Lightspeed Champion, The Shortwave Set And the Bees To Play Lounge On the Farm

• 1st Apr 2008

Lounge On The Farm, Kent’s original festival on the farm, have announced brand new additions to their already stellar line-up, with Lightspeed Champion, The Bees, Findlay Brown, The Shortwave Set, The Bookhouse Boys, Caged Baby and Filthy Dukes joining the party in the pastures.

Lightspeed Champion’s folk-driven indie rock has been making waves for the past two years since front-man Dev Hynes launched his solo venture in a flash of blinding glory. With a live band that features a revolving cast of the cream of the UK’s indie scene, sometimes including the likes of Farris Rotter and Jack Penate and always aided and abetted by Hope Of The States’ Mike Siddell and erstwhile Dead Disco drummer Anna Prior, Lightspeed Champion’s sweet, melodic sounds are a must see. There was just no stopping festival legends The Bees from returning to Lounge On The Farm once again after their rip-roaring set caused mayhem in The Cow Shed last year. The band made firm friends with the LOTF mob and had such a thoroughly good time that they’ve pledged to bring even more of their festival magic to this year’s event and with their infectious grooves spreading like wild fire, you can guarantee they will be one of this year’s highlights too.

Top troubadour Findlay Brown will be unfettering his sensitive songs for an intimate set of folk-tinged pysch-country. Cut from the same cloth as Nick Drake, John Martyn and Tim Buckley, Findlay Brown’s stunningly beautiful tunes make for the perfect festival pick-me-up. Another addition to the bill is surf rockers The Bookhouse Boys. Featuring a 9-piece line-up that includes two drummers, the band is named after a secret society from Twin Peaks and sport a high-octane live show that sounds uncannily like David Lynch and Quentin Tarrantino having babies with Scott Walker. Gnarls Barkley main man Dangamouse’s favourite new band, The Shortwave Set, who have just completed their new album ‘Replica Sun Machine’ with the renowned producer, will be unleashing the melting-pot of psychedelic pop sounds that have gained them plaudits from as far and wide as Radio 1, The Times, The Observer and The Culture Show, making them yet another essential ingredient in Lounge On The Farm’s armoury.

With the indie kids well and truly catered for, the Lounge On The Farm crew have been lining up a serious Dance bill for those that want to boogie the nights away. With DJ sets already confirmed for Dexy’s Midnight Runners legend Kevin Rowland, Jon Carter and The Dub Pistols Sound System, the incomparable Cagedbaby will be joining the festivities for a barnstorming hoedown. A purveyor of blissful electro-synth-pop-dance music, Cagedbaby’s DJ sets are renowned for rocking the spot and his appearance in The Garden Party tent is guaranteed to raise the roof. The boundless enthusiasm of Filthy Dukes will also be present and correct for a hip-wiggling DJ set, laying down a giddying array of groovy beats that will keep the crowd bouncing.

Taking place on 11th 12th & 13th of July in the garden of England with some exciting further line up announcements to come, Lounge On The Farm gives up-and-coming local acts (that have included the likes of Underground Heroes and The Onlookers in the past) the opportunity to play alongside some genuine heavy hitters. Aside from the music, there will be plenty of amazing attractions including The Village Green that boasts specially brewed ciders & beers and mouth-watering food concessions where all the goods are sourced from within a 20 mile radius of the site, there will also be the Little Lounge and Red Tent to keep the younger crowd occupied and the School Of Rock that will be unearthing Kent’s future stars. With their continued support for local business and local talent, as well as their commitment to providing a truly hedonistic atmosphere, Lounge On The Farm isn’t just an amazing festival weekend; it’s a socially responsible event with some serious green credentials.

Tickets on sale now from Loungeonthefarm.co.uk