Paloma Faith to headline Thursday at Larmer Tree

Kooky singer-songwriter and actress Paloma Faith will headline the Thursday night of the 22nd Larmer Tree Festival which takes place from Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th July 2012 at Larmer Tree Gardens.

Renowned for her unique fashion, which often verges on the extreme, the Larmer Tree Festival audience will have to wait until July to see Paloma's extravagant attire and hear her perform hits from her debut album 'Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?', as well as material from her forthcoming second album 'Fall To Grace'. Out this May, it's being billed as the soundtrack to her life, with a union of Paloma's first two loves: film and music. Backed by strings and gospel singers, the first track from this album, 'Picking Up The Pieces' is released next month.

James Shepard, Founder and Co-Director of Larmer Tree Festival said, "There's definitely going to be a buzzing theatrical feel to Thursday night, with comedy headliner Tim Minchin rocking with his unique blend of musical comedy, followed by Paloma’s distinctive, dramatic performance. This year's festival looks set to be our best yet!"

Also confirmed are Punch Brothers, Swing Zazou, Trio Tekke, The Regular Joes, and DJ George Smerin.

Larmer Tree Festival this year launches a new element as Songs from the Shed will capture acts performing raw acoustic sessions in the intimate setting of a garden shed. By special invitation only, a small, select number of festival-goers will have a unique opportunity to sneak away from the main festival and experience one of these secret performances.

Audience members will have chances to win golden tickets to these special sessions in the lead up to the festival. Lucky winners will have to wait to find out which act they'll see, perhaps a yet undiscovered talent or a one of the headliners!

Sunday's headliner is still to be announced. Festival regular Jools Holland and the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra returns to kick-start the festival on Wednesday as is traditional with his extra special guest to be announced in the new year. Friday's headliner has been announced as folk rockers and firm festival favourites Levellers. Saturday's headliners are Amadou & Mariam. Playing on Sunday will be the Cornish sea shanty choir The Fisherman's Friends. Tim Minchin will be headlining this year's comedy line-up on Thursday night performing on the main stage.

Also announced are The Imagine Village, Caravan Palace, The Correspondents, Gabrielle Aplin, By The Rivers, Mother Ukers, Edward II, Vintage Trouble, Akala, Hip Hop Shakespeare Company, Shlomo, Otis Gibbs, Smerins Anti-Social Club, and Vid Warren, Tom Short, Morning Rush, Raghu Dixit, Fatoumata Diawara, Boat To Row, Ali Warren, Fearne, Keston Cobblers Club, The Lasting Days, Thomas Ford, Red Sky July, and The Wishbones, DJ Derek, Jason Ringenberg, The Urban Folk Quartet, The Wave Pictures, Crowns, Rachel Sermanni, Keston Cobblers Club, Still Moving DJs, Dub Pistols, Dizraeli and the Small Gods, Churchfitters, Belinda O'Hooley & Heidi Tidow, BARD, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, and JP Cooper.

There are still many more acts to be confirmed. There will be over over 80 acts playing in total across 6 stages. For the line-up details, and day splits, as available please click here.

An adult weekend ticket is priced at £190 for all 5 days, £165 for 4 days, and £140 for 3 days, there are Youth (age 11-17), and Child (age 5-10) options also available. Day tickets are priced from £36 to £60 dependant on day. Larmer Tree ticket prices include free parking and camping for tents, caravans and campervans and under 5's are free. The ticket price includes camping for the night(s) of the date(s) of a ticket.

To buy tickets, click here.

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