Festivals
Sam Smith, Tame Impala, The Libertines, CHVRCHES to play first ever Berlin Lollapalooza
European leg of the Stateside success arrives this September.
The first ever European Lollapalooza (taking place in Berlin, 12th-13th September at Templehof Airport) has announced big names in Sam Smith, The Libertines and Bastille.
Chvrches, Tame Impala and Run the Jewels have also been confirmed.
The festival’s also announced Hot Chip, Clean Bandit, Belle and Sebastian and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
Little Dragon, My Morning Jacket, Glass Animals, Wolf Alice and Everything Everything are further exciting additions.
And there’s the appearance of a new supergroup - Franz Ferdinand and Sparks.
Check out a trailer for the festival below.
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