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.
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!
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 ❤️
Handmade Theatre have been with Camper Calling from the start and will be returning in 2023 with a new production!
Tell Me a Story: ‘Everyone has a story to tell and a memory to share. Unlock yours in this family adventure down memory lane, experience stories of the people, places and objects we hold dear.’
Having worked closely with care homes that support those living with Dementia over recent years, we have found that music, storytelling and objects have brought to life memories that have been stored away, held close. This project has allowed us to collect stories, from older and younger audiences to look at the journeys of our lives through creative exploration. What does childhood and growing up feel like to different people, at different times, in different places?
The show itself will see musicians, performers and storytellers come together with puppetry and song to tell these stories and unlock memories, suitable for all ages
photos by Charlotte Wright
Climb, slide, swing and explore our modern adventure play area.
The walk which takes around 75 minutes to complete includes some spectacular views of Ragley and finishes beside the lakeside entertainment area.
He'll be teaching you and your family some amazing dance moves, as well as performing incredible fire shows Saturday and Sunday night!
The power of a well-spun tale never fades, it can take you on a journey to a place you've never once before been or even imagined.
Learn simple chords and songs and be part of a live Camper Calling performance! ‘Uke’ can do it!
We'll have a wide selection of Fairground rides, great fun for all of the family.
*There will be a small additional charge for these activities.
This free 1 hour beginner session will teach you basic hoop moves and even some great tricks!
Work on that core and have great fun in our hula hoop classes! All ages and abilities are welcome as Fiona walks and talks you through the hula basics and how to master some top tricks, too!
All ages are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Watch our food village come alive with smells and tastes from around the world.
A great place to try something new and we're sure there'll be something for everyone's palate.
Bring your sunhat and dancing shoes: Four is the magic number.
Providing the perfect music for your Friday night at Camper Calling, we welcome The Magic Numbers to the main stage.
Four critically acclaimed albums including huge summer soundtracking hits like Forever Lost, Take A Chance & Love Me Like You, this double sibling, double platinum festival favourites will have you up on your feet immediately.
With their incredible harmonies, bittersweet melodies and a decade of touring under the belts, The Magic Numbers are the perfect fit to start the the weekend off.
“Their predilection for a bittersweet nugget surfaced again with a cover of Skeeter Davis’ immaculately tragic The End Of The World, previously used to impress Neil Young on a recent tour, which showcased the tight three-part harmonies of Stodart, his sister Michele and keyboard player Angela Gannon.”