TICKETS
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Registered users gain exclusive access to a priority pre-sale from Tuesday 23rd February 2010. To qualify, you’ll need to register at oxegen.ie before 18.00hrs on Sunday 7 th March 2010. Tickets can be bought via the official ticket partner:
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OXEGEN returns to Punchestown Racecourse from Thursday 8th–Sunday 11th July and we'll be live from 3pm on Friday.
Friday
14:50 – 18:50 iGo to Oxegen with Fergal Darcy
Fergal Darcy has Oxegen travel updates and festival tips for i102-104 listeners who are in transit to Oxegen 2010.
18:50 – 21:50 Ar Eileamh with Barbara NicDhonnacha
Ar Eileamh with special Oxegen guests and interviews. Barbara will also feature audio clips from festival goers at the camp sites.
Saturday
9:50 – 13:50 iPlay Oxegen Music with Lisa Brady.
Lisa Brady gives a wakeup call to campers at Oxegen. Lisa will be back at base linking live to Fergal and Barbara who will be live at the Oxegen Camp Sites.
13:50 – 17:50 Oxegen Session with Colm O Sullivan
Colm presents the ultimate festival session with clips from festival goers, Oxegen artist interviews and the best Oxegen music.
17:50 – 19:50 iSaw with Fergal Darcy
Fergal recaps on every act he has seen on Saturday. He’ll have reviews from festival revellers along with interviews from some big name Oxegen acts.
Sunday
10:50 – 14:50 Oxegen Session with Lisa Brady
Lisa Brady features music and interviews from the Sunday line up Oxegen 2010.
14:50 – 16:50 Ar Eileamh Oxegen Top 30
Ar Eileamh with an Oxegen twist! Barbara presents songs from the top 30 acts at Oxegen 2010. There’ll also be interviews with Oxegen acts who will be trying their hand at a cupla focal as Gaeilge!
16:50 – 21:50 iLook Back with Josh Clarke & Fergal Darcy
Dave and Fergal look back at one of the biggest music festivals in Europe. The highs and the lows (and the unpleasant bits too!) featuring audio from Oxegen artists and knackered festival goers.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL OXEGEN 2010 APP FOR YOUR iPHONE HERE
EMINEM, MUSE, JAY-Z, THE BLACK EYED PEAS, KASABIAN, THE PRODIGY, FLORENCE+THE MACHINE, PAOLO NUTINI, FAITHLESS, STEREOPHONICS, DAVID GUETTA, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, MUMFORD & SONS JOHN MAYER,CALVIN HARRIS plus many, many more
MORE AMAZING ARTISTS REVEALED!
DIZZEE RASCAL, JULIAN CASABLANCAS, LAURA MARLING, JAMIE T , EARTH WIND & FIRE, GROOVE ARMADA, THE BLACK KEYS THE CRIBS, CHASE & STATUS, THE STRANGLERS, FOX AVENUE-
Chart topping rapper Dizzee Rascal leads an eclectic array of artists announced for OXEGEN today. Dizzee’s scored three UK No.1 hits with the massive singles ‘Bonkers’, ‘Dance Wiv Me’ and ‘Holiday’ and his inspired recent collaboration with Florence + The Machine, ‘You Got The Dirtee Love’, has won him even more fans.
Fans of The Strokes will be thrilled that the band’s charismatic front man Julian Casablancas is coming to OXEGEN. His brilliant debut solo album ‘Phrazes For The Young’ once again proves that he’s one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation and he’s sure to be a huge hit at the festival this year.
The talented singer songwriter Laura Marling received a Mercury Award nomination for her debut album and she’s just released her second album ‘I Speak Because I Can’ to widespread critical acclaim including 5 star reviews in The Irish Times and The Guardian.
Back at OXEGEN for the first time since 2007, Jamie T is an artist who combines searing lyrical honesty with real originality. His second album ‘Kings and Queens’ was released last year and it’s impact helped him claim Best Solo Artist at the recent NME Awards.
Multi Grammy Award winning icons Earth Wind & Fire have sold over 90 million albums worldwide. They’ve a back catalogue of classic songs such as ‘Shining Star’ and the awesome ‘Boogie Wonderland’, and a formidable live reputation - definitely one to catch at Punchestown!
Dance superstars Groove Armada are back at OXEGEN following the release of their sixth studio album ‘Black Light’. The duo are responsible for some of the most seminal dance tracks of all time including ‘At The River’, ‘Superstylin’ and ‘I See You Baby’.
