Team:

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MAIN STAGESATURDAY 2ND JULY

20:10

www.fenechsoler.co.uk

“The best record of its genre. Huge fun." HHHHThe Guardian

”Has the dancefloor junkies begging for mercy"

HHHH Q Magazine

“A band on the verge of very big things indeed”

The Sunday Times

“Totally and utterly euphoric”

NME

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Welcome to Blissfields 2011!

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ROADTO

BLISSFIELDS...

Bear Cavalry

The ‘Road To Blissfields’ competition gives local talent

the opportunity to compete for one of three possible slots to play at the festival.

This year saw the festival crew and competition organisers MintSouth go through 100 entries before witling them down for three live heats, which took place in Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester, with the winner from each earning a slot at the festival.

Jodie Copeland, Editor of MintSouth, had a lot of fun this year and has a high opinion of the entries: “The quality of the bands was amazing. Flight Brigade are definitely ones to watch out for, and make sure you check out LST and the Man Dem too - they work so hard and it’s great they are finally getting the recognition they deserve.”

Winners of the Portsmouth heat, Gosport’s Bear Cavalry, are a four-piece experimental indie

band that have received much support from BBC 6music. Describing themselves as ‘quirky pop excellence’, the boys loved the whole experience: “It’s nice that a local festival has made such an effort to book local artists. The quality of music from all the artists at the Portsmouth show was really high and we feel

flattered to have been picked to play the festival.”

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Southampton born-and-bred MC LST and his band The Man Dem were the winners of their hometown heat. Influenced by everyone from The Kooks to Kano, he has just signed a licensing and publishing deal with New York’s ‘Diamond Life Records’. Being somewhat of a lyrical genius, he has a very unique and creative style sending out a strong message to today’s youth.

Made up of a husband and wife, two sisters and four brothers, Flight Brigade were the winners of the Winchester heat. Bringing together the best in rock music with folk melodies, the band was conceived during rehearsals in a derelict church. “It was

a massive honour to be part of the heats. The night we played in Winchester was an absolute blast; incredibly well organised, great sound and a buzzing atmosphere,” they explained. “We were

super chuffed to win a place and cannot wait to play the festival in the summer! Boom.”

Be sure to check out all three acts over the weekend, and keep an eye on the Blissfields website for information about next year’s competition…

LST

Flight Brigade

Photo: Alex Board

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WHAT’S ON?Away from the main stages, there’s a whole other festival

going on! Here are some of the highlights to check out...

Back by popular demand as a

regular festival highlight, The

Hidden Hedge returns for its third

year. By day, it’s a chill out retreat

amongst trees filled with sofas, scrap

metal sculptures and the tranquil

lullaby’s and light installations from

Modulate. By night it magically

transforms into the party district,

with strobe lights and DJs spinning

out pumping tunes where you can

continue the festivities into the early

hours. It will be almost impossible to

spot everything it has to offer, but just

have fun and see where a night in the

Hidden Hedge will take you.

The Hidden Hedge

Bars

There are three bars on

site – The Main Bar,

Bradley Bubble Bar and

Blisscotheque Bar. All will

close at 2.00am each night.

If you are lucky enough

to look under 25, please

expect to be asked to

provide proof of age!

For The Kids

This year, the Angel Garden

becomes the perfect place for

families to keep their children busy.

With arts and craft workshops, a

roaring campfire and a vintage games tent, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone. Making a

guest appearance,

Blissfields welcomes

Katie Ashworth from the CBeebies

show I Can Cook, and word on the field has it that Gruffalo will also

be stopping by too! So

take some time out to relax and be

creative in the Angel Garden.

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Amongst glitter balls, glowsticks,

and a huge sound system lies several DJs who will be mixing up some of the hottest dance music to-date, along with some classics from the underground. With cocktails being served into the early hours, the Blisscotheque captures a slice of the Ibiza rave culture. So

jump on board, get your party space boots on and explore into the night; your weekend begins here.New for 2011, Blissfields

becomes a host of hilarity

after joining forces with Shakey

Ape to scour the country for some of the finest up-and-coming comedians in the UK.

