For us hedonistically inclined folk, nothing defines the British summer quite like festivals. Come thunderous rain or glorious shine, us Brits seem to have a half-mad obsession for trudging round the green fields of our land — off our chops and feverishly in search of new sounds, friends and experiences to blow our minds.

Be it boutique gatherings, sprawling mash-ups, hippy havens or colossal  commercial powerhouses, there’s something for all in the UK’s ever-crowded festival fields, so we’ve delved out into the lands to select our dirty dozen from this year’s offering. Get stuck in. 

	Beach Break Live			Bestival
	Big Chill			Creamfields
	Evolution			Glade
	Glastonbury			Global Gathering
	Kendal Calling			Lovebox
	SW4			Vinatge