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SUMMER SUNDAE WEEKENDER
When: August 14 – 16
What: Growing each year since its launch in 2001, the festival now stretches to three days
Who: The Streets, The Charlatans, Bon Iver, The Zutons
Where: De Montfort Hall and Gardens, Leicester
How much: £92 – £99
www.summersundae.com ; 0116 233 3111

BIG WHEEL SUNDAYS
When: August 16 - September 6
What: An urban festival in its third year, Big Wheel Sundays hosts a series of acts in Regents Park on Sunday evening for four weeks
Who: British Sea Power,Alabama 3 unplugged and Tunng
Where: Regent's Park, London
How much: £26 - £32.50
www.bigwheeltickets.com

THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL
When: August 21 – 23
What: A folky festival that incorporates film, literature, art and dance as well as music, it is set in the beautiful Glonsuk Park, which is closed to the public the remainder of the year
Who: Jarvis Cocker, Wilco, Rocky Erickson, Bon Iver, The Fence Collective, The Three Craws, Animal Collective
Where: Glanusk Park, Brecon Beacons, Wales
How much: £115
www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk

RYTHM FESTIVAL
When: August 21 – 23
What: Small festival in its fourth year, offering a collection of classic and modern acts
Who: The Proclaimers, Alabama 3, The Beat, The Blow Monkeys, James Hunter and Pentangle
Where:Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6AB
How much: £35 – £90
www.rhythmfestival.net

V FESTIVAL
When: August 22 – 23
What: A big-name brand that pulls big-name acts to this two-day festival split over two venues in Chelmsford and Staffordshire
Who: Oasis, The Killers, The Ting Tings, MGMT and Lady GaGa, Pete Doherty
Where: Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire UK
How much: £70 – £145
www.vfestival.com

80s REWIND
When: August 22- 23
What: The big acts of the Eighties dust off the spandex
Who: Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, Bananarama, Belinda Carlisle, Gloria Gaynor, Sister Sledge, ABC, Go West, Paul Young, Billy Ocean
Where:Temple Island Meadows near Henley on Thames
How much: £40 - £95
www.rewindfestival.com

SHAMBALA
When: August 27 - 31
What: Intimate, family-friendly festival incorporating music, arts and a lots of dressing up. The 10 year-old festival is a non-commercial ethical affair
Who: To be confirmed
Where: Secret location in Northamptonshire
How much: £99
www.shambalafestival.org; 0844 870 0000

READING FESTIVAL
When: August 28 – 30
What: With a long history stretching back to 1972, the Reading Festival always gets applause for its mix of big names and indie bands
Who: Kings of Leon, Radiohead, The Prodigy, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Placebo
Where: Little Johns Farm, Reading
How much: £70 - £175
www.readingfestival.com

LEEDS FESTIVAL
When: August 28 – 30
What: The sibling of the Reading Festival, it takes place on the same weekend with a similar mix of acts
Who: Kings of Leon, Radiohead, The Prodigy, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Placebo
Where: Bramham Park, Leeds
How much: £70 - £175
www.leedsfestival.com

BEACHDOWN
When: August 28 – 31
What: An eclectic line-up of music, film and comedy entertainment all at a chalk-based camp site so you can guarantee a mud-free weekend
Who: Grace Jones, The Zutons, Laurent Garnier, Super Furry Animals, The Rakes, Saint Etienne, Grandmaster Flash, Prince Buster, The Fall, Ida Maria
Where: Devil's Dyke, Brighton
How much: £97.50
www.beachdownfestival.com

CREAMFIELDS
When: August 29 – 30
What: A dance festival that draws a plethora of DJ, the event has expanded to give those who prefer live guitars and a keyboard or two some bands to break up the beats.
Who: Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, Mylo Live, David Guetta, Pete Tong, Calvin Harris
Where: Daresbury, Cheshire
How much: £105 – £115
www.creamfields.com

SOUTH WEST FOUR
When: August 29
What: Dance music, dance music and more dance music in south London
Who: Sasha and John Digweed, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Mark Knight, Scarlett Etienne, Dubfire,
Where: Clapham Common, London SW4
How much: £40
www.southwestfour.com

PLAY THE FIELD
When: August 29 - 30
What: A new classical music festival being hosted by conductor Charles Hazlewood with backing from Dragons' Den entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.
Who: Excellent Device!, Army of Generals and guests Will Gregory and Adrian Utley
Where: Outside of Keinton Mandeville in Somerset
How much: £22 - £55
www.playthefield.co.uk

GET LOADED IN THE PARK
When: August 30
What: For a one-day festival, this south London event packs in the acts. There will be at least 30 acts across four stages.
Who: Orbital, Pendulum, Rob Da Bank, Royksopp, Esser, Trip, Laurent Garnier
Where: Clapham Common, London SW4
How much: £35
www.getloadedinthepark.com

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