So head on over to the main stage after it’s closed, when it will transform into an intimate

venue with 12 comedians taking to the stage, having you

laughing into the night. Acts include Beccy Barnes, Curtis Threadgold, Freddy Quinne, Jay

Edwards, Lewis Charlesworth,

Matt Dyson, Matthew Highton,

Michael Kossow, Owen Niblock,

Ruth E Cockburn and Stevie Gray.

Comedy Tent

The BlisscothequePhoto: Rob Ball

Stalls

Melanie Bliss will be running a stall with her own work

and a hand-picked selection of

her friend’s creations, please drop in and have a look! Get into

the Space theme... have your sci-fi hairdo styled by Paul Allen

somewhere near the portal to the

Hidden Hedge we think!

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AFTER HOURS...

It’s not just the little ones that are catered

for over the weekend. Blissfields also makes sure that those with a slightly later bedtime get a chance to party into the early hours, and this year’s no exception. Crowd favourites the Hidden Hedge and the Blisscotheque will once again be housing sets from a fantastic selection of DJs. Here are two to look out for…

Landing in the Blisscotheque on Friday

night, Nottingham’s Crazy P have been peddling their playful brand of funky house for well over a decade now, supplying them with the experience required to rock a party ‘til the early hours. Or, in the case of their Blissfields set, midnight.

Raffertie

Recent Ninja Tune signee Raffertie

is known for his eclectic and relentless productions, hopping

between different dance floor genres with ease – often within the same song. The young Birmingham native beams onto the Blisscotheque midway through a mammoth worldwide tour, keeping the festival

moving into the early hours of Sunday morning.Crazy P

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BANDDIRECTORY

Achilles

Saturday, 20.55 @ Bradley Bubble

The unique and inspiring 7-piece mix post rock with alluring melodies making their live show epic and enthralling.

Alex Clare

Thursday, 21.20 @ Bradley Bubble

With an album produced by Diplo & Switch, Clare mixes beautiful soul with explosive futuristic dancehall.

Alpines

Friday, 20.30 @ Bradley Bubble

Describing themselves as ‘Night Pop’, this 2-piece make dark, moody, electronic music; think an amalgamation of Florence & The XX.

Bastille


London alt-poppers deal in electro beats and rich harmonies.

Beans on Toast


Known to his friends as Jay, this one-man-band has been likened to a modern day Billy Bragg. Decide for yourselves …

Bear Cavalry


Winners of the Portsmouth ‘Road To Blissfields’ competition, these Gosport guys create solid indie music with an experimental attitude.

Bob Fletcher


Fancy a dance? Bournemouth-based contemporary folk singer–songwriter Fletcher creates catchy, toe-tapping acoustic music.

Burning Idols

Friday, 12.45 @ Bradley

Bubble

Burning Idols make fun, enjoyable music with

a message; somewhere between Folk, Ska and Punk.

Chad Valley

Friday, 14.50 @ Out of

this World

The unmissable Hugo Manuel creates Ibiza inspired chillwave. A soft, summery brand of electro pop.

Chris T-TFriday, 19.30 @ Bradley Bubble

Signed to London Label Xtra Mile Recordings, Chris is a Brighton based alternative folk singer creating vivid and innovative music. Colin Macintyre


this World

A songwriting junkie, Scotsman Macintyre has already had 2 top 20 albums with his deeply personal melodic folk-rock music.

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FRANK Cut Corners


5-piece electro indie-rockers Cut Corners make their Blissfields debut this year.

D-Warrior


Local producer Guy Barlow makes soulful dubstep/2-step as D-Warrior.

