The Boss kicks off summer of song

AS US rock star Bruce Springsteen kicked off the summer festival season last night, revellers were warned they must not drive if they are drunk, hungover or sleep-deprived.

Springsteen is the first in a series of outdoor concerts, including Oxegen and the Electric Picnic, which will attract hundreds of thousands of music fans.

Alcohol awareness group, Meas (Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society), yesterday launched its 16-page pocket-sized Festival Survival Guide.