News at V

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• Win Win Win

  I've got a big box of V 2005, 2006 & 2007 Merchandise under my desk and who better to give it all away to than you?! More...

• Website Update

  As you can see your polling votes are in favour of a forum within vfestival.com – so, we’re going to build you one. This may take a little while as we’d also like to
  

• News at V 27:08:08

  The V Festival 2008 Merchandise has been flying off our online shelves. The 2008 designs have been so successful we've re-ordered more. 

• News at V 21:08:08

  If you've discovered something missing or extra to what you went to V Festival with, Click Here to contact the relevant Park Lost Property.
  

• News at V 20:08:08

  HYLANDS PARK, CHELMSFORD 2009 TICKETS HAVE SOLD OUT. Limited tickets at 2008 prices are still available for Weston Park, Staffordshire. Click here to buy yours.
   
  

• News at V 19:08:08

  A limited amount of tickets go on sale from 10am today for V Festival 2009. Make sure you don't miss out on the best summer festival at this years price! Click here

• News at V 18:08:08

  The day after the V weekend before and the campsites have finally emptied and stages are being taken down with the grass on standby waiting to grow for the 14th year of V Festival in 2009...

• The Last Word

  As the Verve came on the rain started to fall here in Chelmsford but it did nothing to dampen the spirits of a frenzied crowd, already revved up and raring to go after a storming set from the Kings of Leon...

• The Verve

  Mainstage headliners the Verve have just completed a stunning set on the V Stage- highlights include a euphoric Richard Ashcroft raising his eyes to the heavens for a rousing chorus of the...

• Why does it always rain on

  Me? No Travis! The heavens may have opened in Chelmsford but Kaiser Chief’s frontman Ricky Wilson makes sure the rain doesn’t deter the thousands of fans at the 4Music stage as he darts into the crowd to

• Silver Siouxie

  Rocking out in a silver cat suit. Siouxies mature audiece look like a bunch of over excited teenagers singing along to every word, one special case in the front row brought 24 white roses which Siouxie...

• Kings of V

  As the sun set over Hylands Park, Kings of Leon blew the crowd away with a set list to include greats as The Bucket, King of the Rodeo and Four Kicks. Lead singer, Nathan Leon, gave an emotional address to...
  

• Up close and personal

  Lead singer of Kooks gets into the crowd in Weston kissing their fans on the heads! Security found it tough keeping hold of him - by his trousers!
  
  

• AMY's Full House

  Amy played to the biggest crowd the main stage has accommodated all weekend. With a heartfelt performance of Love is a Losing Game even the security were melting.
  

• Golden Boys

  Following their secret special gig on main stage in Hylands yesterday, The Script follow suit in Weston WOWING their fans equally as much. With the announcement that there album scoops the No.1 slot on the UK album

• Dearest Duffy

  On stage bang on time, no diva antics here. Duffy is wearing killer red heels and is taking full control - at least we thought so...
  

• The V Hairy Times

  The V Hairy Times reports that the Hoosiers, The View Lennys drummer, Kings of Leon crew, Bassman from squeeze and Amys crew all took a trimming form a backstage barber yesterday.

• Weston Super Sun

  Finally, the sun is shining brightly in Weston so everyone is in high spirits and er, singing Foos whilst waiting for The Lost Prophets.

• HOT or NOT

  Festival fashion was high on the agenda for all celebrities but Will Young didn’t care about sporting supermarket plastic bags on his feet in order to protect his bright white trainers. Who HOT and who
  

• Nic n Lo...

  Dressing room stalkers Nic and Lo are back again with the latest gossip direct from Sherwood Forest. Well, that's what they've called it. Believe me, Robin Hood is not in the house.

• Aloud Anytime

  At fashion week one designer takes the crown for show of the week. Whilst their threads were not as fancy as Pucci or Matthew Williamson, Girls Aloud have just won my show of the weekend.
  

• Peachy...

  The Stranglers have just pulled in an early crowd to open the V Stage in Hylands Park Chelmsford. The sun is OUT - everyone's golden brown.

• Cry me a...

  Wannabe 3am/presenter/celeb spying duo ‘Nic n Lo' have just raced back from the artist dressing room compound quacking like chickens in the hope to make their big break in the world of celebrity

• NEWS FROM V 17:08:08

  True to English form it poured down over night in both parks. Mmmm Morning campers! Current Weston weather is dry but cloudy. Hylands, the sun is shining, the weather is sweet, yeah!

• Hylands Herald - Saturday Spectacle

  The encores are still a clapping – it’s been a magical day sunny South side in Chelmsford. Click through for the daily scoop.

• Lucky men Tate

  Little man Tate - arrived on site and rushed to watch girls aloud, they said they can't remember any of the songs but can remember all of the sexy dance moves and their black outfits.

• A truly apocalyptic scene

  It's been a scorcher here today in Hylands and it's just got even hotter. Muse is sensationally headlining the V Stage right here, right now.

