Summer of Love...the Benicassim Festival

Music festivals are great aren't they? You knowof the best is the Benicassim in Spain.
Summer is here when the festivals begin and ifPrevious line-ups have included some of the biggest
you're anything like me you're itching to get to one.names in music including Babyshambles, The Pixies
Then, just as you're wondering what to wear it hitsand Oasis and this years looks set to be just as
you - the weather. Somehow the idea of standing ingood. Look out for performances by the likes of
the rain and then sleeping in a damp and soggy tentIggy & the Stooges, Arctic Monkeys, The Hives
doesn't seem quite so appealing.and The Magic Numbers.
Thankfully there is an alternative. What if you couldThe festival is in its 13th year. It is held in the port
enjoy the music and the fun without the rain andtown of Benicassim in the province of Castello.
maybe even come home with a tan? Well now youAnd the best bit? You'll get to chill out to your
can.favourite acts in sunny weather. Imagine cold beers,
While Britain is home to some fantastic festivals, thehot sun and live music, what more could you want.
rest of Europe is playing it at its own game. ThereFor a festival the way festivals should be visit
are plenty of festivals throughout Europe featuringBenicassim this Summer.
some of the greatest bands on the planet and one