FATBOY Slim is on a mission.

Not only is he trying to up his game with his return to Creamfields in the August Bank Holiday, he is also bringing a taste of the Miami club scene to the Daresbury field.

After performing at the electronic and dance music festival last year, the DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, is making his comeback in style by hosting his own arena.

The 51-year-old's Smile High Club is coming to the event after launching on the Holy Ship cruise in Miami at the start of the year.

Norman, who is behind the hits The Rockafeller Skank, Praise You and Right Here Right Now, said: "It's an honour to be invited straight back.

"I'm also inspired by the desire to do something a bit different and not repeating the main stage show we did last year.

"I'm very excited to build a club within a festival rather than just brand up a tent.

"I cannot legally divulge any of the gags we are intending to do except we are going try and break the world record for a human smiley at midday on the Sunday.

"It came about by a stupid random thought triggered by a YouTube video someone sent me of a farmer herding his cows into a smiley!"

So how did smiles and smileys become synonymous with the DJ's 30 year career?

"It started with a crazy night in Lanzarote," added Norman, who was also in The Housemartins with Paul Heaton in the 80s.

"I took a trip to Smileyland which led to a tattoo and it's kind of stuck as my meme ever since. It kind of sums me up, I think.

"Positive, kind of goofy, never in fashion but more importantly never out of it."

Norman will be playing alongside the likes of Armin van Buuren, Avicii, Chemical Brothers, Knife Party, Tiësto and Paul van Dyk among many others across 22 arenas.

Handpicked for the Smile High Club on Sunday, August 30, are Duke Dumont, Breach, Paul Woolford, The Magician, Destructo and Alex Adair.

Norman said: "I tried to focus on the movers and shakers rather than just invite all my old mates – or perhaps it's a happy blend of both."

The DJ, who grew up in Bromley, has performed all over the world but said he still has the most affection for British crowds.

"They're generally a more informed but drunker bunch than most other countries – both of which are a delight for a DJ," he added.

"I think there is definitely more warmth and recognition towards me because most people have kind of grown up knowing what I do.

"I think the secret to Creamfields' success is that it does what it says on the tin. It doesn’t try to re-invent the wheel, just provide consistent quality raving for the masses.

"I get into character before going on stage by throwing off my shoes and donning the Hawaiian shirt and then as I step out there my tour manager slaps me real hard around the face."

Before Creamfields, Norman, who is married to Zoe Ball, will be jetting off to Ibiza – but not for the reason you might expect.

He said: "I always take my family out for two weeks in August to celebrate our wedding anniversary – we met in Ibiza 17 years ago – so I will be holed up in a villa in the hills playing happy families."

So after being on the music scene since the 80s, what keeps Norman ahead of the game?

He added: "I am first and foremost a lover of music so I spend half my week looking for new tunes and ideas on the internet, the joy of finding a gem and the desire to share it with everyone around the world.

"That is my main motivation and watching young people get high and dance keeps me inspired.

"It's already shaping up nice for a classic year. We launched the Smile High Club on the Holy Ship cruise in Miami at the start of the year and haven’t looked back.

"Highlights have been Glastonbury sets, the launch of Common People in Southampton and instigating the departure of Zayne from One Direction in Thailand.

"He was leaving my gig when all the hoo ha started..."

- Fatboy Slim will be hosting the Smile High Club arena at Creamfields on Sunday, August 30. For tickets, more information and the full line-up visit creamfields.com