Camper Calling isn't just a festival to listen to your all time favourite bands, but a place to find new favourites too! We’re proud to be working with BBC Music Introducing in the West Midlands to curate a line-up buzzing with new talent, fresh sounds and incredible artists. Head on over to the Arrow Stage to support the very best in new, local music and find your new favourite sound!
The Novus
Legends around these parts, if you caught The Novus last year, you know you’re in for a treat! Art-Punk band - The Novus are their own breed of excitement.
Born and raised in the Black Country & Birmingham, they live at the heart of what was once the industrial revolution. No strangers to crafting themselves, The Novus have created and defined a genre all of their own - combining all the finest aspects of their favourite music they have concocted a political psychedelia & art punk like never before. And supplying a somewhat nostalgic yet unfamiliar image with unrivalled hair and eye makeup. Battling the stereotypes of masculinity and prejudice towards their fellow ‘lefty snowflakes’. A voice for millennials, by millennials.
Parade
Parade was born in Coventry, England in 2018. Lying somewhere between a dark disco mixed with delicate metaphors and pop-tastic hook, Parade have been attracting fans and big audiences through their infectious energy and shows. Following on from a successful 2019 with the release of 'Colours' and 'Hertz' and with several festival bookings under their belt, we’re excited to welcome them to Camper Calling.
www.facebook.com/weareaparade/
Jessie Dipper
Birmingham based alt. acoustic indie solo singer-songwriter with a gritty vibe, Jessie Dipper has been described as “a female version of Ed Sheeran” and “Bjork and Lily Allen on acid”. Having just released her debut album, the music speaks of f her story speckled with grief and joy, entwined with the wonder of all that life can become
www.facebook.com/jessdippermusic
Candid
Candid deal in a brutal emotional honesty funnelled through songs as sharp as they are soothing. Searing guitar riffs, irresistible drum beats and a backbone of honest, unreserved lyrics deliver a commanding live show, not to be missed. After 3 hometown sell-out shows and an impressive string of support slots including Scouting For Girls, The Hoosiers and The Pale White; Candid’s infectious indie rock has won the hearts of the local music scene with an unchained drive to take their music to the next level.
www.facebook.com/candidcov/
Courthouse
This 4 piece Urban-Indie outfit from Rugby with their Innovative funky grooves and electric frontman are the best band you've never heard of. From love ballads to rap songs, guitar solos to Indie-Pop anthems, there is something for everyone.
2019 was a big year for the band, having played alongside the likes Razorlight, Scouting For Girls & Toploader in Warwick, selling out their first London headliner at The Raven, Tower Bridge and headlining O2 academy Islington London!
Sam Redmore
If you’re dreaming of summer as much as we are, then we suggest listening to a slice of DJ disco heaven with Sam Redmore. A BVrimignham DJ with over a decade of spinning the decks and bringing the beats, we can’t wait to welcome his collective to Camper Calling. Think funk, soul, disco, afrobeat, latin, house and reggae all mixed together to sound like one damn good summer! Check out Sam’s mixes here:
soundcloud.com/samredmore
Karkosa
Karkosa are an indie rock band from Birmingham that blend heavy guitar riffs, subtle synths and Killers-esque monologues, to produce the perfect adolescent anthems.
www.karkosa.co.uk
Safire
A singer songwriter from the UK who produces dark pop and atmospheric lo-fi music with a twist, Safire’s lyrics often touch upon personal experiences and situations which we can all relate to! One not to miss, a strong performer and wordsmith, Safire is sure to be going places and become your new summer favourite!
www.facebook.com/safiremusicofficial
Hannah Woof
She may be only 21 but Hannah Woof is already showing the beginnings of a promising musical career. From performing sell-out shows, to gaining recognition from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, Hannah’s artistic progression is unmistakable. Releasing her ‘enthralling’ debut EP Sleepless Nights in 2017, Hannah used her experiences of insomnia to inspire emotionally charged tracks, tackling difficult themes with exemplary maturity and craft. And now, following the release of her new single Sweet Talk it seems this promising artist has something new for us.
www.facebook.com/HannahWoofOfficialMusic/
Idealistics
Idealistics are an indie rock three-piece from Cambridgeshire. Influenced by Manic Street Preachers, Suede, The Killers and Wolf Alice, the band has been performing since their mid teens, playing regular gigs around the UK. In 2018 they released their first EP “Grades in Ignorance” and played a fundraiser for Love Music Hate Racism. In February 2019, the band released a charity single “Here Come The Zebras” in support of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. They played a two night event called A Northern Underground and all proceeds went to Ehlers Danlos UK. A band with a big heart and even bigger sounds, we’re excited to welcome them to the festival.
www.facebook.com/idealisticsband/
