Boardmasters reveals first wave of line up

The five day surf and music celebration reveals its first round of DJs and artists.

Mike Warburton

Date published: 4th Feb 2016

Photo: James Bay Credit: Alex Shahmiri

Boardmasters - the Cornish surf and music celebration has unveiled the first wave of artists hitting Watergate Bay in Newquay between Wednesday 10th and Sunday 14th August

Platinum-selling success story James Bay leads the announcements, with UK garage icon Craig David, indie rock five piece Kaiser Chiefs and rave rap shaman Example joining him. Gabrielle Aplin, Jack Savoretti, Jamie Lawson, MNEK, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Sigma, Wilkinson and Wolf Alice round off the impressive first announcement.

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11:00am til 11:00pm

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Boardmasters Festival

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5th Aug-9th Aug

11:00am til 11:00pm

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

From the first wave to the last beat, Boardmasters brings like-minded souls together for a unique fe...

Boardmasters Festival
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Boardmasters Festival

Watergate Bay Newquay, Newquay

5th Aug-9th Aug

11:00am til 11:00pm

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

From the first wave to the last beat, Boardmasters brings like-minded souls together for a unique fe...

Boardmasters Festival
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Boardmasters Festival

Watergate Bay Newquay, Newquay

5th Aug-9th Aug

11:00am til 11:00pm

No age restrictions

For ticket prices, please click here (Additional fees may apply)

From the first wave to the last beat, Boardmasters brings like-minded souls together for a unique fe...