The Cure for Primavera Sound

with a two hour career reviewing set

By Scott Williams | Published: Fri 20th Jan 2012

Primavera Sound 2012 - The Cure (2)
Photo credit: Karen Williams

Primavera Sound 2012

Wednesday 30th May to Sunday 3rd June 2012
Parc del Forum, Barcelona, Spain, Spain
3 day ticket 180 euros
Daily capacity: 35,000

The Cure have been confirmed for the 12th Primavera Sound which will take place at the Parc del Forum, Barcelona, Spain between Wednesday 30th May until Saturday 3rd June.

The Cure (2)
Robert Smith
The group led by Robert Smith, author of immortal hits like 'Friday I'm in Love', 'Just Like Heaven' and 'Boys Do not Cry' headline on Friday in the grounds of the Park Forum with a show of more than two hours reviewing highlights from their fourteen studio albums, including the 'Wish' album which this year celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

Also confirmed to appear are headliner Bjork, plus Franz Ferdinand, Archers Of Loaf, Death In Vegas, The Afghan Whigs, Justice, Mazzy Star, Godflesh, Josh T. Pearson, Mudhoney, Olivia Tremor Control, SBTRKT, Shellac, The Drums, Veronica Falls, Washed Out, Wilco, Codeine, Jeff Mangum, Neon Indian, Other Lives, Yo La Tengo, Beach House, Lisabö, Siskiyou, Spiritualized, The XX, and a Numbers Showcase: Jackmaster, Oneman, Deadboy DJ, Spencer, Redinho, Napalm Death, Orthodox, Sleep, Grimes, AraabMuzik, Buffy Sainte-Marie, AA Bondy, Liturgy, Mayhem, A$AP Rocky, Baxter Dury, OFF!, Sandro Perri, and White Denim, with many more yet to be announced.

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Attendees can expect a line-up of international and local acts. The programme will includes a stage hosted by the UK's own All Tomorrow's Parties (ATP), and another dedicated to electronica with DJs as well as live acts, offering a mix of experimental and dance music.

Early bird tickets have sold out. Festival tickets are priced at 160 euros. To buy tickets, click here.

Please note camping or accommodation is not included.


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