February 5, 2016 - 11:43 AMT
Boardmasters summer festival unveils epic 2016 line-up

Boardmasters is back - announcing a pretty impressive line-up for its 2016 summer festival, featuring the likes of James Bay, Kaiser Chiefs, Wolf Alice and more, Gigwise reveals.

Joining them at the acclaimed Cornish music and surfing bash will be Example & DJ Wire, Sigma, Wilkinson, Gabrielle Aplin, Jack Savoretti, Jamie Lawson, Mnek, and Nahko and Medicine for the People - with many, many more yet to be announced.

Andrew Topham, Boardmasters Festival Director, said, "We are thrilled to announce the outstanding James Bay as our first headline act for Boardmasters 2016. It’s fantastic to see Cornwall remaining firmly on the UK’s music map with its very own surf and music festival growing each year. We're looking forward to five days of explosive performances and thrilling surf action this summer."

Boardmasters takes place at at Watergate Bay in Newquay, from Wednesday 10 - Sunday 14 August.

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