Wednesday, April 25, 2012

GREENBELT

A TASTE OF THE MUSIC LINEUP


  • Nitin Sawhney

    Nitin Sawhney makes his long-awaited Greenbelt debut as our Sunday night headliner. One of the most distinctive, versatile and important musical and cultural voices in the UK, this world-class producer, songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, orchestral composer and cultural pioneer will transport us to a global plane.

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  • Bruce Cockburn

    Bruce Cockburn

    After more than decade's absence, Bruce Cockburn returns to Greenbelt to headline our Friday night Mainstage bill. Off the back of his latest record, Small Source of Comfort, Bruce brings his politically, ecologically and spiritually impassioned songwriting back to stir the soul of Greenbelt en masse. The presence …

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  • bellowhead

    Bellowhead

    Voted Best Live Act no less than four times at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, as one of the best festival bands ever Bellowhead are sure to bring Greenbelt mainstage 2012 to an uproarious climax on Monday. Great humour, great musicianship, great songs and a tradition reinvented all …

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  • Speech Debelle

    Speech Debelle

    Speech Debelle came to prominence as her 2009 debut album won the prestigious Mercury Prize. Since then, her track Blaze Up A Fire, and new album Freedom of Speech, have unveiled a new side of Debelle as an artist unafraid to tackle the tough issues facing urban youth.

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  • Seth Lakeman

    Seth Lakeman

    Fiddling folk supremo Seth returns to the festival after a hugely-successful set in 2008. With six albums under his belt, Seth is a talent to shout about, and his live show certain to brighten the Greenbelt weekend.

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  • The Proclaimers

    The Proclaimers

    When they wake up, they know they're gonna be, they're gonna be the band that's playing songs for you. Greenbelt's previously hosted Charlie and Craig in 1988 and 2005, and we're thrilled to welcome them back. They're certain to bring a little Leith sunshine to your weekend...

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