Music fans to get Oxegen fix

THE finishing touches are being put to one of Europe’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll weekends with promises of continued sunshine for tens of thousands of eager music fans.

Festival-goers are being encouraged to leave their cars at home and make their way to Oxegen at Punchestown via public transport. Some of the headliners for the three-day festival this year include Muse, Eminem and Arcade Fire. Other groups and artists heading to the giant outdoor Kildare venue include Florence and the Machine, Fatboy Slim, the Black Eyed Peas as well as dance act The Prodigy.

Three-day camping tickets still remain for the weekend, priced at the 2008 cost of €224.50 (including booking fee).