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The Rizla Invisible Players tour is back on the road for its third year with an even bigger party planned.  The tour has gone from strength to strength picking up fans, accolades and many memorable moments along the way and 2009 promises to continue in the same vein with new line-up, arena and party locations.

The headline party hosts at Lovebox, The Invisible Players, feature a new look line-up of creative icons:

TIMES:

RIZLA ARENA - SATURDAY
12.00 David Shrigley
13.30 Heavenly Jukebox plus Special Guest MC
15.30 Bill Brewster & Frank Broughton (Lowlife/ DJ History)
17.30 Idjut Boys
19.30 X Press 2
21.30 SHOW ENDS

RIZLA ARENA - SUNDAY
12.00 Gruff Rhys
13.30 Hip Hop  Karaoke
16.00 Annie Nightingale
17.30 Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul)
20.00 Diplo
21.30 SHOW ENDS

Saturday:
X-press 2
Idjut Boys
Lowlife DJ's
Heavenly Jukebox
David Shrigley

Sunday:
Diplo
Jazzie B (Soul 2 Soul)
Annie Nightingale
Hip Hop Karaoke
Gruff Rhys

With some tasty special guests TBA on both days

Each with a watertight reputation for creativity and expression through music, the 2009 collective promises to take the Rizla tour to a whole new level.

The background on the Invisible Players of 2009…

Jazzie B - The original Funky Dread and founder of the Soul II Soul empire and philosophy. Jazzie is the proud owner of an OBE, and boasts a massive following for his unique blend of soul, funk and grooves. He promises to draw massive attention with his sets from the Rizla van.

Gruff Rhys - Welsh songwriter and musician, best known for the mighty Super Furry Animals. He is also renowned for his solo projects such as the Mercury award-nominated Neon Neon.

David Shrigley - A creative legend and internet sensation, who's endearingly twisted work encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, animation and music.

Following a storming second year, including a soundtrack from the likes of Annie Nightingale, Justin Robertson, Graeme Park and Derrick Carter, the 2009 tour features four festivals, five club dates and a load of surprises thrown in for good measure.

Playing from a unique musical van, a recreation of the original Rizla touring van of the 1920’s, The Invisible Players will play spontaneous and inspiring sets from a diverse record collection. There are no prepared set lists, just pure improvisation and the creation of a unique vibe in the Rizla Arena. The sound could vary from Dub, Electro, Dancehall, Funk, Hip Hop, Breakbeat to Northern Soul and Acid House – the roots of popular music as we know it.

Jazzie B is looking forward to getting started: “The van looks really cool and it’s a great project incorporating the authentic spirit from the 1920’s. I’m looking forward to the different sounds, vibes and energy created by the Invisible Players.”

David Shrigley is equally positive: “The tour is going to be a lot of fun, I’m excited about sticking my choice of records on, getting amongst the neon and palm trees and hopefully hosting a jumping party.”

For more information visit rizla.co.uk/invisible-players