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So, here is a quick lowdown of some of the biggest and best musical festivals in the UK, and further afield, this year.
*With line up information (C) denotes confirmed, (R) rumoured and (SR) strong rumoured
**The price shown is for full duration camping tickets and some prices will differ depending on vendor as they are subject to booking fees
The biggest music festival in the UK and a titan of the festival form. Can be overwhelming, but expect big names and almost everyone else in between!
Where? Worthy Farm, Pilton, UK
When/How Long? 5 days: 22 Jun- 26 Jun
How much? £195
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) Bon Jovi, Fatboy Slim & The Coral (R) U2, Coldplay and many, many more!
Although marred by last year’s unfortunate incident, Latitude has, in recent years, become an essential event on the UK festival schedule with its trademark fusion of the various arts.
Where? Henham Park, Suffolk UK
When/How Long? 4 days: 14 July - 17 July
How much? £155
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (R) Foals, Suede, We Are Scientists and R.E.M
Probably the most popular festival with under 18s the twin rotating festival monster that is the Reading and Leeds festival benefits from UK exclusivity rights on their headline acts.
Where? Bramham Park, Leeds & Little Johns Farm, Reading, UK
When/How Long? 3 days: 26 Aug- 28 Aug
How much? £180-190
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (SR) The Strokes, Muse & My Chemical Romance
Predominately heavy rock, this festival attracts old and new of the rock/metal/punk scene to the delight of moshers worldwide. Where? Donington Park, Leicestershire UK
When/How Long? 3 days: 10 June - 12 June
How much? £145-£180
Rumoured/Confirmed Acts: (C) Linkin Park, (R) Bon-Jovi, Alter Bridge & Papa Roach
Getting better and better every year predominately indie festival continues to fuse old and new beautifully. An underrated UK music festival.
Where? Lulworth Castle, Isle of Wight , UK
When/How Long? 3 days: 29 July - 31 July
How much? £145-155
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) The Cure, Brian Wilson, Primal Scream & Crystal Castles
Steeped in history and with a consistently impressive line up that differs from other UK festivals, this idyllically located festival would be a real treat.
Where? Seaclose Park, Isle of Wight UK
When/How Long? 3 days: 10 Jun - 12 Jun
How much? Price varies considerably on Viagogo as the event is already sold out.
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) Kings of Leon, Kasabian, Foo Fighters & Joan Jett And The Blackhearts
A unique festival that tends to veer from the mainstream somewhat, bringing environmental elements to the fore and fronted with a selection of chilled music.
Where? Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons, Wales
When/How Long? 3 days: 19 Aug- 21 Aug
How much? £104-120
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: TBA (R) The Standards
Now established as one of the premier European festivals attracting huge acts and set in a lovely region of Spain, between Valencia and Barcelona.
Where? Benicassim, Spain
When/How Long? 4 days: 14 July - 17 July
How much? £160
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Portishead, Tinie Tempah and Primal Scream
Set amongst castle grounds, Exit Fest offers a unique experience with lots of history, insanity and great music for money value.
Where? Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia
When/How Long? 4 days: 07 July - 10 July
How much? £89-105
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) Arcade Fire, Portishead, Hadouken! And Tiga
With the strongest line up since Woodstock this year’s event sounds incredible. However with an awkward location of time and place this one requires some dedication and also mega bucks. Looks like it would be worth it though!
Where? Empire Polo Field, California, USA
When/How Long? 3 days: 15 Apr - 17 Apr
How much? $269/£169 approx.
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) Kings of Leon, Kanye West, The Strokes, Arcade Fire & The Black Keys
With different curators every year this festival always offers something very different and has the advantage of the possibility of booked rooms.
Where? Butlins Holiday Centre, Minehead, UK
When/How Long? 3 days: 13 May - 15 May
How much? £145-175
Rumoured/ Confirmed Acts: (C) Animal Collective, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti & Gang Gang Dance
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