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contentsstage times 2

site map 4

Contents 6

WelCome 8

media info & faCilities 9

foR YoUR safetY & enteRtainment 11

getting theRe 15

tRaffiC RoUtes 18

YoUR oxegen festival gUide 19

gReen initiatives 20

Camping info 22

oxegen & the CommUnitY 26

What to bRing 28

the best line-Up in eURope 29

festival enteRtainment 33

food gloRioUs food 38

pop to the shops 40

did YoU knoW? 42

stoRY so faR 51

an gaRda síoChána 546

notes 60

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WeLcoMeThe music event of the year returns to Punchestown Racecourse from 7th-10th July!

Once again, Oxegen’s stellar line-up is crammed with the best musical talent on the planet, including some of the world’s most loved festival headliners. In a recent survey of major European Festivals, Oxegen was voted the No.1 festival and No.1 line-up of 2011.

When fans aren’t busy watching some of the biggest bands on the planet, there’ll be lots more to experience with some fantastic new on site entertainment and facilities for 2011.

After you have exchanged your media ticket for a media wristband at the MEDIA CHECK IN AREA, please make your way to the MEDIA OFFICE located in the MEDIA VILLAGE which is within the VIP area.

At the media office, you will meet a member of our PR team who will arrange a time to take you on a tour of the site and facilities.

Please retain your wristband for the entire weekend. It will allow you access to the Media Village and VIP area. Working media are advised to obtain a car park pass in advance of travelling to Oxegen. Please allow yourself at least an additional 3 hours when travelling to and from the event.

Thanks for all your support and have a great weekend!

Media info & faciLitiesMedia Office There are 6 phone lines, wireless broadband, a photocopier, Oxegen noticeboard and a team of staff to answer your questions.

Operating hours: 11am-10pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Please check in with the Oxegen Media Office regularly for all the latest news/press releases. Any changes in stage times will be placed on the Oxegen noticeboard located at the entrance to the media office. Please note that media updates will be placed on the noticeboard at 2pm and 8pm each day.

24 HOur OperatiOnal Website Check out all the action as it happens on our official website www.oxegen.ie which will be kept updated with the latest news and all you need to know about the festival.

pHOtOgrapHy The official Oxegen photographer will be pooling photos every hour from the Media Office free of charge.

Images will be available to download from: www.oxegen.ie/mediaimages (password - media11) from thursday through to sunday.

Please note there is no ISDN available in the media room. Photographers are advised to bring their own backup for the wireless broadband. Ask a team member for assistance if you have any technical problems and we will send a technical wizard to your rescue! The phone lines are for everyone so please share!

VieWing platfOrM Working media will have access to a special media viewing platform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This platform is situated in front of the main stage. There is limited space available, so please get there early if you want to see your favourite act. Subject to artist restrictions.

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tV suite Please collect your broadcast passes from the media room on arrival. From there you will be directed to the TV Suite. The room is kitted out with backdrops for your convenience.

Operating hours: 11am-10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Oxegen liVe: radiO area If you are broadcasting from the event this year, please make your way to the Media Office and from there you will be directed to your broadcast unit. Please Note: No Radio Mics are allowed on site as they can interfere with sound on the stage!

Media sHuttle bus serVice Media Shuttle bus services depart on the hour every hour from the Media Village to all stages for all working media. Please allow sufficient time to catch your must see act! Note, there are limited seats available on the bus. The Media shuttle bus will then be available to transport photographers from the media village to all stages as follows: Friday-Sunday : 4pm- 9.30pm.

Ticketmaster Box Office and Collections • Bus Park - Main box office

Open Thursday 7th July at 10am – Saturday 9th July at 9pm (24 hours without closing). Sunday 10th July 9am – 9pm

• Blue Campsite reception Open Thursday 7th July at 10am – Saturday 9th July at 9pm (24 hours without closing). Sunday 10th July - Box office closed

• Red Campsite reception Open Thursday 7th July at 10am – Saturday 9th July at 9pm (24 hours without closing). Sunday 10th July 9am – 9pm

• Guestlist and Media Collection Opening Hours: Friday 8th July: 12pm-8pm

Saturday 9th July: 11am-8pm Sunday 10th July: 11am-8pm

foR YoUR safetY & enJoYMentWe would like to highlight the following key safety initiatives that have been put in place so that everyone can have a seriously good and safe time!

1. the campsite opens at 12 noon on Thursday 7th July, and closes on Monday 11th July at 2pm. Car parks will be open from 10am on Thursday and close at 3pm on Monday. Between these times the campsite and car parks will be open 24 hours. The arena will be open from 2pm on Friday and 1.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Please pace yourself across the weekend and on Monday please take your time and care when leaving site – remember campsite/car park open until 3pm.

2. age limit - Oxegen is strictly 17s and over only - ID is required and will be checked rigorously before entry. Please note that under 17s must be accompanied by a guardian or relative over the age of 25 who will sign for and accept responsibility for said person. Under17s 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 regardless of whether you’re blessed with youthful good looks or not; a Passport, Drivers Licence or Garda I.D is accepted. Garda I.D is necessary for over 18s to purchase alcohol. Maxi-mum of two pints purchased at any one time.

3. children – The Promoter recommends the festival is not an appropriate place for children and as such, there are no facilities on site for children under five. Oxegen is not a suitable environment for children under 5 and we advise against bringing young children. There is a specific campsite for families with children under 12 and a special pass is required in advance to gain access to this area.

4. special needs facilities and car parking is available at Oxegen, full details of which can be found on www.oxegen.ie.

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5. promoter recommends patrons use public transport, leaving the car at home and availing of one of the many public transport options available.

6. please book your bus ticket in advance - Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and private bus companies have hundreds of buses available to festival goers – pre-book your ticket early to ensure your seat. Check out www.dublinbus.ie or www.buseireann.ie or your local Ticketmaster outlet for more information.

an garda síochaná have an extensive traffic management plan in operation – for full details please see www.garda.ie.