Making their OXEGEN debut are The Black Keys. The Ohio two-piece’s electric blues have made them critical favourites in their native US and their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Brothers’ is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
The Cribs are renowned for their breathtaking live shows. Their most recent album ‘Ignore The Ignorant’ is their most successful to date and is the first to feature new official member and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
Chase & Status have been hailed as ‘the most exciting producers in the UK today’ by Pharell Williams, and the pair have been asked to remix tracks by some of the world’s hottest artists including Jay Z and The Prodigy and they also produced and co-wrote Rihanna’s fourth album.
Punk heroes The Stranglers have enjoyed a career spanning five decades. Their hits include ‘Golden Brown’ ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Peaches’ and they’ve recently released a new single ‘Retro Rockets’.
Completing today’s announcement are one of Ireland’s best new bands, Fox Avenue. The Dublin three piece have a rapidly growing fan base and they’ve already supported 30 Seconds To Mars, Carolina Liar and Elliot Minor.
The line-up for this year’s OXEGEN looks set to be one of our most exciting and diverse yet with artists announced to date including global superstars Eminem, Muse, Arcade Fire, Jay-Z, The Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, The Prodigy and loads more amazing acts. OXEGEN returns to Punchestown from 9th-11th July (subject to licence).
The Ticket Deposit Scheme is available again this year, so €120 deposit will secure your ticket, with the remaining balance payable by 31st May 2010. Ticket prices remain frozen since 2008 with a 3 day camping ticket costing €224.50 (incl booking fee).
Tickets can be bought via our official ticket partner www.ticketmaster.ie
OXEGEN 2010 LINE-UP TO DATE
Announced today:
Dizzee Rascal, Julian Casablancas, Laura Marling, Jamie T, Earth Wind And Fire, Groove Armada, The Black Keys, The Cribs, Chase & Status, The Stranglers, Fox Avenue
Previously Announced:
Eminem, Muse, Arcade Fire, Jay-Z, The Prodigy,
The Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Paolo Nutini, Faithless,
Florence + The Machine, Stereophonics, John Mayer, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Vampire Weekend, Hot Chip, Mumford & Sons,
The Temper Trap, Newton Faulkner, Gossip, 30 Seconds To Mars,
Rise Against, Goldfrapp, Empire Of The Sun, Wolfmother,
La Roux,The Coral, Broken Social Scene, Ellie Goulding,
Two Door Cinema Club, Armand Van Helden, Steve Angello,
Simian Mobile Disco, Erol Alkan, Steve Aoki, A-Trak, Aeroplane
and many more...
Extend your festival with Thursday night camping...
The OXEGEN campsite will open on Thursday where there’ll be some fantastic entertainment on in the new Campsite Village. If you want to start the party early, for an extra €20 you can purchase a 4 day camping ticket which includes your Thursday campsite stay.
Flexible Payment…
Spread the cost of your ticket... at no extra charge! Pay a €120 deposit to secure your ticket and then pay the remaining balance before 31st May 2010. Available via local ticket outlets, 24hr telephone lines and online. You’ll be issued a receipt on payment and tickets will then be issued on payment of the balance outstanding. More details at oxegen.ie.
OXEGEN is subject to license and tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Don’t forget that to encourage car pooling, one free car pass will be issued with every 4 tickets purchased.
For up to date instant information check out your festival website www.oxegen.ie or why not join our Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/oxegen.
As per 2009’s event, the following conditions still apply:
Strictly 17s and over only - ID required and will be checked vigorously before entry. Under 17s will only be admitted if accompanied by guardian/relative 25 years or over who will sign for and accept responsibility for said person. Policy will be strictly enforced - persons who purchase and ignore conditions will be refused entry with NO refund.
Line-Up subject to change.
Free Oxegen Tickets This Weekend On i102!
We've got a great giveaway all this weekend on i102-104 with your chance to win two VIP tickets to Oxegen '10 every hour through the weekend!
Listen to i102-104 and listen out for the selected Oxegen tracks our presenters will be playing every hour.
As soon as you hear us play the track text in to Meteor 085 1021045. If you are texter TEN then you are in with a chance to win!
Text the word WIN followed by your details to this number and if you are lucky number TEN then you will be entered into the draw to be held on iWake Up with Louise and Lynch just after 8am
Listen through all weekend and you and a friend could be heading to Ireland's biggest music festival VIP style, with thanks to i102104 and MCD...
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Everything else you need to know about Oxegen this year!
Approach Routes to Punchestown
For Day Tickets, or if you do not have a car park pass simply drive to the Oxegen Park and Ride site at Goffs (off the N7 at junction 8), park for the weekend free of charge and take the free shuttle bus to Oxegen. {more details here}
There are two traffic routes to OXEGEN the Red Route and Blue Route:
- Red Camping Ticket holders must take the Red Route to Red Car Park and Red Campsite
- Blue Camping Ticket holders must take the Blue Route to Blue Car Park and Blue Campsite
Red route to Red Car Park and Red Campsite
Red Route from North: via M50 to N81 to Blessington to R411 to Punchestown.
