Example

Crossover dance music icon Example is about to release his 8th studio album We May Grow Old But We Never Grow Up. Maintaining years of momentum with chart topping singles, career defining festival sets, sold out tours and multiple platinum records, the 8th album is set to embody his youthful nature whilst pushing a fresh range of rising talent across pop and dance spectrums. As an iconic figure, loving father, husband and artist, Example is the front man of multiple generations. Having spent well over a decade in the game, the UK mainstay has crafted a career drenched in accolades.

Sam Ryder

In 2020, as the world went into lockdown, Sam Ryder uploaded the first of his now infamous
covers. They quickly caught the attention of some famous fans (think Justin Bieber, Sia, Alicia
Keys and Elton John) – with compilations of his videos appearing on The Ellen Show, BBC’s
Newsbeat and more. As the videos kept coming, so did the fans – with his socials standing at
over 10 million followers to date and hundreds of thousands of comments.

McFly

McFly formed in 2003 and quickly became the youngest band to top the UK Album Chart once and then twice. In the process they won a BRIT award for Best British Pop Act. They have 15 top 10 singles to date and are currently touring with their seventh studio album! Dave’s copy

Scouting For Girls

Throughout Scouting For Girls’ immensely successful career they’ve sold over two million albums,
two million singles, had four Brit Award nominations, an Ivor Novello nomination, had four top
ten singles, sold-out Wembley Arena, The Royal Albert Hall and most recently sold-out two nights
at The London Palladium and had a series of hit singles all of which were inescapable radio
smashes. Scouting For Girls continue to prove they are unstoppable.

During the lockdown’s, Roy had time to extend the bands repertoire, reimagining of some of
the biggest songs from the 80s. ‘Easy Cover’, their latest album release, is a joyous celebration
of that golden era of music with Scouting For Girls revisiting their favorite childhood musical
moments, from Tears For Fears, The Waterboys, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins
and much more.

Dick & Dom

Reef

Glastonbury rockers REEF are firmly back reenergised like never before with a confident spring in their step which has already seen the band soar back into the UK Top 20 with their recently released new album ‘Shoot Me Your Ace” produced by Andy Taylor (Duran Duran/The Power Station).
Since the albums release and numerous rave reviews the band have opened for the likes of the Rolling Stones at their Olympic stadium show in Munich, Headlined the Avalon Stage at Glastonbury and have performed at some of the best and most prestigious festivals across the UK and Europe. Summer has been very much in bloom for Somerset’s finest rock band.

The Cuban Brothers

It’s long been said that Cubans sing when they speak, dance when they walk, and woo with a love song. So it should be of little surprise that The Cuban Brothers’ peerless funk so ul review blends sexy, soulful music, with jaw-dropping B-boy action and riotous comedy.

From humble beginnings, Miguel Mantovani, Archerio Mantovani and Kengo San have built Los Hermanos Cubanos – The Cuban Brothers – into a legendary outfit that continuously sells out shows across the globe.

Bear Grylls

Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls OBE is a British past SAS trooper, survival expert, adventurer, and television presenter. He first drew attention after embarking on a number of adventures, including several world records in hostile environments, and then became widely known for his television series Man vs. Wild.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph’s many ambitious endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell.

Amongst his many record-breaking achievements, he was the first to reach both Poles, the first to cross the Antarctic and Arctic Ocean, and the first to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis.

Joe Marler

Joe Marler is a professional rugby player who plays for England and Harlequins. He has also written a book and hosts a podcast called ‘The Joe Marler Show’.

Joe was also the subject of the Sky Sports documentary ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ where he explored mental health challenges and opened up about his own struggles.

Joe is known for his comedic take on life and rugby and is a popular figure on social media.

Simon Harmer

Meet Simon Harmer, a former British Army Medic who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Now an experienced inspirational speaker, Simon encourages listeners worldwide to build their own resilient mindset. With expertise in personal development, he has empowered thousands across industries to embrace change and overcome challenges. Simon has delivered inspiring talks at prestigious events like TEDx, captivating audiences with thought-provoking conversations. We are honoured to have Simon as a guest speaker at Gone Wild this year to share some inspirational words with you all! 

