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The Ultimate Festival Guide 2013

By Glamour

13 June 2013

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Plan your summer of love with our ultimate guide to the best music festivals of 2013…

SXSW
When? 12 – 17 March 2013
Where? Texas, USA
Headlining? Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and more
Why go? It’s a huge, genre-spanning, multi-venue festival in Austin, Texas. Expect to see some of the biggest names in music in the most intimate of settings.
Buy tickets? Sxsw.com
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Coachella
When? 12-14, 19-21 April 2013
Where? Palm Springs, California
Headlining? Blur, The Postal Service, The Stone Roses
Why go? There has been much debate over the line-up of this year’s festival – mainly over the fact that no-one in the US appears to know who The Stone Roses actually are. But rest assured, this is easily the most celeb-packed and glamorous of all the events this summer.
Buy tickets? Coachella
Camden Crawl Dublin
When? 3 – 5 May 2013
[b]Where? Various venues, Dublin
Headlining? The Black Lips, Dirty Beaches, Darkstar, WIFE, Big Deal
Why go? Love the London version? It’s just like that but in Dublin. With over 150 bands playing in various venues across the city, it’s a great way to experience the rich musical culture of Ireland at a relative glance.
Buy tickets? CamdenCrawlDublin.com/tickets
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The Great Escape
When? 16 – 18 May 2013
Where? Brighton
Headlining? Tom Odell and more
Why go? New music by the sea-side? See some of the best emerging – and established – pop, rap, rock and electro talent in the UK at the super-cool festival in Brighton.
Buy tickets? www2.seetickets.com

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Field Day
When? 25 May 2013
Where? Victoria Park, London
Headlining? Bat For Lashes, Animal Collective, Palma Violets
Why go? Don’t like the idea of camping in the mud for three days straight to see your favourite alternative and indie bands? This one-day festival is the one for you.
Buy tickets? Field Day
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As One In The Park
When? 26 May 2013
Where? Victoria Park, London
Headlining? Rita Ora, Katy B, Union J, Conor Maynard
Why go? London’s biggest gay gathering has turned into a festival, which boasts four large indoor arenas and five additional stages of house, electro, and pop.
Buy tickets? Asonefestival.clubtickets.com
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Primavera Sound
When? 22 − 26 May 2013
Where? Barcelona, Spain
Headlining? Blur, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Postal Service, My Bloody Valentine
Why go? The line-up this year is pretty spectacular, it has to be said. Plus, you’re pretty much guaranteed sunshine for four or five days, as the whole thing takes place near the sea in Barcelona.
Buy tickets? Primavera Sound
Optimus Primavera Sound
When? 30 May – 1 June 2013
[b]Where? Porto, Portugal
Headlining? Blur, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, My Bloody Valentine
Why go? Like Barcelona’s Primavera Sound? Meet its Portuguese cousin. Line-up is pretty similar, but the landscape is slightly different. Still lots of sun. Sold.
Buy tickets? OptimusPrimaveraSound.com

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RockNess
When? 7 − 9 June 2013
Where? Loch Ness, Scotland
Headlining? The Maccabees, Ben Howard, Example
Why go? It’s (arguably) Scotland’s biggest music event. It’s at the Loch Ness. Ben Howard is playing.
Buy tickets? RockNess
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Sonar
When? 13 − 15 June 2013
Where? Barcelona, Spain
Headlining? Skrillex, Kraftwerk, Pet Shop Boys
Why go? Spanning decades of electronic music, Sonar is the place to go for fans of the genre and sun worshippers alike – it is in Barcelona, after all.
Buy tickets? Sonar Festival
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Isle Of Wight Festival
When? 13 − 16 June 2013
Where? Clue is in the name
Headlining? The Stone Roses, The Killers, Bon Jovi
Why go? There’s a real assortment of genres at the event this year (even Little Mix have been added to the bill), but the festival has stuck firmly by its rock roots for its headlining acts.
Buy tickets? Isle Of Wight
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Download
When? 14 – 16 June 2013
Where? Donington Park
Headlining? Iron Maiden, Korn, Down
Why go? It’s the Mecca for heavy metal fans in the UK, so if you consider yourself of that persuasion… Well. Better get down there this June.
Buy tickets? Download Festival

Summer Break
When? 9 – 13 June 2013
Where? Cornwall
Headlining? TBC
Why go? Apparently, it’s the reason why people become students. There’s a line-up of huge music names, a village of caravans to stay in a private beach and more… All for £39.
Buy tickets? Summer Break
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Night + Day
When? 23 June 2013
[b]Where? Osterley Park, London
Headlining? The XX, Polica, Kindness, Mount Kimbie
Why go? Our hearts skipped a beat when we found out pop Gods The XX had put together three dates in three capital cities (London, Lisbon, Berlin) packed with their favourite artists and DJs and catered for by their favourite restaurants. A must for fans of the band. And anyone with any taste in anything. Ever.
Buy tickets? The XX Ticket Store
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Glastonbury
When? 26 – 30 June 2013
Where? Worthy Farm, Pilton
Headlining? Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, The Rolling Stones
Why go? As far as festivals go, this is the largest – and best – Britain has to offer. A must-go for musical pilgrims the world over… If you can get a ticket, that is.
Buy tickets? Glastonbury sold out in minutes, but some tickets are scheduled for release nearer the time. Check back on www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk for more information.
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Hard Rock Calling
When? 29-30 June 2013
Where? Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadium
Headlining? TBC
Why go? London’s best rock festival has had an upgrade and is now in the Olympic Park.
Buy tickets? Hard Rock Calling

