Agent M
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : Breaks/hip hop/funk/soul/other stuff
Blunt Beats resident Agent M returns once again with a sunshine musical selection to make your head nod and feet move.
Alan Cowley
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Solo accoustic performer
Erstwhile new waver - infamous backing vocalist - composer of soundtrack stuff - now a solo acoustic singer songwriter. Sometimes gets compared to Bowie and/or Costello.
Alan West, Steve Black & Adam Sweet
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Acoustic Americana
An exciting mixture of songs - a great rapport on stage and a live performance that is honest, instant, inventive, adaptive and fun!
www.alanwest.co.uk, www.steveblackmusic.co.uk, www.adamsweetmusic.com
Alex Bay & The Blackbirds
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Soulful singer/songwriter
Alex recalls the passion of classic soul music and the honest-confessional stance of songwriters from when music was earthy, raw and beautiful.
Amber-Simone
Support on the BBC Stage
Style :
An 18-year-old with a timeless vocal embodying experience beyond her years, setting herself apart from her contemporaries.
Aspire School of Dance
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance
A vibrant mix of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and commercial dance from Aspire pupils aged from 3-18 years.
Atelieddy
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Rock
Atelieddy are an alternative and punk rock duo from Tokyo, Japan. Their music is instrumental sound mixed with European indie.
CC Smugglers
Support on the Main Stage
Style : New Roots Music
Original music inspired by American and world folk. The band has become renowned for producing fresh and unafraid blends of old-time/world-folk styles and instrumentation; hitting home the unique and contemporary British song writing with skill, charisma and passion. These slick and exciting performances have allowed them to rocket through the ranks in the live scene and build a reputation for real music, proper showmanship and damn good times.
Coasts
Headliner on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie/Pop/Alt
This five-piece are proving to be a band on the rise. Their anthem track 'Oceans' hit 4 million plays on Soundcloud alone. Latest releases 'A Rush of Blood' and 'Modern Love', were both premiered as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record leading to widespread Radio 1 support including a Maida Vale session.
Danny Cluso
Support on the Main / Priory Park Stage
Style : Host
Main Stage, Rhythms veteran back doing what he does best! Priory Park, Much loved Rhythms host, here to big it up!
Dave Harris
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Indie
A singer/songwriter from London/Essex. His influences include Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Mac DeMarco, Squeeze and many more.
DJ Andy Smith
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : 50's/60's Soul, Rockabilly to House classics.
The man behind the infamous 'Jam up', 'Boombox' and 'Friday Fish Fry' club nights, as well as one time beat provider for the band 'Portishead' . Expect to hear a genre-stretching, foot moving vinyl selection from one of the best.
DJ Prolifik
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : Hip Hop
Scotland's own returning for another year to ROTW. Hear Hip-Hop instrumental beats and soul samples with a side order of turntablism.
Dover Tales
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style :
More than just cliffs and a castle, Dover has 3,500 years of heritage to celebrate, created by ordinary people like you and me.
Elefantasy
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Indie rock
An upcoming band from Harlow in Essex who have just released their first EP. https://soundcloud.com/elefantasy
Enemies Of Promise
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Punk/Indie
These political punks hail from the Black Country and combine huge fist-in-the-air choruses with a biting social commentary.
Favourite Aunties
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Vocal Harmony Acoustic Eclectic
Mature girl band playing an eclectic mixture of vocal harmony songs augmented by acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele and percussion.
Fingerman
Headliner on the The Priory Stage
Style : Disco, Funk, House
From techno to house, bass to breakbeat, Fingerman has found his niche in the old school sounds of retro-disco and funky vibes.
Fishwife's Broadside
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Punk/folk/pop/art
Shambolic, acoustic; banging on about things that mither 'em. Bloody minded; irreverent; irascible; sometimes irresponsible; yet always irresistible. Great fun!
Gareth Lloyd - BBC Introducing...
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Presenter
BBC Introducing...supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musicians across the UK. You can hear BBC Introducing... presented by Gareth Lloyd every Saturday evening on BBC Three Counties Radio.
