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Festivals 2017: The ultimate music guide for summer fun in the UK and abroad
The crème de la crème, from Glastonbury to Download.
Annie Mac Presents Lost & Found, April 13-16
Annie Mac herself brings a huge line-up of DJs and artists such as Andy C, Giggs and Jamie Jones to the Mediterranean island of Malta. Tickets and info: http://www.lostandfoundfestival.com/.
We Are Fstvl, May 26-28
The popular festival returns to Upminster. With artists across the weekend including Carl Cox, Dizzee Rascal, Giggs, Katy B, Mistajam, Basement Jaxx and more, the May bank holiday festival is one not to be missed. Tickets and info: http://www.wearefstvl.com/tickets.
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, May 27-28
Little Mix, Stormzy and Kings of Leon will bring the stage to life in Hull. Tickets and info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/eppp6q.
Mighty Hoopla, Sunday June 4
For one night only, artists such as All Saints, Sophie Ellis Bextor and many more take to the stage at London's Victoria Park. Tickets and info: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/266601.
Isle of Wight Festival, June 8-11
David Guetta makes a return to the stage in the Isle of Wight along with Zara Larsson, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs and Run DMC. Tickets and info: http://www.isleofwightfestival.com/.
Download Festival, June 9-11
Having just announced a mammoth 48 extra acts, this rock and heavy metal event is sure to light up the stage at Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets and info: http://downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets.
Parklife, June 10-11
Parklife returns to Manchester with performances from The 1975, Frank Ocean, Boy Better Know, Carl Cox, Zara Larsson and many more. Tickets and info: http://parklife-secure.eventgenius.co.uk/
Glastonbury, June 21-25
The UK's biggest and most anticipated festival returns with Radiohead confirmed as the first headliner. Tickets are currently sold out, but more information can be found here: http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/.
Roskilde festival, June 24 - July 1
A Tribe Called Quest headline with their farewell tour kicking off in Denmark. Other artists include Foo Fighters, Blink-182, Bryson Tiller, Lorde and Solange. Tickets and info: http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/tickets.
Hideout, June 26-30
Arguably one of the longest festivals out there with over 150 acts including Major Lazer, Stormzy and Diplo, it's certain to be one of the biggest in Europe. Tickets and info: http://www.hideoutfestival.com/tickets/.
BST Festival Hyde Park, Saturday July 1
The huge festival is back at London's Hyde Park. With Green Day and support acts Rancid, Gogol Bordello and The Hives, this is the rock line up of the summer. Tickets and info: http://www.bst-hydepark.com/tickets.
BST Festival Hyde Park, Sunday July 2
If you missed out on the Purpose Tour, you can still catch Bieber as he headlines British Summertime festival, Hyde Park this summer. Tickets and info: http://www.bst-hydepark.com/tickets.
BST Hyde Park, Saturday July 8
The Killers headline British Summertime Hyde Park during their second weekend in July. Tickets and info: http://www.bst-hydepark.com/tickets.
Wireless Festival, July 7-9
Chance the Rapper, Skepta and The Weeknd will headline across the three days, with more artists to be announced soon. Tickets and info: http://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/.
Fresh Island festival, July 11-13
In what promises to be one of Europe's best hip-hop and R&B festivals, huge acts such as Rae Sremmurd, French Montana and the UK's very own Lady Leshurr take to the stage in Croatia. Tickets and info: http://fresh-island.org/tickets/.
Electric Castle, July 12-16
Electric Castle celebrates its fifth anniversary in Romania across seven stages at one of Europe's 24-hour access festivals. Tickets and info: https://www.electriccastle.ro/tickets.
Latitude, July 14-16
The 1975 and Mumford & Sons headline the huge festival. Latitude returns to Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk. Tickets and info: http://www.latitudefestival.com/tickets.
Lovebox, July 14-15
Frank Ocean, Solange, Chase & Status, Jess Glynne and Sampha are just some of the acts due to perform at this year's festival in London's Victoria Park. Tickets and info: http://loveboxfestival.com/.
Citadel Festival, July 16
Foals are set to headline the East London festival as UK exclusive, along with Laura Marling, Bonobo and upcoming soul legend, Michael Kiwanuka. It takes place at the same site as Lovebox and is a perfect way to spend a summery Sunday. Tickets and info: http://citadelfestival.com/
Made Festival, July 29
Chase and Status, Gorgon City, and Giggs are set to headline the Saturday event at The Digbeth Triangle, Birmingham. Tickets and info: http://madefestival.seetickets.com/event/made-fest...
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