FIB (Festival Internacional de Benicàssim) 2018 is only a month away! The full line-up has been announced and we can honestly say that it does not disappoint. Combining a mixture of some our favourite established indie artists (The Killers, Liam Gallagher) as well as the exciting new acts (Bodega, Pale Waves, Our Girl), FIB certainly caters for every indie fan out there. Stage splits have been confirmed. With four stages showcasing an array of bands it is always difficult to choose which acts to see on each of the festival's four days. The festival site is relatively small which it makes very easy to see all your favourite acts, the biggest distance is between the Las Palmas Stage and the South Beach Dance Stage which take about five minutes to get to from each other. The others are only a few minutes away which is great.
Considering it is difficult to select which bands to see throughout the festival, us at It's All Indie have decided to compile a list of recommendations to catch on each day as a guideline for all of you attending FIB this year. Check it out below!
Thursday
Her's:
The two piece band who describe themselves as an 'International supersonic spectral wave Liverpool band' will certainly bring the energy to the first night of the festival. Catch them on the South Beach Dance Stage.
The Magic Gang:
Our Brighton favourites are unmissable at any festival. With music that is a mix between The Beach Boys, 50s rock n roll and modern day indie, the 'feel good vibe' will most definitely be brought to The Visa Stage.
Pale Waves:
Dirty Hit 'Sounds of 2018' Pale Waves will be headlining the intimate Radio 3 FIB Club Stage on Thursday night. Bringing their catchy indie pop hits such as 'There's a Honey' and 'Heavenly', the tent is going to be a party for sure. Don't miss them!
Everything Everything:
Following the release of their fourth studio album 'A Fever Dream' last year, Everything Everything have been touring non-stop. A festival set is guaranteed to be brimming with crowd favourites as well as new tunes. Make sure to head to The Visa Stage, otherwise you will 'Regret' it!
Two Door Cinema Club:
A festival will not be complete without a set from Irish indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club. Their set at FIB is highly anticipated, and will undoubtedly bring that festival feeling of unity to all those in attendance. Get ready to dance non-stop to your favourite indie tunes from the last eight years at the Las Palmas Stage (main stage)!
Friday
The Charlatans:
Northwich classic indie rockers The Charlatans will be playing The Visa Stage. The 90s band will certainly bring about a feeling of nostalgia as well as get the crowd going to their famed hits from the last few decades!
Catfish and the Bottlemen:
Following some 'time off' to focus on recording their third album, Llandudno four-piece Catfish and the Bottlemen will return to FIB with a vengeance. Armed with new songs as well as fan favourites, the Las Palmas stage is going to be brimming with mosh pits galore!
Rag'n'Bone Man:
The singer-songwriter full of soul and emotion will be headlining The Visa Stage on the Friday night. His rise to stardom has been absolutely phenomenal: selling out tours, winning BRIT awards and scoring a number one début album. His set will be incredible, don't miss it.
The Vaccines:
The London-based indie rock band will be returning to FIB yet again, however, this time with a new album under their belt and exciting fresh line-up. The Vaccines can always guarantee to deliver with 'indie bangers', their set on the Las Palmas Stage will be a festival must-see but only go 'If You Wanna'.
The Killers:
Our Las Vegas favourites will be headlining the Las Palmas Stage on the Friday night and we cannot wait for this! Brandon Flowers will most definitely be sporting a stylish suit as well as bringing the continuous energy to the Costa del Azahar for one night only!
Saturday
Bodega:
New York alternative punk rockers Bodega will be making their FIB début this year. Having caused a exciting stir on the indie music scene, Bodega are a band that have a big future ahead of them. With catchy tunes such as 'Can't Knock the Hustle' and 'How Did This Happen!?', the band's set on the Radio 3 FIB Club Stage will be one to remember.
The Kooks:
We will always have a soft spot for The Kooks. Bringing back that sense of nostalgia as well as coming back with their new single 'Fractured and Dazed' we can guarantee that their set on the Las Palmas Stage will bring the festival feeling once again!
