<strong>Best Kept Secret, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, June 16-18: </strong>One of the best places to hear Thom Yorke and co. this summer -- complete with cool cottages or pre-pitched campsites with all mod cons.
Best Kept Secret, Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands, June 16-18: One of the best places to hear Thom Yorke and co. this summer -- complete with cool cottages or pre-pitched campsites with all mod cons.
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<strong>Bunbury Music Festival, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2-4: </strong>The lineup is on the mainstream side of indie, with bands including Muse and Death Cab for Cutie.
Bunbury Music Festival, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2-4: The lineup is on the mainstream side of indie, with bands including Muse and Death Cab for Cutie.
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<strong>Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain, May 31-June 4:</strong> If you love good tunes but aren't a fan of a weekend's camping, Primavera Sound and its accessible location will be ideal.
Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain, May 31-June 4: If you love good tunes but aren't a fan of a weekend's camping, Primavera Sound and its accessible location will be ideal.
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<strong>Fujirock, Naeba Ski Resort, Japan, </strong><strong>July 28-30 -- </strong>Gorillaz, Aphex Twin and Bjork lead the billing as Japan's biggest music festival returns to its stunning location in the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa.
Fujirock, Naeba Ski Resort, Japan, July 28-30 -- Gorillaz, Aphex Twin and Bjork lead the billing as Japan's biggest music festival returns to its stunning location in the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa.
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<strong>G! Festival, Faroe Islands, July 13-15: </strong>The small gathering offers more than its lineup -- quintessentially Scandinavian, it also boasts a picturesque seaside backdrop.
G! Festival, Faroe Islands, July 13-15: The small gathering offers more than its lineup -- quintessentially Scandinavian, it also boasts a picturesque seaside backdrop.
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<strong>Port Eliot, Cornwall, UK, July 27-30: </strong>In addition to music performances, the 12th century estate of Port Eliot also hosts a range of exhibitions and workshops from literature to fashion.
Port Eliot, Cornwall, UK, July 27-30: In addition to music performances, the 12th century estate of Port Eliot also hosts a range of exhibitions and workshops from literature to fashion.
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<strong>Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, UK, May 25- June 4: </strong>Dubbed the "Woodstock of the mind" by Bill Clinton, the Hay Festival, on the England and Wales border, is a week-long celebration of literature.
Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye, UK, May 25- June 4: Dubbed the "Woodstock of the mind" by Bill Clinton, the Hay Festival, on the England and Wales border, is a week-long celebration of literature.
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<strong>Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago, USA, July 14-16: </strong>Celebrating its 12th year, Pitchfork Musical Festival focuses on critically lauded acts rather than those troubling the top of the charts.
Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago, USA, July 14-16: Celebrating its 12th year, Pitchfork Musical Festival focuses on critically lauded acts rather than those troubling the top of the charts.
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<strong>NOS Alive, Lisbon, Portugal, July 6-8: </strong>A treat composed of the biggest names -- the Foo Fighters and Depeche Mode are two of the headline acts -- as well as the coolest bands of the year.
NOS Alive, Lisbon, Portugal, July 6-8: A treat composed of the biggest names -- the Foo Fighters and Depeche Mode are two of the headline acts -- as well as the coolest bands of the year.
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<strong>Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh, UK, August 12-28: </strong>Every summer, the Scottish capital becomes a cultural mecca. The book festival showcases an exciting mix of established names and up-and-coming authors.
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh, UK, August 12-28: Every summer, the Scottish capital becomes a cultural mecca. The book festival showcases an exciting mix of established names and up-and-coming authors.
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<strong>Roskilde, Denmark, June 24- July 1: </strong>The Danish festival is an eight-day affair with non-stop partying and music shows happening on and off stage.
Roskilde, Denmark, June 24- July 1: The Danish festival is an eight-day affair with non-stop partying and music shows happening on and off stage.
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<strong>The Good Life Experience, Flintshire, UK, September 15-17: </strong>The Good Life Experience is much more than a music festival. There are nature writing talks, campfire cooking sessions and even craft classes.
The Good Life Experience, Flintshire, UK, September 15-17: The Good Life Experience is much more than a music festival. There are nature writing talks, campfire cooking sessions and even craft classes.
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<strong>End of the Road, Dorset, UK, August 31- September 3: </strong>End of the Road wraps up the English summer with an exciting lineup of the best critically acclaimed indie talents.
End of the Road, Dorset, UK, August 31- September 3: End of the Road wraps up the English summer with an exciting lineup of the best critically acclaimed indie talents.
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<strong>Melt, Gräfenhainichen, Germany, July 14-16: </strong>Germany throws the biggest techno and house party in Europe in a stark industrial museum.
Melt, Gräfenhainichen, Germany, July 14-16: Germany throws the biggest techno and house party in Europe in a stark industrial museum.
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<strong>Rock en Seine, Paris, France, August 25-27:</strong> This year's lineup for Rock en Seine is as diverse as ever -- with performances from PJ Harvey, The xx, Cypress Hill and Franz Ferdinand.
Rock en Seine, Paris, France, August 25-27: This year's lineup for Rock en Seine is as diverse as ever -- with performances from PJ Harvey, The xx, Cypress Hill and Franz Ferdinand.
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<strong>Way Out West, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 10-12: </strong>Way Out West is undoubtedly the best place to celebrate Sweden's magical summer before the Scandinavian weather takes a turn for the worse.
Way Out West, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 10-12: Way Out West is undoubtedly the best place to celebrate Sweden's magical summer before the Scandinavian weather takes a turn for the worse.
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