Rock Ness announces comedy line-up

featuring Daniel Sloss, Des Clarke, Billy Kirkwood, Benny Boot, & more

By Scott Williams | Published: Thu 19th Apr 2012

Rock Ness 2012 - around the festival site (1)
Photo credit: Chris Mathews

Rock Ness 2012

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th June 2012
Loch Ness, Scotland, Scotland MAP
£159 for a weekend camping, or £149 weekend non-camping
Daily capacity: 35,000

The comedy line-up for this summer's Rock Ness joining the previously announced bill topping Tim Minchin.

The line-up is announced as Daniel Sloss, Des Clarke, The Reverend Obidiah Steppenwolf, Billy Kirkwood, Benny Boot, Marty Mclean, Ro Campbell, Scott Agnew, Mark Nelson, Parrot, Alan Anderson, Kai Humphries, Chris Henry, Darren Connell, James Kirk, Jamie Dalglish, Vocal Point, Mikey Adams, John Gavin, Scott Gibson, Chloe Philip, Ray Bradshaw, John Walker, Stuart Mitchell, Eddie Cassidy, Anna Devitt, Neil Wee Man Bratchpiece, and David Bratchpiece.

Speaking about the comedy line-up, Festival Director Jim King said, "The comedy programme has been a brilliant addition to the festival and its gone from strength to strength. Led by Tim Minchin, we've got a great announcement of the very best from the Scottish comedy circuit and so the pub is going to be the place to grab a drink, kick back and have a few laughs."

Rock Ness takes place on the scenic banks of Loch Ness, Scotland on Friday 8th to Sunday 10th June 2012 where Mumford & Sons, Biffy Clyro, and Deadmau5 headline with Justice, Soma, Sub Club, Andrew Weatherall, Tiger & Woods, Ivan Smagghe, Ed Sheeran, Metronomy, Noah And The Whale, Wretch 32, DJ Fresh presents Fresh/Live, Azealia Banks, The Drums, Dave Clarke, Mystery Jets, Admiral Fallow, Claude Von Stroke, Animal Farm, Dave Clarke, The View, Annie Mac, Jacques Lu Cont, The Rapture, Bastille, Porter Robinson, Friendly Fires, Tim Minchin, Kassidy, Knife Party, Mylo, Zane Lowe, Jakwob, The Japanese Popstars, Little Comets, Lucy rose, To Kill A King, The Draymin, Filth DJS, Beardyman, Death In Vegas, Chic Featuring Nile Rodgers, Etienne De Crecy, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Busy P, Riton,The Cuban Brothers, Filth DJs, Polymath, and Count Clockwork, with more acts still to be announced.

For the line-up details as available please click here.

Tickets are priced at £159 for a weekend camping and £149 for a non-camping festival ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 12s go free. A 3 day weekend camping / non camping student ticket is priced at £145, a 3 day Disabled weekend camping ticket is priced at £79.50 or £74.50 non-camping – please email access@aeglive.co.uk. Tickets are on sale priced at £64 for Saturday or Sunday. The Rock Ness Express is priced at £225, and there are also VIP options available.

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