Utah Saints to headline Willowman

Dance legends Utah Saints have been confirmed to headline the Willowman Festival happening at Lenthor Farm near Osmotherley over four days on the Summer Solstice weekend from Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th June 2012.

The Leeds based pioneers of electronic music first shot to fame in 1991 with their signature soundtrack '“What Can You Do For Me'.

Also announced is Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets) for the festival’'s Willow Wobbly bar stage.

The latest line up confirmations completing the billings for two stages are The Lake Poets, BEAK>, and Natasha Haws.

Steve Williams organiser of the Willowman Festival commented, "We are delighted to announce Utah Saints as our Saturday night headliner. They are a timeless act that appeals to all ages and they are currently enjoying chart success in their collaboration with Drumsound and Bassline Smith”."

Acts confirmed for the family friendly event include Neville Staples Band, Rythmites, DJ Derek, Project 142, White Negroes, Vintage Trouble, Hugh Cornwall, John Otway, Subgiant, Zub Zub, Hyde & Beast, Chased by Wolves, Jah Wobble, 3 Daft Monkeys, Akahum, Lunajet, and The Bluebuds.

The Willowman Festival will have two stages, plus a Reggae Sound System Tent. There is also quality trade stands a wide variety of international food stalls and a Real Ale Beer Tent. The site also hosts 'Sentry Circle' a Pagan stone circle used regularly by visiting Pagans. With Summer Solstice that week festival goers could all be dancing in the moonlight.

The event has been running for three years and offers many onsite activities for children, plus a whole host of robots, faeries, jugglers and stilt walkers adding to the laid back atmosphere.

Tickets are priced at £70 for a full weekend including camping (live in vehicles are £15 per vehicle). Other ticket options for youths, campervans etc will be available at a later date.

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