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[Peace Bunny]

This is my first post, but hopefully I can become more of a regular here in the future! Just wondered if you guys have any tips for watching the less obvious bands this year? So far, I have heard a few podcasts and read a few articles, mainly from eFest and the "New Music Transmission" blog thingy (dunno if many of you are familiar with that?)

Anyway, many people seem to be agreeing that this year's festival is really 'deep', with good bands etc even on the small stages. So, any bands you guys recommend for people wanting a break from main-stage?

[Jackmypie]

Egyption hip hop
Two door cinema club
On the Queens head stage thursday  

[Poleski]

Coheed and Cambria (The Other Stage - Saturday)

[Happy Chappy]

TDCC already mentioned, so I'd add Urusen (Thurs @19:30 - Avalon, and Sunday 19:30 - Rabbit Hole) and Tunng (Sunday, 2ish - West Holts)

[fools_gold]

Definitely go for Cymbals Eat Guitars on the John Peel stage early Saturday.

Peggy Sue just after Rolf Harris on The Park on Friday as well.

[let's 'ave it!!!]

Biffy Clyro park stage on the saturday ;-)

[Flid-Box]

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble at the Park, Friday 3pm - also late one night somewhere....

Then Snoop/Bonobo/Breakestra - great Friday!

[ark]

My Luminaries - Thurs 4pm Queens Head - unsigned band, great performance, guitar based good indie. Clever musicians.

[Jackmypie]

who else are the secret acts anybody know?