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Florence + The Machine to headline Benicassim

plus The Vaccines announced

By Scott Williams | Published:

Festival Internacional de Benicassim 2012 - Florence And The Machine
Photo credit: Gary Stafford


Florence + The Machine have been announced as headliners for next year's International Benicàssim Festival, FIB Heineken, in Spain.

Florence And The Machine
Led by Florence Welch, the band will showcase pop songs from their brace of albums 2009's 'Lungs' and last month's 'Ceremonials' with a headline performance on one of the Festival's four days.

Also confirmed today to appear at Benicassim are London 'Post Break-Up Sex' band The Vaccines.

They join the previously announced headliner The Stone Roses, no other acts have been confirmed yet for 2012. For the line-up rumours as available please click here

As well as this diverse array of musical performers, the festival has an extensive bill of non-musical entertainment, including dance, art, theatre, fashion, silent disco and short films.

Established in 1994, next year will be its 18th year, the International Benicàssim Festival, FIB Heineken, near Valencia, Spain is back for 2012 from Thursday 12th until Sunday 15th July. With camping thrown in with the ticket price, all night music over 4 days, and sited just walking distance from the beach and a huge water park.

Early bird 4-day tickets are priced at £155 (including camping). To buy tickets, click here.