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Music fans will have the chance to see live performances by influential artists from all over the world at this year’s Primavera Sound festival.

Primavera Sound returns in May

The popular event will be held at the Catalan capital’s Parc del Forum venue from May 27th.

Acts helping to get the festivities underway on the first day will include American indie rockers Pavement, who will be playing alongside the likes of Broken Social Scene and The Slits.

There will be some blasts from the past to enjoy on May 28th, with former Soft Cell singer Marc Almond and alternative rock legends the Pixies set to take to the stage, as well as Wilco, Shellac and many others.

Some of the biggest names on this year’s Primavera Sound programme have been saved for the last day, including Mercury Music Prize nominee Florence and the Machine, electro-pop greats Pet Shop Boys, reggae favourite Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and dance outfit Orbital.

As well as enjoying the live music, Barcelona visitors can visit some of the city’s famous attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell.

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Fans of contemporary music will be able to combine a Spanish holiday with a world-renowned festival this year.

Jarvis Cocker - One of the many acts due to appear at Primavera

Primavera Sound 09 will come to Barcelona’s Parc del Forum from May 28th to 30th and bring some of the most groundbreaking and experimental artists in modern music with it.

The festival will kick off with performances by well-known artists including My Bloody Valentine and Aphex Twin, as well as cult bands and figures such as Lightning Bolt, Squarepusher and Spectrum.

Bloc Party and Jarvis Cocker will be among the headline acts on the following day, along with Spiritualized, Saint Etienne and many others.

Canadian rock legend Neil Young will bring Primavera Sound to an impressive end on May 30th, with performances by Sonic Youth, Michael Nyman and the New Year also scheduled for the last day of the festival.

Primavera will not be the only major music event held in Barcelona this year, with the Sonar festival set to take place from June 18th to 20th featuring performances by Orbital, Grace Jones and others.