This year it’s US stars The Killers and Justin Timberlake who are headlining the V Festival.
They are just two of the big names that will be performing at the two day event that is held at Hylands Park and Weston Park this Saturday and Sunday the 16 and 17 August.
Across its four stages there will be performances from Paolo Nutini, Lily Allen, Rudimental, Train, Newton Faulkner, M People, Tinie Tempah, Jason Derulo, Rizzle Kicks, Katy B, Aloe Blacc, Rita Ora and many more – see below for the full line up.
The event is also mixed with comedy with many famous faces performing on the Glee Comedy Stage including Alan Carr, Adam Hills, Rob Beckett and Paul Chowdhry.
With once again many people camping out throughout the weekend and spending all day at the festival this can lead to medical problems.
West Midlands Ambulance Service though will once again be working in partnership with Venture Event Medical Management and St. John Ambulance, to ensure first-class medical services are available onsite for the thousands attending the festival, making it one of the safest festivals in the country.
Talking about the festival Steve Wheaton, Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer said: “We are urging festival goers to follow a few simple tips over the weekend’s event to ensure they get to spend their time in the music tent rather than the medical centre.
“Over the years I have encountered huge variations in the weather throughout festival events. Savvy festival goers will bring waterproof clothing, such as a rain coat, their wellies and sensible footwear to help avoid any unnecessary slips and falls, as well as some sun cream and a hat should the sun decide to shine over the park.
“The festival is a fun, good natured and overall has a history of being a very safe event. Every year we will see a handful of people over-doing it on the first night and sadly having to go home early, missing the entire festival. Therefore it is important that people are sensible with their intake of alcohol and I would advise people to drink plenty of water and soft drinks to avoid dehydration and please don’t forget to eat regularly.
“If you are on medication please remember to bring enough to last throughout the whole weekend and don’t forget to take it. It is helpful to keep friends informed of any medical conditions that you have or any medication you may be taking as they could help our medical teams should you become ill and aren’t in a position to tell us yourself.”
The idea for V came in 1996 when Pulp’s front man Jarvis Cocker announced he’d love to play two outdoor venues in two days. Pulps promoters got together and came up with the idea of putting the gig in two places giving fans in both the North and South a chance to see the band.
Then came the idea of adding more bands to the bill, putting on a second stage and letting people camp for the weekend. V Festival was the first UK festival to operate over two days and swap line-ups overnight.
Unusually though with tickets usually selling out within hours this year’s event still has tickets unsold which some have put down to an uninspiring line-up something organisers dismiss and point to the economic climate as the problem.
Saturday Line Up at V Festival 2014 Weston Park August 17
Main V Stage
The Killers – Paolo Nutini – Lily Allen – Rudimental – Chic featuring Nile Rodgers – Train – Newton Faulkner – M People
MTV Stage
Axwell & Ingrosso – Tinie Tempah – Jason Derulo – Rizzle Kicks – Katy B – Childish Gambino – Sam Smith – Aloe Blacc – The Wonder Stuff – Sheppard
Arena Stage
Chase & Status (DJ Set) – Sub Focus – Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – Rita Ora – Cee Lo Green – Nina Nesbitt – Ella Eyre – Jhene Aiko – Jess Glynne – Neon Jungle
Futures Stage
Embrace – Howling Bells – Goldie Lookin’ Chain – The Original Rude Boys – Vance Joy – The Magic Numbers – Becky Hill – Chloe Howl – James Bay
Glee Club Comedy Tent
Adam Hills – Rob Beckett – Andrew Maxwell – Geoff Norcott – Pat Cahill – Phil Nichol – Matt Richardson – Matt Reed – Peter White – Steve Gribbin – Keith Farnan – Andy Askins – Charlie Baker
Sunday Line Up at V Festival 2014 Weston Park August 18
Main V Stage
Justin Timberlake – Ed Sheeran – Example – Bastille – Kaiser Chiefs – Tom Odell – Kodaline -The Stranglers
MTV Stage
Elbow – Manic Street Preachers – Blondie – Miles Kane – The Wailers – John Newman – Pixie Lott – George Ezra – Starsailor – The Rifles
Arena Stage
Alesso – Above & Beyond – Janelle Monae – The Human League – Sophie Ellis-Bextor – James Arthur – Foxes – Kiesza – All Saints – Fuse ODG
Futures Stage
Alex Clare – Birdy – Hoodie Allen – The Strypes – Icona Pop – Josh Record – Neon Trees – To Kill A King – Dan Croll – Sons And Lovers
Glee Club Comedy Tent
Alan Carr – Paul Chowdhry – Dapper Laughs – Boothby Graffoe – Jarlath Regan – Dave Fulton – Ben Hurley – John Fothergill – Dana Alexander – Mark Olver – Allyson Smith – Kevin McCarthy
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