The Seldom Seen Kids

For the third year running Rizla is sending out their own troupe of exceptional DJs, The Invisible Players, to entertain festival crowds up and down the country. The Players are an eclectic bunch, hand-picked to bring their special touch behind the decks to some of the UK's best festivals. In 2009 they'll be turning up to DJ at RockNess, Lovebox, Big Chill and Bestival.

Check out the activities of the crew across the Summer below, then find out more about team.

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BESTIVAL - 11-13th September

Read a review of the Rizla Arena at Bestival HERE.
View a gallery from the Rizla Invisible Players' area at Bestival 2009 HERE.
Check out some of the great Space themed costumes at this year's Bestival HERE.

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THE BIG CHILL - 7-9th August

Read a review of the Rizla Invisible Players arena at The Big Chill HERE
Listen to Four Tet's Dj set from The Big Chill HERE.

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LOVEBOX - 18-19th July

Read ClashMusic's review of the Lovebox festival, with the Rizla Arena, HERE
Read a review of the Rizla Invisible Players arena at Lovebox HERE
View a photo gallery of the Invisible Players at Lovebox HERE

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ROCKNESS - 12-14th June

Watch a video report from the event HERE
View a photo gallery from RockNess HERE
Listen to DJ sets from the RockNess festival by Andrew Weatherall, Jon Carter, Jazzie B, Toddla T and MC Serocee.

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MANCHESTER - 6th June

View photos from the Manchester stop of the Rizla Invisible Players UK tour HERE.

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BRISTOL - 29th May

Check out a photo gallery from the Rizla Invisible Players' Bristol club night HERE.

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Previous incarnations of the Players' line-up have featured Big Audio Dynamite's Don Letts, Radio One's Annie Nightingale and Greg Wilson of Hacienda fame – and in the same eclectic vein, the group this year are a similarly seminal set of artists, featuring:

Jazzie B - The founder of Soul II Soul, now with an OBE and still with a massive following for his unique blend of soul, funk and house.

Jon Carter – The international DJ, who saw in the dawn of the acid house revolution and still kicks it today.

Micachu – The much-touted songwriter, DJ and frontwoman of Michacu and the Shapes, whose 'Jewellery' album is already one of the best of 2009.

Gruff Rhys – Welsh legend, best known for his role in the mighty Super Furry Animals and also for envelope pushing in newer project Neon Neon.

David Shrigley – A creative legend, and Internet sensation, whose endearingly twisted work encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, animation and music.

Playing from a 1920's style musical van, The Invisible Players will be joined by a whole host of talent, including some live elements (last year witnessed the mighty Hip-Hop Karaoke and a frenetic performance from Drums of Death).

Stayed tuned to ClashMusic.com for news of the Players' activities across the Summer. If you want more details, or to get your hands on exclusive mixes, interviews and video footage, check out the Rizla Invisible Players' home on the web at http://www.rizla.co.uk/invisible-players.

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