Bromyard, Herefordshire 27-29 July 2012

THEME: MYTHS & LEGENDS 

NOZSTOCK ANNOUNCES INITIAL COMEDY LINE UP (MORE TBA)

Plus more additions to the Bullpen, The Sound Art takeover and much more…. 

Comedy Line Up

THE RUBBERBANDITS / JASON ROUSE

DEVVO / PAT MONAHON / TONY LAW / PAUL DUNCAN MCGARRITY / DARIUS DAVIES / CHRIS BOYD / JOHN KEARNS / SPENCER JONES / PAT CAHILL / MATTHEW HIGHTON / DON BISWAS / JOE DAVIES / MARK STEPHENSON / RICHARD TODD / KISHORE NAYOR / BOB SLAYER (MC) / TREVOR LOCK (MC) 

New Additions To The Bullpen

DR SYNTAX / HIGH FOCUS RECORDS SHOWCASE / BASTARD SUNZ / SPLIT PROPHETS / RUM COM / CONCEPT OF THOUGHT / NORTHERN STRUCTURE / VERB T / RAT TASH / CRACKER JON / RAW ELEMENT / RICTA + IDYLLIC /  TPS / KIMBERLEY FT MR AVOCADO BEATS / GRAMMA K / INDEX / ZICO MC FEAT / LADY ROOBZ / MYLO STONE / TEKSTEPPA / KOPEIUS / DJ IS GOD / NK / BROKKIE / JACK THE REPPER / MR TEA / JOE RAYGUN / SAMHAIN / MC ANNIHILATE / 

New Additions To The Other Stages

CROWNS / FLASH HARRY AND JMAN 

Hurry! Ticket Prices Go Up On 1st June!   (But just by a fiver to £85)  TICKETS

Music Line Up for the Orchard/Garden stages…

THE FUTUREHEADS / THE PROCLAIMERS / DREADZONE

THE CORRESPONDENTS / WILLY MOON / JUAN ZELADA / CROWNS / SON OF DAVE /

BY THE RIVERS / ZINC / IMPERIAL LEISURE / SONNY WHARTON / KAL LAVELLE / JAKE BUGG / ED SOLO / EUGENE FRANCIS JNR / LOS ALBERTOS / SICKNOTE / NEW TOWN KINGS / THE CAEZERS / EYES ON FILM / CHINA SHOP BULL / THE SNARE / THE RAGED / RUBY AND THE RIBCAGE / KENTISH FIRE / WE STEAL THIEVES / THE STOWAWAYS / PHYISCS / FLASH HARRY AND J MAN / JOHN BLOOD AND THE HIGHLYS / ANDI SKELLAM 

Nozstock The Hidden Valley is delighted to announce the initial comedy line up for 2012 (more tba soon) plus more additions to The Bullpen Arena, The Sound Art takeover and much more… 

Over the past few years Nozstock has forged a reputation for hosting some of the finest UK comedy talent. Seen now as the perfect place to road-test new material past luminaries have included the likes of Russell Howard, Phil Jupitus, Adrian Edmondson and Steven Frost to name a few.  Headlining Saturday Night this year are the award winning and mask-wearing hip-hop duo The Rubberbandits. Made up of Mr. Chrome and Blindboy Boat Club their satirical, lewd and at times hypnogogic blend of music, comedy and crank calls deservedly earned them ‘Best Irish Act’ at the Entertainment.ie awards in 2011. Having shared a stage with the likes of Jessie J and performed to over 20 000 people at Oxygen last year, The Rubberbandits have proved they are even more dynamic and entertaining live as on screen. 

Also treading the hallowed boards is self-proclaimed ‘jester from hell’ Jason Rouse (whose riotous act has been described by Chortle as a "a tirade of unspeakable depravity"), Canadian funny-man and regular on Russell Howards Good News/Never Mind The Buzzcocks Tony Law, new kid on the block Darius Davies and a whole host of breakthrough talent. 

Things are getting a little bit exciting over in the Wrong Directions Cinetent where local collective MASH’s careful curation this year will result in a stunning programme of visual treats and inspiring eye-openers, including a highlight retrospective collection from esteemed animator and experimental artist Jeff Scher. Scher has work sited in permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art, as well as in the Academy Film Archives and at the Pompidou Centre. With investigations into the culture of Mash Up, magical music videos and kid-friendly visual treats throughout the day, Mash will also be bringing you some live AV late night experiences. 

Meanwhile on Saturday afternoon the tent will be transformed into The Sound Art zone. SA is an emerging practice that has grown out of the avant-garde jazz, contemporary classical and conceptual visual art movements. There will be eclectic, live audio-visual performances that explore ambience, electronics, improvisation, noise and silence. Artists include the field recording infused electronica of Gagarin and the hypnotic drone soundscapes of the Wardenclyffe Trio. Bring open ears, open minds and expect to hear something new, weird and wonderful.

Over in the Bullpen Arena leading lights of the UK hip-hop scene Sika Studios have expanded their line-up to showcase the cream of the UK crop. New acts include underground star and member of the legendary Foreign Beggars crew Dr Syntax, Bristol collective Rat Tash, explosive live six-piece Raw Element, Croydon MC du jour Cracker John and oldskool duo Ricta and Idylli who have performed alongside the like of Wu Tang Clan, Plan B and Example to name a few. 

