Latitude 2011 – 20 must-see acts

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Who: The National Where: Friday, Obleisk Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Ten years since the release of their first album, The National are renowned worldwide and their fourth record ‘Boxer’ has made numerous ‘album of the decade’ lists.

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Who: The Walkmen Where: Saturday, The Word Arena Why you’ve got to see them: The New Yorkers are still flying high after last year’s release of ‘Lisbon’. For an energetic, angst filled set, you can’t get better than The Walkmen.

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Who: Iron And Wine Where: Sunday, Obleisk Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Whilst the name was partly derived from the name of a dietary supplement, Samuel Beam is a truly stunning singer-songwriter.

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Who: Dry The River Where: Sunday, The Lake Stage Why you’ve got to see them: The new single ‘No Rest’ will be released that very same week – here’s your chance to see it live as they celebrate.

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Who: Grouplove Where: Friday, Sunrise Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Florence And The Machine tour mates and NME Radar favourites Grouplove will be swooping into Suffolk with their summer-pop tunes and a cheery indie show that’s not to be missed.

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Who: Ed Sheeran Where: Saturday, Obleisk Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Releasing his debut album in September, fans will be hoping to hear the tracks live this summer at Latitude.

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Who: EELS Where: Sunday, The Word Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Mark Oliver Everett and co have soundtracked the likes of ‘American Beauty’, ‘Knocked Up’ and ‘Hot Fuzz’ – now they’re set to soundtrack your Latitude with their hazy indie sing-a-longs.

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Glastonbury 2011

Who: Hurts Where: Sunday, Obleisk Arena Why you’ve got to see them: NME Awards favourites, Hurts will be sweating in the July sun while sporting their famous black suits – and all to bring you their incredible live show. Head here for all our Latitude coverage.

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Who: Lykke Li Where: Sunday, The Word Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Don’t miss her dark and twisted love songs and fragile pop tunes. Swedish indie perfection. Listen to our Latitude playlist.

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Who: Edwyn Collins Where: Friday, Obleisk Arena Why you’ve got to see them: Over the past three decades Collins has proved his award-winning-musician credentials. Check out 5 lesser known bands you have to see at Latitude.

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Who: Echo And The Bunnymen Where: Saturday, The Word Arena Why you’ve got to see them: 33 years after their conception, Echo And The Bunnymen are still going strong with hit singles ‘The Killing Moon’, ‘Silver’ and ‘Seven Seas’. If you’re going, add us as a BBM contact using the pin 22E955A0 for all the action straight to your phone.

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Who: Foals Where: Saturday, The Word Arena Why you’ve got to see them: The math rockers from Oxford have released two of the most important indie albums of our generation. See the band play them live this summer. Heading to Latitude? Download our NME Festival App – Powered By BlackBerry.

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