David E. SugarSaturday, 00.10 @ Bradley Bubble

With support from Zane Lowe and recently signed to Sunday Best Recordings, Sugar is a singer-songwriter, producer and DJ with a creative flair like no other.

Dead Red Sun


As a three-piece instrumental band, DRS create fast-paced yet beautiful music all quite effortlessly.

Delays

friday, 18.30 @ Out of

this World

With four critically acclaimed albums under their belts this four piece combine guitar, synths and lead singer Greg Gilbert’s distinctive falsetto vocals creating true indie rock music.

Dub Pistols

friday, 17.00 @ Out of

this World

‘Adding a much needed swagger to the UK dance scene’, these London-based Blissfields favourites return to give another lesson in breakbeat, hip-hop and ska.

Emily and the Woods


Representing the best in blues, folk, jazz and soul, Emily and the Woods are somewhat hypnotic, and not too far away from Laura Marling.

Fenech-Solersaturday, 20.10 @ Out

of this World

This four-piece electro-pop band brings indie

and disco together in a psychedelic fashion. . Flashguns


A fresh, exciting guitar band from the South East of England.

Flight Brigade

Friday, 14.20 @ Bradley Bubble Made up of a husband and wife, her sister and four friends, this seven piece band bring together rock and folk to create heartfelt, pastoral tunes. Fly Frankie Fly


From making beats in a living room to recording in studios, this duo represent what’s good about electro music; be ready for a rave.

Fool’s Gold friday, 13.50 @ Out of

this World

A Los Angeles collective that bring together African rhythm and melodies with western pop.

TURNER

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Friday, 20.10 @ Out of this World

Winchester’s favourite son - and former Million Dead front

man – Frank Turner has shockingly never appeared at Blissfields, despite attending as a mere punter in the past. He will be peddling his unique brand of folk/punk at this homecoming festival debut on Friday night, headlining the Out of This World stage, midway through an intense world tour for new album England Keep my Bones. “The promo schedule has been hectic: I’ve been in Germany, Australia, London, Canada, America and Scotland (in that order) recently”, Turner explains ahead of his Blissfields appearance. “Everyone seems excited about the upcoming release, which is good because I am too!” A seasoned festival regular, Turner’s personal highlight came at Reading last year: “I was invited to get up and play guitar with NOFX, which was pretty much a dream come true as they’re one of my all-time favourite bands, so thatwas fun. I’ve seen

some awesome sets at festivals as well in my time - seeing Battles at Glastonbury last year was ace.” He will have the stage to himself at Blissfields however, something he is looking forward to. “Smaller festivals are great fun: more personal. I love playing them, and headlining is also a privilege!” Turner will no doubt be giving it his all to the home crowd this Friday, so make sure you get down there and don’t miss out!

FRANK

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TURNER

Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00 21.30

22.0021.30 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00

Heathward18.00 - 18.20

The Moho18.40 - 19.00

Cut Corners

19.20 - 19.35

Stinger19.55 - 20.15

Bastille20.35 - 21.00

SixNationState22.15 - 22.55

Fillum23.00 - 01.55

Minorities17.00 - 19.55

Zoo Lock20.00 - 22.55

Zoo Lock20.00 - 22.55

Soundtracks23.00 - 01.55

02.30

Alex Clare21.20 - 21.55

THURSDAY

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Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

16.30 17.00 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00 21.30

22.0021.30 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00

Heathward18.00 - 18.20

The Moho18.40 - 19.00

Cut Corners

19.20 - 19.35

Stinger19.55 - 20.15

Bastille20.35 - 21.00

SixNationState22.15 - 22.55

Fillum23.00 - 01.55

Minorities17.00 - 19.55

Zoo Lock20.00 - 22.55

Zoo Lock20.00 - 22.55

Soundtracks23.00 - 01.55

02.30

Alex Clare21.20 - 21.55

Please note the Out of this World stage is closed today.N.B line up is subject to change

