Thousands rock as Oxegen heats up

THE thousands of revellers that arrived at the Oxegen campsite yesterday will be relieved that, despite dull, grey conditions, the rain held off.

Irish celebrities also began drifting in by late after-noon with Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy), model Glenda Gilson and singer Paddy Casey mixing with VIPs.

Kings Of Leon headed the bill on the main stage as did Groove Armada on the O2 stage. Fans expect to see REM, the Verve, Manic Street Preachers and Amy Winehouse today.