The Horrors:
The Visa Stage will be welcoming The Horrors on the Saturday evening. With an incredible new album 'V' under their belt we look forward to hearing new material drenched in synth pop mixed with dark industrialist shoegaze as well as the classics.
Metronomy:
Indie electronic outfit Metronomy are one of those bands you have to see live. Bringing to life their five eclectic studio albums through faultless performance, Metronomy's talents can truly be appreciated. Head to The Visa Stage to see for yourself.
Pet Shop Boys:
Saturday night headliners the Pet Shop Boys will be bringing the Las Palmas Stage to life. Whether you listen to them or not, you are bound to have a great time. Their set will be brimming with all the hits making you feel as if you've set foot back into the 80s once again. Don't miss it!
Sunday
Our Girl:
Brighton garage rock trio Our Girl (fronted by The Big Moon's Soph Nathan) are certainly making their mark on the indie music scene. With their début album set for release in August, we can only look forward to hearing what's to come of this incredible band. Head to The Visa Stage on Sunday to catch them!
Bastille:
Love them or hate them, you can't deny that Bastille know how to do it when it comes to playing live at festivals. Playing all the crowd favourites, the FIB audience is undoubtedly going to be jumping non-stop to tunes galore. Brace yourself for a dynamic set at the Las Palmas Stage that won't disappoint!
The Parrots:
Heavenly Recordings Madrid garage rockers The Parrots will be returning to FIB this year. Their live shows are continuously electrifying and eventful, always being a set to talk about after a festival. Do not miss this one at the Radio 3 FIB Club Stage, it's going to be great!
Wolf Alice:
We love Wolf Alice and their set at FIB is definitely one of the most anticipated of the weekend. With their sophomore album 'Visions of a Life' being a perfect combination of intricate instrumentation as well as poignant lyrics, we cannot wait to hear this live. The Visa Stage on Sunday - be there.
Liam Gallagher:
The rock and roll star is returning to FIB this year to headline. Following his incredible set last year, it is guaranteed that this will only be bigger and better. 'As You Were' is full of modern-day 'indie bangers' and with the addition of a few Oasis classics here and there Liam's dynamic set will close the Las Palmas Stage in style.
Obviously there are even more incredible acts heading to FIB this year which are included in the full line-up below. FIB is a guaranteed festival/holiday combined, with the sun making an appearance every day, the beach close by and the music being phenomenal it is certainly one of the best festivals to go to this year. Don't miss out, 4 day tickets including camping are only 155 Euros and are available from here.
Considering it is difficult to select which bands to see throughout the festival, us at It's All Indie have decided to compile a list of recommendations to catch on each day as a guideline for all of you attending FIB this year. Check it out below!
Thursday
Her's:
The two piece band who describe themselves as an 'International supersonic spectral wave Liverpool band' will certainly bring the energy to the first night of the festival. Catch them on the South Beach Dance Stage.
The Magic Gang:
Our Brighton favourites are unmissable at any festival. With music that is a mix between The Beach Boys, 50s rock n roll and modern day indie, the 'feel good vibe' will most definitely be brought to The Visa Stage.
Pale Waves:
Dirty Hit 'Sounds of 2018' Pale Waves will be headlining the intimate Radio 3 FIB Club Stage on Thursday night. Bringing their catchy indie pop hits such as 'There's a Honey' and 'Heavenly', the tent is going to be a party for sure. Don't miss them!
Everything Everything:
Following the release of their fourth studio album 'A Fever Dream' last year, Everything Everything have been touring non-stop. A festival set is guaranteed to be brimming with crowd favourites as well as new tunes. Make sure to head to The Visa Stage, otherwise you will 'Regret' it!
Two Door Cinema Club:
A festival will not be complete without a set from Irish indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club. Their set at FIB is highly anticipated, and will undoubtedly bring that festival feeling of unity to all those in attendance. Get ready to dance non-stop to your favourite indie tunes from the last eight years at the Las Palmas Stage (main stage)!
Friday
The Charlatans:
Northwich classic indie rockers The Charlatans will be playing The Visa Stage. The 90s band will certainly bring about a feeling of nostalgia as well as get the crowd going to their famed hits from the last few decades!
