V Festival organisers have unveiled this years line-up for the Virgin Media Union stage. Confirmed acts for the stage include love-able rogue Peter Doherty, indie stars Mystery Jets and Welsh Rappers Goldie Lookin’ Chain.
In a statement about the new additions, Festival Director Bob Angus said, “This year’s Virgin Media Union stage offers a diverse array of acts, genuinely delivering something for everyone. With both old and new faces making appearances the calibre of this years line up is as good as always and reflects the Festival’s commitment to offering new talent a stage to perform to a music loving audience.”
Other acts confirmed to play on the stage over the two festivals sites include: British Sea Power, Phoenix, The Twang, The Sunshine Underground, Howling Bells, Jenny Lewis, Gary Go, Pete Murray, Seth Lakeman and Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong.
VV Brown, Vagabond, One Eskimo, Kid British, Ray Gun, Iain Archer, Wallis Bird, The Gay Blades, Lights and Exit Calm will all also be playing on the Virgin Media Union stage.
V Festival 2009 takes place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston Park, Staffs from 22-23 August.
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