GRANT MEABY
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Poetry
From Dorset to Stevenage, local poet Grant Meaby may shock you, amuse you, and leave you thinking: did I just hear that?
Healyum
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Indie/rock
Five-piece alternative pop/rock band from Bedfordshire made up of three sisters - Jeana, Katie and Jed with Pip and Nathaneal.
Heg & The Wolf Chorus
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Folk
An exciting blend of folk and dramatic pop, using dynamic violin and percussion with flamboyant piano playing to tell their dark stories.
James Sherwood and Peter Appleton
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alternative
After working together throughout 2014 James Sherwood and Peter Appleton started a project of their own that mixes Psychedelic Space with hard hitting riffs.
Kelly Oliver
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Folk/Acoustic
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonicist. "Blends traditional with bold indie pop" reviewed The Times, also her debut album "This Land" received 4* from The Telegraph.
Kev Maher
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Indie rock n roll
A much travelled troubadour with a vast array of songs. A 90's indie kid at heart with a cheeky smile and a lovely hat!
LEONN
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Funk/Soul
An artist/producer who stands at the front of what we will know as the NewFunkEra. Guaranteed to make you feel like dancing like you're invisible.
Los Astronautas Muertos
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Folk-punk
The legendary Mark Astronaut performing with occasional Astronauts Grae J. Wall, Andy Keeble and Dom Sol Perez-Silva. Expect acoustic anarchy and wonderful weirdness!
Mantrata
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Original fusion groove
An eclectic fusion band whose original compositions embrace ethnic modes. With two of the 33 Arts Centre's co-founders, this band is fast-achieving cult status.
Marcus G Hurley
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : Funk, Soul, Latin, Party Jams and Breaks
DJ-ing in the music scene for over 23 years Marcus has many hours behind the decks, as well as co-founding Bluntbeats.
Mark Sullivan
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Acoustic/Singer/Songwriter
A singer/songwriter from Hitchin, Herts whose solo campaign is gathering momentum with great speed. A unique vocal tone with funky guitar work.
Millie Wilkie + Max Ryan
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Acoustic duet
Fresh,young acoustic duet - harmonising over popular covers.
Natasha North
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Alternative pop
Having supported Train on their UK tour and with multiple plays on Radio 1, this exciting singer/songwriter is set for good things.
Neville Staple Band
Headliner on the Main Stage
Style : Ska
Neville Staple's thirty-five year career in the music business is well documented. From the early days with The Coventry Automatics, The Specials, and FunBoy3 in the late 70s and 80s, to The Special Beat and various other collaborations, he continues to be a forerunner of the ska movement, and to thrill audiences at venues and festivals worldwide. Expect to hear some orignal material, some arrangements of his very favourite old school ska numbers, as well as some classic hits in the mix.
New Motion
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Pop/Alt
80's inspired pop is on the menu from this Hertfordshire based four-piece who have just released their debut EP 'Anyway'.
Nick Cowles
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alternative
Writing songs since he was 10, Bishop's Stortford based singer and producer Nick is influenced by Bjork and D'Angelo.
Obsession
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Funk/Pop
A band that are way beyond their years. These guys perform like professionals, definitely ones to watch.
OFFLEY ENDOWED PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : A wide variety of styles.
An all-inclusive school choir with children aged from 7-11 years old. The choir love to perform and are delighted to be singing for you at the festival.
Owen Stephen
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Acoustic
Globetrotting troubadour, fresh from shows across Europe and in Japan, delighted to be back in his home town - Hitchin! Original music and covers.
Pablo Contraband
Headliner on the The Priory Stage
Style : Disco, Funk, House
After playing House music for many years, Pablo has recently turned his attention to Funk, Soul and Disco.
PURPLE DREAD
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Poetry
The Poet Purple Dread (a.k.a Joy T. Chance) by name, spirit, nature and creative word. Post election selection with a hint of affection.
