Thanks, Latitude...

I am a huge lover of festivals, if I can’t go, I spend the three days watching the coverage, crying that I’m not there. Last year’s festivals were amazing; Damon Albarn at Latitude, The Libertines come back at Hyde Park and Jamie T’s secret set at Reading and Leeds. I, like many people, am not a big fan of the R&L line up this year. To be honest, I’d rather catch Kasabian at V-fest (never thought those two words would be in the same sentence…) than watch Mumford and Sons strum their banjos.

However, my disappointment in this year’s festivals ended today at midday. Latitudes line up is heavenly, and it outshines any other line up I have seen.

On Friday, 17^th July, Latitudes stage will be graced by the presence of my very favourites – alt-J. If you have the chance to see them at the festival DON’T MISS OUT!! This band is by far one of my favourites I have seen live, and the fact I am going to be seeing them again in the summer puts a face-splitting smile across my face. Prior to alt-J will consist of the highly praised Caribou.

On the Saturday, I predict I will spend the day at the Radio 6 Music Stage;  Drenge, Wolf Alice, Catfish and the Bottlemen and the Vaccines are people who I can’t even think about missing.

Latitude definitely left the best until last on Sunday. Noel Gallagher, the God himself, will be performing, subheadlining will be Manic Street Preachers. When I saw Noel's name, I must admit, I screamed. Last year Damon Albarn, this year Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds – both showing that all great musicians don’t last a few albums, their music will forever be masterpieces. Subheadliners include Manic Street Preachers.

Acts which I also hope to see include Gengahr (Wolf Alice, Gengahr and alt-J, sounds familiar! Click to see review…) and the great comedian Jon Richardson.

Not only am I excited to catch my favourite acts, but I’m excited to find out new people too. Looking back at last years lineup, a lot of acts have gotten bigger and get the success they deserve, so I’m excited to see who is next.

On behalf of the majority of festival goers, thank you for giving us a god sculpted line up...

Beautiful line up, isn't it?!