Originally written by Luke Slater · 25 June 2010
Although Glastonbury is taking place as I write this very piece, there are other festivals which are still adding acts to their line-ups. That's why this article is in existence. Not a great deal to write about, but there is a free compilation album from Lounge On The Farm. Point your eyes below for details.
Garden Festival, Croatia:
Additions: Hercules And Love Affair, Ty
Previously on the bill: 2020 Soundsystem, Soul Jazz Soundsystem, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, Mayer Hawthorne, MasterMan, Killer Whale, Breakestra, Henrik Schwarz
Where: Petrcane, Croatia
When: 2-11 July
Info: Official website here
Berlin Festival:
Newly added: Caribou, Hot Chip, Goose, We Have Band, Neon India, Baby Monster, Herman Dune and Junip, Norman Palm, Zola Jesus and Barbara Panther
Already on the bill: WHY?, Lali Puna, The Wedding Present, Atari Teenage Riot, Adam Green, Blood Red Shoes, Megaphonic Thrift + more
Where: Tempelhof Airport, Berlin
When: 10-11 September
Info: Official website
Sonishphere:
Newly added: Converge
Previously on the bill: Rammstein, Placebo, Pendulum, Iron Maiden, Lacuna Coil, Alice In Chains, Good Charlotte, Anthrax, Skindred, Fear Factory, Gary Numan, 65Daysofstatic, Soulfy + more
Where: Knebworth, Herts
When: 30 July - 1 August
Details: Website
Supersonic:
Newly added: Godflesh as headliners
Previously on the bill: Swans, Jailbreak, Melt Banana, James Blackshaw, Lichens, Bong, Gnod, Voice Of The Seven Thunders, Necro Deathmort, Gnaw, Eagle Twin, Blue Sabbath, Black Fiji
Where: In and around The Custard Factory, Birmingham
When: 22-24 October
Details: Official website
Lounge On The Farm:
Not a great deal of additions for this one but good news still exists in that there's a free download album available from LOTF. Hooray. It includes songs from bands playing the festival, including Slow Club, Frankie & The Heartstrings, Gold Panda, Silver Columns, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, The Wave Pictures, The Barker Band and a few more. Get it from here.
Where: Merton Farm, Cantebury
Main photo by James