Oxegen will also have a free park and ride facility with free direct shuttle service to concert site – Park and Ride at Goffs, Junction 8 off the N7.

Parents please note there are nO private car or taxi drop off points allowed at the concert site these are located at the park and ride – a free shuttle bus will take you right into the heart of the festival instead.

If you must drive, please car pool filling your car with friends. Free parking at site with 4 persons or more otherwise a charge of €30 per car applies.

As delays are inevitable, fans are advised to allow AT LEAST an additional 3 hours travel time to and from the site. There will be at least a 90 minute delay exiting on site car parks at end of concert as Public Transport, Coaches and Park and Ride Shuttle Buses will be given priority.

anyone parking illegally on site or on public roads around the site will have their car towed or clamped with a release fee of €250.

never drink and drive. always have a designated driver or preferably use public transport.

7. tickets - There are a limited number of weekend camping tickets on sale from outlets nationwide. Please do not purchase from unofficial sources. Please note to camp at Oxegen, you need to have a Camping Ticket; this also allows entry into the Arena.

8. promoters are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all festival goers both on the campsite and in the arena working very closely with many different crowd safety experts including gardai, safety consultants, fire service, ambulance and paramedics and security organisations.

fans’ security and safety is of paramount concern and security personnel numbers adhere to codes of practice for outdoor events and best practice guidelines.

there is a full complement of security personnel working rotation as to ensure security is present on a 24hr basis throughout the site, including the campsites, car parks, arenas and bars.

There are also Watchtowers, professional fire fighters, civil defence and medics working rotation including first aid, accident and emergency 24hr field Hospital, doctors and a&e consultants and Welfare and counselling services.

there is a fully staffed on site field Hospital. There will also be x-Ray facilities available, reducing the number of off-site transfers and potential pressure on local hospitals.

There is a campsite hub in each campsite and there is also a dedicated transport information office. Information is also displayed on screens throughout the arena.

an garda siochana will operate a comprehensive policing plan for Oxegen 2011 with gardai deployed in a number of key areas. gardai will deploy considerable personnel to manage traffic, public order and crime investigation. the gardai will have a 24hr presence in a number of areas on the event site, including three garda Offices in the campsites.

9. fans are encouraged to make use of the safety lockers on site for storing personal items and with a number of atMs on site, promoters encourage all fans nOt to carry large sums of cash and to leave valuables at home. beware of pilfering.

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10. trading - no unauthorized trading is permitted on or off site. Official merchandise and camping equipment is available on site.

11. local residents – Oxegen would not be possible without the fantastic support of the local communities of Naas and Punchestown. Please show your consideration and appreciation to local residents by leaving the festival site in an orderly and quiet manner. Respecting the property of local residents and not littering.

12. fires - Lighting fires is dangerous and may be a criminal offence. Anyone engaging in such activities will be ejected without refund. Safety measures are taken to ensure everyone is safe and has fun so your co-operation is appreciated to make this Oxegen the best festival yet.

getting theRePlease do plan your journey in advance. We strongly recommend that you allow at least an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue.

Fans are once again reminded that public transport is by far the best way to travel to Oxegen.

1. it’s gReen! Travel by fans, crew and bands to and from Oxegen is the single biggest source of carbon emissions from the festival. So by choosing public transport, you’ll be doing your bit to help us reduce our carbon emissions further.

2. it’s fast! 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), so public transport is the way to beat the queues and your quickest way to travel to Punchestown.

3. it’s hassLe fRee! There’s no need to worry about purchasing a car park space, getting stuck in queues or finding a designated driver for the weekend.

4. it’s safeR! Oxegen discourages drink driving and by using public transport, festival goers can remove any doubt that they are able to drive home.

bY bUs Both dublin bus and bus eireann provide bus services to and from the festival, from Dublin to Punchestown. Private operators run services from around the country including Kellys Travel, Marathon Coaches and Coaches to Concerts. Check out our website for their details. Think ahead and book your bus travel now to help ensure speedier boarding for everyone.

On return, all bus services depart from the bus car park near the main entrance. Here, there is also a Transport Office to help with timetables and all other travel related queries.

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bY tRain Train services are also on offer to ensure festival goers get to and from Punchestown safely. The nearest train station is Sallins & Naas. If you arrive at Dublin mainline stations Heuston or Connolly take the Dublin Bus shuttle to Punchestown via Parnell Square West. Full rail details are available on www.irishrail.ie.

fRee paRk & Ride Our free park and ride initiative has proved hugely popular with fans over the last few years. Once again, the park and ride shuttle bus service will depart from Goffs, off junction 8 of the N7.

If you do not have a premium car park pass simply drive to, or get dropped off at, the Goffs Park and Ride site, and take the shuttle bus to Oxegen. There are no drop off and pick up facilities on the Oxegen site for private cars.

bY caR If you do decide to drive, we encourage you to car pool and fill your car with other friends who are travelling to Oxegen. as an incentive, we’re offering a free car park pass to anyone buying four weekend camping tickets.

Passes are limited and issued on a first come, first served basis. Campers camping in the Red Campsite should choose the Red Car park and those in the Blue Campsite should choose the Blue Car Park.

For those of you not already travelling in groups of four or more, Tripmi.ie provides an independent car pooling service. Simply join their dedicated Oxegen group and find other fans who are travelling to Oxegen from your area and who are interested in car pooling. For more info, visit www.tripmi.ie.

For those travelling by car, the car parks open at 12pm Thursday and close at 3pm on Monday and are open 24hours a day between these times.

Once purchased, a car parking ticket is valid for the full weekend. While exiting and re-entering the car park is permitted, it is discouraged and there is no guarantee that you will get back into the same car park on re-entry.

