Camper Calling

24 - 27 August 2023

Lakeside Stage,Music Act

Travis

Lakeside Stage

Camper Calling, get ready for your Sunday Lakeside Stage headliners…the legendary Travis!

The multi-platinum and BRIT award winning band’s set list is sure to include songs from all 9 of their epic albums.

Their music has been gracing our ears for over 25 years and we couldn’t be more excited to have Travis headline. With a whole host of singalongs, your weekend at Calling couldn’t be set to end in a more perfect way.

Jessie J

Lakeside Stage

Your Saturday Lakeside Stage Headliner is the iconic Jessie J!

Wielding seismic vocals that register on the Richter scale, unbridled soul, confessional lyrics, and empowering attitude, the multiplatinum BRIT Award-winning and GRAMMY® Award-nominated songstress Jessie J touches hearts every time she steps up to a microphone. With epic tunes such as ‘Domino’, ‘Price Tag’, ‘Flashlight’ and of course ‘Bang Bang’, even a decade on from their releases her voice keeps getting bolder, better, and bigger.

Saturday night on the Lakeside Stage, the unmissable Jessie will be bringing the party!

Groove Armada

Lakeside Stage

Headlining Lakeside Friday night, it’s Groove Armada DJ SET!

One of the most successful dance acts of all time, Groove Armada have consistently and uncompromisingly followed their own vision. From the dancehall dub of ‘Superstylin’’ to the crossover pop appeal of ‘Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)’ and from the dancefloor-igniting ‘I See You Baby’ to the woozy sunset vibes of ‘At The River’, each cut stands alone as a certified classic, revered in the dance music hall of fame for their timeless appeal.

Their live shows are certified exhilarating and life-affirming; They focus on ensuring every element of the sound is as live as possible, bringing you the best possible experience during a set. Three UK Top 10 albums; three Grammy nominations; a BRIT nomination; and a succession of hit singles that are still being discovered by new fans to this day, the sound of the Groove Armada will have us all superstylin' Friday night!!

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Lakeside Stage

Heaven it’s so much heaven!

Multi award winning singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be joining us Sunday on the Lakeside Stage at Camper Calling!

The chart-topping icon and Kitchen Disco host will be sure to bring us a perfect blend of her old and new tunes, and we couldn’t be more excited to have Sophie join us as our Sunday support.

You better not steal the dad-dancing moves, DJ…

The Zutons

Lakeside Stage

Why don’t you come on over, Callers?! Our Saturday support is The Zutons!

With their unique blend of rock, pop, jazz, funk, and general eclecticism, the band bring a stunning sound to be enjoyed by all music lovers. Punky British music at its finest, we’re thrilled to be welcoming The Zutons to Camper Calling! Catch them on the Lakeside Stage, Saturday night.

We’re all gonna’ be left with that Zuton Fever in our heads!

The Bluetones

Lakeside Stage

The Bluetones are playing Saturday at Camper Calling!

In ‘95 when their debut release broke into the Top 40, The Bluetones were launched into the industry with 14 hit singles such as ‘Slight Return’ ‘Sleazy Bed Track’ and ‘Bluetonic’, and 6 albums followed on. After years of successful tours and worldwide shows, 2024 will bring brand new music from The Bluetones - their first in 14 years! 

Catch them on the Lakeside Stage, Saturday evening. Your ‘4-Day Weekend’ at Camper Calling could just be the best one yet!

Royel Otis

Lakeside Stage

Joining us all the way from Aus, we are thrilled to announce Royel Otis to the lineup!

After forming in 2019 and drip-feeding music into the world ever since, Royel Otis continue their rise to the top. To date, they have amassed over 75 million streams, covered global playlists on Spotify and Apple Music, and have kicked off their PRATTS & PAIN tour to sold out crowds across Australia with the US to follow. Their new album PRATTS & PAIN recently debuted at No.10 amongst some of the world’s most popular artists and hit No.1 album in Australia and No.1 vinyl in the ARIA charts.

Their triple j Like a Version cover of 'Murder on the Dancefloor' is currently featuring in the Top 40 in over 15 countries and this is only the beginning. Stream their debut album PRATTS & PAIN, ‘Oysters In My Pocket’, ‘Sofa King’ and ‘Kool Aid’ now to see what the hype is all about. Sunday on the Lakeside Stage, you’ve just got to be there!

The Bob Marley Revival

Lakeside Stage

Experience this special tribute show bringing the music, love and message of the King of Reggae with The Bob Marley Revival!

With sincere dedication to recapturing the spirit of Bob Marley, The Revival will take you on a musical journey keeping his reggae vibe and message alive.

Everyone will be Jamming on Saturday at the Lakeside Stage, so don’t miss out! It’ll be Love that you’re feeling at Camper Calling…

Thrill Collins

Lakeside Stage

Guess who’s back? Back again? The boys are back, tell ya friends! After serious demand, Thrill Collins and Camper Calling once more reunite for an afternoon of skiffle-pop, boppy covers and one hell of a party. Catch them Sunday on the Lakeside Stage - you won’t want to miss one of the most talked about acts in Camper Calling history!

