Smashing sounds in Barcelona

Music fans wanting to begin the festival season in style should try grabbing a flight to Barcelona for the Primavera Sound festival.

Taking place between May 31st and June 2nd at the Parc del Forum, this huge event sees dozens of top artists and bands from around the globe take to the stage in front of a massive music-hungry audience.

This year's line-up is headed by The Smashing Pumpkins and includes cult stars such as punk legends The Buzzcocks, Klaxons, Explosions In The Sky, Maximo Park, Modest Mouse, Slint, Comets On Fire, Wilco and many more.

A number of DJs will also provide entertainment between sets, while stalls selling food and drink will be scattered throughout the venue.

Primavera Sound offers a fantastic opportunity for festival-goers to soak up some early summer rays in Barcelona and take in performances by some of the best new musicians - as well as old favourites - around.

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