Rain The Cult
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alt rock/indie grunge
Popular local rock band making waves on the local scene combining Punk, Alt rock, Grunge and Indie. Influenced by the likes of Radiohead, The Libertines, The Clash, Nirvana and Chuck Berry. Find them on Sound Cloud and Facebook.
Redwood
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Post/math-rock
A five-piece post math-rock outfit from East Hertfordshire who have just released their debut full-length album 'Rain'.
Rose Fowler
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Singer/songwriter
Originals and re-imagined covers.
SCUM OF TOYTOWN
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Punk/Ska/Pop
They're back! 20 years after their fantastic debut album 'Strike', the band from Stevenage is back picking up where they left off in 1995. Tuneful but subversive punk-music merging the drive and rage of anarcho punk with reggae parts and hints of pop and dub grooves.
Secret Company
0 on the Main Stage
Style : Indie/Rock/Pop/Ambient
Secret Company - Indie/Rock. Honest & emotive vocals run wild over big earthy tribal drums, atmospheric synths and anthemic guitars
Shaun Colwill
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Pop/indie
A 19 year old pop/indie/soul singer songwriter. Always entertains a crowd to bring good music and a great performance to the show.
skyla
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Indie, pop, experimental
A four-piece from Hitchin bringing fresh indie sounds to this year's festival.
Smige
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Alt-folk
Angry songs with comically cutting lyrics. Not suitable for children, the elderly or anybody else!
Steve White & The Protest Family
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Folk/Punk
East London's favourite folk/punk political sing-along band. Not safe enough for the major labels - they've definitely got something to say!
Steve Young
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Acoustic Pop/Country
Having toured with Lionel Ritchie and Darren Hayes, Steve is the UK's newest addition to the emerging UK Americana/country scene.
Sunday Driver
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : World / Asian / Pop
Fusing together elements of indie, world music, Asian traditional sounds, jazz & folk to paint a heady, deliciously powerful sonic landscape.
Swoons
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie/Alt Rock
A bright-eyed and bushy-tailed three-piece with a fearsome live reputation projecting passionate modern rock with an indie twist.
Talisman
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Roots reggae
Thirty years after they recorded their debut long player, 1984's 'Takin The Strain', Bristol's roots reggae pioneers take the best aspects of reggae's musical heritage and fashion them into a live show that deals with the realities of 2014. Roots reggae is back and the revival starts here!
The B3 Experience
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Bollywood Funk
The B3 Experience, with guest vocalists and an all-new percussion section, will be serving up a Funky Bollywood Masala, with a little dash of Soul.
The Cadbury Sisters
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Alternative Pop
An alternative pop-trio combining influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac, Bat For Lashes, Kate Bush and First Aid Kit.
The Shee
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style :
'An all female revelation... fresh, feisty music/' fRoots /'A mix of charming demure with brash and exciting that translates into live performances more than you could imagine. You never know what's coming next, but it never fails to enchant' ***** The Revue
The Shires
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Country
With their hearts in the Home Counties and their heads in Nashville, The Shires combine the best of both musical worlds.
The Shrimpton Brothers
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : Funk, Soul, Beats and Breaks DJ Set
A duo seriously passionate about their sound - having spent many years collecting and playing original beats, breaks, funk and soul.
The Turner Brothers
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Feelgood Tunes
A 10-piece band celebrated for their feel good music and ability to create a party wherever they go! A blend of ska, soul and rap.
The Wholls
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Rock
The Wholls are a five piece guitar rock n roll band. Bedfordshire is home but they have Italian soul in their hearts.
Toque Tambor
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Brazilian Carnival
80 costumed drummers from Hitchin, Bristol and Birmingham join forces with powerful vocals and colourful Brazilian dancers to form this powerhouse of carnival music.
Waste
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Rock
Four formidable young firebrands that are described by one rock journo as sounding 'more Rancho De La Luna than Stevenage'.
Zulu Tradition
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : African song and dance
Delivering a heady mix of African harmonies and energetic- athletic dance. All traditionally costumed and supported by drum rhythms.