There will be at least a 90 minute delay exiting on site car parks at end of concert as Public Transport, Coaches and Park and Ride Shuttle Buses will be given priority.

diRections to pUnchestoWn 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 and East: via M50 to N81 to Blessington to R411

to Punchestown.• Red Route from South: via M7 exit at Curragh (junction 12) to R413 to

Athgarvan to Punchestown.

blue route to blue car park and blue campsite • Blue Route from North and East: 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 22 22 11 (Premium Rates apply) or tune to 2FM for the latest live traffic updates.

For further information on travel, visit www.oxegen.ie or contact: Dublin Bus: www.dublinbus.ie or call +353 1873 4222 Bus Eireann: www.buseireann.ie or call +353 1836 6111 Marathon Coach: www.bushiredublin.net or 01 475 5010 Kelly Travel: www.oxegenTravel.com or www.KellyTravel.ie or 061384422 Coaches to Concerts: www.coachestoconcerts.co.uk AA Roadwatch: 1550 22 22 11 (premium rates apply).

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Blue route from north: via M50 to N7 exit at Naas North (junction 9) to R445 & R410 to Punchestown. Blue route from south: via M7 exit at Naas

North (junction 9) to R445 & R410 to Punchestown.

For all the latest information and updates for Oxegen, log on to www.Oxegen.ie. For traffic related information visit www.garda.ie. Safety measures are taken to ensure everyone is safe and has fun so your co-operation is appreciated to make sure this is the best festival yet.

Please plan in advance how you are going to get to and from Oxegen. There are two traffic routes to Oxegen signposted either “Oxegen Red Route” or “Oxegen Blue Route”. Remember, if you have a Red Camping Ticket take the Red Route to Red Car Park and Red Campsite. If you have a Blue Camping Ticket take the Blue Route to Blue Car Park and Blue Campsite. Punchestown is in a rural area so please drive slowly once you leave

main roads. please display your car-parking ticket on your windscreen and have your concert tickets ready for inspection before arriving on site.

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Red Route to Red car park and Red campsite

Red route from North: via M50 to N81 to Blessington to R411 to Punch-estown. Red route from south: via M7 exit at Curragh/Newbridge

(junction 12) to R413 to Athgarvan to Punchestown.

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, driver’s licence or

Garda I.D. is accepted. Official school and college

I.D. accepted with colour photocopy of passport. I.D. is necessary for over 18s to purchase alcohol. NO ENTRY NO REFUND.

age LiMit WeatheRAs 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

sunny days. Remember comfortable footwear, you don’t want the weekend spoiled with

blisters or sore feet!

Special needs facilities and car

parking is available at Oxegen, full

details of which can be found on

www.oxegen.ie

speciaL needs

YoUR safetY• Don’t drink and drive.

• Come with your friends, stay with your friends and

don’t walk alone.

• Use the ‘U R HERE’ maps or ask one of the Stew-

ards for help and information if you get lost.

• There are two meeting points in the Main Arena

one at the entrance from the Blue Campsite and

one at the entrance from the Red Campsite.

• Remember to bring all necessary prescription

medicines with you, in its original container.

• If you need any medical attention or other assis-

tance please visit the first aid points around the 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 a refund.

• No aerosol cans are allowed anywhere on site.

• Do not walk local roads around the site day

or night.

ticketsPlease note you need a four day camping ticket

or a Thursday upgrade to camp on Thursday night.

Upgrades will be available until 10pm Tuesday July

5th from usual Ticketmaster outlets. 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.

No unauthorized trading is permitted on or off site. Official

merchandise and camping equipment is available on site.

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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.

daY ticketsPlease note, the Day Ticket holders entrance is accessed from the main bus park entrance. All day ticket holders must use our Park and Ride facility or make use of one of the many public transport options available.If you do not have a car park pass simply drive to, or get dropped off at, the Oxegen park and ride site and take the free shuttle bus to Oxegen. Please note there are no drop off and pick up facilities on the Oxegen site for private cars, all drop offs and pick ups are at the Goffs park and ride site.

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Fans are encouraged to book their bus travel in

advance to help ensure speedier boarding for

everyone. 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.

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public transport.

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dates & tiMes

The campsite will open at 12 noon on

Thursday July 7th and close at 2pm Monday

July 11th. The car parks open at 12pm

Thursday and close at 3pm on Monday and

are open 24 hours a day between these

times. The arena will open at 1.30pm on

Friday July 8th, Saturday July 9th and

Sunday July 10th.

Weekend caMpingFestival goers buying four weekend camping tickets for OXEGEN 2011 can claim a

free car park pass. Campers camping in the Red Campsite should choose the Red

Cark and those in the Blue Campsite should choose the Blue Carpark. Alternatively

purchase a Car Park pass in advance or on site for €20 or onsite for €30. Passes are

limited and issued on a first come, first served basis.

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gReen initiatiVes Thanks to the fantastic co-operation of its fans, Oxegen 2010 was the greenest ever, with its carbon footprint an impressive 15% lower than the 2009 festival!

The greatest carbon saving at Oxegen 2010 came through more fans than ever before choosing public transport. Once again we are urging all of you to leave the car at home and take one of the excellent public transport options available.

Again this year the Free Park and Ride will be running from Goffs (off Junction 8, N7) where you can get dropped off and take the short journey to the festival site via shuttle bus free of charge!

For full details on public transport options, see www.oxegen.ie.

bin yOur eMpties bin your empties are a group of artists, creatives, musicians, carpenters, sculptors, fun loving zany festival fans, eco warriors and counter culture cadets!

They’ll be onsite to encourage fans to take responsibility for their own waste at Oxegen. As well as handing out bin bags to help campers recycle, they’ll be manning ‘Bin Your Empty’ stations throughout the campsites. Fans can watch the bye team get all creative with their empty cans as they turn them into some amazing sculptures and other art!

At bye’s Green Theatre, you’ll also have the chance to see how the waste that is recovered is treated as it gets crushed and processed ready for reuse.