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Leah Mason12.00 - 12.25

Colin Macintyre12.50 - 13.25

Fool’s Gold13.50 - 14.25

Chad Valley14.50 - 15.25

DJ Hammy15.30 - 15.45

Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00

16.00 17.0016.30 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

22.00 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00 02.30 03.00

The Widowmaker16.00 - 16.25

Flashguns18.40 - 19.05

Chris T-T19.30 - 20.05

Alpines20.30 - 21.05

Sound of Rum23.00 - 23.45

Alex Crede15.00 - 17.00

MaxxiSoundsystem20.00 - 22.55

Crazy PSoundsystem22.30 - 00.00

21.30

21.30

Jim Jones Revue21.40 - 22.25

Jonny P Taylor12.00 - 12.25

Burning Idols12.45 - 13.10

Orestaia13.30 - 13.55

Flight Brigade14.20 - 14.45

Polly and the Billets Doux15.10 - 15.35

The Chapman Family

16.50 - 17.25

Marques Toliver17.50 - 18.20

James Yuill00.10 - 00.50

Beans on Toast01.10 - 01.55

DJ Choppy13.00 - 15.00

Alex Crede15.00 - 17.00

The Great One17.00 - 18.30

Boule18.30 - 20.00

Wolf Music20.00 - 21.00

Maxxi Soundsystem

21.00 - 22.30

Sean Brosnan and Dom Chung00.00 - 02.50

DJ Hammy16.30 - 16.55

Dub Pistols17.00 - 17.55

DJ Hammy18.00 - 18.25

Delays18.30 - 19.35

Chess Club DJs

19.40 - 20.05

Frank Turner 20.10 - 21.35

Chess ClubDJs

21.40 - 21.55

Subgiant22.00 - 22.55

King Charles15.50 - 16.25

Ruth ECockburn23.10 - 23.30

LewisCharlesworth

23.35 - 23.50

MattDyson

23.55 - 00.10

FreddyQuinne

00.15 - 00.30

StevieGray

00.35 - 00.55

FRIDAY

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Leah Mason12.00 - 12.25

Colin Macintyre12.50 - 13.25

Fool’s Gold13.50 - 14.25

Chad Valley14.50 - 15.25

DJ Hammy15.30 - 15.45

Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00

16.00 17.0016.30 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

22.00 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00 02.30 03.00

The Widowmaker16.00 - 16.25

Flashguns18.40 - 19.05

Chris T-T19.30 - 20.05

Alpines20.30 - 21.05

Sound of Rum23.00 - 23.45

Alex Crede15.00 - 17.00

MaxxiSoundsystem20.00 - 22.55

Crazy PSoundsystem22.30 - 00.00

21.30

21.30

Jim Jones Revue21.40 - 22.25

Jonny P Taylor12.00 - 12.25

Burning Idols12.45 - 13.10

Orestaia13.30 - 13.55

Flight Brigade14.20 - 14.45

Polly and the Billets Doux15.10 - 15.35

The Chapman Family

16.50 - 17.25

Marques Toliver17.50 - 18.20

James Yuill00.10 - 00.50

Beans on Toast01.10 - 01.55

DJ Choppy13.00 - 15.00

Alex Crede15.00 - 17.00

The Great One17.00 - 18.30

Boule18.30 - 20.00

Wolf Music20.00 - 21.00

Maxxi Soundsystem

21.00 - 22.30

Sean Brosnan and Dom Chung00.00 - 02.50

DJ Hammy16.30 - 16.55

Dub Pistols17.00 - 17.55

DJ Hammy18.00 - 18.25

Delays18.30 - 19.35

Chess Club DJs

19.40 - 20.05

Frank Turner 20.10 - 21.35

Chess ClubDJs

21.40 - 21.55

Subgiant22.00 - 22.55

King Charles15.50 - 16.25

Ruth ECockburn23.10 - 23.30

LewisCharlesworth

23.35 - 23.50

MattDyson

23.55 - 00.10

FreddyQuinne

00.15 - 00.30

StevieGray

00.35 - 00.55

Please note the comedy line up (yellow) is at the main barN.B line up is subject to change

