February 21, 2008 15:05

Richard Hawley, Leonard Cohen, Justice, Beirut join Benicassim

These New Puritans, Roisin Murphy, Micah P Hinson added to Spanish festival bill

Leonard Cohen, Justice, Beirut, Richard Hawley, These New Puritans, Roisin Murphy and Micah P Hinson have been confirmed to play this summer’s Benicassim festival in Spain.

Also announced to play on the bill today (February 21) are David Duriez, Eef Barzelay, Erol Alkan, John Acquaviva, Moriarty, Supermayer and Tommie Sunshine.

The festival takes place on July 17-20 near Castellón. Babyshambles, My Bloody Valentine, Spiritualized and The Rumble Strips have already been confirmed to be playing on the bill.

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