Geoff Fitzpatrick from bin your empties says:

“Bin Your Empties were amazed at the incredible buy into the recycling initiative last year, the Oxegen audience were so willing to recycle, with over 2,000 full bags being returned it was one of the best responses we have ever seen. This year our aim is to double that and enable the festival goers themselves remove 4,000 bags of waste from the campsites!”

extreMe green ZOne This year in an attempt to highlight the power of bin your empties the initiative is selecting a green ‘hot-spot’ located right in front of the bin your empties HQ in the Blue Campsite.

They have cordoned off a 200m square and are encouraging fans to keep this space an ‘Extreme Green Zone’. The intention is to encourage Oxegen goers to literally leave no trace - removing all waste and all camping gear so that all that remains is a green clean ‘snooker table patch’ which will leave an interesting green oasis for an ariel photo, demonstrating what can happen when people choose to do things a little differently!

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caMping infoOpening at 12 noon on Thursday and closing at 2pm on Monday, the campsites are open 24 hours between times. This section details the range of camping options and facilities available on site over the weekend.

It is recommended that festival goers camp in the campsite that corresponds with their car park pass. The red campsite is more convenient for the red car park and the blue campsite is more convenient for the blue car park. As campsites start filling up, campers will be moved to the next available area.

Campers are not permitted to camp in the car park or in fire lanes; if they do this their belongings will be removed and while we try to take care of your belongings we will not be responsible for them.

iMpRoVeMents on site this YeaR Every year, we talk to fans directly to find out what they want to see at this year’s festival.

Among the improvements that we’ve implemented as a direct result of fan feedback for 2011 are:

• There will be an increased security and Gardai presence in the campsite with a greater number of foot patrols.

• Lots more seating areas around the campsite and in the main arena.

• We’ve reviewed our entrancing procedures to increase the number of lanes in operation at busy times. Queuing times were reduced last year and we’re looking to make it even slicker for 2011.

• Now we have an increased number of FREE mobile phone charging points around the site for 2011.

• An increased number of maps around the site to help you find your way around.

faciLities in the caMpsites free hot showers Get refreshed for the day ahead with the FREE hot showers provided in the Blue Campsite.

campsite bars Oxegen fans rejoice, this year’s festival sees the introduction of campsite bars. Buy your pre-chilled and competitively priced beverages onsite! The bars are situated close to the main entrance of both the Blue and Red campsites. The bars have been introduced as a direct result of feedback from fans.

Just like all the bars in the main arena at Oxegen, the new campsite bars will open their doors for business at 12 noon each day and cease trading at 10pm each night. You can purchase six packs or trays of Heineken, Coors, Fosters and Stonehouse Cider. All products will be pre-chilled.

And, if you purchase Heineken, you can store your beer in the Heineken Campsite Cold Rooms. You can drop your crate into a Cold Room at any time throughout the festival until 2AM, completely free of charge. Please note, you must be over 18 to purchase alcohol and ID will be required.

heineken cold Rooms The Heineken Cold Rooms return to Oxegen after a phenomenal ice cold can experience at the festival last year. They will be located at the entrance to each of the three campsites at Oxegen and free to use for all who arrive with cans of Heineken during the festival weekend.

90 minutes is all that is needed to chill cans to optimum temperature and cans can be collected any time between 12pm and 2am during the festival, ensuring cold cans for the duration of the fun filled weekend. To avoid the hassle of losing tokens, biometric fingerprint scans are used by festival goers to claim their chilled cans of Heineken. If you’ve purchased Heineken on site at the Campsite Bars you can also avail of this service to store it.

For full details of Cold Room locations and all the latest information on Oxegen visit www.heinekenmusic.ie.

pink pamper After the success of the Pink Pamper Salon at last year’s Oxegen it’s back again and comes to the Blue Campsite and for its first year to the Green Campsite. The staff at Mandika Salon in Naas will be glamming the hordes of festival punters at affordable prices throughout the weekend.

If you prefer to come and “do it yourself” straighten irons and hair dryers are available to rent for your convenience. They will provide hair & beauty treatments to ensure you are festival chic over the weekend. If you wish to add a bit of theatre to your look, you can choose from one of the numerous dramatic flash eyelashes available which includes free application or maybe some smoky eyes by the pamper team.

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The Pink Pamper will be situated beside the showers at the Blue Campsite and beside the showers at the Green Campsite.

Prices start from €10. The salon will be open on from Friday through to Sunday for all your pampering needs. This year no bookings will be taking, it will be a first come first serve basis.

big Yellow trucks big yellow trucks are here to help fans with those heavy treks to the campsite by providing sack trucks for hire in the red and blue car parks and the coach drop off point.

These trucks are specifically designed to carry heavy loads such as all your tents, bags and beer with the minimum of effort. The unique ‘P-Handle’ design even allows for one handed use, leaving you a free hand for whatever you may need it for!

Lockerhouse Lockerhouse’s Security Personal Items Lockers will hold small items such as wallets, passport, prescription medication and phones etc. Plus they also have a 12v cigarette style power outlet for you to charge your phone, MP3 player or camera! The lockers are open and security managed 24 hrs a day. CCTV is also fitted for added security of your belongings. To book your personal locker, visit www.lockerhouse.co.uk/events.asp

bui bolg Bui Bolg, the team behind Oxegen’s iconic giant ‘Stonehenge’-esque entrance will be back again this year to produce more exciting and crazy structures which will act as ‘site markers’. See how many you can spot!

scouting ireland scouting ireland return with their hugely successful Tent Pitching Service. Have your tents pitched and repaired by the highly experienced guys and girls from Scouting Ireland for a small fee which, will be used by charities both in Ireland and abroad. The scouting ireland Festival Crew will be on site from Thursday when the campsites open until the end of the festival.

the green campsite (Luxury camping) the green caMpsite provides a more luxurious stay – a bespoke village area with its own showers, toilets and a convenient location close to the parking areas; this is the perfect way to experience Oxegen with a little bit of extra comfort.

