Radiohead Line Up First Festival Appearance Of 2012

Radiohead have announced their first festival appearance of 2012, which will see them play Portugal’s Optimus Alive festival during the summer.

The band, who have already announced a North American tour for February 2012 and a 5-date European touring stint later in the year, will headline the Portuguese event that is set to take place between July 12-15.

Speaking to BBC 6Music, guitarist Ed O’Brien said that the band would be performing at more indoor venues this time round.

‘I think the important thing is that it’s got to be a set in itself, it’s got to work,’ he said.

Radiohead, who released ‘The King of Limbs’ earlier this year, are expected to be announce more UK and European dates in the coming months.