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SATURDAY

Sombrero Soundsystem 16.00 - 16.55

Handsome Dave Rocker 17.00 - 17.55

Revive Live withOlly Salter, Benzo and guests

18.00 - 19.55

Gary Bennetton/Tom Budden 20.00 - 21.55

Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00

16.00 17.0016.30 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

22.00 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00 02.30 03.00

Bob Fletcher11.00 - 11.20

Emily andthe Woods15.50 - 16.25

LST with theMan Dem15.00 - 15.30

Dead RedSun

12.20 - 12.40

KingmanCountry

11.40 - 12.00

The Riff Raff19.55 - 20.30

Gold Panda23.00 - 23.45

21.30

21.30

Fly Frankie Fly16.45 - 17.15

I Dream In Colour21.55 - 22.35

Huw Olesker

12.50 - 13.10

Bear Cavalry13.30 - 13.55

Under theDriftwood

Tree14.15 - 14.40

Remnant Psyche17.30 - 18.25

D-Warrior18.30 - 19.30

Archilles20.55 - 21.30

David E Sugar00.10 - 00.55

Little Chief01.00 - 01.55

Mass_ive11.00 - 11.55

Mr Toad 12.00 - 12.55

The Cabin Fever11.00 - 11.35

Kozmik Ken

11.40 - 11.55

Matt Clark 13.00 - 13.55

Marcus Muktarsingh 14.00 - 14.55

Steve O’Connor 15.00 - 15.55

Ridney 22.00 - 22.55

Sweet Dreams 23.00 - 23.55

Michael Buble DJs00.00 - 00.55

Raffertie01.00 - 01.55

Fear of Theydon 02.00 - 02.50

Treetop Flyers12.00 - 12.35

Kozmik Ken

12.40 - 12.55

Various Cruelties13.00 - 13.45

Kozmik Ken

13.50 - 14.05

Imperial Leisure14.10 - 14.45

Ally Wolf14.50 - 15.15

Man Like Me15.20 - 15.55

Ally Wolf16.00 - 16.25

The Sound of Arrows16.30 - 17.05

thequickandthedead17.10 - 17.35

I Am Arrows17.40 - 18.25


Summer Camp19.00 - 19.35

Will ChuMp19.40 - 20.05

Fenech-Soler20.10 - 20.55

Will ChuMp21.00 - 21.25

Tricky21.30 - 22.55

Owen Niblock

23.10 - 23.30

MichaelKossew

23.35 - 23.50

BeccyBarnes

23.55 - 00.10

Larry Dean

00.15 - 00.30

MattHighton

00.35 - 00.55

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Please note the comedy line up (yellow) is at the main barN.B line up is subject to change