tangerine fields’ service allows you to leave your camping gear at home and start the party early. You can book a ready pitched and fully equipped tent or tipi from them plus all the kit you need to camp – from sleeping bags to head torches. podpads offer a little bit of quirky luxury with comfort and security and take away all the hassles of carrying, erecting and breaking down your camp. Your podpad accommodation is already hand built and furnished for your arrival and comes kitted out with a groundsheet, carpet, shelving, interior lighting, a power socket and a lockable front door. www.podpads.com

festivals Vip bring their amazing bell tents to Oxegen’s Luxury Campsite. Just turn up and all the hard work will already have been done. The two or four person tents come complete with single or double airbeds, carpet and an electric lantern. For more info and booking go to www.festivalsvip.com and click on Oxegen.

those fans who wish to use the green campsite need to purchase their chosen accommodation in advance and must have also purchased an Oxegen red or blue camping ticket, which will be valid for the green caMpsite when presented together with a green accommodation booking.

designated family area We aim to ensure everyone can enjoy the festival experience, with a special family area for people with children under 12; it is not recommended that children under 5 attend the festival.

special needs With nearby parking, wheelchair accessible toilets and a facility for recharging wheelchairs, the special needs campsite has everything to assist festival-goers with special requirements.

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oxegen & the coMMUnitYOxegen would not be possible without the on-going co-operation and support of the local community and various groups from the surrounding area play an invaluable role over the festival weekend. Naas and Ballymore GAA clubs provide stewards for local residences while local Scouts help campers set up their tents on arrival and also aid staff in the recycling of tents and the big clean-up operation at the end.

Throughout its history, Oxegen has, in return, supported the local Kildare economy, charities, sports clubs and societies.

Among the groups to receive a significant donation following last year’s festival were Nas Na Riogh Housing Association, Naas Care Of The Aged and St. Vincent de Paul. The activity around the festival contributes multi millions of euros to the local economy. This generates and sustains local employment with transport operators, accommodation providers, retailers, publicans, restaurants and public service sectors all benefiting.

Allan Shine, CEO of North Kildare Chamber comments: “ The Oxegen festival has become synonymous with Kildare and we are once again delighted to have the festival in Naas. It brings a much needed boost to the local economy, especially the Hospitality Sector. The festival continues to raise funds for local charities and the Chamber congratulates the festival organisers for their efforts. Having this festival in Kildare for 8 years is an excellent achievement and we look forward to another great weekend.”, Shine concluded.

Kildare’s music scene is particularly vibrant and each year Oxegen also gives local bands a chance to play the festival via Kildare County Council’s ‘Platform 5 Battle Of The Bands’ competition. This year’s winners are fox e. and the Good Hands and touchwood.

Annually MCD contributes €70,000 directly to local charities and organisations.

In total, between charitable donations and contributions to the GAA Clubs, MCD have contributed approximately €400,000 to local organisations over the past three years to ensure that local organisations are also beneficiaries of Oxegen.

Nas Na Riogh Housing Association €5,000

Ballymore Senior Citizens €1,000

Niall Mellon Foundation €5,000

Ballymore Tidy Towns €1,000

Eadestown Muintir na Tire €5,000

St Vincent de Paul €15,000

ISPCC €2,500

Enable Ireland €2,500

Ballymore GAA €3,000

Little Way €1,000

Naas Lyons Club €5,000

Tiglin €4,000

Barretstown €2,000

Injured Jockeys Fund €2,500

Naas Care of the Aged €10,000

Naas Tidy Towns €2,500

Naas Musical Society €1,500

MS Kildare €1,500

tOtal €70,000

Following Oxegen 2010, the following donations were distributed:

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What to bRingiteMs that can be bRoUght to Oxegen caMpsite aRena

Aerosol Cans no no

Alcohol in plastic containers ok no

Cans ok no

Disposable BBQs ok no

Garden or blow-up furniture ok no

Gas no no

Gazebos & Marquees no no

Glass in any form no no

Large sound systems no no

Loose pills/unmarked medication no no

Medication in original container ok ok

Personal cameras ok ok

Personal stereos & speakers ok no

Umbrellas ok no

the foLLoWing iteMs shoULd not be bRoUght to OxegenNo aerosol cans

No animals

No commercial goods

No gazebos or marquees

No generators

No glass

No Hi Vis

No illegal substances

No large sound systems

No laser pens

No professional cameras

No professional recording equipment

No weapons

the best Line-Up in eURope!The Oxegen line-up has been rated as the best in Europe this summer in an independent festival survey.

The line-up features the best breakthrough talent, multi-million selling artists and of course the world’s most passionate music fans… Oxegen brings you all your festival headliners in one!

Main stage This year, the Main Stage line-up offers up an unrivalled array of global superstars.

Friday’s headliners, the black eyed peas’ phenomenal success includes four No.1 Irish singles and they’ve sold over 30 million albums worldwide! Their most recent album ‘The Beginning’ featured the brilliant single “The Time (Dirty Bit),” which topped the charts across the globe.

the script are one of the hottest live tickets in the world right now, breaking all manner of box office records globally and garnering fantastic reviews for their sell out tours of Australia and The USA. The band are Oxegen veterans and have worked their way up the ranks to their now starring role.

If anyone knows how to rock the socks off a festival crowd it’s the foo fighters. Oxegen can look forward to a phenomenal performance featuring anthems from the band’s incredible multiple Grammy-winning career. Their new album ‘Wasting Light’ went straight to No.1 in 12 countries and is being hailed as their best yet.

arctic Monkeys have been responsible for some of the biggest generational anthems of the decade. ‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ is the fastest-selling

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debut album in UK music history and they’ve since released two more No.1 albums and won an incredible five Brit Awards.

Having sold over 50 million records worldwide, coldplay have been packing stadiums the world over, treating their army of fans to powerful performances and there’s another spine-tingling set in store when they take centre stage in Ireland this summer.

With over 75 million worldwide album sales, Oxegen fans can prepare to be bedazzled by beyoncé on the Main stage on Sunday night. She is one of the best-selling artists of all time and has won a grand total of 16 Grammy’s to date!

