The Killers And Oasis To Headline V

added 03 March 2009 at 09.06

Plus a whole load more artists announced...

The Killers and Oasis are to headline this year's V festival. Brandon Flowers and his crew will take the top slot at Hylands Park in Chelmsford on Saturday August 22 and Weston Park in Staffordshire on August 23. Meanwhile, China's favourite act Oasis will be closing Staffordshire on the Saturday and Chelmsford on the Sunday.

Also playing Chelmsford on the Saturday and Staffordshire on the Sunday will be Razorlight, Lily Allen, The Script, The Specials, Seasick Steve, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum, The Ting Tings, The Wombats, Dizzee Rascal, Lady GaGa, Happy Mondays and Peter Doherty.

Playing Staffordshire on the Saturday and Chelmsford on the Sunday will be Snow Patrol, Elbow, James, Biffy Clyro, Ocean Colour Scene, Keane, The Enemy, Paolo Nutini, Katy Perry, MGMT and The Streets.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday March 6 at 10am, via www.xfm.co.uk/gigs. For more details, see www.vfestival.com.

Tagged as Oasis, The Killers, Festivals 2009, Live

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