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Blur name indie Hyde Park lineup
Blur have named their support acts for their upcoming Hyde Park gigs/mini festivals.
Foals, Friendly Fires, Crystal Castles and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble on 2 July. Vampire Weekend, Amadou And Mariam, Florence And The Machine and Deerhoof on 3 July.
A lineup of cool, upcoming acts, we're sure you'll agree. Compare that to the likes of Oasis' stadium tour supports: Kasabian, The Enemy and boisterous newcomers Twisted Wheel, and you might notice a trend.
Not that I care. My white parka is ready to roll…
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