Death in Vegas, Beardyman and Fat Freddy’s Drop will headline Standon Calling 2012. They’ll appear alongside a raft of other acts on the Main Stage including Casiokids, Field Music, Dub Pistols, Gabby Young & Other Animals and King Charles. Over in The Cowshed, Richard Norris’s latest psychedelic project, The Time and Space Machine, are very special guests.

Rock meets electronica with Death in Vegas’s headline set. Expect a stunning audio-visual spectacle, featuring minimal beats, emotive lyrics, throbbing basslines and pumping techno. Beatbox, MC and all-round vocal genius, Beardyman promises a non-stop, unpredictable show that’ll be impossible to label. Bringing their own brand of dub-funk-reggae to the party on Sunday are Fat Freddy’s Drop – the seven-piece outfit who’s chilled-out vibes have won them fans across the world.

Support includes Norwegian synth-poppers CasioKids, wonky electronic pop brothers Field Music, whose latest album is receiving critical acclaim, three-piece folk band Yearners and glam folk popsters, King Charles, who were recently voted MTV’s ‘Brand New for 2012’ one to watch. Returning to Standon is the theatrical musical mystery tour that is Gabby Young and Other Animals, having played a great set in 2010 when she judged the fancy dress competition. On top of this, dub-punk-big-beat-reggae duo Dub Pistols will be showing off their new album, Stealing Sheep will offer up lo-fi harmonic pop, Vadoinmessico will bring the freak folk and singer-songwriter Jenny O will have you whistling her melodies for weeks after.

This is only the start. We will be announcing a second wave of artists in March, not least of all the DJs who’ll be helping you party to the early hours in The Cowshed, which we’re expanding the capacity of for 2012. To join the party click here.

About Standon Calling

Standon Calling is a three-day party featuring musical icons, breakthrough acts, a swimming pool, themed fancy dress, an on-site nightclub, bars that never seem to close, sprawling arts installations, roaming interactive theatre and much more besides. It is one of the UK’s most interactive and creative festivals and it’s just 40 minutes away from London.