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'l‘here‘s a lot going on in l.i\'et'pool this year; unsurprising. really. given that it‘s the European Capital of Culture 2008. The eelehrations begin with the last eouple ol' yy'eeks ol' 2007's 'l'tirner l’ri/e exhibition ('l‘ate l.iy'erpool. until Sun 13 .lanl and the l‘resh musie l'estiy'al (until (i Jan). while the year ahead is lilled with a range ol' musieal. theatrieal and artistie highlights. Seouseophiles might like to keep an eye out l'or
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Clockwise from main pic: Barcelona's Sonar festival; Bonnaroo; Berlin Love Parade; Brooklyn Book Festival; Crossing Borders, the Netherlands
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All tomorrow’s parties
Tired of T in the Park? Fed up with Edinburgh? David Pollock rounds up the best international music and arts festivals happening in 2008
Paul Me('artney headlining the l.iy'erpool Sound eoneeit at .»\nlield on 1 lid. and Ken l)odd taking to the stage at St (ieorge‘s Hall on 8 (R; ‘) Mar. See yy'yy'yy. liy'ei‘pool()8.eoin for tall details.
Books
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Miami‘s Winter Music
Conference lyy yy yy .yy intermusie L'llllliL'l'L‘llL'L'x‘lllll. 25-39 \lttl'l is an essential stop lor those yyith some eonneetion to the industry. or simply a liking l'or legendary alterparties.