24 - 27 August 2023
Camper Calling wouldn’t be the same without Tom Dibb and the Camper Van Live Lounge! Catch him in the Lakeside Food Village in his incredible 1989 VW T25 converted camper van, 'Pickle'. The perfect music to serve alongside ice cold cider and sunshine!
Find out more about each artist playing with Tom on our Live Music page!
Whether you're watching Tom Dibb solo or with band, get set for a beautifully gutsy performance, as he tells his stories with undertones of blues, roots and folk, grown through a forest of soaring acoustic goodness. Tom has found his sound set firmly with an ever growing, loyal fan base that follow him not only across his home turf in the UK, but also across the Globe. Tom's world tour and self drive expedition in his 1989 vw camper-van all the way from the UK to Australia in 2016, lay the foundations and inspiration for much of his material. It fits into mainstream moulds, yet also satisfies a deeper creative taste.
Blend the richest of soul vocals with mature yet cheeky saxophone, raw acoustic guitars, flawless harmony, and hopeful passionate lyric, shake it up with roots, jazz, and blues, and you’re starting to get the vibe.
Charli and Nini (aka Chaïni) are two outstanding talents bound in beautiful creative energy to form this French Alpine duo, producing heart felt moving music the likes of which are rare to find. Once found, never forgotten..
Samuel Ashton's music has been described as "Deliciously Soulful" by the BBC's Leo Ulph and his latest EP carries a message to "Breathe Easy" with "Stillness in the face of adversity".
Samuel's soul voice and classic RnB sound have seen him sell out shows across the UK and make waves with over 320k streams on Spotify and radio play on the BBC, throughout Europe, the United States and Australia.
His latest record sees him work with a talented team of musicians including Teskey Brothers' collaborator trombonist Ernest Stuart.
Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer and songwriter. A banjo-wielding multi-instrumentalist, her musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage and she writes award-winning intelligent songs with stories, performing them with spine-tingling vocals & intricate instrumentation.
Joe Smith has been on quite the musical journey having started singing in Eisteddfods (Welsh competitions) at the age of eight and being trained by an opera singer living on a farm in West Wales.
He went on to sing in church choirs and eventually trained in musical theatre, spending years performing professionally in the west end, on tour and ships around the world.
In 2010 Joe walked away from show business to follow his own path of much needed healing, solace, songwriting and ultimately redemption. Though this meant being on the fringe of things and less security it was the only path needed to find answers to questions inside.
Joe's songs are crafted from that path, of listening to one’s own soul, of freedom, of pain and of the magic surrounding us.
Hailing from the birthplace of the Boss, meet the alt-indie folk artist Run Remedy: expressive, rhythmic, melancholic, and slightly irreverent tunes by Robin Koob, perfect for fans of fellow soul-bearing artists ala Angel Olsen, Fiona Apple, Julia Jacklin, Eliott Smith, and Lucy Dacus.
An apostate of the classical world, Koob is a multi-genre violinist complete with pedal board, hustling across the UK playing everything from post-rock and heavy metal to psych pop, indie and Americana with artists like Francis Lung, Hannah Ashcroft, Craig Gould, Blanket. Dawn Walker, and PIJN. She's session'd her way from the Jersey shore to Beijing, the Netherlands and Berlin, building her creative voice along the way, making for an intricate and unexpected audio experience.
We’re thrilled to welcome the poets and comedians of Word Guerrillas to the Woodlands of Camper Calling. Come take a seat and hear a verse and have a laugh with the performers, or even grab an open mic spot for yourself!
Performances will take place 11am - 4:30pm everyday on our Woodlands Stage.
Black Goat Adventures are back offering lessons in Bushcraft and survival!
Pick your skill and book into the corresponding slot:
Fire by friction, Shelter Building, Water Filters, Carving, Forest Foraging / Tree ID Walk, Fire Lighting with flint and steel (Viking style), Basic Fire Lighting.
Taking time out in today's busy world is highly recommended, and Camper Calling is no exception.
Head up to the wellness area and meet Alexandra, your Tai Chi instructor. The art of Gung Fu, Qigong breathing and Tai Chi Chuan have been a constant throughout Alex’s life and she is well aware of the importance and impact it can have on an individual’s life.
