The Return of the Mighty Latitude Festival

• 8th Mar 2009

Last year Glasswerk were simply blown away by the unending brilliance of music, entertainment and setting at Latitude. Tickets go on sale at 7pm Monday March 23rd. The best mid-sized festival around is pioneering, genre-defying, award-winning and happily returns to England's Sunrise Coast for another spectacular year. Taking place on 16th – 19th July, near Suffolk's stunning sea-side town of Southwold, organisers Festival Republic are promising Latitude will be the perfect British summer destination.

Check out last year's bash, the beautiful venue and the latest details on Latitude 2009 on the official website: link

Let Latitude Festival paint a picture of what you can expect at their little beautiful corner of Suffolk…

Now in its fourth year Latitude continues to inspire and innovate; bringing the very best from the worlds of music, film, comedy, theatre, cabaret, dance, poetry, literature and art together for a fun-filled, cultural adventure by the sea.

Latitude never fails to offer the cream of the music world and caters for all tastes whatever your interests and mood. With four stages dedicated to showcasing an eclectic line-up you can guarantee established bands and budding new acts aplenty, all weekend long. Last year at the Obelisk Arena you could bask in the sunshine and enjoy the sonic delights of festival headliners Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Rós (Photo by Glasswerk, 2008) and Interpol, as well as witness a frenetic show from Nick Cave's Grinderman, and a jaw-dropping sunset performance from Mercury Prize winners Elbow. Whilst on a leisurely amble over to the tented Uncut Arena you could sample music from all genres including reggae, jazz and blues from African duo Amadou And Mariam, progressive and experimental rock from Mars Volta, and orchestral rock from cult band Tindersticks, plus a nostalgic bop to the legendary disco/punk of Blondie.

Nestled in a clearing in the woods, the exquisite and intimate Sunrise Arena provides the perfect platform for emerging bands, like last year's headliners Crystal Castles, Metronomy and Black Kids to reach large audiences. Likewise, a short stroll down to the shimmering lake, you can chance upon The Lake Stage – an open air hub of rising stars curated by Radio 1 DJ and new music aficionado, Huw Stephens, handpicking the very best from the BBC Introducing stage.

This year's event will no doubt shape up to be yet another glorious slice of cultural heaven. So why not book the time off now and rest assured that you'll have the time of your life, holidaying on the Sunrise Coast at Latitude Festival 2009.