First acts revealed for Dot to Dot 2012

The Drums, Pulled Apart By Horses, Willy Mason and more to play the multi city festival in June.

Jayne Robinson

Last updated: 27th Mar 2012

Dot to Dot returns in June 2012, bringing its usual forward thinking line-up of current stars and next big things three UK cities.

The first acts for this year's event, which takes place in Bristol on June 2nd, Nottingham on June 3rd and Manchester on June 4th have now been revealed.

Kicking off this year’s line-up are one of the biggest success stories of recent years, The Drums. Previous recipients of the NME’s coveted Philip Hall Radar Award, their eponymous debut album and follow up, Portamento, have singled them out as one of the most acclaimed bands around, making them a sure-fire hit for Dot To Dot 2012. Adding a fiery edge to proceedings, co-headliners Pulled Apart By Horses will be showcasing their incendiary live show across Dot To Dot’s three home cities this year. With their second album, Tough Love cementing their reputation as one of the UK's most essential bands, the Leeds post-hardcore four-piece have been described by the Observer as ‘the best live band in Britain’ so they’re certain to captivate the crowds.

Other acts set to traverse the triumvirate of cities include timeless folkster Willy Mason, whose recent hook up with Lianne La Havas opened him up to a whole new audience, Nottingham art-pop quintet and fast-rising stars, Dog Is Dead, bliss-drenched duo Summer Camp and Bombay Bicycle Club collaborator Lucy Rose. And there are still many more acts to be announced in the coming months.

Tickets are now on sale, priced at £20.

Dot to Dot 2012:

Bristol: Saturday 2nd June 2012 BUY TICKETS
Nottingham: Sunday 3rd June 2012 BUY TICKETS
Manchester: Monday 4th June 2012 BUY TICKETS

Full Line Up So Far:

The Drums / Pulled Apart By Horses / Willy Mason / Dog Is Dead / Summer Camp / Lucy Rose / ThePetebox / Pearl And The Beard / Wonder Villains / Vadoinmessico / Broken Hands / Deaf Club / Dirty Goods