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V Festival knows how to pull a crowd. Their secret? Get the biggest bands on the planet to play. It's a no brainer really. This year is no different, with some of the most popular bands and artists of the past 12 months heading to both Chelmsford and Stafford.
The festival is often criticised for its mainstream artists (this year sees the likes of The Killers, Example, Justin Timberlake, Ed Sheeran, Lily Allen at the top of the bill), but its appeal is simple and effective. Big names, big tunes, two big weekends.
But, with so many artists on the line-up, it's good to go with a plan. Here are the 12 coolest bands and artists on the V Festival line-up. If you're planning on heading to either site, miss this lot at your peril...