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The 18 coolest acts on the festival scene in the summer of 2014
Not just big names - these are must-see stars
by Gaby Whitehill | Photos by WENN.com / Press
Festival season 2014 is well and truly shaping up to be a massive one, with new artists being announced for a variety of events every day.
We have to say, we've been very impressed with the acts that are set to take to the stage at some of our favourite festivals - and the best part is, there are still so many more to be announced.
Pleasant surprises have been pinging into our email inbox everyday, so we thought we'd put together a list of the ones that have made us smile the most. Here's 18 of the coolest artists to have been confirmed so far for festivals across the globe - the acts that are so good, they're reason alone to book your tickets.
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