Good news! Summer has returned - the season of ice creams, sun hats and unmissable festivals. StreetTalker has some great recommendations, helping you decide which festivals to pop along and move your feet to. We’ve put together a feature on the best of the bunch and thrown in some tickets for you to win. So dig out your wellies and pitch your tents, the festival season has begun, but if you’re tired of muddy wellies then ditch your backpack as the latest trend in travel is flash-packing. Never heard of it? It simply involves packing your designer luggage, booking your four-star hotel and jet-setting off for a short, chic break. And if you’re headed for a summer city hotspot then we’ve got some great Style City Guides to help you get off the beaten track and discover those hidden gems. So whatever your plans are this summer, why not enter one of our competitions below, because if you do you never know where else you could be off to….
VIP Day Tickets to
O2 Wireless 3rd-6th July
O2 Wireless 3rd-6th July
Hyde Park will be hosting a heady mix of electrifying beats, grooves and melodies for its fourth year on the trot. Superstars headlining this year are Jay-Z, Fatboy Slim, Morrissey and Counting Crows.
www.o2wirelessfestival.co.uk
www.o2wirelessfestival.co.uk
2 Tickets to NASS
Relentless 13th-15th June
Relentless 13th-15th June
NASS is an ideal environment for young adrenalin junkies with a disregard for noise levels. It’s the chance to relish an ear-splitting mixture of music and action sports, whilst watching pro competitors battle for large prize sums of cash. This year’s music line-up offers everything from rock to dance including Pendulum and Less Than Jake. www.nassfest.com
X2 tickets Ripcurl Boardmasters 4th-10th August
There are three reasons why this larger-than-life festival will be making waves this August – the surf, the skate and the slamming music. Heavyweights Groove Armada and The Pigeon Detectives are already confirmed, which makes for great listening whilst soaking up rays on Newquay’s Fistral Beach.
www.ripcurlboardmasters.com
www.ripcurlboardmasters.com
Taste of London 19th-22nd June VIP tickets X5 pairs (Sat)
This food festival is loaded with really scrumptious delicacies from the finest restaurants in and around London. Highlights will include the Taste Kitchen, where you’ll find your favourite chefs and food writers running fabulous demonstrations and tastings. Spend three days picking up tips from the likes of Gary Rhodes, but save some room for dessert! Website
Style City Guides Rome/ New York/ Paris from Thames & Hudson
The Style City series discerningly selects unique places in each city, from quirky cafes to off-beat bars, hip hotels and trend-setting restaurants. These guides have everything you’ll need to create a memorable city experience. Titles up for grabs are Style City Paris, Style City Rome and Style City New York. www.thamesandhudson.com
‘Benicassim in Spain was awesome last year. It’s kind of a cross between a music festival and a holiday- could it get any better?’ Ben, 26, London
‘The diversity of music and relaxed laws mean festivals abroad are becoming more popular.’ Joe, 21, Manchester
‘The best thing about festivals is the atmosphere. Everyone’s so like-minded and chilled.’ Katy, 23, London