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Famous for appearing to give out more free wristbands to music bloggers than actual tickets to paying punters, 1-2-3-4 nevertheless always provides a great line-up, and this year’s festival is no exception. From the one-man 50s schtick of Dirty Beaches to the sharp-as-knives Swedish punk of Iceage and the blissful minimal beats of Claro Intelecto, there’s something for everyone, and a haedline set from the legendary Buzzcocks should round everything up nicely. Best of all, even if you haven’t managed to blag a press pass, tickets are still available…