Lovebox 2012 Line Up Announced

Emeli Sande and Azealia Banks are among the first names to be confirmed for this year's Lovebox Weekender.

The likes ofFrankie Goes to Hollywood lead singer Holly Johnson are also slated to appear at the event, which hits Victoria Park in London between 15th-17th June.

Speaking of their involvement, Friendly Fires stated: "We're thrilled to be playing the main stage of Lovebox this year. Having risen through the ranks after playing a small tent there in 2007, we're proud to again be part of a London summer institution."

Banks said: "I can't wait to play Lovebox. I love UK crowds so it’s going to be amazing to play a festival in London.”

Johnson added: "By amazing grace I have survived to perform at Lovebox 2012...My first London stage appearance in the 21st Century... Hollylujah!"

Last year's Lovebox headliners included Snoop Dogg, Blondie and The Human League.

Tickets, priced between £29.50 and £99, are available now. For more information, visit http://www.lovebox.net/

Full Lovebox Weekender 2012 Line Up:

Friday - Bang the Box

Main Stage
Hot Chip
Crystal Castles
Madeon

Big Top (Hosted by Rinse 106.8FM)
Magnetic Man
Zinc
Boy Better Know
P Money
Marcus Nasty
Plastician
N Type
Roska
Trim

The Stockade
2 Bears

Digital Soundboys Eastside Carnival
Sub Focus LIVE
Rusko
Shy Fx + Stamina MC
Breakage
The Toddla T Sound
Youngman Live
The Heatwave
B Traits

The NYC Downlow
Hessle Audio presents:
Pearson Sound
Ben UFO
Pangaea
Benji B
Picture Music pres Lapalux b2b Dauwd

Saturday

Main Stage
Friendly Fires
Emeli Sandé
Kelis
Little Dragon

Second Stage
Azealia Banks
Crazy P

The Big Top - Hospitality
Netsky
High Contrast
David Rodigan
Camo & Krooked
Danny Byrd
London Elektricity
SPY
Logistics
Nu:tone
The Prototypes
Fred V & Grafix

Hosted By:
Dynamite MC
Wrec
Lowqui
SP:MC
AD
Risky

The Stockade - Crosstown Rebels present A Rebel Rave
Damian Lazarus
Maceo Plex
Art Department
Amirali LIVE
Robert James

The NYC Downlow (Hosted by Warm & Electric Minds)
Dixon
Prosumer
Move D
Joy Orbison
Gerd Janson
Warm Residents

Sunday (Out & Out Fierce)

Main Stage
Holly Johnson
Azari & iii
Nikki & The Dove
Jonny Woo Etc

Second Stage (Hosted by Dalston Superstore)
The Rapture
Patrick Wolf
Tyson
Ronika
The Golden Filter
Penguin Prison

Big Top (Hosted by Gutterslut & Trailer Trash)
DJ Hell
Ivan Smagghe
Gutter Slut DJ's
Pr QX
Nic Fisher
Ralf
Miss Crystal MC
Trailer Trash DJ's
Hannah Holland
Mikki Most

The NYC Downlow (Hosted by Horsemeat Disco)
Jim Stanton and James Hillard
Luke Howard
Severino
Andrew Weatherall
Tim Sweeney
Optimo

The Stockade - This is…Circus
Kris Di Angelis
Jodie Harsh
Joshyou Are

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