8,000 capacity - 8 stages – 3 days and nights of fun in the fields in the beautiful Lake District

Following last year’s spellbinding festival, Kendal Calling are on the look out for talent to get involved in designing the 2012 event; bringing with them weird and wonderful performances, helping with site décor or creating art installations.

Tickets go on sale for the award winning Kendal Calling festival in February, along with the first line up announcement – exact dates of release to be revealed.

Last year saw a multitude of walkabout performers and artists roaming the fields from contortionists to comic fitness instructors, from jugglers to hula-hoopers. The Monsters Garden was a huge, central field of mutant, oversized, bright flora decorated artistically complete with giant hammocks and resting spots. The House party was a tent like no other; a living room inspired den complete with all the usual household amenities you might expect; washing machine, beds, piano, bookshelves... Plus a light-up dancefloor and DJ booth of course!

Around the site there were many other artist installations and fantastically decorated areas; none of which would be possible without the amazing people who bless Kendal Calling with their talents each year. Once more Kendal Calling are opening the doors for creative people to get involved so let’s get inspired!

To apply to be involved, get in touch with us at: http://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/contact

Whether applicants work individually or as part of a group, Kendal Calling would love to hear from bright folk who make the event the inspiring hotbed that it is.

Bands are of course also welcome to get in touch through the contacts page to submit demos and be in with a chance of performing at this year’s festival. Kendal Calling stay true to their ethos of supporting new & emerging talent; providing a platform and a chance for regional artists to play alongside globally acclaimed acts each year performing to an audience of thousands.

Kendal Calling 2011 was another sold-out, successful year for Kendal Calling with a full to bursting, world-class line up that included Blondie, the Cribs & Chase and Status. This year will have the same high quality artists Kendal Calling fans know and love, with all to be revealed very soon…

The music and activities in the Kendal Calling meadow span 8 diverse stages and areas, situated in a close-knit site that means you’re never far from your friends; here’s a brief tour of the fun and frolics to discover...

Mainstage - boasting a diverse line-up of the best international and national artists on the circuit in this beautiful natural amphitheatre.

GLoW dance tent - with a mind-blowing line-up of DJs and live dance acts. Showcases everything from house to disco, drum and bass to dubstep, electro to breakbeat and everything else in between.

Calling Out new music stage - the place to discover new music, rising stars and unknown gems.

Kaylied tent – featuring an eclectic line-up of folk, ska, funk & soul and world music plus a late-night intimate club vibe

Soapbox – step up for this world of comedy, spoken word, cabaret & burlesque

Kids Area - For big kids and little ones alike, enjoy workshops on percussion making and music, movement and mask making, plus story telling and creative writing along with an array of games and activities running all weekend.

Kendal Calling Real Ale Festival Taking place in Kendal Calling’s very own pub, The Holy Quail the real ale festival is a huge success each year and makes a welcome return.

Garden of Eden – Back once more to offer tranquillity and featuring therapists, shisha and chai cafe.

Village Green - A haven for happy campers from dusk to dawn. You will find delicious treats to eat, a relaxed atmosphere by day and a bustling vibe by night.

Houseparty - the ever-popular Houseparty returns with tea & biscuits in the kitchen and a debaucherous dirty disco in the bedroom. No Houseparty is complete without a bit of fancy dress, which is exactly why you’ll find an entire village dedicated to fancy dress at Kendal Calling, on hand to help you make the best festival costume including Happy Slap boutique back bigger and better than ever before!

Performer and artist submissions are open now so please apply direct at http://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/contact