T In The Park‘s finalised bill for the Evening Session Stage has been announced. Joining Bentley Rhythm Ace on Saturday, July 11, are Lo-Fidelity Allstars, Warm Jets, Arab Strap, Montrose Avenue, Idlewild, Campag Velocet and The Dandys. On Sunday (12) it’s Fatboy Slim, Cornershop, Unbelievable Truth, Money Mark, 60Ft Dolls, Gomez, Carrie and Regular Fries. Other additions on Saturday are James Taylor Quartet on the Main Stage, Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, Laurent Garnier, Slam DJs, Harri, Carl Craig’s Innerzone Orchestra and DJ Q in the Slam Muzik Tent. On Sunday the other additions are Natalie Imbruglia, Asian Dub Foundation and Medal in the NME Tent and Fabio & Grooverider, DJ Touche, Red Snapper, Phar Out DJs, Monkey Mafia and Invisible Armies in the Slam Muzik Tent.
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Sonic Youth are the final act to be confirmed for THE MELTDOWN FESTIVAL at the London Royal Festival Hall. They appear on July 1 joining a bill that already includes Spiritualized. The Jesus And Mary Chain/Suicide collaboration at the event on July 4 has also now been confirmed. Both acts also appear individually.
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PHOENIX FESTIVAL has announced the addition of Run DMC, Natalie Imbruglia, The Jesus And Mary Chain and Faithless to this year’s bill.
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BRIGHTON CRAWL on May 2 features Bis, Spring and Jad Fair among the acts taking part. The event, now in its second year, includes more than 25 bands appearing at five venues around the town and is part of the Brighton & Hove Fringe Festival. It is, however, nothing to do with the Camden Crawl. Other acts featured include Tim Gane and Sean O’Hagan’s new band, Turn-On, The Electric Sound Of Joy and Kreidler.
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