Sombrero Soundsystem 16.00 - 16.55

Handsome Dave Rocker 17.00 - 17.55

Revive Live withOlly Salter, Benzo and guests

18.00 - 19.55

Gary Bennetton/Tom Budden 20.00 - 21.55

Out of this World

Bradley Bubble

Blisscotheque

11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 15.30 16.00

16.00 17.0016.30 17.30 18.00 18.30 19.00 19.30 20.00 20.30 21.00

22.00 22.30 23.00 23.30 00.00 00.30 01.00 01.30 02.00 02.30 03.00

Bob Fletcher11.00 - 11.20

Emily andthe Woods15.50 - 16.25

LST with theMan Dem15.00 - 15.30

Dead RedSun

12.20 - 12.40

KingmanCountry

11.40 - 12.00

The Riff Raff19.55 - 20.30

Gold Panda23.00 - 23.45

21.30

21.30

Fly Frankie Fly16.45 - 17.15

I Dream In Colour21.55 - 22.35

Huw Olesker

12.50 - 13.10

Bear Cavalry13.30 - 13.55

Under theDriftwood

Tree14.15 - 14.40

Remnant Psyche17.30 - 18.25

D-Warrior18.30 - 19.30

Archilles20.55 - 21.30

David E Sugar00.10 - 00.55

Little Chief01.00 - 01.55

Mass_ive11.00 - 11.55

Mr Toad 12.00 - 12.55

The Cabin Fever11.00 - 11.35

Kozmik Ken

11.40 - 11.55

Matt Clark 13.00 - 13.55

Marcus Muktarsingh 14.00 - 14.55

Steve O’Connor 15.00 - 15.55

Ridney 22.00 - 22.55

Sweet Dreams 23.00 - 23.55

Michael Buble DJs00.00 - 00.55

Raffertie01.00 - 01.55

Fear of Theydon 02.00 - 02.50

Treetop Flyers12.00 - 12.35

Kozmik Ken

12.40 - 12.55

Various Cruelties13.00 - 13.45

Kozmik Ken

13.50 - 14.05

Imperial Leisure14.10 - 14.45

Ally Wolf14.50 - 15.15

Man Like Me15.20 - 15.55

Ally Wolf16.00 - 16.25

The Sound of Arrows16.30 - 17.05


I Am Arrows17.40 - 18.25


Summer Camp19.00 - 19.35

Will ChuMp19.40 - 20.05

Fenech-Soler20.10 - 20.55

Will ChuMp21.00 - 21.25

Tricky21.30 - 22.55

Owen Niblock

23.10 - 23.30

MichaelKossew

23.35 - 23.50

BeccyBarnes

23.55 - 00.10

Larry Dean

00.15 - 00.30

MattHighton

00.35 - 00.55

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Heathward


An electro-dance cinematic duo from Southampton.

Huw Olesker


At just 15, Huw is the first artist to sign to Turf Records. The Portsmouth based singer adds his poetic lyrics to indie folk music. Think a quiet Wombats.

I Am Arrows

saturday, 17.40@ Out

of this World

Melodic indie 5-piece formed by ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.

I Dream in Colour


Hertfordshire-based band combine indie sensibilities with well-constructed melodies.

Imperial Leisure

Saturday, 14.10 @ Out

of this World

This North London outfit bring together Hip Hop, Ska and Punk turning it into invigorating party music.

James Yuill


From South East London: a beautiful mix of folk and electronica. Yuill’s remix of Fenech Soler is sure to be the soundtrack to summer 2011.

GOLDPANDA

Following (and preceding) a slew of EP

releases, London producer Gold Panda last year released his full length debut, Lucky Shiner, to much critical acclaim. The knob-twiddling beat maker (real name Derwin Panda) builds on his time

spent in Japan and at the School of Oriental and

African Studies at the University of London, as well as extensive and wide-

reaching touring, to incorporate elements and snippets of far-eastern and other world musics into his cyclical productions. His Blissfields appearance will come in the middle of yet another mammoth tour. “It’s been pretty good,” Panda says of the dates so far. “Most of the shows have been sold out or close to it. Highlights are mainly food-based, but

dancing to a Caribou DJ set in Amsterdam and getting him to spin my request was pretty good.”

Photo: Gemma Harris

Saturday, 23.00 @

Bradley Bubble

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Jim Jones Revue


Hairy, rioutous rock with a true blues feel. If Motorhead owned a piano this is what they would sound like.

Johnny P Taylor


Although born in the U.S.A, Johnny delivers simple, intimate British folk with a passion that turns his performances into something so distinct you will remember them for a long time afterwards.

King Charles

Friday, 15.50 @ Out

of this World

King Charles’ style is an eccentric and eclectic mix of psychedelic rock and folk-pop.

Kingman County


Playing indie rock with a slight country feel to it, Winchester’s finest raw talent Kingman County have found themselves with a huge local following that is surely destined to spread nationwide.