• Chiefs in charge

  The Kaiser Chiefs are not put off by the rain in Weston and have said that it will make them play harder to lift the crowds spirits. Richard Ashcroft...
  

• STEREOYUMMY

  RIGHT NOW Whilst Muse are finishing their set list, Stereophonics are bringing their rugged charm to the ladies in front if the V Stage. Hotter than a Welsh Dragon's fiery breath, Kelly Jones' customary...

• The Stone Roses

  Manchester’s iconic king swinger has recently told us all some very bad news. “The Stone Roses will never tour again” Says Mr. Brown.

• Faulkner on Fame

  If you offered Newton Faulkner a slice of fame with his cup of herbal tea, he assures us that he would politely decline. Copper pipe singer song writer Faulkner admits he

• The Script

  Handsome No.1 chart topping Irish boys The Script suprised and WOW the main stage pulling out two choons of the bag off schedule. And were simply amazing.

• Kooking great

  Legend Ray Davies has just finished a short set with The Kooks which totally rocked the V Stage crowds. Leaving a happy man, I caught him being escorted away on his buggy and shortly afterwards...
  

• Alright alright!!!

  Hoosiers cause hysteria at the NME signing tent with 100s in tears. And Lost Prophets front man gargles before going on stage and spittle blinds innocent press girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

• In love with Lenny

  Superstar PR girl Jodie is smoozing her surname off (Butt) and has fallen head over stiletto for the legendary Lenny Kravitz - will she let him escape to Chelmsford or will they make it into the V Loves?
   

• Balanced Diet

  Estelle has just been papped eating a mix of hot spicy chicken wings with corn cakes?! Must say though, she's working the Marc Jacobs wellies backstage VERY WELL.
  

• Chelmsford Cheeky Girls

  Opps, Sugarbabes, having rocked the JJB arena are recharging their batteries by swigging red bull like its going out of fashion.

• Miss Winehouse

  It's official! She's out of rehab and on her way! Amy Winehouse has boarded and is on route to Weston in a helicopter!

• Artist Shenanigans

  News in from the Weston crew. Hot off the grass from the VIP field.

• V FESTIVAL IS OPEN

  V FESTIVAL 2008 is here! Over 160,000 people will be rocking both Hylands Park Chelmsford and Weston Park Staffordshire for a weekend of pure sunshine partying and the best Festival line up for 2008.

• Hollyoaks Hilarity

  Bomb head from Hollyoaks was just sighted nearly falling off the back of a buggy behind stage 2
  

• BBC News

  Tens of thousands of music fans will rock to The Verve, Kings of Leon, Muse and Amy Winehouse at this year's V Festival.

• 90 MINUTES

  Just 90 minutes to go until V Festival 2008 opens in Hylands Park Chelmsford and Weston Park Staffordshire.

• NEWS AT V 15:08:08

  From my backstage cabin South side it's looking and feeling like a scorching weekend ahead for V in Chelmsford. I did try for a weather check from up North but no one was available for comment.

• NEWS AT V 13:08:08

  V Festival is edging ever closer, are you ready?

• NEWS AT V 12:08:08

  Today's news comes in the form of V Festival's hot new gossip section...

• NEWS AT V - 11:08:08

  Due to unforseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that The Midway State have had to cancel their V performance. However...
  

• ROAD TO V - Final 4

  After much discussion, deliberation and the banging of heads, our panel of experts have whittled the shortlist down to just FOUR bands.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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• NEWS AT V - 22:07:08

  Final stage announced!
  It's debut year was a huge success and this year the Sessions Stage is back and bringing with it the best in new music.

• News at V - 08:07:08

  TICKETS JUST RELEASED FOR BOTH FESTIVAL SITES. We’re pleased to announce that we are in a position to release more tickets for both Hylands and Weston parks.

• NEWS AT V - 02:07:08

  V Festival has come up trumps again with some cracking additions to this year’s line-up. The Virgin Mobile Union Stage can today reveal that this year’s headliners will be Richard Hawley and the Guillemots.

• NEWS AT V - 24:06:08

  We’ve got some more brilliant additions to the line-up! LOSTPROPHETS • THE HOLD STEADY • GABRIELLA CILMI • LEON JEAN MARIE • TAIO CRUZ

• NEWS AT V - 10:06:08

  Early access tickets are available for Thursday 14th August for people that have already purchased Weekend Camping Tickets at Weston Park.

• NEWS AT V - 31:05:08

  DON'T MISS OUT! Win VIP V Festival tickets for you and your mates at Hylands Park in Chelmsford with Pro Plus. Click through to find out how...

• NEWS AT V - 27:05:08

  Welcome to V Festival's new online home. There's still some great functionality and content to come. Check back soon or register for email updates to be the first to know.

• NEWS at V - 29:05:08

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