World famous acts lined up for V Festival

Aug 12 2009 by Will Harris, Crewe Chronicle

MANCHESTER Britpop pioneers Oasis and Vegas glam-rockers The Killers will perform at the V Festival next week.

The hugely popular festival, over the weekend of August 22-23, is held at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park in Chelmsford.

Also on the bill are Razorlight, Snow Patrol, Fatboy Slim, Keane, The Specials, Elbow, as well as V Festival virgins such as Pendulum, The Ting Tings, MGMT and Lady Ga Ga.

Festival director Bob Angus says: “We’re genuinely thrilled to have such an eclectic line-up this year. “Our headliners, The Killers and Oasis, are two of the biggest acts in music today and, with them being joined by some really exuberant newcomers, the V Festival will give festival fans something to shout about.”

Other acts include James, Lilly Allen, The Enemy, The Script, Biffy Clyro, Paolo Nutini, Katy Perry, The Wombats, James Morrison, The Streets, Dizzee Rascal, Happy Mondays, Seasick Steve, Ocean Colour Scene and The Saturdays.

Weekend tickets are sold out but some day tickets may still be available, priced £73.50.

Organisers are urging fans to buy tickets from official outlets only, which can be found by visiting www.vfestival.com.