But what has got me excited is the ridiculous amount of festival line ups revealed. For the most part we know a few acts for every festival this Summer. Let's have a brief flick through where British music lovers will be spending their time off their faces come July.
Reading And Leeds
Possibly one of the most diverse line-ups in R&L history, 2015 is looking to be a hectic year. Across the headline stage so far we have comeback king Jamie T; West Coast lord Kendrick Lamar; folksy farmers Mumford & Sons and beautiful but unreliable The Libertines. Also on the main stage you have some embarrassments, Panic! At The Disco and All Time Low remind us of those cringe Year 9 days and Bastille will bring all the flower crowns to the yard. But apart from some other sketchy acts, the vast majority of the festival looks set to rock. Highlights include Run The Jewels, Jamie xx, Hudson Mohawke, Django Django and Peace. Only issue is the severe lack of women on the bill (a follow up to this may have to occur)
IOW
Probably the only place this summer you will witness the genius of Fleetwood Mac in person, IOW brings the big names but lacks on excitement in other places. Yes you've got Pharrel bleeding your eardrums with catchiness but you also have Billy Idol, the beauty of First Aid Kit juxtaposed with the blandness of James. Although a great atmosphere, IOW this year seems to be an array of has beens and artists who you've probably heard your mate rave about but can't be bothered to listen.
Parklife
If you live up north and love to party, then Parklife is right up your street. Throughout the line up is class artists from across the spectrum. Headlining you have Disclosure and Rudimental, strong bets on this being saucy in the Summer heat. Looking through the bill you probably want to shout "yes boi" at acts such as Wu Tang Clan, Fatboy Slim, Jungle, Madlib and Chet Faker. Truth be told, this will be a party from the start- and that is even without the insane line up of DJs.Bestival
Let's be honest, you don't go to Bestival just for the music. The people who go to Bestival are there for the detailed and thoughtful work by Rob Da Bank. Famed for fancy dress this year's theme is The Summer Of Love, psychedelic. Helping the cause for most fun in Britain is the top line up as well. Tame Impala, Kate Tempest, Action Bronson, Annie Mac are just a few of the expertly curated acts at the festival. Expect turning up to Bestival with your finest rags on for three day bender laced with beautiful people, no gollum-esque children and some great tunes.
So, for the most part- festivals in 2015 are looking good. To be honest, there isn't a perfect festival out there. It's because we are all looking for different things in a sweaty weekend in a field. But anyway, here are some of the places you could go
And anyway, there is always Glastonbury...
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