The seventh edition of Latitude, the UK's favourite multi-arts festival, took place at Henham Park in Suffolk from 12-15th July. Featuring headliners Bon Iver, who closed Latitude's Obelisk Arena in his first major headline slot and only UK festival appearance in 2012. Elbow topped the bill on Saturday, while Paul Weller brought Latitude 2012 to a crescendo on Sunday 15th July.

Video interviews

We sent Pete Donaldson down to Latitude 2012 to talk to the comedians and musicians. These interviews are what he came back with, they're pretty good.

InterviewBen Howard: Interview
Video interview: Pete Donaldson caught up with Ben Howard in his dressing room at Latitude 2012 and had a natter about his new EP, touring and working with some new artists.

InterviewPaul Weller: Interview
Video interview: Pete Donaldson caught up with Paul Weller backstage at Latitude 2012 in his dressing room and chatted about old age and midlife crisis?s and his feelings on the Olympics

InterviewTim Minchin: Interview
Video interview: Pete Donaldson catches up with Tim Minchin at Latitude 2012 where they discuss Jesus Christ Superstar, His upcoming appearance in Californication as an off the rails rock star.

InterviewElbow: Interview
Video interview: Elbow join Pete Donaldson in the rain at Latitude 2012 to chat about recording film soundtracks and Guy Garvey?s new 'Dr' title while trying to keep dry under a giant brolly.

InterviewBat For Lashes: Interview
Video interview: Pete Donaldson speaks to Natasha Khan of Bat for Lashes at Latitude 2012.

InterviewEdward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros: Interview
Video interview: Alex from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros joins Absolute Radio fresh from the main stage at Latitude 2012 to talk to us about creating their unique sound and the reaction of the UK fans.

InterviewScroobius Pip: Interview
Video interview: Absolute Radio grabbed Scroobius Pip as soon as he stepped onto Latitude 2012 soil to talk to him about work with Dan Le Sac, Performing in a poetry arena and poshing up for the festival

InterviewMichael Kiwanuka: Interview
Video interview: Michael Kiwanuka lets Absolute Radio into the secret sanctum that is the Tour Bus while he's at Latitude 2012. We discuss life on a tour bus, gigging and how he likes to relax after a tour.

InterviewSimple Minds: Interview
Video interview: Jim Kerr invited Absolute Radio to his dressing room right after they played on stage at Latitude 2012. He chats to us about how they are keen to keep improving their stage show, touring and football

InterviewThe Horrors: Interview
Video interview: Josh from The Horrors chats to Absolute Radio about how Latitude 2012 is the only festival his Mum will come to, what music he likes and his thoughts on the Olympics.

InterviewRufus Wainwright: Interview
Video interview: Rufus Wainwright joins Absolute Radio fresh from the main stage at Latitude 2012 to talk to us about his forthcoming wedding and creating his signature sound.

Pat Nevin: InterviewPat Nevin: Interview
Video interview: Football pundit and Chelsea player Pat Nevin has a chat before he goes on stage at Latitude 2012 to Absolute Radio's Pete Donaldson about new music and the Euros.

InterviewYeasayer: Interview
Video interview: Absolute Radio wakes up Ira from Yeasayer for a chat at Latitude 2012 about playing in the UK, festivals, life in a band and the US president

InterviewWhite Lies: Interview
Video interview: Harry and Charles of White Lies join Absolute Radio for a chat at Latitude 2012 about impractical festival footwear and singing in an English accent.

InterviewDexys: Interview
Video interview: Absolute Radio chats to Kevin Rowland of Dexys at Latitude 2012 about preparing for performance, the gap between albums and the band's fans.

Mark Watson: InterviewMark Watson: Interview
Video interview: Absolute Radio gatecrashes comedian Mark Watson's dressing room at Latitude 2012 and chats about his alternative football commentary with us, his DVD and his new Edinburgh show.

InterviewMetronomy: Interview
Video interview: Absolute Radio invade Joseph and Anna of Metronomy's dressing room for a chat at Latitude 2012 about festival life and how Joseph's dad could fight anyone's dad!

Tim Key: InterviewTim Key: Interview
Video interview: Tim Key takes time out of his day at Latitude 2012 to talk to Pete Donaldson about rivers, working with Steve Coogan and... sluts.

12 - 15 July 2012

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