'Skins' TV show to host arena at Rock Ness

United Kingdom | | 17 March 2008

Cult TV show 'Skins' is to host a new arena at Rock Ness festival, which takes place near the village of Dores on the banks of Loch Ness on 7-8 June.

The huge area will feature beat led talent from the likes of Felix Da Housecat, Hadouken, Annie Mac, Does It Offend You, Yeah? and Black Ghosts.

Rock Ness organisers also confirmed a team of 'Skins' casting agents will be out in force in the search for the hottest new talents for the next series.

The announcement of the Skins Live arena comes days after festival organisers confirmed a deal has been struck with Channel 4 television to broadcast Rock Ness to a national UK audience.

Acts already confirmed include Fatboy Slim, Razorlight, Underworld, The View, The Twang, Editors, CSS, The Cribs, Roisin Murphy, Simian Mobile Disco, The Cuban Brothers, Layo & Bushwacka!, Digitalism and dance legends 2 Many DJs hosting their own Radio Soulwax arena, plus David Guetta's F*** Me I'm Famous club night.

Tickets are on sale priced at £115 for both days with camping or £100 without camping, with day tickets costing £50 for either day. Buy HERE.

The weekend’s on-site festival fun will also be captured and should prove highly entertaining viewing given the fashion-fabulous Dressing Up Tent, whacko Lost in Sound experience, Bollywood Cocktail Bar, Black Isle Pub and The Whisky Bar plus loads of other surprises still be announced.