BRIGHTON-based indie rock band British Sea Power are to play at Suffolk's Latitude festival, it was announced today. The group will perform on the Friday in the festival's Obelisk Arena during the event which runs from July 17 to July 20 at Henham Park, near Southwold.

BRIGHTON-based indie rock band British Sea Power are to play at Suffolk's Latitude festival, it was announced today.

The group will perform on the Friday in the festival's Obelisk Arena during the event which runs from July 17 to July 20 at Henham Park, near Southwold.

Latitude music organiser Jon Dunn said: “Also coming to the Obelisk Arena are one of Britain's most exciting new bands - Foals.

“Their sound has been described as everything from 'technical math pop' to 'dancey indie punk' and their catchy songs will have festival goers dancing on the Sunday.

“Now in its third edition Latitude has defined its musical personality. It's music that is interesting and exciting. We have great bands, brilliant artists and the music that I love.

“I'm excited with our headliners for this year's festival and looking forward to announcing further great acts over the forthcoming weeks.”

Latitude organisers have also announced New York band Blondie are also joining the line up and will perform in the festival's Uncut Arena on the Sunday.

Mr Dunn said: “Their set promises to be a veritable romp through their classics as they belt out some of the best pop/punk hits in musical history such as 'Atomic', 'Rapture', 'One Way Or Another' and 'Maria'.”

In the Latitude Sunrise Arena indie-punk band Crystal Castles have also been announced as part of the line up.

Mr Dunn added: “With the very best of exciting and inspirational artists, bands and performers flocking to the sunrise coast for this year's Latitude Festival and with so many more to be announced across all the arenas, this year's event is promising to be yet another truly spectacular event.”

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