The Lancashire Hotpots

Lakeside Stage

Who loves the North? We Love the North! And what better way to celebrate our love than with the Lancashire Hotpots!

Back by popular demand and mutual appreciation of a Chippy Tea, we’re thrilled to announce that the Hotpots will be performing on the Lakeside Stage, Sunday afternoon! Join Bernard and the boys for a blast of singalong music and madcap fun.

Rumour has it that last year's Callers are still Leaning Forwards and Backwards in the Ragley fields…

Mr Motivator

Lakeside Stage

It’s not Camper Calling without Mr Motivator! He’s back and the unitard is as bright as ever! So grab your sweatbands and leotards and get ready to blow away those Sunday morning hangovers as Mr Motivator gets you jumping, moving and grooving for a day of fun at Camper Calling.

Barrioke

Lakeside Stage

Let Shaun Entertain You!

There are icons of the silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage than the coolest man on TV - Shaun Williamson!
The star of Eastenders, Extras, Life’s Too Short and more recently, a million viral videos, Shaun has now taken the music festival scene by storm bringing BARRIOKE to thousands of music lovers. The time has come to unleash this phenomenon to Camper Calling! So warm up those vocals, sign up by the main stage and YOU could be hitting the notes with Shaun!

Norman Jay MBE

Lakeside Stage

Norman Jay guarantees to bring us nothing but Good Times at Camper Calling!

For a man who received his MBE in services to deejaying and music, expect the best of funk, disco, soul and jazz fusion as we groove with him Friday on the Lakeside Stage!

You won’t want to miss this, Callers!

The Beatles Dub Club

Lakeside Stage

A special DJ set showcasing the Fab Four like you’re never heard them before, it’s The Beatles Dub Club!

DJ Chris Arnold takes you on a magical mystery tour of his collection of covers, remixes and tracks from arguably the greatest band that ever existed - The Beatles.

Expect to hear plenty of reggae, ska, latin, hip-hop, dub, funk, house, and even drum & bass takes on the timeless classics from John, Paul, George and Ringo. 

You’ll be Twisting and Shouting (and raving!) all night long at Camper Calling. Catch The Beatles Dub Club Friday evening, Lakeside Stage! Not to be missed!

Woody Cook

Lakeside Stage

Party-starter extraordinaire Woody Cook will be bringing the beats at Calling ‘24!

Celebrity Gogglebox star, The Circle contender and son of Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball, Woody is making a name for himself in the DJ world, spinning the biggest tracks in music. With a family in the industry, rhythm runs through his veins (not to mention hella funky style).

Catch him on the Lakeside Stage Friday as we dance the beginning of the festival away!

Get a taste of Woody’s style below↓

Hacker T Dog & Katie Thistleton

Lakeside Stage

Y’all right cockers!

CBBC presenter Hacker T Dog is teaming up with his former co-presenter Katie Thistleton for his first ever DJ show, and they’re heading to Camper Calling!

Fans of Wigan's finest export can expect the biggest party anthems and the greatest children's television themes of all time, as he and Katie take to the decks.

Opening the Lakeside Stage on Friday, families and Hacker-adorers simply cannot miss this set!

Ocean Colour Scene

Lakeside Stage

You guys wanted them, we've made it happen!

The legendary Ocean Colour Scene are your Sunday night headliners on the Lakeside Stage!

Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock - communal outpourings of hope and joy which boast the most life-affirming sing-a-longs you’ll ever hear, and what could be more Camper Calling than that?

"It's great playing live these days because the mums and dads are at the back and their kids are down the front singing all the words," says Simon with a smile. "We can't wait to get out there!"

Buckle up, it's going to be quite a ride!

Fun Lovin' Criminals

Lakeside Stage

Stick ‘em up, punk, it’s the Fun Lovin’ Criminals!
Best known for their infectious blend of cinematic hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll and blues jazz, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals have been making instantly recognisable hits since the 90s. Their debut single ‘Scooby Snacks’, famed for sampling Tarantino movies such as Reservoir Dogs and Pukpo Fiction, spent 17 weeks on the Billboard chart.
Don’t miss them at Camper Calling, playing Sunday on the Lakeside Stage. 

The Rifles

Lakeside Stage

British indie outfit The Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound. First grabbing attention with the hit ‘Local Boy’, the band found chart success in the latter part of the 2000s with their first two albums reaching number two in the UK indie charts.
We’re thrilled to welcome these indie superstars to our Sunday line-up on the Lakeside Stage at Camper Calling.

Lottery Winners

Music Act, Lakeside Stage

After they made such a noise last year we HAD to invite them back to the Lakeside Stage...Lottery Winners join our Sunday night lineup at Camper Calling!
After years of incredible sold-out gigs, passionate performances and memorable dance moves, these guys encompass everything we love about live music.
Get up and grab a dance with Lottery Winners at Camper Calling 2023.