We’ve a weekend of classic festival moments, with core memories to be made in the fields this year! While this list could’ve easily gone into the hundreds, we managed to narrow down to 15 songs we can’t wait to hear at Kendal Calling 2023…
15 songs we can’t wait to hear at kendal calling 2023!
1. Kasabian – Fire
The definitive Kasabian anthem, with that slow burn start before whipping the crowd up into a frenzy. I can practically see myself dancing on the edge of the mosh pit before it breaks into that iconic chorus.
2. Blossoms – Your Girlfriend
Ring the cowbell! Blossoms have a back catalogue most bands would envy but this standout classic from their second album is what we’re most looking forward to. Lifting the lyrics from an online help forum while the melody takes a leaf out of Talking Heads book, this is sure to be a fun-filled moment of their Saturday night headline set.
3. Royal Blood – Figure It Out
Well, we always like to see the weekend out with a bang and Royal Blood will do just that! Their seminal debut album has gone down in the record books as one of the biggest ever and this defining riff-fuelled anthem is sure to get us dancing one last time before the weekend winds to a close.
4. Nile Rodgers & CHIC – Let’s Dance
The master hitmaker himself is not short of a few familiar tunes, with his writing credits reading like a who’s who of the biggest bands from the last century however his work with David Bowie is up there with his finest collaborations. We can’t wait to welcome them back to Lowther, but even more so, we can’t wait for this absolute banger!
5. Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict A Riot
Not short of a few hits themselves, we’re set to welcome back 2015 headliners Kaiser Chiefs to the magical fields of Lowther Deer Park this Summer! While we’re absolutely buzzing to hear ‘ Ruby’, ‘The Angry Mob’ and ‘Never Miss A Beat’ – it’s their breakout hit that will be providing the carnage on Sunday evening.
6. Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
Do we need to say anything on this? What a moment it will be when an entire field of festival goers gets the ultimate Rick Roll as the legend himself brings the 80s fun to a sunny Saturday evening. Fully ready to bring out all the dad dancing for this one.
7. Example – Kickstarts
There is something about this early teens hit that just emits pure joy – maybe it’s nostalgia or maybe it’s just the fact it’s a stone cold banger! Either way, we’ll be bouncing around down the Main Stage that’s for sure!
8. Frank Turner – Recovery
I’m almost certain you’ll be able to hear this stage from a mile away as Frank Turner takes over Parklands – it’s sure to be a set full of singalongs! As a long-time friend of the festival, it’s always a joy to have Frank back, and we can’t wait to hear some of his newer songs but it’s this jaunty classic from Tape Deck Heart which will always put a smile on our faces.
9. Circa Waves – T Shirt Weather
It’s as if someone set out to write a song that perfectly encapsulates that festival feeling! Circa Waves have gone from new band on the block to veterans of the circuit and having a had a few goes round to hone their craft – a headline slot on Calling Out awaits…
10. Natalie Imbruglia – Torn
I thought I saw a man brought to life… From start to finish, we know you know every single word to this one! All the way from Australia, Natalie Imbruglia is heading to the Lakes and bringing this top notch 00s classic with her.
11. Confidence Man – Boyfriend
The most infectious act around, Con Man bring the party to the Lakes this Summer! I would challenge anyone to watch this act and not walk away with a smile on their face, and a groove in their step. While they may be best known for their Ibiza fuelled radio hit ‘Holiday’ – it’s their debut single we’re most looking forward to – GET DOWN!
12. The Enemy – We’ll Live And Die in These Towns
The Coventry lads are back! After a few years away, they have emerged once more and are back tearing up the UK scene as if they never left. They’ve got indie bangers in abundance but we’re most looking forward to the chimes of this absolute anthem from their first record.
13. Melanie C – Spice Up Your Life
We can’t believe we’ve got a Spice Girl coming to Kendal! An absolute dream for us to hear some of these tunes played in the fields – while I’m sure she’ll have a few up her sleeve, few will have us waving our arms about and losing our voices quite like ‘Spice Up Your Life’’
14. Scouting For Girls – This Ain’t A Love Song
From the 90s to the 00s – Scouting For Girls are back at Kendal Calling this year! After a rapturous response, we just knew we had to bring these lot back for another round. Expect a set full of their greatest hits however it’s this number one from 2010 that always has us singing along…
15. Happy Mondays – Step On
You’re twisting my melon man! There’s no better way to start your Saturday than with the Madchester heavyweights, Happy Mondays! That iconic piano riff will be setting the tone for a party filled Saturday on the Main Stage.
Discover even more with the official Kendal Calling 2023 Spotify playlist!
