Latitude 2011 in pictures

1
 

Latitude Fesital took place over the weekend (July 15 – 17) with The The National, Paolo Nutini and Suede topping the bill. Visit nme.com/festivals/latitude for all the news, reviews and videos from the weekend.

2
 

The crowd went a bit bonkers for The Vaccines over at The Word Arena on Friday night.

3
 

The Vaccines perform at The Word Arena on Friday night at Latitude Festival.

Advertisement

4
 

NME sat down with Bombay Bicycle Club at Benicassim – click here to watch the interview.

5
 

Despite it being a rather rainy weekend, there were a few dry moments for punters to enjoy at the Suffolk festival.

6
 

Your buddies back home a bit jealous they didn’t make it to the festival? Make them a bit more jealous by sending a postcard straight from the site.

7
atmosRJlatitude180711196-1

Keep clicking through this gallery for more shots of Latitude. But if you spent your weekend at Benicassim and want to reminisce, then stop by our gallery for the Spanish festival.

Advertisement

8
 

There’s always a way to release some artistic creativity at festivals.

9
 

In addition to having lots of trees, Latitude Festival is also known for its colurful sheep on site.

10
 

The Walkmen played at the Word Arena on Saturday.

11
 

Foals headlined the Word Arena on Saturday.

Advertisement

12
 

The Cribs showed off some, erm, new ‘dos at Latitude over the weekend,

13
 

Cribs fans enjoyed the band’s Saturday afternoon performance at the Obelisk Arena.

14
 

British Sea Power made an appearance at the Word Arena on Saturday.

15
 

There was foliage all ’round during British Sea Power’s set. At least it’s pretty easy to gather at Latitude.

16
 

Camera shy, or trying to keep dry?

17
 

These volunteers take a break from collecting rubbish to smile for the NME camera.

18
 

If you don’t fancy those frozen mojitos, there’s always a beer funnel instead.

19
 

Volunteer for the festival, and you’ll receive a nice raincoat to keep you dry (and incredibly bright).

20
 

Anna Calvi kicked things off at the Obelisk Arena on Sunday.

21
 

Too chicken to take on the waltzer? Why not go for a slide, instead?

22
 

Facepaint? Check. Cider? Check. Overpriced, probably cold chips? Check. These guys are definitely at a festival.

23
 

Carl Barat continued his solo project at Latitude over the weekend, playing a slot at the Word Arena on Sunday.

24
 

Everything Everything performed at the Word Arena on the final day of Latitude.

25
 

Foster The People brought their summery tunes to the Sunrise Arena on Sunday.

26
 

James Allan of Glasvegas wore his signature all-white attire to Latitude Festival.

27
 

Lykke Li performed at the Word Arena on Sunday.

28
 

Lyyke Li’s slot was sandwiched between sets from OMD and Eels.

Advertisement
Advertisement