Leah Mason

friday, 12.00 @ Out

of This World

This guitar playing lady hails from south east London, and peddles an upbeat blues style that will get anyone up on their feet.

Little Chief


To experience Little Chief is to feel as if you have time travelled back

to the ‘60s - but don’t worry: it’s just goodtime ska at its timeless best.

LST and the Man

Dem


One of the winners of the ‘Road to Blissfields’ contest, LST is an MC, lyricist and vocalist who promotes peace and consciousness.

Man Like Me

saturday, 15.20 @ Out

of this World

This London 2-piece are perhaps best known for their reworking of Jona Lewie’s ‘You’ll Always Find me in the Kitchens at Parties’, and are set to bring an element of cheeky fun to Friday afternoon.

Marques Toliver


Toliver’s unique combination of soulful vocals and rhythmic violin is a must-see, as those who caught his performance on Jools Holland will testify.

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Oresteia


This 6-piece have been described as a ‘satanic Arcade Fire’.

Polly and the Billets

Doux


Country music at its best - but with a contemporary twist. Highlighted by BBC Radio 6 Music as ones to watch out for this year.

Remnant Psyche


This unique electro-

house project based in Southampton bring a fresh and diverse sound to their live shows.

Six Nation State


Indie at its best - but with a husky, classic-rock edge.

Sound of Rum


Played all over BBC Radio 1 (Rob Da Bank is a huge fan), Sound of Rum are a live rap group fronted by the lively Kate Tempest.

Stinger


A 3-piece band that play non-stop pop rock with dance beats that will fuel any audience with adrenaline.

Subgiant


this World

Want to dance? Subgiant will provide the door to a physcadelic dancefloor for you to enjoy.

CAMPSaturday, 19.00 @ Out of this World

Enigmatic boy/girl duo Summer Camp certainly

fit neatly into the ‘chillwave’ bracket, despite members Jeremy Warmsley and Elizabeth Sankey hailing from our own capital and not the sun bleached west coast of America. Their sepia-toned tunes will surely be a hit at Blissfields. “We love playing festivals,” explain the band. “It’s a great chance to meet new people and get muddy. We can’t wait for Blissfields, it’s going to be great!”

Summer Camp hit the Out of This World stage on Saturday, where the guys promise a special set. “We had to ditch the lion-taming section of the show, but the chainsaw jugglers are back, as is the guy who eats fireworks!”

Photo: Jeremy Warmsley & Elizabeth Sankey

SUMMER

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Following the success of last year’s return-to-form Mixed

Race, the former Massive Attack man steps off the plane fresh from a world tour to make his debut at Blissfields. Closing the Out of This World stage on Saturday night, expect classics from a pioneer in the world of hip-hop/trip-hop/electro/dancehall/rock/whatever else Adrian Thaws has thrown into his seemingly boundless melting pot

throughout a highly prolific career, with tracks from critically acclaimed and award winning albums such as Blowback, Knowe West Boy and the timeless Maxinquaye all set to make an appearance. With Massive Attack’s Blue Lines celebrating its 20th anniversary this year (I know, scary right?), Tricky shows no signs of letting up, and his Blissfields slot could be an early contender for highlight of the festival season.

TRICKYSaturday, 21.30 @ Out of this WorldPhoto: Jack Dante

CAMPSUMMER

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The Cabin Fever


of this World

Combining beat loops with acoustic textures to create interesting and touching compositions, Daniel Black will break in your Friday gently.

The Chapman Family


Stockon-on-Tees-based alt-rockers The Chapman Family take debut album Burn Your Town on tour this year, following a successful sting on the NME Showcase in 2010.

The Moho


A striking blend of blues and rock with a modern flavour is the order of the day for The Moho.

The Riff Raff


The Riff Raff play new-wave with a subtle hint of post-punk.

The Sound of Arrows


of this World

This double-act hail from Sweden and can be found pumping out indie-electro tracks that belong on the best DJ decks around.