Red Route from South: via M7 exit at Curragh / Newbridge (junction 11) to R413 to Athgarvan to Punchestown.
Blue Route to Blue Car Park and Blue Campsite
Blue Route from North: via M50 to N7 exit at Naas North (junction 9) to R445 and R410 to Punchestown.
Blue Route from South:via M7 exit at Naas North (junction 9) to R445 and R410 to Punchestown.
Please follow the specific traffic directions on your parking pass to get to either the red or blue car parks. Please note that you must have an OXEGEN camping ticket and parking pass to enter either the red or blue car parks.Routes will be signposted either “OXEGEN Red Route” or “OXEGEN Blue Route”.
Please check AA Roadwatch website before travelling for news of any traffic delays and roadworks.
On your way call AA Roadwatch 1550 131 811 (Premium Rates apply) or tune to i105107 for the latest live traffic updates.
Special Needs
Special needs facilities and car parking is available at Oxegen, full details of which can be found on www.oxegen.ie or by calling the hotline on 081 871 5627.
Weather
As you know the weather in Ireland can be very unpredictable so be prepared for everything. Bring a mac, wellies and warm clothes in case the weather is less favourable and sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses for the sunnier occasion. Remember comfortable footwear, you don’t want the weekend spoiled with blisters or sore feet!
Your Safety
Please take responsibility for yourself and help us to help you by following these guidelines:
- Don’t drink and drive
- Use the ‘U R HERE’ maps or ask one of the Info Stewards for help and information if you get lost
- Remember to bring prescription medicines with you, in its original container
- If you need any medical attention or other assistance please visit the first aid points or welfare tents around site.
- Crowd surfing and Moshing is not cool and is dangerous to you and those around you so please DON’T DO IT! Also, lighting fires is dangerous and may be a criminal offence.
- Anyone engaging in such activities will be ejected without refund.
Trading
No unauthorised trading is permitted on or off site. Official merchandise and campaign equipment is available on site.
There will be CCTV all over the site 24 hrs. Please don't light fires or engage in unsocial or illegal behaviour as you will be ejected without refund and may be arrested.
For all the latest updates for Oxegen, log on to www.oxegen.ie. For traffic related information visit www.garda.ie. Safety measures are there to ensure everyone is safe and has fun so your cooperation is appreciated to make this the best festival yet.
Age Limit
Please note that under 17s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25 who will sign for and accept responsibility for said person. Under 17s who do not comply with this will not be admitted and will not get a refund. Everyone will be expected to provide proof of age; a passport, Drivers Licence or Garda ID is accepted. Official school and college ID accepted with colour photocopy of passport. ID is necessary for over 18s to purchase alcohol. NO ENTRY NO REFUND.
Dates & Times
OXEGEN will again take place over 3 days. The campsite will be open from 12 noon Thursday 9th July 2009 and closing on Monday 13th July at 6pm.Car parks will be open from 10am on Thursday and close at 6pm on Monday.(Between these times the campsite and car parks will be open 24 hours) The Arena will be open from 1.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Please pace yourself across the weekend and on Monday please take your time and care when leaving site - remember the campsite/carpark is open until 6pm.
Please note all times are subject to license.
Tickets
BUY NOW at MCD.IE Please do not arrive on site without the appropriate ticket as you will not be allowed in. Please don’t buy tickets from unauthorised sources as they may be forgeries.
Transport
Do your bit for the environment and use public transport.
Dublin Bus information can be obtained by visiting www.dublinbus.ie or by calling +353 1873 4222.
Information on Bus Eireann can be obtained by visiting www.buseireann.ie.
Weekend Camping
Find out all the latest @ Oxegen.ie.
Day Tickets
The park and ride initiative is just one of the many ways in which OXEGEN encourages a more environmentally friendly approach to festival going.
The Park and Ride site for this year’s Oxegen:
PARK AND RIDE GOFFS (OFF JUNCTION 8, N7)
If you do not have a premium car park pass simply drive to, or get dropped off at, the OXEGEN Park and Ride site, and take the short journey via the free shuttle bus to OXEGEN. Goffs Park & Ride will be operational from 12 noon on Thursday 9th July and will continue 24hrs until 6pm Monday 13th July. There are no drop off and pick up facilities on the OXEGEN site for private cars. Priority is given to buses both to and from the festival site (including Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and Shuttle Buses to Park & Ride and Naas), making it the quickest way to travel to OXEGEN 2009.