Sophie Power

Sophie Power is a beacon of inspiration for mothers worldwide, dedicating her running career to advocating for women’s rights in sports. Despite starting with just a mile, she’s conquered over 40 ultramarathons globally since her debut at the Marathon des Sables in 2010. At 40, she achieved a remarkable milestone, winning her first GB vest with a personal best of 235.7km in 24 hours. Recently, she proudly represented Britain as the top athlete at the World Championships in Taiwan. Sophie’s journey led her to establish sheRACES, empowering mothers to stay active during and after pregnancy by sharing her own struggles. We’re thrilled to have Sophie join us at Gone Wild to share her extraordinary story!

Philippa Kaye

Dr. Philippa Kaye, a dedicated GP and mother of three, is a bestselling author known for her expertise in various health topics, including pregnancy, child health, menopause, and cancer. Her memoir “Doctors Get Cancer Too” shed light on her battle with bowel cancer at 39, becoming an Amazon bestseller. She has appeared on TV shows such This Morning and Talk TV and contributes to magazines like That’s Life and My Weekly Special, sharing her medical expertise. Dr. Philippa simplifies medical concepts in her popular videos, such as her explanation of cervical screening with over 15.4 million views worldwide. She’ll be at Gone Wild for a conversation about her personal journey and all things health!

Gillian Castle

Gill is a 44-year-old mother of 1, who has a permanent colostomy (stoma) due to a traumatic childbirth. In the past 12 years, she has recovered from her severe injuries, overcome PTSD and mental health problems, to become the first person to swim the English Channel solo with a stoma. Triathlons, scuba diving and sky diving are all adventures Gill has undertaken since her traumatic experience. In 2022, Gill established her own charity, Chameleon Buddies, which supports women in the UK and Kenya to adjust to life after stoma surgery or birth trauma. She is a passionate advocate for positive actions after trauma. 

Alix Popham

Alix Popham was never afraid to put his body on the line during a successful professional rugby career. Now he is summoning that character to win the greatest challenge of his life.

He started playing the game aged just 4 and would go on to a decorated career representing Newport, Leeds Tykes, Llanelli Scarlets and Brive, as well as winning 33 caps for Wales before retiring aged 30 in 2011.

Almost a decade on he was then hit with the hardest blow of his life – a diagnosis of early on-set dementia, brought on by the countless shuddering collisions out on the rugby field.

Yet Alix has embarked on a mission to seek a better future for himself and others like him. Just as when breaking the gain line on the rugby pitch, spectacular progress has already been made and while there are still some hard yards ahead, momentum is gathering like the roar of the Welsh anthem reverberating around the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

George Bullard

George is a world record-breaking explorer, endurance athlete and motivational speaker. He completed the world’s longest unsupported polar journey of 1,374 miles on foot aged 19 and in 2016 was part of a two-man kayak that became the first to cross the North Atlantic from Greenland to Scotland.

His adventures, which began at the age of 14 when he swam the English Channel as part of a team, have taken him to all seven continents. He also runs two businesses, IGO Adventures and City Camping, which have seen him act as a guide to over 350 people of all ages looking to discover the wild.

Cat Capon

Catherine ‘Cat’  Capon is a conservation communicator with 15 years of experience in documentary filmmaking and environmental campaigning. She is passionate about inspiring others to spend time in the wildest parts of our planet.

A “champion of eco-adventures”, she believes we should travel the world consciously, and promotes ecotourism to re-engage people with the natural world. Cat maintains that spending time with wild animals is the key to encouraging us to live more thoughtfully on our planet.

Cat studied Ecology and Zoology at Imperial College London. Her first expedition saw her studying bats in Honduras. During this time, separated from modern life’s ‘necessities’, she became fiercely protective of the wildlife around her.