One of the most beloved weekends on the festival calendar, 2000trees returns this month with a line up stacked full of Upset faves.
The festival, which will take place in Cheltenham from 5th-8th July, will host sets from the likes of (Upset cover stars) The Xcerts, plus The Wonder Years, American Football, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Empire State Bastard, Joyce Manor, Prima Queen, Brutus, Kid Kapichi, Loathe, Martha, Sprints, Dream State and loads more.
We caught up with a few of our 2000trees up-and-coming faves to find out what they have planned. Next up, Joe and Cal from Big Special.
Hello Joe and Cal! How's it going? What are you up to today?
Going sound at the moment, thanks; just on our way to the second day of Dot To Dot Festival in Nottingham.
2000trees is a festival with its own strong sense of community - have you been before, either playing or as a fan?
Cal: I've been before, and it's easily one of my favourite festivals, full of real music fans and no egos. And the layout is great; you ain't got to walk 45mins between acts to see another band.
What was the first festival you went to as a fan? What was it like? Who did you see?
Joe: I went to Glasto in '09 with some schoolmates and saw Neil Young and Springsteen. I've not been back since; only been there and Green Man, which I loved also, but excited to get to some more and chuffed to be doing 2000trees.
What's your favourite thing about playing music festivals? How does it compare to a normal gig?
We try to give every gig the same energy and give it full whack for anyone who's bought a ticket, so for us, we just take what we do at any club venue and… put it in a field.
