Elvana

It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o!
One of our most talked-about acts EVER, we knew we had to get the legendary ELVANA back for you in 2023. This time, the Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife will be gracing you on the LAKESIDE stage on Friday night!

Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the frontman it has been missing since ’94. Elvana tear through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in sections of the king of rock & rolls finest moments, culminating in a whopper mash-up of overdrive & old school Rockabilly.

If you know, you KNOW this is one not to miss!

EMF

This one is UNBELIEVABLE! British Dance-Rock quintet EMF will be hitting our Lakeside Stage, Friday at Camper Calling! Catapulting to popularity in the 90s with their platinum-selling album SCHUBERT DIP, their hits “Unbelievable”, “I Believe,” “Children” and “Lies” are synonymous with one of the most popular decades of British music.

K Klass

We’re thrilled to welcome K Klass to our Friday line up on the Lakeside Stage!

With hits like ‘Two Can Play That Game’, ‘Let Me Show You’ and ‘Rhythm is a Mystery’, K-Klass are responsible for some of the biggest house tracks ever made. This legendary British house duo have been spinning beats and moving feet for over 20 years and we’re thrilled to get them to Camper Calling. Get ready to party! 

Sam Redmore and the Tropical Soundclash

Producer and artist Sam Redmore is shaping a career as one of the UK’s most exciting new talents. His path has seen him evolve from club DJ and promoter to remixer responsible for a host of killer edits, to lighting up airwaves and stages from London to LA with his original productions.
Redmore may be the new boy on the Jalapeno Records block, but with credit from Craig Charles, Quantic, Nightmares on Wax and Danny Krivit already in the bank he is ideally placed to uphold the label’s ethos. His succinct summary that the album represents “music for dancefloors inspired by music from all over”, means no reveller is going home disappointed. Don’t miss the outfit, performing Friday afternoon on the Lakeside Stage.

swim school

Moulded by their Edinburgh surroundings, swim school absorb influence from a wide range of genres; from 90’s grunge to modern indie and dream-pop. The release of their 2021 critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘making sense of it all’ saw vocalist & guitarist Alice Johnson enter the same space occupied by the likes of Ellie Rowsell (Wolf Alice) and Juliette Jackson (The Big Moon) – tackling delicate subjects with a vibrant yet evocative presence.
Catch them performing Friday afternoon at Camper Calling on the Lakeside Stage.

Cable Street Collective

London’s Cable Street Collective have been favourites on the festival circuit since the release of their first EP, ‘The Best of Times’, in 2014. 

Their sound mixes African-influences guitars and beats with soulful female vocals, socially conscious lyrics and western melodies, creating an idiosyncratic alt-pop sound that’s all their own. 

Guaranteed to get everyone on their feet, don’t miss them opening the Lakeside Stage on Friday!

Ellie Dixon

Labelled an ‘indie pop wunderkind’, 24-year-old Ellie Dixon writes and produces punchy bops with groove and a sense of humour. From her bedroom studio in Cambridge, UK, she has created a brand of self-aware alt-pop described as ‘pop music with brains’. Fusing indie pop, rap, jazz, and R&B, she expresses life lessons and frustrations through witty lyrics and earworm melodies. Her musical versatility and self-made visuals have been catching the ears and eyes of many, landing her Spotify editorial play-listing; radio play across BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music and we know that fanbase is about to grow even more after she opens festival for us on Thursday night on the Arrow Stage.

James

We are thrilled to announce the legendary James as your Sunday night headliners at Camper Calling 2022!

Undoubtedly a jewel in the British music crown, James have been rock legends since the 90s with their breakthrough single ‘Sit Down’. They’ve released 15 studio albums, selling over 25 million copies & performing tours and festivals across the world. This year, their new album “All The Colours of You” debuted Top 3 and will see their biggest ever tour of the UK. Some things just get better with age…trust us when we say this is one not to miss!

