Kings Of Leon announced as first act for Oxegen 2008
The Oxegen 2008 organisers have announced Kings Of Leon as the first confirmed act for next summer's festival.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 28 Nov 2007
The Nashville outfit play Dublin tonight, but are already looking forward to their next visit to Ireland in the summer.
Registered users of Oxegen.ie can purchase tickets for the expanded three-day event from midnight tonight, while tickets will go on sale to the general public on November 30.
The event runs from July 11-13 next year and early bird tickets are priced €197.50.
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