No matter which way you like to shake your butt, Friday at Rhythmtree is guaranteed to get you twirling your best steps and throwing your favourite shapes. We’ll be getting our grooves into gear early in the evening with the not-to-be-missed steaming afro-funk of Togo’s Vaudou Game followed by the club-world mash up of the transformational Transglobal Underground and then the legendary Stereo MC’s really get things connected as they grace the mainstage and take us on a trip through their ecstatic club, hip-hop and chart classics.

We’re beyond excited to be able to wrap up Saturday mainstage’s perfect day with a perfect night as we welcome one of the UK’s greatest ever songwriters, Ian Broudie and his quintessential band, The Lightning Seeds. Things can indeed be marvellous.

Despite not playing the fame game like most of his Brit-pop contemporaries Ian Broudie’s skill in writing and producing wonderfully catchy and uplifting songs that have more than stood the test of time has secured his reputation as a truly great songwriter. ”Marvellous”, “Lucky You”, “Pure” “Perfect”, “Ready or Not” and the greatest football song ever “Three Lions” are all melodic mini-masterpieces and one of his earliest hits “The Life of Riley”, which was written for his son when he was just a toddler, now takes on an extra charm as Riley will be up on stage at Rhythmtree playing guitar alongside his Dad.  

The Rhythmtree elves have been hard at work to make this year's Rhythmtree the best ever and they haven't finished yet. There is frantic activity behind the scenes to secure a great variety of acts and some stunning headliners for you this year. Check back soon as our preliminary acts are announced!