Catfish and the Bottlemen:
Following some 'time off' to focus on recording their third album, Llandudno four-piece Catfish and the Bottlemen will return to FIB with a vengeance. Armed with new songs as well as fan favourites, the Las Palmas stage is going to be brimming with mosh pits galore!
Rag'n'Bone Man:
The singer-songwriter full of soul and emotion will be headlining The Visa Stage on the Friday night. His rise to stardom has been absolutely phenomenal: selling out tours, winning BRIT awards and scoring a number one début album. His set will be incredible, don't miss it.
The Vaccines:
The London-based indie rock band will be returning to FIB yet again, however, this time with a new album under their belt and exciting fresh line-up. The Vaccines can always guarantee to deliver with 'indie bangers', their set on the Las Palmas Stage will be a festival must-see but only go 'If You Wanna'.
The Killers:
Our Las Vegas favourites will be headlining the Las Palmas Stage on the Friday night and we cannot wait for this! Brandon Flowers will most definitely be sporting a stylish suit as well as bringing the continuous energy to the Costa del Azahar for one night only!
Saturday
Bodega:
New York alternative punk rockers Bodega will be making their FIB début this year. Having caused a exciting stir on the indie music scene, Bodega are a band that have a big future ahead of them. With catchy tunes such as 'Can't Knock the Hustle' and 'How Did This Happen!?', the band's set on the Radio 3 FIB Club Stage will be one to remember.
The Kooks:
We will always have a soft spot for The Kooks. Bringing back that sense of nostalgia as well as coming back with their new single 'Fractured and Dazed' we can guarantee that their set on the Las Palmas Stage will bring the festival feeling once again!
The Horrors:
The Visa Stage will be welcoming The Horrors on the Saturday evening. With an incredible new album 'V' under their belt we look forward to hearing new material drenched in synth pop mixed with dark industrialist shoegaze as well as the classics.
Metronomy:
Indie electronic outfit Metronomy are one of those bands you have to see live. Bringing to life their five eclectic studio albums through faultless performance, Metronomy's talents can truly be appreciated. Head to The Visa Stage to see for yourself.
Pet Shop Boys:
Saturday night headliners the Pet Shop Boys will be bringing the Las Palmas Stage to life. Whether you listen to them or not, you are bound to have a great time. Their set will be brimming with all the hits making you feel as if you've set foot back into the 80s once again. Don't miss it!
Sunday
Our Girl:
Brighton garage rock trio Our Girl (fronted by The Big Moon's Soph Nathan) are certainly making their mark on the indie music scene. With their début album set for release in August, we can only look forward to hearing what's to come of this incredible band. Head to The Visa Stage on Sunday to catch them!
Bastille:
Love them or hate them, you can't deny that Bastille know how to do it when it comes to playing live at festivals. Playing all the crowd favourites, the FIB audience is undoubtedly going to be jumping non-stop to tunes galore. Brace yourself for a dynamic set at the Las Palmas Stage that won't disappoint!
The Parrots:
Heavenly Recordings Madrid garage rockers The Parrots will be returning to FIB this year. Their live shows are continuously electrifying and eventful, always being a set to talk about after a festival. Do not miss this one at the Radio 3 FIB Club Stage, it's going to be great!
Wolf Alice:
We love Wolf Alice and their set at FIB is definitely one of the most anticipated of the weekend. With their sophomore album 'Visions of a Life' being a perfect combination of intricate instrumentation as well as poignant lyrics, we cannot wait to hear this live. The Visa Stage on Sunday - be there.
Liam Gallagher:
The rock and roll star is returning to FIB this year to headline. Following his incredible set last year, it is guaranteed that this will only be bigger and better. 'As You Were' is full of modern-day 'indie bangers' and with the addition of a few Oasis classics here and there Liam's dynamic set will close the Las Palmas Stage in style.
Obviously there are even more incredible acts heading to FIB this year which are included in the full line-up below. FIB is a guaranteed festival/holiday combined, with the sun making an appearance every day, the beach close by and the music being phenomenal it is certainly one of the best festivals to go to this year. Don't miss out, 4 day tickets including camping are only 155 Euros and are available from here.