Other must-see acts on the main stage this year include slash, beady eye, My chemical romance, two door cinema club, Manic street preachers and plan b.

Vodafone stage The Vodafone stage will play host to a veritable feast of the music industries finest.

Headlining on Friday night is one of the most prominent rock bands of our time, the strokes. The New York band haven’t played a live gig in Ireland in quite some time, so we anticipate great things from the band following their recent success at Coachella festival and their recent fourth studio album ‘Angles’.

Since appearing at Oxegen 2010, paolo nutini triumphed at The Q Awards 2010, where he won Best Male Artist. His last album, ‘Sunny Side Up’ was a number 1 hit in Ireland and built on the success of debut ‘These Streets’ which sold over 2 million copies.

The dance music phenomenon that is deadmau5 will be taking his electronic show to the Vodafone Stage this year. He has torn it up in the Dance Arena in previous years at Oxegen and his mesmerizing beats are sure to please again this year.

Prepare to be exhilarated by pendulum playing Sunday on the Vodafone stage. The Australian band never fails to impress with their incredible live shows, it’s easy to see how they have two platinum albums.

Vodafone Stage will also serve up the swedish House Mafia, tinie tempah and the national along with plenty more first class acts.

heineken gReen spheRes Oxegen title sponsor, Heineken unveils headliners leftfield, brandon flowers and primal scream as part of the line up of the Heineken Green Spheres stage.

leftfield released two of the absolutely essential albums of the 90s. ‘Leftism’ sold over 1 million copies in 1995. The follow-up ‘Rhythm and Stealth’ went to No.1 in the UK charts, gained the band their second consecutive Mercury nomination. Expect the Heineken Green Spheres tent to be heaving for this one – it’s going to be loud!

The Killers frontman brandon flowers will be wearing his solo hat for the first time at Oxegen this year. The charismatic Flowers headlined Oxegen with The Killers in 2009. His debut solo album ‘Flamingo’ has also met wide scale acclaim, reaching No.1 in the UK and delivering the hit single ‘Crossfire’.

primal scream will present their seminal album ‘Screamadelica’ to the Oxegen crowd in its entirety. It’s 20 years since ‘Screamadelica’ brought acid house and techno crashing into the mainstream. Are you ready to have a good time?

Also on the line-up are the Vaccines, chase & status, crystal castles, Odd future Wolf gang Kill them all, calvin Harris and example.

Renowned for providing multi-sensory music experiences, the Heineken Green Spheres stage continues to raise music fans to paranormal musical levels with its stellar line up.

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2fM hot pRess acadeMY 2FM Hot Press Academy is the place to spot the newest up and coming talent sharing the stage with already established, influential artists.

You can say you saw them in the intimate settings of the 2FM Hot Press Academy Stage. From electronic rock n rollers glasvegas to noah and the Whale and from eels to rising stars clare Maguire, eliza doolittle and patrick Wolf. Other artists to watch out for here are Metronomy, Kitty, daisy & lewis, Miles cane, Mona and Jenny & Johnny.

Red bULL eLectRic baLLRooM Red Bull Electric Ballroom has transformed the existing structure of the event centre into a grand art-deco style ballroom.

Headlining Friday night is sven Väth, Since his career began in 1982 sven Väth has been at the forefront of innovations in dance music. He’s been a member of several groups, founded label Harthouse and influenced a whole generation of DJs.

the bloody beetroots are just about the hottest electronic act in the world right now! Their ever-evolving live set has morphed from a high-energy, two-person DJ set to a full-on frenzy-inducing live band. Catch their amazing live show when they headline Red Bull Electric Ballroom on Saturday!

Dutch DJ supremo afrojack will headline Sunday night. His collaboration with Pitbull, Neyo and Nayer, ‘Give Me Everything’ went to No.1 in the UK singles chart and he won a 2011 Grammy Award in collaboration with David Guetta for their remix of Madonna’s ‘Revolver’.

Also appearing across the weekend are tiga, crookers, diplo and alex Metric.

festiVaL enteRtainMentWhen you’re not busy watching some of the biggest bands on the planet, take some time to experience some of the other entertainment Oxegen has laid on for fans this year. Check out some of the edited highlights below!

heineken gReenspace Heineken’s greenspace returns to the festival once more, promising eclectic, surprise DJ sets and audio visual performances from some of Oxegen 2011’s biggest international names. Full DJ line-up and updates are available by free texting ‘GREENSPACE’ to 50015 throughout the Oxegen weekend. Heineken greenspace also offers panoramic views of the festival on the open air terrace as well as Oxegen’s coldest pint with Heineken Extra Cold served on tap.

fUnfaiRs The funfairs in the main arena and the Blue Campsite are among the most popular destinations for fans at Oxegen.

Among the many hair-raising thrills will be two of Europe’s largest travelling slingshots with masts standing at 45 metres high – they’ll catapult the bravest fans to speeds reaching over 160Kph! Other attractions include boosters and a giant Ferris Wheel.

What’s the weekend all about but music, friends and breaking all the rules on the bumping cars or maybe going that little bit too far and going on a ride you promised yourself you wouldn’t go near! But that’s Oxegen!

the hot pRess signing tent Cast your mind back to a simpler time, when being ‘friends’ with someone meant you could meet them over a pint; hug them when they were starting a new job; or just look at them in com-plete adoration.

It’s different at the Hot press signing tent! You might be ‘friends’ with your musical heroes

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online but in the Signing Tent, Hot Press brings you face to face (without the book). This is the real, personal deal…

We’ve had Paolo Nutini, Jared Leto and his 30 Seconds To Mars combo, The Frames, Brody Dahl, The Charlatans, Bell X1, Ash, Wild Beasts, Newton Faulkner, Cathy Davey, Ocean Colour Scene, Therapy?, The Coronas, Villagers, Mundy and Joshua Radin – among dozens more – sign copies of Hot Press, as well as autographing bums and tums and other parts of fans’ anatomy over the years!

siLent disco Silent on the outside, loud on the inside, The Silent Disco has been bringing aural pleasure to Oxegen fans since 2008. From the first night of Oxegen and every night thereafter, rockers and ravers alike will be able to partake in the Silent Disco delirium.

