6 questions for... Villagers

Irish storyteller Conor O'Brien is one of British music's success stories of the past 12 months; with debut album Becoming a Jackal now a staple fixture in the iPods of lovers of heartfelt, melodic pop everywhere.

Here he answers 6 essential festival questions ahead of his performance at Latitude this Summer.

Who is your 'must see' performance at Latitude this year?

Rubberbandits! They are genius, although I'm worried that their cultural references will get lost on the boat over. Villagers drummer James is sitting beside me right now as I type... he recommends C.W Stoneking, who I'm ashamed to say I haven't heard yet. Danny (Villagers bassist) recommends checking out Caribou and Lykke Li (As do I). As I type, we're all sitting on the aforementioned boat, on the way to a session in Abbey Road. Abbey Road!!!

Not including items used in your performance, what is your 'must-have' festival item?

My new sunglasses. They make me feel good. This shames me.

Do you have anything special planned for your performance at Latitude?

Yes. It will be quite shocking actually.

If you could have anyone (dead or alive) to introduce you onstage who would it be (and why)?

I'd like to be introduced by Kurt Vonnegut because I think that he was a cool motherfucker.

If you have been to Latitude before what was your favourite memory, performance or special spot on site?

The first time we played Latitude a massive rainstorm broke through the tent during our last song. That was pretty cool.

Latitude is...

...a good time (from my experience). See you there.

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