Lineup Announced

[wardy1_1984]

FATBOY SLIM * LEFTFIELD * THE STROKES

TO HEADLINE THE BEST ROCKNESS EVER!

THE EXTRAORDINARY LINE UP INCLUDES:

DOVES * IAN BROWN * 2 MANY DJ’S * CHASE & STATUS * FRIENDLY FIRES * ENTER SHIKARI * BOYS NOIZE * SOULWAX * ANNIE MAC * ZANE LOWE * ROB DA BANK * BOOKASHADE * THE BLOODY BEETROOTS * VITALIC * AEROPLANE * PLAN B * DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP * THE CUBAN BROTHERS * THE DUB PISTOLS * JAPANESE POPSTARS *

PLUS FIRST UK SHOW EVER FROM

CLUB 75

(XAVIER DE ROSNAY (JUSTICE) / CASSIUS / DJ MEHDI / BUSY P)

The main acts for ROCKNESS 2010 are revealed today with yet more stellar names added to the most exciting and inspired line up yet in the festival's blossoming history.

Five years since FATBOY SLIM staged the first RockNess against the backdrop of iconic Loch Ness in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, and following a sabbatical in 2009, he returns to headline this June. Joining him, in two truly dazzling coups for The Most Beautiful Festival In The World, NY garage rock kings THE STROKES and electronic pioneers LEFTFIELD are also lined up in a double whammy Scottish festival exclusive.

This tasty trio of headliners are joined by the latest wave of new acts announced today - every one guaranteed to officially get Scotland's soundtrack to the summer off to a stunning start.

In a move sure to thrill even the most judicious dance and rock fans, DOVES, IAN BROWN, ENTER SHIKARI and FRIENDLY FIRES are confirmed and join a dazzling proposition of the very finest international electronic talent including THE BLOODY BEETROOTS, VITALIC, AEROPLANE, PLAN B, BOOKASHADE, THE JAPANESE POPSTARS, DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP, CHASE & STATUS, BOYS NOIZE, THE DUB PISTOLS and RockNess favourites THE CUBAN BROTHERS.

Bearing testament to the growing popularity of RockNess, BBC RADIO 1 is on board as the OFFICIAL RADIO PARTNER this year and the inimitable ZANE LOWE is revealed as the station's latest hottest name set to head north to host an arena alongside ANNIE MAC and ROB DA BANK. Topping the fantasy DJ line up of clubbers far and wide, RockNess is also proud to announce the appearance of the world's most exclusive DJ collective CLUB 75. Part Justice, part Cassius, with the very best of the mighty Ed Banger Records thrown in, the all-French star line up is set to deliver what promises to be one of the hottest performances of the entire summer in a stunning UK debut at RockNess 2010.

In true RockNess style, the proverbial envelope continues to be pushed to the max for 2010 with more new arenas added, including the monstrous ARCADIA ARENA that makes its big, bold RockNess debut in one of the few times witnessed outside of Glastonbury. This world class audio and visual feast of mind boggling, post-apocalyptic pyrotechnics, dramatic podiums extending into the crowd, multi rave platforms and fire performance displays has to be seen to be believed. Set against the iconic backdrop of Loch Ness, expect to be well and truly blown away!

RockNess 2010 - The Most Beautiful Festival in the World - takes place on Friday 11th – Sunday 13th June and returns as a three-day event following last year's successful extension to three nights when the Main Stage got the party started on the Friday night for the first time.

QUOTE:

Jim King, Festival Director "We're delighted with the RockNess line up this year - the best we’ve had to date, and we’re particularly looking forward to having BBC Radio 1 on board as our Official Radio Partner. We have some really great indie bands lined up with The Strokes, Doves and Ian Brown and there's still more bands to add. The electronic acts are once again the very best you are going to hear anywhere in the world with Leftfield undoubtedly the must see gig of the year. We're also injecting some real energy into the show with bands like Chase & Status and Enter Shikari. On top of all this Fatboy is back to his spiritual home where he’s never disappointed. RockNess is going to be the best and the biggest party in Scotland this summer and we can't wait.”

Tickets for RockNess are available the RockNess website, Ticketline - www.ticketline.co.uk, and all other ticket agents. Prices:

2 Day Weekend Tickets (including camping) £130.00

3 Day Weekend Tickets (including camping) £149.00

Limited Student Offer: 3 Day Weekend Tickets (including camping and free travel) £139.00

Cant bloody wait its going to be amazing.....

[Piratebhoy]

mmmm..... Think i will reserve comment for time being.

Edited February 9, 2010 by Piratebhoy

[Iain333]

Ian Brown alone would make this the best festival I've been to, Doves would make it extra very special. Don't really know why you posted that though?

[zlatan07]

it says 2manydjs and soulwax will be playing...is that right? oother than that there isnt much really to mix things up like Jim King Promised

[Piratebhoy]

Ian Brown alone would make this the best festival I've been to, Doves would make it extra very special. Don't really know why you posted that though?

[Elbear]

Where'd you find this out?

[stepo11]

whats ur source?

[Stanton]

Fatboy announcement on the BEEB

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highla...nds/8506712.stm

[zlatan07]

the fatboy slim thing was on the bbc website dunno bout the rest....tbh im quite let down

[Iain333]

Oh bugger, the poor guy may not have been joking! Well in with Ian Brown and Doves if they come but Fatboy again? Surely we're all sick of him by now?

[Grant titp]

whats everones thoughts on fatboy slim

[stu150]

the fatboy slim thing was on the bbc website dunno bout the rest....tbh im quite let down

[Elbear]

the fatboy slim thing was on the bbc website dunno bout the rest....tbh im quite let down

[Hebn2themix]

that better be a fake coz 2 me thats pish! only 1 there id wana see is Bloody Beetroots and maybe Vitallic.

Hope ur very wrong

[Tokely]

mmmm..... Think i will reserve comment for time being.

[Iain333]

whats everones thoughts on fatboy slim

[Tokely]

whats everones thoughts on fatboy slim

[Elbear]

whats everones thoughts on fatboy slim

[zlatan07]

i know T is a totalyl different type of festival than rockness but with the strength of this announcement u think T might have scooped a few of the bigger artists we were hoping for for rockness?

[Iain333]

Big Stone Roses fan, but Ian Brown live is a bit ropey!! Ha Ha! He has some amazing tunes though. Not too fussed about the Doves. Was kind of hoping for something massive, which (without arguing with everyone) i dont think Fatboy, Ian Brown and the Doves are. Was think along the lines of the Chemicals or Faithless...

Not that it matters as i will still have a top weekend, and will enjoy it no matter what.

[Grant titp]

The wife said it all in 08 on the news, when we were asked if we where going to see him, she said nope seen him b4 gonna see the View !! I didnt know where to look at that min....it's his baby so to speak and she giving it naw he's pish live on telly !!!

[Grant titp]

I still dont know how to react yet..

[rory_oh]

u cant be dissapointed with fatboy (hes played before, blah blah blah) th fact is fatboy is a world class dj and he plays phenomonal sets every time he plays. and he was the first to headline.

bloody beetroots, vitalic, dan le sac...and f**king ian brown!!! ian brown at the loch wil easily be a highlight.

and dont forget that there is still pleeeenty more to come... theres barely half the acts there...and wve still to see any of the "controversial" acts that jim booked.

[Grant titp]

at least it wasnt tiesto!!

[Elbear]

at least it wasnt tiesto!!