This year we are officially inviting all you lovely people to not only come and bear witness to the wondrous music Nozstock has to offer, but to be part of it. Whatever you play (within reason; church organs not allowed) bring it along & join our folk jam around the crackling fire. It promises to be a sensational cacophony of music, harmonised with the sound of foot tapping. It doesn’t matter if you’re just learning or you’re amazing; it’ll be rip roaring fun no matter how skilled you are. If you’ve only picked up your recorder twice, then this is the perfect opportunity to get some more practise in, have a laugh and meet some like-minded recorder fanatics (and other musicians and nice people). If Norah Jones or the reincarnation of Jimi Hendrix happen to be reading this, your musical prowess is very welcome! However, you non-musos can be part of it too. Make sure you pop over even if you only want to hum quietly, whack the triangle or even just listen!

Though we cannot claim responsibility for your loss of items, we will provide a storage locker for your instruments to be stored in after the jamming session has come to a sad end, and will strive to ensure that they are kept safe and sound.

Here at Noz HQ we are very excited to reveal our next round of line up announcements to tantalise your festival taste buds. Post punk powerhouse The Futureheads will be topping the bill on Saturday’s Orchard Stage with their brand of guitar thrashing, sing a long favourites and we’ve no less than Mr ‘Super Sharp Shooter’ himself Zinc, showing The Garden Stage how it’s done on Friday Night. They are joined by the kings of ska-punk Imperial Leisure, and festival heavyweights Los Albertos, all alongside some of the hottest new talent in the UK including Jake Bugg, Kal Lavelle and The Caezars. But it’s not just the music that’s revving us up. Theatrical wonderment awaits in The Dingle, with Ophelia Bitz confirmed as ring mistress in The Velveteen Valley and 2011’s National Story Teller of the Year Rachel Rose Reid delighting the crowds at The Tent of Temporary Thought. Don’t know about you guys, but we actually cannot wait…how many days to go now?!

To see the line up in all it’s glory check out this page and visit the stage-by-stage pages on the website.

Hotel Bell Tent will provide you with the lavishness of home comforts, a truly unique space to unwind in after a day or night out and excellent 24hr customer service.

Ideal for families, groups of friends or couples looking for something out of the ordinary  … we just know you are going to love it!

All our beautiful canvas Bell Tents come fabulously dressed with accessories from our ‘camping with soul’ range – luxury inflatable mattresses (as required per tent), hand loomed rugs, coir door mats for muddy boots & shoes, tea light candle chandeliers (for light and warmth), low level hand painted tables, and OPTIONAL 100% Egyptian cotton bedding and lovely soft towels.

Booking more than one tent? Checking in with kids? Let us know and we will accommodate your requirements.

Visit www.hotelbelltent.co.uk  for more information and to make your booking.

Looking forward to seeing you in a field soon!

Now, the sun is barely shining and we know you summer-loving types are no doubt longing for fields, tents and cider, so we decided to get you one step closer to Nozstock 2012 and released a limited supply of early bird tickets at 10 am this morning. Incredibly these tickets were all gone by 5.30pm today  - some of you weren’t busy working at work, but were doing the sensible thing and planning your summers! We wanted to make sure some of our loyal fans and subscribers had a chance to get the early birds too so we released another batch of them and the last of these has just been snapped up. You guys are keen!

So the sad news is that we can’t afford to do any more early birds for you this time round, but luckily for you our advanced tickets are so cheap for nine venues of round-the-clock entertainment, of such astonishing quality, that we’re not feeling too guilty. Best get on it, before they all disappear people!

And we know you don’t want to miss out on that festival feeling; downing tools, leaving reality behind, forcing as much camping stuff as humanly possible (and then some) into a rucksack you definitely thought was bigger and making your way to a weekend of bliss.

But what would an early bird ticket announcement be without a line-up announcement to go hand in hand? It’s finally here folks and it’s one to get excited about. We’ve everything from Scottish folk-rockers The Proclaimers to jaw-breaking bass and beats in the form of Andy C & MC GQ. Not to mention theatrical wonders and workshops, prime-time comedians and mesmerising late night screenings of short films and music videos. There’s plenty of arty fun awaiting the mini-festivaler too so bring along the whole family. Check out the full line-up so far and grab your tickets here!

Video: Prymedia, Music: The Correspondents – RentaClown

So we’re reaching the end of winter, though the snow might make you think otherwise! Still, you’ll be pleased to know that preparations for this summer’s magical helping of Nozstock: The Hidden Valley are well under way and we promise it’ll be another blinder! Get thinking up some wonderfully creative costumes as this year’s theme is Myths & Legends and we’re expecting big things from you lovely lot. Early bird tickets will be available soon so watch this space and for the keen beans amongst you sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming competitions, to get interactive with your favourite festival and of course, to find out our incredible line up. Head over to our Facebook and Twitter and let us know your predictions! We’re all getting pretty excited here at Nozstock. Including the cows.

Yes, we are really good to you. And we’re told ’tis the season to be jolly. And giving. And all that.

So whether you want to treat your nan, your mum, your daughter, your mate or your own very deserving self, click your way to our tickets page and book yourself into a summer of fun so there’s something very wonderful to look forward to whilst we consider the coming of winter.

Hope you’re all making the best of this incredible heatwave and seeing out the summer with some barbecue magic and a bit more festival fun…

Any questions about tickets email tickets@nozstock.com
For general info, to reap your affections upon us or give us an earful email info@nozstock.com

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Promising an all-inclusive experience for grandad and the toddler, Nozstock didn’t miss a beat this year across all eight stages plus hidden treats came in the form of late night cinematic VJ shows, burlesque seductions, folk jams round the fire, sock wrestling and opera from a doused Ophelia on Sheersy’s Lake. Laughing Stock built on its sterling history with some insightful wits and rousing belly rumbles. It was an ultimate and we’re still recovering.

But don’t let us cajole you. If you need reminding of how much fun was had, or if you made the mistake of not coming and want a taster of what might be in store for you come 2012 then see what the journalists made of it.

Reviews by:
Clash Music
Efestivals
Creative Boom
Never Enough Notes

In essence though, Nozstock is only as good as the people that make it and that includes all our crew, volunteers, artists and punters. You were all great fun, good sports and game. And you made this the best Nozstock yet. To revel in the past, check out the Gallery for the latest pics.