Festival Preview: Kendal Calling 2014
- Written by Lee Hammon
Now in its ninth year, Kendal Calling has undoubtedly gone from strength to strength. In 2013 not only did they add another festival award to their cabinet, they also earned themselves a world record for the most Supermen in one place. What a sight that was, seeing hundreds of Supermen wandering around the site. Not satisfied with that, 2014 will see them go for yet another world record, this year, the world’s largest moonwalk; we can’t wait to show off our skills on the 2nd of August.
World records aside Kendal also has a phenomenal musical line-up that traverses the entire musical spectrum, including acts such as Example, 2ManyDjs and Andy C right through to the likes of Frank Turner, Frightened Rabbit and Tom Odell. These are just some of the larger acts but as is tradition at Kendal Calling, they’re also keen to support up and coming talent with the likes of Gallery Circus, The Lottery Winners, BIRD, We Were Evergreen and many more.
There is so much more than just music at Kendal Calling often dubbed the Glastonbury of the North. With the original Tim Peaks Diner, there will not only be live music but workshops, book readings and craft sessions for the little ones. There are a variety of stages throughout the site, not all of which are musical. For instance the academy hosted by the University of Cumbria with masterclasses and Q&A sessions on a number of subjects including Journalism and photography.
With a late night cinema, those not wanting to rave into the small hours can enjoy a host of great films. Kendal Calling really is a festival for the whole family, with numerous areas specifically for the little ones with the Toddlers Tent and the awesome Ladybird’s Children’s Area is back again this year.
The music like any festival, is spread across numerous different stages, from the Woodlands stage buried deep in the forest at the back of the site, to the amazing new Luna 9 stage, which has us salivating at the possibilities that this presents us with. Getting to see The Seahawks in such an unusual setting, as well as hearing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, will make for an immersive experience.
There are the more traditional stages at Kendal Calling with the likes of the Glow Tent, which has its own brilliant neon décor. The Calling Out tent providing you with the best new up and coming artists from across the country and beyond, alongside a number of more established acts. Whilst the main stage plays host to a number of chart topping acts; we truly cannot wait for another phenomenal weekend in Lowther Deer Park.
Check back with us in the coming days for even more on Kendal Calling including the acts we’re most excited about, and even more about what you can get up to at Kendal Calling.