Del Amitri

Del Amitri's easy blend of  pop and country-rock has made them a worldwide road and radio staple since the mid-'80s. The blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation coupled with clever lyrics have given the band global success with hits like Always the Last to Know and Roll To Me. Back in 2022 with a new album, Fatal Mistakes, we can't wait to welcome the band to Camper Calling on Sunday night!

Heather Small

Get ready to sing loud and proud as the iconic Heather Small joins us at Camper Calling! As part of the M People, hits such as 'Moving On Up', 'One Night In Heaven' and 'Search For The Hero’ achieved huge success making Heather one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s. We are so PROUD to welcome her to the festival, don't miss her performing Sunday night!

Newton Faulkner

Blues riffs, gutsy vocals and intricate guitar tapping has made Newton Faulkner’s style instantly recognisable. With several sell out tours, a certified double platinum album and irresistible hits such as ‘Teardrop’ and ‘Dream Catch Me’, Newton is a legend in his own right and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Camper Calling family this year.

The Dualers

Echoing the sound of Bob Marley & Sam Cooke, it’s impossible not to fall in love with the Jamican Rhythm and Blues band, The Dualers. With several Top 40 chart singles behind them and the hit, ‘Kiss on the Lips’, this gem of a ska and reggae band are the perfect side to sunshine and beer in a Camper Calling field.
Be sure to catch them, Sunday on the Lakeside stage at Camper Calling.

The Kairos

‘Scuzzed up, fuzzed up, Scouse Rock ‘n’ Roll’ - Gigslutz

The Liverpool lads are looking to steal summer 2022 with their new release ‘Lazy Lethargic’ a track almost built for packed tents and festival stages with canons of cider flying overhead. High octane verses are juxtaposed with a soaring chorus that just will not escape you after a first listen, all of which demonstrating the prestige of musicianship The Kairos have between them. It is sure to be something that guitar music has waited a long, long time for.

Craig Charles

It’s just not Camper Calling without Craig Charles!
He returns by popular demand, with a healthy dose of funk and soul to get you moovin’ and groovin’! Sunday two stepping? Sounds right up our street!

Since September

Winners of Little Mix: The Search, Since September are the new rock and indie band in town ready to steal your hearts. Don’t miss them on Sunday at Camper Calling.

Shed Seven

Britpop heroes Shed Seven are your Saturday night headliner! 'Going for Gold’, these Yorkshire legends are bringing their incredible back catalogue of hits to Camper Calling with the likes of ‘Chasing Rainbows’, ‘Getting Better’ and ‘On Standby’. So come on, ‘Disco Down’ to the main stage at Camper Calling!

Starsailor

Bursting onto the scene in 2001 when their single Fever earned them the title of "Britain's best new band", Starsailor have stood the test of time and triumphantly return to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album LOVE IS HERE. With mega sing-along hits like Four to the Floor, Way to Fall and Silence is Easy, you’d be a Poor Misguided Fool to miss these guys, playing Saturday night at Camper Calling 2022.

Gentleman's Dub Club

No stranger to a festival stage, Gentleman's Dub Club have made a name for themselves as one of the most respected names in dub music. Relentlessly touring for the last 14 years, we are thrilled to have the electric GDC at Camper Calling 2022. Don’t miss them on the Lakeside Stage, Saturday night! 

The Pigeon Detectives

We are thrilled to announce that The Pigeon Detectives join the Camper Calling line up for 2022.

A band that dominated the airwaves in the late 00's and recently celebrated 15 years of action, they are fresh from their 2 year break and ready to rock! These titans of indie bangers join us with a back catalogue of hits and endless energy and hit the stage Saturday evening at Camper Calling.

Echobelly

We’re thrilled to have the amazing Echobelly at this year’s Camper Calling. Considered by many to be one of the major players in the British Britpop scene, they debuted in 1993 with the first EP Bellyache and hits such as Insomniac reached the top 10 in UK Charts.