And, for the first in festival history, there’ll be Silent ‘Slow Sets’ at hourly intervals throughout the night! So you might just get a sneaky snog if you’re lucky!

If you’ve never been before, this is how Silent Disco works: Disco delinquents are given a set of wireless headphones and two separate DJ’s broadcast to them live via dedicated FM channels.

Each night there will be a running order of competing genres on each channel, eg: Classic Rock Anthems Vs Ultimate Dance Classics; the best of Irish Rock Vs the best of British Rock; RnB Vs Ultimate 80’s.

Remove your headphones momentarily to take in the amazing-ness of people throwing shapes in the silence!

The Silent Disco tent is not just excellent for the ears- you may also treat your eyes to a visual feast from noon each day of the festival. Friday Folly allows you to breakfast with your favourite Family Guy cartoons. Would you choose Glee or Footloose, Dirty Dancing or The Sound of Music? You decide at Sing-along-Saturday.

Finally back by popular demand… Sunday Mass. Five classic Father Ted episodes followed by confession – “Down with that sort of thing… Careful now”!

All of the above washed down with matinee movies running from 16.00 to 18.00, Saturday and Sunday, means the Silent Disco tent is the perfect escape from hectic band schedules!

pRopaganda After an amazing debut at last year’s festival, Propaganda are back! Last year Europe’s biggest Indie night played to over 10,000 people in the Blue Campsite. They also rocked out in the VIP area – entertaining some of the biggest names in music!

propaganda will also be selecting the tunes during the change-over times on site across the entire weekend, so expect to be dancing even when the bands aren’t on stage.

And to top it all off, propaganda will close the Heineken Green Spheres tent on Saturday night after Brandon Flowers; it will be the biggest Indie party ever seen!

Plus at the request of artists, the propaganda DJs will be back to rock the VIP Section again throughout the weekend! Expect Fun Times, Smiles and the Biggest Indie Anthems known to Man!

ox box propaganda will be back at the Blue Campsite from 2pm-5am Thursday and 10pm to Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Ox box stage to keep the party going well into the early hours!

The massive Ox box cinema screen in the Blue Campsite will also show a range of brilliant movies from 4pm-10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Movies include The Social Network, Avatar and The Hangover.

captain MoRgan captain Morgan will be partying with fans at Oxegen 2011. This is the first time captain Morgan has attended Oxegen and it’s also his debut on the festival scene. The Captain will have his own dedicated party tent featuring daily shows and live entertainment. The Captain area will also have a bespoke ship shaped bar serving a variety of captain Morgan mixes.

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tRibUte stage This stage will feature some of the best tribute acts playing a host of hits from your favourite bands on Thursday night in the Blue Campsite.

Following 3 Sold Out nights at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre as well as a compliment of Sold Out shows across the country in 2010, Man in the Mirror returns to Oxegen with a new and improved special show to mark the second anniversary of Michael Jackson.

Man in the Mirror boasts a 5 piece ‘Live’ backing band, 4 backing singers, a 6 piece dance troupe, numerous costume changes, stage props and a spectacular visual display dedicated to ‘ The King of Pop’ that brings audiences into a world of celebration of the music of Michael Jackson.

definitely Mightbe don’t share the back stage bust ups or sibling rivalry as the real thing but they do have a lot in common when it comes to reproducing the rousing anthems, stage presence and atmosphere of Oasis. They’ll play some of the biggest hits from all six albums, live favourites, B-sides and a couple of Noel’s acoustic numbers.

When the boys start there’s no stopping them. As good as the real thing? definitely Mightbe!

legend will be a celebration of the life and music of Bob Marley featuring an 11 piece band with brass section playing all of Bob Marley & The Wailers hits. If you are a fan of Bob Marley this is a show not to be missed for the biggest Reggae party of the year!

fancY dRess fRidaY Oxegen’s Fancy Dress Friday is back! Last year, fans got their fancy-dress-freak-on and sported some serious get-ups. We are daring you to out-do last year’s motley crew by donning your favourite costume on Friday 9th July. The theme this year is ‘Oxegen Artist Look-A-likes’.

Which Oxegen star do you think you could pull off? Fancy yourself as a bit of a Ke$ha or Liam Gallagher? Use artists like Slash or Beyoncé as inspiration and go for it!

In return you could be the first person in the world to possess a pair of VIP tickets for Oxegen 2012!

We’ll search high and low, in every campsite and every nook and cranny on Friday 9th looking for the most creative costumes. Our photographer will be on hand to capture the super-star new you. The ten best costumes

will be posted to oxegen.ie after the festival, where fans will be able to vote for the winner.

Be brave, be bold and become your inner rockstar, because we’ll be looking for the funniest, most inspired, imaginatively attired festival-goers to give the coveted, ‘Best Costume’ title and tickets to!

So who will you go as?

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food gLoRioUs foodAs well as catering for a wide range of musical tastes, Oxegen also caters for a wide range of foodie tastes! You’ll never be far from delicious fare, whether in the campsite or in the main arena.

You can travel the world with your taste buds; we’ve got Indian, Persian, Italian, Spanish, Thai, Japanese and Mexican to name a few!

Wok ‘n’ roll’s sizzling stir-fries are always a massive hit with Oxegen revelers or you can go to noodle heaven with now & Zen – they also do some seriously good Tempura.

Thai and Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable prices comes courtesy of the award winning saba. Also capturing the full, authentic Thai flavour is one of Dublin’s top eateries, blue Orchid.

Succulent Sushi and Sashimi can be savoured at yumi, the clue is in the name! Indulge in some amazing Indian food at Kumara or the spice Hut. We also have Dublin’s most popular kebabs on offer from Zaytoon, along with other Persian delights.

