Festivals here in blighty always risk the weather, and camping isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but what if you could see all your favourite bands, in the sun and sleep in a bed as well. Tomas Mowlam introduces Primavera Sound 2010.

From 27th to 29th May in Barcelona’s Parc del Forum some of the greatest bands you’ve ever heard of (and some that you’ve never) will be performing. This year’s line-up is as eclectic as ever, and it’s an indie kid’s dream, as ever.

I’ve picked my highlights, and they’re completely subjective, but I’m right.

Los Campesinos!, Wednesday 26th May, 22:30, Apolo (Wichita showcase)

Formed in Cardiff in 2006, the seven piece play witty, brilliant indie rock. They also use a glockenspiel.

The Wave Pictures, Thursday 27th May, 19:05, Ray-Ban stage

Expect strange stories of small town, suburban living, with brilliant lyrics and a hint of trumpet.

Mission of Burma, Thursday 27th May, 00:45, Vice Stage

The post-punk legends formed in 1979 and released one EP, Signals, Calls and Marches, and then one full length album Vs. Masters and innovators of using tape loops and sampling live, they split in 1983, but reformed in 2002. Expect loops, old-school tape manipulation, and loud volume.

Florence and the Machine, Saturday 29th May, 20:50. San Miguel Stage.

It’s a been a great year for young Florence Mary Leontine Welch, with her debut album Lungs riding high in the charts, she looks to be the queen of electro pop this year.

Grizzly Bear, Saturday 29th May, 21:55, Ray-Ban stage

Psychedelic folk rock doesn’t sound like a great idea on the face of it, but Brooklyn outfit Grizzly bear take these disparate elements to form a swirling beautiful collage. Like a tie-dye duvet.

Tickets for Primavera Sound 2010 are still available and P&O Ferries runs the Portsmouth to Bilbao route.

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