final Larmer Tree additions announced

The final line-up additions have been announced with less than a month to go until the 22nd Larmer Tree Festival takes place from Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th July 2012 at Larmer Tree Gardens.

The final new additions completing the line-up are Yes Sir Boss with very special guest, Sarah Savoy and the Francadians, Chavo, Shivering Blaze, Tom Hingley, Police Dog Hogan, Melodica, Melody and Me, Maia, The Camberwell Krakeb Club, Silkadelic, Hannah Williams & The Tastemakers, Beth Porter and The Availables, Bookshop Band, Achilles, Saturday Sun, Tom James, Asbo Disco, The Uplifter (DJ), and DJ Heinz.

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. Sunday is headlined by Roots Manuva. 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 over 80 acts playing in total across 6 stages. For the line-up details, and day splits, as available please click here.

Complementing the music line-up, there is a lot more entertainment to keep all ages amused. As one of the most family friendly summer festivals with 11 acres of magical gardens to explore, there’s a dedicated children’s area with lots of shows and activities as well as a YouthZone for 11-17 year olds. Highlights of the kids’ programme include Emmy Award winning Farmer Jason with his lively music show, a finger-fiddling Origami Puppet Workshop followed by Hinged Theatre’s show Vasalisa and the Peacock (created especially for Larmer Tree), and new Sticky Fingers Drop-In Sessions. Plus, making a stop in their red car will be Ratty, Mole and Mr Toad!

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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