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Festifeel is an annual music festival held to raise money for breast cancer awareness. [1] The festival is organised by the English breast cancer charity CoppaFeel. It describes itself as "Britain's only boutique music festival with boobs in mind". [2]
Festifeel 2014 took place at the London Fields Brewery on 21 June 2014. Fearne Cotton was once again the festival's curator.[ citation needed ]
Festifeel 2013 took place on 15 June at the Islington Metal Works, London. Fearne Cotton was the festival's curator. [3] Huffington Post listed Festifeel as one of their 'Gigs to look out for' during 2013. [4]
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In 2012 the festival was held on 4 June at the Queen of Hoxton, Shoreditch and curated by Fearne Cotton. [6] The View were headlining. [7]
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On 1 May 2011 Noah and the Whale headlined the festival at Monto Water Rats in King Cross. [9]
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On 2 May 2010 Newton Faulkner headlined the festival at Monto Water Rats in King Cross. [11]
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