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Barclaycard British Summer Time
When? 28 June – 7 July 2013
Where? Hyde Park, London
Headlining? The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, more TBC
Why go? Erm, have you seen the line-up? Plus, no camping, and it’s held in one of the world’s greatest outdoor venues.
Buy tickets? www.bstlondon.com
Hideout Festival
When? 3-5 July 2013
[b]Where? Novalja, Croatia
Headlining? Expect awesome sets from Joy Orbison, Benga, Skream and more
Why go? Boat parties + beach + electronic music + guaranteed sunshine = a pretty freakin’ awesome festival experience, if you ask us.
Buy tickets? TicketArena.co.uk
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The Garden Festival
When? 3 – 10 July 2013
Where? Croatia
Headlining? Krystal Klear, Floating Points and Crazy P.
Why go? Chill-out beats, sun and boat parties – The Garden Festival is perfect if you’re looking for a holiday vibe.
Buy tickets? The Garden Festival
Alcatel One Touch Presents: The Isle Of Man Festival
When? 6 July 2013
Where? Erm… Clearly on the Isle Of Man.
Headlining? Primal Scream, Johnny Marr, Laura Mvula
Why go? If you’re not into a huge three-day-event festival, this one-dayer – which only costs £55 – could be a great one for you. Plus, it’s set on the stunning Isle Of Man, too. And Primal Scream are playing.
Buy tickets? www.isleofmanfestival.com

The Henley Festival
When? 10 – 14 July 2013
Where? London
Headlining? The Beach Boys, Paloma Faith, Jamie Cullum, Madness
Why go? The spectacle of witnessing world-class musical acts on a floating stage on the River Thames is enough. The additions of visual arts, fashion, street theatre, comedy and fine dining are an added bonus.
Buy tickets? www.henleyfestival.co.uk
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Lovebox
When? 19 – 21 July 2013
Where? Victoria Park, London
Headlining? Azealia Banks, D-Angelo, Goldfrapp
Why go? Whatever your taste in music, you are bound to find a day and line-up that suits in London’s diverse three-day event.
Buy tickets? Ticketmaster.co.uk/Lovebox
Cornbury
When? 5 – 7 July 2013
Where? Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire
Headlining? Van Morrison, Keane, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Proclaimers
Why go? The eclectic and eccentric musical carnival provides entertainment for the whole family. Warm beer and burger vans not your thing? The quaff Champagne and dine on fine food from gourmet chefs.
Buy tickets? www.cornburyfestival.com
Somerset House Series
When? 11 – 21 July 2013
[b]Where? London
Headlining? Richard Hawley, Lianne LaHavas, Tom Odell, Jessie Ware
Why go? If camping and muddy fields aren’t really your thing, and whiling away your summer nights watching amazing musicians perform in the stunning setting of one of London’s most treasured locations is, then the Somerset House Series is definitely for you.
Buy tickets? SomersetHouse.org.uk

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Wireless
When? 12 – 13 July 2013
Where? Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Headlining? Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z
Why go? If ever there has been a reason to go to Wireless, the fact that it is in the Olympic Park should swing it.
Buy tickets? Wireless Festival
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T In The Park
When? 12 – 14 July 2013
Where? Balado, Kinross-Shire, Scotland
Headlining? Mumford & Sons, The Killers
Why go? The best chance you're ever going to get to "rock" out!
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Exit Festival
When? 10 – 14 July 2013
Where? Petrovaradin Fortress of Novi Sad, Serbia
Headlining? Bloc Party, Atoms For Peace, Snoop Lion
Why go? Erm… It’s in a fortress. Awesome Music + In A Gigantic Castle = Megawin.
Buy tickets? Exit Festival
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Latitude
When? 18 – 21 July 2013
Where? Southwold, Suffolk
Headlining? Kraftverk, Foals, Bloc Party
Why go? Latitude is an all-encompassing festival that combines all of the arts – from literature, to theatre and live music – and sets them in the beautiful surroundings of Henham Park in Suffolk.
Buy tickets? Latitude

