Camper Calling

24 - 27 August 2023

Carnival Stage,Activity Village

Ras King Bobo

Carnival Stage, food Village

If you've been to Camper Calling before, you would have surely seen the incredible Ras King Bobo! Whether he's spinning plates, back flipping through the festival or having a boogie in the Carnival Field, he's the King of African Dance!

Struggling to get up and go, or do the kids need to burn off some early energy? Join Bobo for a stretch and move your body every day in the Carnival Tent 12:00-13:00!

His incredible fire show will run daily 18:00-18:30 in the Carnival Tent too - not to be missed!

Be sure to catch his amazing acrobatics and legendary stunts over the weekend!

OMG! It’s the Church

Carnival Stage
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Where partying meets praising! It’s been said The Lord works in mysterious ways, but there is nothing mysterious about the incredible buzz which surrounds one of the most acclaimed acts around, Oh My God! It’s The Church. With live music, thrilling dance routines and comedy, the Church has won the hearts of thousands of congregations up and down the country.

Fronted by the insane preacher, the Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson, their Mission from God is to bring people together through Funk, Soul, and Disco!

Service takes place Sunday in our Dance Tent!

Craig Charles

Music Act, Carnival Stage

Thursday night at Camper Calling, the Funk & Soul icon, Craig Charles, returns! Expect a night of soul hitting funk, a ‘can you dig it’ attitude and some serious dance floor jivin’! In the words of the soulful don himself, ‘no sleep till bedtime!’

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The Christians

Music Act, Carnival Stage
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We are thrilled to welcome the award-winning, multi-million Number 1 album selling Liverpudlian band, The Christians to Camper Calling on Thursday night.

With best-selling hits such as ‘Ideal World’, ‘Hooverville’ and ‘Harvest for The World’, they’ve been described as ‘the temptations in ripped jeans’ due to their expansive melodies and winning harmonies!

The Real Thing

Music Act, Carnival Stage
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Get ready to get your groove on Thursday night at Camper Calling!

The Real Thing will be performing and getting you ready to boogie, featuring the group’s two original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith!

Along with their 5-piece band, they’ll deliver all the funk, soul and disco of hits such as ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ and ‘Feel The Force’! Hear all the hits and get ready to dance like it’s the seventies!

Lycra 80's Party

Music Act, Carnival Stage
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Aerobics never looked so good! Take a trip back to your favourite 80’s workouts, and don’t forget the spandex! Our Lycra 80’s Party will take place every night in our Dance Tent!

So get those buns of steel ready and pump up the jam at Camper Calling!

Handmade Theatre

Activities, Activity Village, At the edge of the woods, Teens, Kids

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

Son Yambu

Music Act, Carnival Stage

Red hot rhythms straight from the streets of Eastern Cuba! The incredible Son Yambu will be bringing the beats of Cuba to Camper Calling. A fusion of Spanish and African rhythms, this band is guaranteed to get those feet moving and hips swaying, so grab your partner and practice those salsa moves! 

The Stickmen

Saturday, Carnival Stage

The Stickmen are headlining our dance big top, Saturday night! 
This iconic DJ & drummer duo combine live sets with mixes bringing the tunes, the energy and the impact to Camper Calling. Expect festival grade anthems, exclusive productions and remixes of your favourite bangers - get ready to party!

Creative Workshops

Activities, Activity Village

Get stuck in creating a colourful giant sculpture over the course of the weekend or take part in the fun 'make and take' workshops including toy building, puppets, masks and more!
Just drop in to the scheduled sessions and enjoy!

Breakdancing Workshops

Carnival Stage

Come break it down with our awesome breakdance lessons!
Join James and learn the basics in Hip Hop dance styles, then bust out your moves over the weekend!

L.A.R.G.E

Music Act, Carnival Stage

LARGE are a well-established 7-piece live band based in the South East bringing you the best in 90s dance, house and techno club classics… as you’ve never heard them before! Featuring the hits of Snap, N-Trance and Baby D to 2 Unlimited, Underworld and The Prodigy, LARGE are as energetic as they are infectious - get your neons and glow sticks ready for a party you won’t forget!

Raver Tots

Carnival Stage

The world’s leading family rave is coming to Camper Calling! Grab the kids and let off steam to some of the best dance hits. With face painting, balloons, bubbles, parachutes and streamers, it’s one big party. Join the fun in our Dance Big Top on Saturday and Sunday 7-9pm. 
Dad dancing friendly!