Plan B, Example, Johnny Marr, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, And Many More Confirmed For Parklife Weekender
Thursday, 14 February 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
Now in its fourth year the Parklife Weekender is set to celebrate this years Valentine's Day by announcing the biggest line-up in its history. Headliners Plan B and Example will be joined by recent NME God Like Genius recipient Johnny Marr, BRIT's nominee Jessie Ware and the legendary Jurassic 5 who are among over 100 artists revealed today.
Taking the reigns as the musical Mecca of the north Parklife announces a line-up of globally renowned artists including DJ Fresh, Rita Ora, TEED, Joey Bada$$, Aluna George, Disclosure as well as many more.
Parklife Weekender takes place on 8th and 9th June 2013 signalling the start of the summer and for only £69.50 a ticket, it is arguably the best value for money festival in the UK this year. For further details head to www.parklife.uk.com
Plan B will be making his Parklife Weekender debut this year, entertaining thousands with tracks from his two Number One albums, 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks' and the critically acclaimed 'Ill Manors', which saw Drew return to his original protest rap lyricism. 2013 is set to be Plan B's year as he is nominated yet again for Best British Male and Best Album for 'Ill Manors' at the BRIT Awards.
Parklife Weekender will also be welcoming Example for the very first time in 2013, the artist reveals that he cannot wait to play to Manchester fans, "I am really looking forward to playing my first-ever Parklife Festival... I've played up North a few times and the crowds are always up for it and I buzz off their energy!".
Also on the bill are a host of eclectic acts which showcase everything from Brooklyn agile rapper Joey Bada$$, to the enticing voice of Aluna Francis in London electronic pop duo Aluna George, to the chart topping euro-house pop prince TEED, otherwise known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
Parklife Weekender has yet again programmed an exciting and varied mix of sounds, from global superstar Mark Ronson performing back-to-back with scratching legend A-Trak, to both David Rodigan and Hudson Mohawke curating their own stages, the latter showcasing his revered live duo TNGHT. Mainstay favourites return to the Manchester festival including Leeds based label Metropolis who will be celebrating their 10th birthday in style welcoming Sub Focus, Benga, Jaguar Skills and many more to party in their first decade.
For a full list of the line-up so far, click here. Check back to Stereoboard for further updates, the final additions of the line-up will be announced very soon and Manchester location revealed 21st February.
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Taking the reigns as the musical Mecca of the north Parklife announces a line-up of globally renowned artists including DJ Fresh, Rita Ora, TEED, Joey Bada$$, Aluna George, Disclosure as well as many more. 