The first steps to transformation start with a breath, the movements improve posture, balance, coordination, fitness, health and mental health.
You’ll be taken to a haven of calm, away from the noise and excitement of the show ground.
Taking time out in today's busy world is highly recommended, and Camper Calling is no exception.
Head over to our Wellness Area and meet Amanda from Unique Yoga, your Pilates instructor. You’ll be taken to a haven of calm, away from the noise and excitement of the show ground.
11:30-12:15
Pilates: A mat based practice for all levels focussing on using core engagement and pelvic stability to facilitate healthy movement of the body.
NOTE FOR ALL CLASSES
Don’t worry if you’ve never practised yoga before, everyone is welcome! All you need is a mat, blanket or towel and water ...and fancy dress is welcome!!!
Taking time out in today's busy world is highly recommended, and Camper Calling is no exception.
Head over to our Wellness Area and meet Amanda and Jase from Unique Yoga, your Yoga instructors. You’ll be taken to a haven of calm, away from the noise and excitement of the show ground.
09:30-10:15
Greet The Day Yoga with Sun Salutations
13:30-14:15
Yoga Balance a powerful yoga flow practice with arm and standing balances
15:00-15:45
Take it Easy Yoga A gentle, afternoon restorative flow
16:00-16:45
Partner Yoga Bring your friend/partner to experience some fun partner yoga poses
NOTE FOR ALL CLASSES
Don’t worry if you’ve never practised yoga before, everyone is welcome! All you need is a mat, blanket or towel and water ...and fancy dress is welcome!!!
Keep your little ones occupied with all sorts of ‘hands-on’ fun in the Kidz Paint Yurt! Pull up a pew and get stuck in, making jewellery, key-rings and being creative with pottery painting too! For the more energetic kids they also have bouncy animals, skipping ropes, hula hoops and much more!
Open all weekend for kids of all ages, there is plenty to make, see and do!
We've teamed up with the largest provider of recreational tree climbing in the country, The Big Tree Climbing Company to offer unique experiences in the trees at Camper Calling for the whole family.
They will teach you how to enter a tree’s canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can’t be found on the ground and if you’re feeling brave you could try some branch walking before returning safely to the ground.
Learn a new skill at Camper Calling!
The wonderful team from Black Goat Adventures will be on hand to teach you the art of Slacklining. Test your balance and learn a new skill.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your time of booking for a quick safety briefing.
TIGHT, BRIGHT NEON LIGHTS
Hello Friday night RAVERS! Your Friday theme is ‘Tight, Bright Neon Lights’. Think 90s rave with 80s fashion. The bigger, the bolder, the better. Night will fall, the DJs will take charge and your UV paint will illuminate the dance floor. Glow sticks at the ready, kiddos.
INTO THE JUNGLE
As the Ministry of Sound would say, Jungle. Is. Massive! Are you an explorer lost in the wilderness? Your favourite wild animal? Or a tropical palm looking absolutely fabulous in the sunshine? Fun for all the family. We can’t wait to see all you cool cats ‘n’ kittens in your Jungle attire!
SEA CREATURES AND MUSICAL FEATURES
It’s competition time and we want to see you get creative with this theme! From a Little Mermaid scene to the Spice Girls… a Saxophone-playing Octopus… an accordion-wearing Crab… the more inventive and crazily-interpreted, the better! At 12pm in the Chaos Corner tent, ringmaster Gacko will be ready to judge your fabulous attire! Prizes to be won!
The Magic Teapot is a lovely little oasis hidden away in our Lakeside Field. With the fire always burning and the kettle always simmering, the friendly teapot crew will be ready to offer you a refreshing cup of tea and coffee while the musicians play and sing, encouraging all to join in!
A place to sit and soak up the atmosphere with a cuppa, simply watching and taking it all in, or becoming part of the action.
Shh! Camper Calling’s worst kept secret IS BACK!
Head into the woods and find your voice as our DJs battle it out for crowd participation. Infamous and a heck of a lot of fun for all the family, head on in for the quietest disco in town!
Please don’t hold on to the headphones throughout the weekend. This will make it a fairer experience for everyone; Headsets will then never become low and other people can make great memories too!
These headphones have no purpose outside of this specific silent disco either…so there’s really no need to take them. Return them after your disco session so the fun can roll on!
Thank you ❤️
