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Rock bands the Manic Street Preachers, Keane and Feeder will headline Wales' first major music festival in July. Organisers hope the Fflam Festival in Swansea could become as popular as Scotland's annual T in the Park event.
More than 50 bands will play in the city's Singleton Park from 13-15 July, watched by 30,000 people per day.
Placebo, The Levellers and Enter Shikari are also confirmed to play at Fflam - the Welsh word for flame. Tickets are on sale now from �100.
Another major artist is expected to be announced in the coming weeks to headline the last night of the festival.
'Nurturing' talent
And the festival's promoter Straight Music will give three unsigned Welsh bands the chance to perform at the event.
John Curd of Straight Music said: "Our aim is that Fflam will become to Wales what T in the Park is to Scotland.
"We see this as a long-term investment in Wales, driven by our passion for quality music and giving great value for money.
"As well as giving locals the chance to see some of the best live bands around, we are also dedicated to nurturing new talent and the full line-up will reflect that."
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