The Widowmaker


Bring a pint of the finest cider, sit down and enjoy The Widowmaker’s beautiful folk blues grooves melodies.

Treetop Flyers

saturday, 12.00 @ Out of This World

Treetop Flyers won the Glastonbury emerging talent competition, and it’s plain to see why when they perform their charming brand of country soul. Will leave you relaxed and wanting more.

Under the Driftwood

Tree


Rustic, acoustic folk

songs that promote deep thought.

Various Cruelties

saturday, 13.00 @ Out of this World

With a talent for lyrics and a good ear for melody, this band describes themselves as ‘shabby Motown pop’. Who are we to argue?

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For 11 years now, the sleepy heat-haze of Hampshire’s mid-summer

countryside has awoken to the shimmering thrill of one of the UK’s finest independent festivals. But has anyone noticed Solent’s students working their hoodies off? Blissfields is a festival that’s close to

the hearts of everyone at Southampton Solent University. It’s here they’ve found the kindred spirits in Paul and Mel Bliss and their team, to create a forward thinking educational partnership,

supporting students operating in almost every area of the event. Dr Martin James, Senior Coordinator of Solent Music Festivals explains: “It took vision and trust for Blissfields to invite us into their party, allowing students the chance to prove their abilities. It’s been a real success over the four years we’ve worked together.” Blissfields and Solent have teamed up

once again with students from the music scheme, in particular the Popular Music Journalism course who are running the media team for the third consecutive year. Enjoy the festival and if you spot anyone frantically working away just think they could be students enjoying possibly the best work experience… ever!Want to find out more about Solent’s courses? Go to: www.solent.ac.uk

Work experience

that’s sheer Bliss!

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RECOMMENDSMatt (Event Director)

• Frank Turner’s homecoming performance

• 3 new acts to Blissfields: Jim Jones Revue, The Chapman Family and Sound of Rum

• The Hidden Hedge

• Katy Ashworth from CBeebies (on behalf of my two little girls)

• Acts to see: Tricky, Gold Panda and Marques Toliver

• The Blisscotheque

Rhiannon (Booking Artist)

• Alex Clare and Various Cruelties shouldn’t be missed by anyone

• Luardos Burrito• Face painting by

Native Faces

BLISSFIELDS

Paul (Event Organiser)

FUTURE DISCOA GUIDE TO 21ST CENTURY DISCO

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RECOMMENDS

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IMPORTANT

Out Of This World Stage (Main Stage)Main outdoor stage for live acts.Friday: 12:00 – 23:00Saturday: 11.00-23:00

Bradley Bubble (2nd Stage)Marquee Stage: Live Acts, partying and after hours fun! Thursday: 18:00 – 23:00Friday:12:00 – 02:00Saturday: 11:00 – 02:00

Blisscotheque DJs and Live PAs, cocktail bar, non-stop party zone!Thursday: 17:00 – 01:00Friday: 12:00 – 03:00Saturday: 11:00 – 03:00

INFO

The Park, Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott, Winchester, Hants, SO21 3BL

Blissfields Shuttle from Micheldever Station times will be:Thursday 30th June 4pm – 8pmFriday 10am – 8pmSaturday 10am – 6pmSunday 12noon – 4pmA one way journey to or from the site will be £3, return £5 with the fare being paid to the driver.

Trains: Micheldever to Winchester, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth Stations:Thursday to Saturday – Trains run

approximately every hour from 07.10 to 23.10, last train at 00.03 (all trains to Southampton and beyond change in Winchester).

Sunday – Trains run approximately every hour from 07.58 to 23.58, all trains are direct.

Micheldever to London Waterloo:Thursday to Saturday - Trains run approximately every hour from 07.05 to 22.05, last train 23.33.

Sunday - Trains run approximately every hour from 07.32 to 23.32.

Stage Opening Times

Travel Info

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