Judging by the CAAC website, where you will find little information about the events of Nocturama 2010, the first rule of Nocturama a is not to mention Nocturama. A refreshing alternative to megafestivals, Nocturama is a series of concerts organized by the Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art to liven up the summer nights, with very interesting musical offerings at an even more interesting price too. Here the quality of the music has much more weight than the ability of the headliners to sell tickets for their based on the strength of their names alone. Previous years have also included cinema and special events.

Organizers take advantage of weekdays, when it may be easier to attract international groups that are touring major cities in Spain. For example, last year you could see such groups as Au Revoir Simon, Deerhoof and The Cranes for just five euros. Groups that have graced big stages around the world or who have been number one on all of “best of the year lists”, at a price that could not be better! The concerts are on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from July 1 to August 26, 2010. As in previous editions, artists have been carefully choosen.

The confirmed dates include Baby Dee, Friska Viljor, Lali Puna, Emily Jane White, Lloyd Cole, Exsonvaldes, Dente, Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Alondra Bentley and Hola A Todo El Mundo. Listen, for example to the music of Emily Jane White or Wildbirds & Peacedrums on myspace or lastfm, and you will surely be surprised by the echoes of such figures as Catpower or Bjork. This year’s program focuses primarily on folk and indie music and its more innovative variations: sadcore, freakfolk and folktronica. You’ll see some memorable concerts by artists who are already driving all the critics wild, soon enough they will also delight you. Rent apartments in Seville for an incredible opportunity to see some of the most promising groups of today.