Dub Pistols
From their early singles for Concrete Records to their genre defying ‘Six Million Ways To Live’ lp, the Dub Pistols have always added a much needed Rock n Roll swagger to the UK’s dance scene. Chewing up hip-hop, dub, techno, ska & punk & spitting them out in a renegade futuristic skank they have consistently defied genres & exceeded the highest of expectations.
London Afrobeat Collective
...a dance music explosion that has been winning fans from every corner of the UK scene. Their potent blend funk, afrobeat and psychedelic rock and their high energy live shows rocketed them into the festival limelight in 2011 with now legendary shows at Glasto’s West Holts Stage, Secret Garden Party and Green Man. Get ready to shake your nyash!
The Bees
The Bees are an English band from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Although their sound is generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, the band have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and jazz.Neil Halstead
Neil is an old soul and his newest solo record is exactly who he is. Welcoming, warm, clever and kind.
The Raise
It's been ten years since the demise of rootjoose but the pulse of the popular Cornish outfit still beats strong in the hands of Rob Elton and his new band The Raise. Along side Rob is the brutal guitar style of Darren Roberts, and a pounding rhythm section courtesy of Roger Luxton on Drums and newest recruit Jamie Graham on Bass. With massive four part harmonies and heavy riffs, you will not be disappointed!!
Hong Kong Ping Pong
From its humble roots as the trail blazing NSB radio show Beating The Crates, to its Godzilla-like conquering of the South Westclub scene, HKPP has kept the three F’s, ‘fresh, funky, and fun (and feathers…no, wait)’ as its mantra. Playing an eclectic mix including everything from breaks, to dub step, to hip hop, to Peruvian pipe music (okay maybe not the last one) DJs MORPHOSIS and FAT HARRY have spent the last few years working their musical magic to establish HKPP as one of the most vibrant, unique, and fun nights in the South West. www.hongkongpingpong.co.uk/
Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin
Recently described as, "Authentic, haunting roots music from a first class duo" (Seth Lakeman), Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two musicians with a fast growing following on the folk and roots scene. Having just completed two tours with Show Of Hands, they have been receiving very warm reviews of their début album.
www.philliphenryandhannahmartin.co.uk/
Rozi Plain
Behold the wonderfully intimate and human songcraft of Rozi Plain. Whether alone with guitar or joined by an assembly of her regular co-conspirators (including François & The Atlas Mountains, This Is The Kit and Sleeping States, all of whom she also joins for their sets in a glorious musical swapping shop), her songs possess a certain fragile magnetism that can hush the gabblers in the drawing of a breath, and make any room seem like home.
This is the Kit
... is Kate Stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompianied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures onto songs of unpretentious beauty.This Is The Kit have toured in the uk, japan, and europe. They appear in may guises: solo, duo, psychedelic rock-formation, 4-4-2, unplugged acoustic gigs, choir workshops, homeshows, busking etc.
Hope Road
Experimental RnB with a dash of funky dub, recently formed Hope Road hold down the groove for singer/songwriter Kay Lee Pattinsons silky, soulful vocal. Driven by a kick ass rhthm section topped with deramy keyboards this North Cornwall based outfit will make you swing your hips and smile.
Matthew P
Matthew P is a folk performer, hailing from the suffolk coast.. as east as you can go without leaving this English isle. From T in the Park and Latitude festivals to a boat on the Thames, Matt has cultured his live show into something special; an honest and humble performance, always willing to get to know the audience and entertain with his own brand of folk pop.
Biere De Luxe
Smashing it on the Cornish live circuit recently these boys deliver a hectic rum fuelled blend of klezma punk, shanty, rock n roll and more - the sound ofthe iron curtain resampled through heavy amphetamine abuse.
Damp Rats
Simon, Serah, Dave, Laura and friends play a mix of obscure but fun songs from jug band to reggae on various instuments.
Silent Disco
This year at Rock Oyster Festival we introduce a concept that has 
taken the UK’s biggest festivals by storm, SILENT DISCO! Imagine yourself in a field, with headphones on, dancing to the music and not disturbing the neighbours. Best of all you are in control! You get to pick the DJ/music style by selecting which channel you want to listen to. Or just take your headphones off and watch people dance around you.............. in their own little world!; A not to be missed part of the festival which you are going to love!
Maisie
Maisie likes all genres of music but especially loves performing jazz and classical crossover pieces. Her favourite singers range from Charlotte Church and Etta James to Michael Buble and Lady Gaga and her all time favourite icon is Audrey Hepburn.
