Fabulous Festival Guide

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If you weren't lucky enough to bag tickets for Glasto this year, don't despair - there are plenty of other equally fabulous festivals happening all over the country. Whether you're a rock chick or a raver, we've picked the most stylish spots to get into the groove this summer...

JULY

WHAT? T in the Park
WHO? Kings of Leon, James Morrison, The Killers, Razorlight, Blur, Lady GaGa, The Ting Tings Katy Perry, Keane, Lily Allen, Noisettes, Florence and the Machine, Ladyhawke, Little Boots
WHEN? 10-12 July
WHERE? Balado Airfield, Kinross-shire
WEAR? Prepare for all possible weather conditions by packing wellies, shades and a woolly jumper!
CELEBS? Scottish stars including Sharlene Spiteri from Texas can be found braving the weather to enjoy the amazing atmosphere at T.
www.tinthepark.com

Lily Allen is festival queen this summer, with performances planned for almost every single one!

WHAT? Benecassim
WHO? Oasis, Kings of Leon, Lily Allen, Peaches, The Killers
WHEN? 16-19 July
WHERE? Benicassim, Valencia, Spain
WEAR? A bikini, sandals and shades for day, an ironic playsuit for night.
WHY? Beach, bands and sunshine - what more could you possibly want? Escape the muddy, sodden fields of Britain's festivals for an altogether more sun-drenched affair in Spain. Best for serious music fans and those who love to party 'til the sun comes up...
www.fiberfib.com

WHAT? Lovebox
WHO? Duran Duran, NERD, Groove Armada, Doves, VV Brown
WHEN? 18-19 July
WHERE? Victoria Park, London, E2
WEAR? Fabulous fashion ed says: "A festival for the city types, a playsuit with heeled pixie boots is a prefect ensemble for first time festival goers."
WHY? If the thought of camping in a muddy field sans showers and hair straighteners makes you shudder, the Lovebox festival in east London's Victoria Park is for you. A mere tube ride away from central London, it's easy to navigate and there are plenty of nearby shops and pubs for supplies!
www.lovebox.net

Take a tip from Coleen and keep your camera handy

WHAT? The Secret Garden Party
WHO? Jarvis Cocker, VV Brown, Emiliana Torrini, Noah and the Whale
WHEN? 23-26th July
WHERE? It's a secret until just before the festival, but it's somewhere in East Anglia...
WEAR? Fabulous fashion ed says: "A flowing maxi dress is a comfortable and easy option, team with a waist belt to create a slim-line silhouette."
WHY? The Secret Garden Party isn't strictly speaking a festival - it's far more civilised than that, with a boutique camping area with butler service and posh showers. If you like living in luxury but still want to experience some al fresco music, sign up now.
www.secretgardenparty.com

AUGUST

Paolo Nutini will be rocking T in the Park

WHAT? Field Day
WHO? Santigold, The Horrors, Mystery Jets, Erol Alkan
WHEN? 1st August
WHERE? Victoria Park, London, E2
WEAR?
WHY? The festival of choice for east London hipsters who don't want to stray too far from their comfort zone. Featuring cooler-than-cool artists including fashion-music icon Santigold and The Horrors
www.fielddayfestivals.com

WHAT? The Big Chill
WHO? David Byrne, Orbital, Basement Jaxx
WHEN? 6-9th August
WHERE? Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Malvern Hills, Herefordshire
WEAR? Your glow sticks! Fabulous fashion ed says: "Bright colour clash and Aztec prints will definitely get you noticed."
WHY? For those who are nostalgic for the golden days of rave, the Big Chill festival in the gorgeous Herefordshire countryside is the ideal opportunity to lie back, take in some tunes and chill out (hence the name!)
www.bigchill.net

The girls from St Trinian's hang out backstage

WHAT? V Festival
WHO? The Killers, Razorlight, Lily Allen, Taylor Swift, Fat Boy Slim, The Ting Tings, Dizzee Rascal, The Saturdays, Will Young, Oasis, Elbow, Katy Perry, Alesha Dixon, Lady GaGa, The Human League, Daniel Merriweather
WHEN? 22-23 August
WHERE? Hylands Park, Chelmsford. Weston Park, Staffordshire
WEAR? V's poppy, light-hearted atmosphere means you can afford to glam up a bit - think hotpants with wellies, crop tops, day-glo shades and trilbies.
CELEBS: Jodie Kidd, Jennifer Metcalfe, Girls Aloud
www.vfestival.com

Keep smiling through the rain like Sienna

WHAT? Reading Festival
WHO? Kings of Leon, Artic Monkeys, Radiohead, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Prodigy, Fall Out Boy, Placebo, Maximo Park, Fightstar, Gossip, Jamie T, La Roux
WHEN? 28-30 August
WHERE? Richfield Avenue, Reading
WEAR? An artfully distressed vintage metal tee (AC/DC and Metallica will earn you muso cred), black skinny jeans and battered Converse sneakers.Fabulous fashion ed says: "Rock out at Reading in your skinny jeans and black fringed boots."
WHY? For those about to rock, we salute you! Tickets for Reading have sold out now, but if you were lucky enough to bag one
www.readingfestival.com

SEPTEMBER

Comedian Alan Carr dressed up as a giant pink prawn for last year's underwater-themed Bestival!

WHAT? Bestival
WHO? Massive Attack, Klaxons, Lily Allen, Bat for Lashes, Jack Penate, George Pringle, The Duloks, Paloma Faith
WHEN? 11-13th September
WHERE? Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park, near Newport, Isle of Wight
WEAR? Fancy dress! The Bestival crowd is famous for its eccentric fancy dress costumes - each year there's a new theme and festivalgoers go to great lengths to outdo each other with increasingly wacky ensembles. This year's theme is Bestival 2009: A Space Oddity so expect to see plenty of moon men and aliens strolling around the venue.
WHY? See out the summer in style at the eccentric extravaganza that is Bestival!
www.bestival.net

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