Music festivals 2010

The music festivals are equivalent to diversion, good weather and entertainment. Every year there are celebrated, in different points of Spain, some of the best European festivals and, perhaps, even on a global scale. It is true that still lacking for the summer, but from HostelBookers we want to begin you cheering up since the period festivalera, if it is that we can call it this way: be on the point of beginning!

And so, to begin warming engines, we offer you a small handlebar in chronological order of the principal festivals of the country.

Festimad, Madrid on April 23 – May 9

This year celebrates the 17th musical edition of this festival. With almost 100 performances distributed in approximately 30 rooms of concerts, theaters and clubs, the magnitude of the event is truly spectacular. With artists like The Romantics, The Child of the Mortgage, Juan Perro or Primital, this festival promises. Also, thanks to Festimad Taste, new groups and artists have the possibility of touching, of demonstrating his talent and of taking 8.000€ in awards.

Also it is important to bear in mind that, to come to Festimad, RENFE offers 30 % of discounts in his tickets. You will find more information in the official web of the festival.

Spring Sound, Barcelona 27-29 May

Barcelona celebrates this year the 10th edition of the festival San Miguel Spring Sound that, with more than 120 performances in only 3 days, turns into one of the most popular events of the Catalan capital. The performances will be distributed in different stages in the Parc of the Forum and it will be possible to see artists of the size of Pet Shop Boys, Pixies, Wilco or Pavement, between many others. Also, this year will celebrate also the concerts cycle in the meter of Barcelona (“Spring Sound Baixa to the Meter”) and in different clubs (“Spring Sounds als Club”).

And remember that the earnings are already to the sale!

Rock in Rio, Madrid 4, 5, 6, 11 and 14 June

The festival Rock in Rio was created by the intention of unifying and of being able to liberate the passions of each one. Roberto Medina, rock creator in Rio, affirms that the philosophy of the festival can be summed up in three words: the convergence, the coexistence and the permanence.

The festival takes place in the City of the Rock, an enormous enclosure with different stages, restaurants, attractions, services, … Finally, to be present at this festival is the whole luxury.

As always, in Rock in Rio Madrid different types of musician will be able to be listened and see the performances of artists as different as Rihanna, Shakira, John Mayer, Indolence, Bon Jovi and Metallica, between many others. At the moment there are already more than 30 confirmed performances but they are missing still some for confirming. And yes, the earnings also are to the sale.

Sónar, Barcelona 17-19 June

The Sónar of Barcelona, the international festival of advanced music and multimedia art, celebrates this year his 17th edition. With day, night performances and Sónar Kids, this event attracts the people of all the countries and all the ages.

This year there will be able to be seen artists of the size of LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, the natives of Barcelona The Pinker Tones, the Basques Delorean and many other, since the cartel is composed by more than 60 artists. Also, the images and the visual art that appears in the Sónar is every year one of the most awaited events and it has turned little by little into mark and icon of the festival.

All the earnings are already to the sale.

Sónar, A Coruna 17-19 June

With a format very similar to that of the Sónar in Barcelona, this year celebrates for the first time the Sónar in A Coruna and in a simultaneous way. The festival also combines the music with the image and the exhibitions and one hopes that it should be a big success. Although the festival has a magnitude slightly minor than his "brother" in Barcelona (nearly 30 artists will act and they are still to confirm some), the quality of the performances will not be low: LCD Soundsystem, Air, Delorean and Hot Chip, between others, will take part in the festival.

The earnings also are to the sale.

Festival of Benicàssim (FIB), Benicàssim 15-18 July

The FIB Heineken is the most important event of the Coast of the Orange blossom and not only for the level of his performances, the dimensions of the enclosure or the design of his contents, but also for his commitment with the environment. Conscious of the environmental impact that can cause an event like this one, the festival promotes his initiative Clean and Green to try to develop a sustainable management.

In 2010 the 16th edition of the festival is celebrated and in cartel there appear artists like The Prodigy, Vampire Weekend, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding or Triangle of Brave Love, between many others. Approximately 100 performances will take place in 4 different stages distributed by the enclosure that occupies the festival, which has an area of some 120.000m2 and is provided with all the services that you could imagine.

The earnings are already to the sale.

Accommodation

The big advantage of these festivals is that they are celebrated in big cities so, in addition to enjoying a festival of international recognition, you will be able to do a little of tourism and spend a few nice holidays. We already know that the prices of the earnings are usually quite high so stay at cheap hotels can be one of the best options to reduce little expenses. There are many cheap hotels in Barcelona or in Madrid where you will find rooms for reasonable prices and quality services like breakfast, clothes of bed, box offices, kitchen, Internet, room of television, etc.

Very well: you already see it! In Spain every year there are celebrated different festivals that really are worth it and that insurance will be an unforgettable experience. Of course, bear in mind that the earnings stretch to become exhausted soon and the availability of the cheap hotels is much limited during the dates of the festivals, so do your reservations with enough advance.

The above mentioned: to enjoy the good weather and good music!

Will you be present at any of these festivals? Are you appearing what festival are you interested in more? Tell us! Leave your comment!

Thanks for the photos to Fitopaldi, vazzz, alterna2, michael morel and desaparezca.net in Flickr.