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Kendal Calling 2023 line-up announced with headliners including Kasabian, Blossoms and Royal Blood

Tickets go on sale this Friday.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 25th January 2023

Kendal Calling has released the line-up for its 2023 festival, featuring huge headliners such as Nile Rodgers & Chic, Blossoms, Kasabian and Royal Blood.

More than 100 acts have been announced today for Kendall Calling festival, which takes place at the beautiful Lowther Deer Park in the heart of the peak district each July.

This year, the festival will welcome massive artists including Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs, Example, Circa Waves, Frank Turner and Happy Mondays, who will open the show on Saturday.

Kendal Calling is famed for providing one of the UK’s biggest line-ups in arguably the most picturesque setting, with something geared towards festival-goers of all ages, reports The Manc.

Kendal Calling festival at night.
Kendal Calling. Credit: Izzy Challoner

The bill features some of the biggest names in pop history, like Rick Astley, Melanie C, and Natalia Imbruglia, plus dance music heavyweights like Annie Mac, Mike Skinner and DJ Yoda as part of Glow by Kendal Calling.

This year’s Kendal Calling will take place between 27 and 30 July 2023, with pre-sale tickets going live on Friday 27 January – you can sign up for pre-sale here.

Kasabian will headline the beloved music event this summer, with frontman Serge Pizzorno performing their big hits like Fire, Club Foot and You’re in Love with a Psycho.

Royal Blood will make their Kendal Calling debut – the Mercury Prize-nominated duo are widely considered one of the best live acts it the world and have previously supported Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and Iggy Pop.

Local lads Blossoms, originally from Stockport, will be pulling the crowds to the main stage with their brilliant indie back catalogue, including songs Charlemagne and Your Girlfriend.

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Nile Rodgers & CHIC will return to the Kendal Calling stage this summer too. Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist – quite a CV.

The group are behind Le Freak, the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, as well as working with Madonna, Sister Sledge, Dianna Ross and David Bowie on their biggest songs.

Nile Rodgers said: “The last time we played Kendall Calling was epic and one of my favourite shows ever. We are excited to be back this year for more good times!”

Representing the noughties indie scene will be Kaiser Chiefs, The Lathums, and Circa Waves.

Pop star Example, famed for his energetic stage presence, is on this year’s line-up, as is the legendary Rick Astley, along with folk-punk favourite Frank Turner.

Beyond the live music scene, one of the biggest podcasts in the UK JaackMaate’s Happy Hour Live will have their first-ever festival booking at Kendal Calling.

The Kendall Calling line-up poster.
The full Kendal Calling 2023 line-up poster. / Credit: Kendal Calling

Kendal Calling’s luxury boutique camping village The Deer Lodge will be back, with free parking, clean enviro loos, hot showers, phone charging and its own food and drink stall.

There’s also The Frontier, with Live-In Vehicle options.

Festival Co-Founders Andy Smith and Ben Robinson said: “After an absolutely stunning festival last year, we cannot wait to get back in those fields!

“With Kasabian, Royal Blood, Blossoms, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, Annie Mac – the line-up is looking absolutely stacked. All we need now is a bit of sun and we’ve got the perfect weekend!”

Kendal Calling 2023 pre-sale will start from 10am on Friday 27 January, with general sale from 10am on Saturday 28 January.

You can sign up for tickets here, then buy yours from See Tickets.

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Leeds zoo named one of the best in the country as it receives national mark of excellence by experts

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Lotherton Hall’s Wildlife World has received an official mark of excellence from the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquarium.

After a visit from experts earlier this year, the Wildlife World at Lotherton Hall is now officially credited by the organisation.

The achievement recognises the high quality of the zoo in animal welfare, education, conservation and research.

The accreditation also ranks the zoo as one of the best in the country.

The centre is home to a range of wildlife species including wallabies, capybaras, penguins, emus and critically endangered Visayan warty pigs.

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The zoo also takes part in international breeding and conservation programmes.

Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council’s executive member for climate, energy, environment and green space, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the staff at Lotherton Wildlife World on the great work they undertake in making sure that the zoo holds a world class standard. This accreditation shows our high standard of animal care and the passion we have for helping support international conservation efforts.

“At both Wildlife World and Tropical World there’ll be lots going on for Love Your Zoo week, and they both make a great day out for the whole family.”

Dr Jo Judge, the CEO of BIAZA congratulated Wildlife World on their achievement. She said: “Receiving accredited status is not an easy thing to do. It is testament to the passion and hard work of every member of staff.” 

“Our accreditation program means visitors can be sure that BIAZA zoos and aquariums are dedicated to looking after their animals to the highest standard and to inspirational work in conservation and education. We need good zoos more than ever. We face a nature crisis and we have the power to make a big difference.” 

You can find out more about Lotherton Hall's Wildlife World here.

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Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci spotted in Ilkley at local coffee shop

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A neighbourhood coffee shop were left starstruck as Stanley Tucci popped in for a brew.

It seems that even Hollywood A-listers love a trip to the beloved spa town of Ilkley.

Stanley Tucci, known for his iconic roles in The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones and The Hunger Games was seen in Ilkley yesterday, Tuesday 19 May.

Thirty Nine Coffee Company, a popular brunch spot on Ilkley's main street The Grove, welcomed Tucci and his crew for a coffee after he was spotted filming at a local pub just across the road.

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After this, it was said he went to go watch his own film The Devil Wears Prada 2 at The Ilkley Cinema.

Posting the news to Instagram, Thirty Nine Coffee Company said: "Look who popped in for a Thirty Nine coffee - awesome to meet the amazing @stanleytucci - what an amazing chap and lovely crew - so glad you enjoyed our coffee!"

Pictures were posted of Stanley taking selfies with the staff, clad in his usual trendy get-up consisting of chunky glasses, flat cap, wax jacket and scarf.

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The owners of Thirty Nine said he loved his coffee that they served him and hey, if it's good enough for Stanley then it's good enough for us.

It's not clear what he was filming in Ilkley, but the actor is known for presenting a number of foodie documentaries so it could be something to do with this. We'll keep you posted when we know more.

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