Landscaped around a ramshackle Tudor farmhouse this small family-run event now in its 14th year is set in the pristine Herefordshire countryside. It started life as a party for relatives and friends and has grown organically over the years into an experience where a sense of belonging still holds true. With over six stages and many nooks, crannies and secret wooded glades to discover Nozstockers are invited on a journey of discovery through the dingles and the dells of this magical site.  

Other Stages:

THE CUBICLES:

ANDY C and MC GQ / CAMO AND KROOKED / DRUMSOUND AND BASSLINE SMITH / TOMB CREW / OCTANE and DLR / YOUNGSTA / DUB PHIZIX / ED RUSH / SCOPE / AMOSS

THE BULLPEN:

SIKA STUDIOS - hip hop takeover featuring the cream of underground UK hip hop talent, with graffiti art workshops

London’s MOOCH Saturday night takeover www.moochlondon.co.uk - underground House & Techno.

THE COPPICE:

Bristol’s TRIBE OF FROG host psychedelic trance stage www.tribeoffrog.com

THE BANDSTAND:

MUSICBORN from London host Friday night www.musicborn.com - elite bands from the London circuit with a mix of indie, rock and electro 

Other Fun Activities:

Nozstock The Hidden Valley strives to bring a whole cornucopia of fun, games and happenings. 2012’s extravaganza will bring you:

Sock Wrestling, Walkabout Theatre, Ballz Out Circus Troupe, Fire Dancers, Jive and Ceilidh evenings, Sound Art, Spoken Word and Poetry, Talks and Forums from the Tent Of Temporary Thought with guest speakers

KIDS AREA: THE ENCHANTED GLADE

Slapstick workshop, Circus skills, Willow Sculptures, Face Painting, Tall Tales, Puppet Procession, Kidi Yoga, Puppet Processions, UV Disco and Dance Workshop, Hula Hooping, Gaffer Tape Roses, Bubble Making, Craft Workshops, Magician, Balloon Maker

BANTAM OF THE OPERA/THE VELVETEEN VALLEY:

During the day the Bantam Of The Opera tent offers a myriad of theatrical shenanigans to kick back, relax and watch or fully participate in. Here you can learn circus tricks, belly dancing and acrobatics or soak in the puppet shows and hilarious physical theatre. When the sun goes down over the farm the bright lights of the Velveteen Valley twinkle and shine in the Bantam of the Opera. As the clock strikes twelve it marks the start of two nights of decadence and delight. Fabulous Friday brings a plethora of all things burlesque. From vaudeville to cheesecake - a tasty evening of tassels and glamour, seduction and comedy awaits. On Saturday ring mistress Ophelia Bitz presents an eclectic mix of cabaret, humour, song and dance, the dark and the downright electrifying. Confirmed acts include Amber Rosia, Oh! Carolina, Betsey Blaze and The Glitter Kittens…

THE TENT OF TEMPORARY THOUGHT:

The Tent Of Temporary Thought will spring up in different locations featuring a selection of the UK’s finest wordsmiths (such as the winner of the ‘UK young story yeller of the year’ award Rachael Rose Reid and leading Welsh poet Ifor Thomas) delivering a wide range of talks, poetry, spoken word and forums

WRONG DIRECTIONS CINEMA:

MASH Cinema have been organising events and screenings since 2002 and continue to promote art, film and music through their events locally and internationally. Over the past six years MASH Cinema has gained recognition for visual performances working with artists, musicians and DJs at events, clubs and festivals throughout Europe.

The initial programme includes The Books –Retrospective, Knife Party – Coalition Of The Willing, Psst Pass It On – Psst, RIP: A Remix Manifesto, Efterkland – An Island, Freeform Film Festival – Collections, Kids For Kids UK Film Festival, First Light Films – Collection and Jeff Scher – Retrospective with more to be announced soon.

ARTS AND CRAFTS:

For those who feel the creative itch the new and improved arts and crafts area is an immersive hotbed of fun featuring classes and demo’s of such forgotten arts as chalk carving, haberdashery, coppicing, spoon carving and blacksmith forgery

HEALING AREA:

The healing and therapy area will be offering Thai massage among other healing therapies. It is run by www.yelenisupport.co.uk who will be donating a percentage of their takings to cancer patients and their families.

FOOD AND DRINK:

As ever, Nozstock will be creating a varied menu combining local delights with foods of the World. A plethora of tasty meals and snacks will be offer with a chill out café for those seeking coffee-scented sanctuary.

GREEN INITIATIVES:

This year Nozstock launches it’s Cycle Challenge. You can get 2 free tickets if you organise a group cycle ride to Nozstock with a minimum of 6 other people and a distance of 15 miles or over. There will be some free drinks and Nozstock goodies thrown in for good measure for those who take on the challenge – for more info click here.

In addition there will be a special celebrity tree planting session on site plus the introduction of a reuse me box, where people can leave unwanted items they don’t want to take home which will then be recycled / donated to people in need.

Nozstock also supports the GoCarShare and the Love Your Tent campaigns

TICKETS:

Gates open at 9am from Friday 27th July. Shuttle services will be on offer from local town Bromyard and to and from Hereford and Worcester before and after the festival. 

ON SALE NOW 

Adult Advance Weekend Tickets  £85 from June 1st 

Camper Van/Live in Vehicle Pass £28 (price freeze)

Parking Pass Full Weekend £5 in advance (price freeze)

Boutique Camping  

All those aged under 17 must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18. Capacity: 5,000