Benicassim
When? 18 – 21 July 2013
Where? Benicassim, Spain
Headlining? The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Queens Of The Stone Age
Why go? Queens Of The Stone Age. In the sun. Amazing.
Buy tickets? Benicassim
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The Secret Garden Party
When? 25 – 28 July 2013
Where? Abbot’s Ripton Estate, Cambridgeshire
Headlining? TBC
Why go? This largely electronic and alternative affair is considered one of the UK’s best boutique festivals.
Buy tickets? The Secret Garden Party
WOMAD
When? 25 – 28 July 2013
Where? Charlton Park, Wiltshire
Headlining? Gilberto Gil, Toots And The Maytals, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
Why go? If you love world music, this is the original and biggest festival of its kind, sprawled over seven stages in the leafy surroundings of Charlton Park in Wiltshire.
Buy tickets? www.womad.co.uk
Lounge On The Farm
When? 26 – 28 July 2013
Where? Merton Farm, Canterbury
Headlining? Seasick Steve, Jessie Ware, Soul II Soul and more.
Why go? It’s on a farm! Hurrah! And the whole boutique, indie take on the big festivals thing always goes down well come summer.
Buy tickets? www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk

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Camp Bestival
When? 1 – 4 August 2013
Where? Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Headlining? Richard Hawley, The Levellers, Labrinth
Why go? Got kids? Don’t want to miss out on the festival action? Bring them with! Camp Bestival is the family version of the September event.
Buy tickets? Camp Bestival
Standon Calling
When? 2-4 August 2013
[b]Where? Standon, Hertfordshire
Headlining? De La Soul, Band Of Skulls, Digitalism
Why go? This family-friendly, musically diverse boutique festival comes over all Bestival with its dress-up themes. This year's is Run Away From The Circus. Steer clear if you’re scared of clowns.
Buy tickets? Standon-Calling.com
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Boardmasters
When? 7-11 August
Where? Newquay, Cornwall
Headlining? Basement Jaxx, The Vaccines and Ben Howard
Why go? Three words: Hot. Surfer. Boys. Also… Music. Pretty bang on the money. And the beach setting in Newquay’s not bad, either.
Buy tickets? www.henleyfestival.co.uk
Wilderness
When? 8 – 11 August 2013
[b]Where? Cornbury Park, Cotswolds
Headlining? Empire Of The Sun, Noah And The Whale, Rodriguez
Why go? The producers of Lovebox and Secret Garden Party have created this spectacular, nature-inspired boutique festival of music, theatre arts and food in the stunning settings of Cornbury Park in the Cotswolds.
Buy tickets? SeeTickets.com

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Green Man
When? 15 – 18 August 2013
Where? Glanusk Estate, Black Mountains, Wales
Headlining? British Sea Power, Eagleowl, Ben Howard
Why go? Apart from the ace line-up, which also features Melody’s Echo Chamber, Fuck Buttons and John Cale, the intimate boutique festival is set on one of the most beautiful sites in the UK. Plus, during its 10 years, Green Man has been a great champion of charitable causes, as well as new music.
Buy tickets? www.greenman.net
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Virgin Media V Festival
When? 17 – 18 August 2013
Where? Chelmsford, South Staffordshire
Headlining? Beyoncé and Kings Of Leon
Why go? The celeb-packed VIP area at Virgin Media V Festival is legendary for being one of the most luxurious around. Plus, rumours for this year’s headlining acts (Beyoncé to Kings Of Leon) look set to make this one of the best line-ups yet.
Buy tickets? V Festival
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Reading & Leeds Festival
When? 23 – 25 August 2013
Where? Erm… Reading and Leeds?
Headlining? Biffy Clyro, Eminem, Deftones
Why go? Reading And Leeds is one of the UK’s original rock festivals. It's reputation alone should sway you.
Buy tickets? Reading & Leeds Festival
South West Four
When? 24 – 25 August 2013
Where? Clapham Common, London
Headlining? Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren
Why go? For 10 years this festival has been attracting dance-lovers from London and beyond.
Buy tickets? South West Four

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Outlook
When? 29 August – 2 September 2013
Where? Fort Punta Christo Pula, Croatia
Headlining? Talib Kweli, Jay Electronic, Alborosie & Shengan Clan
Why go? Where else can you see some of the world’s top DJs and live acts in such sunny climes?
Buy tickets? Outlook Festival
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Bestival
When? 5 – 8 September 2013
Where? The Isle of Wight
Headlining? Snoop Dogg, Elton John, The Knife, Wu-Tang Clan
Why go? Boutique festival-goers love Bestival’s non-corporate feel and environmental ethos.
Buy tickets? Bestival
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Unknown Festival
When? 10 – 14 September 2013
Where? Rovinj, Croatia
Headlining? Jessie Ware, Django Django, Lindstrom
Why go? This is a brand-new festival from the people who brought you Field Day and The Warehouse Project.
Buy tickets? Unknown Festival
Festival No.6
When? 13 – 15 September 2013
Where? Portmeirion, Wales
Headlining? Manic Street Preachers, James Blake, Everything Everything and more
Why go? Set in the stunning surroundings of Portmeirion, and made up to look like a little Italian village, you can take part in a human game of chess, a light show, go watch some comedy, chill out on the pebble beach, or, of course, GO WATCH THE MANICS. Awesome.
Buy tickets? www.festivalnumber6.com