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Sunday, 20 July 2008

Lovebox Weekender:
The Flaming Lips + Goldfrapp + Lightspeed Champion + Jack Penate + Seun Kuti + Rachel Unthank & The Winterset + Mulletover + Hayseed Dixie + Damien Lazarus + Plus More!

At Victoria Park, London

London's legendary music festival, The Lovebox Weekender, returns for its seventh year and is back, bigger and better than ever! Featuring headline performances from The Flaming Lips and Groove Armada, plus a whole host of music from The Young Knives to Jack Penate to Human League. Strangelove will be hosting some of the best DJs around and you can also expect performers from Europe's best performing arts festivals, a street art exhibition, a dedicated family area, the Sourced Farmer's Market, and a whole host of other fabulous food and drinks stalls. Visit www.loveboxweekender.com for more details.

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Jack Penate

Jack Penate -

London based singer/songwriter. Jack Penate's music takes influences from rock'n'roll, ska, Hispania and mod-rock to create a delicious, soulful sound buzzing with catchy riffs and powerful vocals. A summery slice of reggae-infused London rock.

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Goldfrapp

Goldfrapp -

Alison Goldfrapp is the former vocalist with Tricky and 'a sublime exponent of all things decadent'. As Goldfrapp, she has teamed up with Will Gregory, releasing three critically-acclaimed albums, and the hugely successful singles 'Strict Machine' and 'Ooh La La' . Will's brand of dirty, growling synth-pop, along with stunning vocals from Alison ensure that their atmospheric live performances are a real treat.

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Hayseed Dixie

Hayseed Dixie -

An American group who started out as an Appalachian style tribute to AC/DC, playing traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Following the release of 2001's 'A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC' they have branched out, playing songs by other rock luminaries, as well as a few original compositions.

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Lightspeed Champion

Lightspeed Champion -

Devonte Hynes of Test Icicles fame with new band Lightspeed Champion, making a genre-defying fusion of country, indie, lo-fi and experimental indie to produce something rather moving, powerful and sweet.

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Seun Kuti -

Son of the great Fela Kuti, arguably West Africa's greatest ever music figure, Seun has grown into a star in his own right whose saxophone playing rivals his father's while he adroitly adds his own quirks and flourishes along the way. Seun has been singing with Egypt 80 since he was nine. His mother is still there, most of the musicians were Fela regulars, the costumes are the same as they wore in the 80s, and the songs are all Fela originals.

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The Flaming Lips

The Flaming Lips -

Alternative rock outfit from Oklahoma City founded by the eclectic Wayne Coyne. They continue to release ground-breaking music as a three-piece since the loss of guitarist Ronald Jones.

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Rachel Unthank & The Winterset

Rachel Unthank & The Winterset -

Rachel Unthank is a fantastic young singer from Newcastle who has charmed audiences all over Britain, appearing at Celtic Connections, Gosport and Fareham Easter Festival and Sidmouth International festival. With her band The Winterset she breathes life into stories to the extent that they become part of her. 'I simply can't reccomend them enough' (Bob Harris, Radio 2).

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