The Rizla Invisible Players tour is back for another week of good times and party vibes at Rockness Festival in Inverness, with a new look arena, new Invisible Players and a mouth watering line-up of vinyl-spinners.
Having created a big storm at last years festival with highlights such as Graeme Park, Annie Nightingale and Greg Wilson, there was high demand for a return of the Rizla Arena at this year’s festival from both the organisers and festival-goers.
This year’s party features a new look and bigger arena, with a handpicked choice of artists that guarantee to put on a big show. There’s a strong Scottish contingent, including much hyped, The Revenge, Beta Band’s Steve Mason and Maelstrom.
Headlining Friday will be original Funky Dread and Soul II Soul founder Jazzie B, Saturday will feature members of Super Furry Animals playing a party set and Steve Mason of Beat Band. There will be little desire for rest on Sunday as the likes of Toddla T with MC Serocee, Jon Carter and Andrew Weatherall supply the soundtrack.
Confirmed Line-up – Rizla Arena @ Rockness Festival 2009: Friday 12th June
11-2 - Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul)
9-11 - The Revenge
6-9 - Autodisco
4-6 - Heavenly Jukebox
Saturday 13th June
12-2 - Furry Sounds (Super Furry Animals DJ set)
10-12 – Maelstrom
7-10 – Den Haan
4-7 - Steve Mason (Beta Band / Black Affair)
2-4 - Mike Oman (Hinterland)
12-2 Micachu (DJ Set)
Sunday 14th June
10-12 - Andrew Weatherall
8-10 – Riton
6-8 - Jon Carter
4-6 - Toddla T and MC Serocee
2-4 - Heavenly Jukebox vs Disco Deviance
12-2 – David Shrigley
The headline party hosts, The Invisible Players, feature a new look line-up of creative icons: Jazzie B, Jon Carter, Micachu, Gruff Rhys and David Shrigley. Each with a watertight reputation for creativity and expression through music, the 2009 collective promises to take the Rizla tour to a whole new level.
Saturday’s headliners, Furrys Sounds will feature Gruff Rhys, alongside other band members of Super Furry Aninals, who had this to say: “I’m really looking forward to playing the Rizla Arena at Rockness. I cant wait to get in the van and play some records following our headline performance, its going to be a fun summer, and I’ve got my eye on stealing the Rizla van!”
Playing from a unique musical van, a recreation of the original Rizla touring van of the 1920’s, The Invisible Players will play spontaneous and inspiring sets from a diverse record collection. There are no prepared set lists, just pure improvisation and the creation of a unique vibe in the Rizla Arena. The sound could vary from Dub, Electro, Dancehall, Funk, Hip Hop, Breakbeat to Northern Soul and Acid House – the roots of popular music as we know it.
The 2009 tour kicks off with two Rizla Invisible Players club nights in Bristol (Start The Bus, Friday 29th May) and Manchester (The Deaf Institute, Saturday 6th June) before heading up to Rockness for the first festival on the 12-14th June. Lovebox (18-19th July), The Big Chill (7-9th August) and Bestival (11-13th September) complete the festivals. Three more club nights are planned for September to November with a big closing party already being planned. Details to be announced later in the year.
For more information visit rizla.co.uk/invisible-players
Buy tickets
here.
