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Tickets go on sale now for this year's V Festival, which boasts Beyonce and Kings Of Leon as two of the headliners. Full details below.
Taking place once again at sites in Chelmsford and Stafford, Beyonce has been confirmed for her only European festival appearance, following her Mrs Carter UK tour dates in May, which sold out within minutes of going on sale last weekend.
Also added to the line up are Stereophonics, The Script, Emeli Sandé, Calvin Harris, Beady Eye, Jessie J, Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, Basement Jaxx, Olly Murs, Paloma Faith, James, Rita Ora, The Courteeners, Jason Mraz, FUN., Labrinth, Ellie Goulding, Kendrick Lamar, Of Monsters And Men, Maverick Sabre, Travis, DJ Fresh, Jessie Ware, Maximo Park, Lianne La Havas, Rudimental, James Arthur, Scouting For Girls, Deacon Blue, Little Mix, Ocean Colour Scene, The Fratellis, Gabrielle Aplin and Laura Mvula.
Speaking of the 2013 V Festival line-up, directors Bob Angus, Simon Moran and Dennis Desmond said in a joint statement: "We’ve worked hard to bring fans an exciting and diverse line-up, securing Beyonce for an exclusive European Festival appearance and Kings of Leon as headliners is a great achievement. These acts along with one of the strongest bills in V Festival's 18 year history is something we are very proud of.
"We have a reputation for bringing fans the best world class acts and breakthrough artists, 2013 is set to be another sensational year."
Kings Of Leon join Beyonce on the top of the V Festival bill
Tickets are expected to sell out and fast - all thanks to the appearance of Beyonce at the top of the bill. "V Festival could sell out in as little as 20 minutes, breaking all previous records thanks to Beyonce’s headline slot," says Ed Parkinson, spokesperson for Viagogo. "With many fans left empty handed following the onsale of her World Tour, V Festival gives them another chance to see Mrs Carter live on stage."
More acts are set to be announced in the coming months. V Festival 2013 takes place on 17 and 18 August 2013.
Tickets for V Festival 2013 are on sale now. For more information visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
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