Say adios to hunger with either Spanish paella from paddy paella (loving the name) or Mexican nachos, burritos and tacos from the scrumptious taco Man.

If we haven’t tickled your fancy yet, there’s more to come from the traditional to the downright medieval. Fish and Chips, a festival must, comes courtesy of London’s much-loved seacow – their chunky chips and wicked dips are unbeatable. You’ll need your baby wipes after wolfing down Wing it’s incredible chicken wings.

You’ll also have your choice of some of the best gourmet burgers in Ireland at Oxegen this year. captain americas, real irish burger and gourmet burger Kitchen are all on site.

Yes, of course the sun will shine! While you bask in it, enjoy the open-air barbeques at fireworx; it will happen! Chow down like you’re in medieval times with the delicious spit roasted pork on offer from eat fat pig and the Welsh Hog company, while food to eat have juicy spit roast chickens.

You can’t beat a big wholesome plate of pie and mash- pure pie’s are handmade using only the best ingredients while the delectable pieminister will be keeping fans well fed in the VIP area.

You can opt to stay super healthy at Oxegen with the food fayre’s range of healthy and organic cuisine, it’s as tasty as it is wholesome.

domino’s pizza are back at Oxegen for the second year running, ding-dong! domino’s was hugely popular last year and their pizzas are incredible fresh out of the oven! Other yummy pizza outlets include the stone baked pizza company, pizza base and pizza King.

names you know! Well-known brands gracing the festival this year include O’briens, subway, abrakebabra, chick King and bagel factory.

Feeling a little jaded? For a quick pick-me-up, grab a gourmet coffee at coffee express or real coffee or de-tox with Fresh juices and smoothies, available from boost Juice and shakeout provides multi-flavoured milkshakes.

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pop to the shopsThe Merchandise Stalls in the main arena will have the coolest exclusive merch from many of the bands playing at the festival this year. From posters of your favourite act to badges for a band you’ve just discovered, there’ll be a fantastic range available.

Once your purchase is made why not head to the Hot press signing tent where many of the acts will be signing merchandise, giving you your own unique Oxegen souvenir.

Ireland’s favourite store, penneys is due to make waves at Oxegen this year in the form of a pop up shop. They will have all your festival fashion covered, come rain or sun so make sure to drop into the pop up shop. Their impromptu guerrilla style retail experience will service festival goers with everything from the ‘essentials’ to the weather dependent to the downright festival ‘must haves’.

Situated within the confines of the main arena, penneys will trade from 12pm each day and until 1am on Friday and Saturday and 12am on Sunday.

For those Oxegen fans that haven’t got all the camping essentials with them, there’s a range of options. the cosy camper store also offers several comprehensive festival camping packages that provide the necessities of festival camping life with none of the hassle. All camping sets include bedding and lighting. Check out their website at www.cosycamper.co.uk where you will find everything you need and a bit more for a fun and funky festival experience.

In addition to camping equipment, there are plenty of other shopping options throughout the site where you can get hold of everything from fancy dress items, ethically sourced clothing and all your festival essentials like ponchos, wellies or sunglasses.

Finally, as usual we’ve got two 24 hour centra supermarkets located in the Blue and Red Campsites ensuring that Oxegen campers never run out of essential supplies including toothpaste, water, paracetamol, snacks and newspapers.

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did YoU knoW?1. This will be the eighth installment

of Oxegen. It all began in Punchestown in 2004.

2. Fans voted Oxegen ‘Best Overseas Festival’ at The UK Festival Awards in both 2008 & 2009. Oxegen completed its hat-trick, when it won ‘Best Line-up’ at The European Festival Awards in 2010!

3. foo fighters’ frontman Dave Grohl helped us launch Oxegen in style this year when he fronted our exclusive line-up video. If you haven’t seen it, check it out now on oxegen.ie.

4. In 2008, we witnessed the first ever on-stage engagement at Oxegen! It being a leap year, Michaela Murphy (23) proposed to her boyfriend Paddy McBride (27), both from Belfast, on stage just before the Republic of Loose’s set. Ms Murphy went down on one knee in front of astonished onlookers and presented her bass-playing boyfriend with a plectrum instead of a ring. He seemed to be the last to know as, right on cue, the confetti fell on to the stage.

5. In 2010, we screened the World Cup Final between Holland & Spain in the Blue Campsite in front of thousands of fans! The atmosphere was electric.

6. Fans warmed up for The World Cup with The 2nd annual Oxegen Football Cup between teams from the Official Oxegen forum and the fan-led site oxegenforum.com. Refereeing proceedings was former boxing world champ Bernard Dunne.

7. And while stars including Broken Social Scene, Julian Casablancas and Newton Faulkner watched the World Cup final backstage, 30 Seconds to Mars were busy hauling up dozens of fans to join them on The Vodafone stage.

8. So what do the artists get up to backstage? Well, last year, Scouting for Girls got all wrapped up in a game of Twister while The Coronas limbered up for their Main Stage performance with some hula-hooping! Meanwhile, American rock stars The Black Keys mingled with fans in the VIP area where they played a pretty competitive round of crazy golf.

9. Ireland and Leinster rugby hero cian Healy is set to DJ at Oxegen once again this year. Under the alias DJ Church, Healy and DJ partner Gordo were the only act to have the privilege of playing two sets at Oxegen last year – opening the Dance Arena before going on to rock the Red Bull Music Academy Stage too.

10. There was an impromptu stage invasion during Mumford & Sons’ headline set on The Heineken Green Spheres Stage last year. Irish rugby stars Cian Healy, Jamie Heaslip, Luke Fitzgerald and Tommy Bowe provided backing vocals and percussion skills during the band’s final encore of The Cave!

11. Oxegen always attracts a host of celeb festival goers. At the very first festival in 2004, Drew Barrymore was here with her then beau Fabrizio Moretti from The Strokes.

12. 2007s amazing line up attracted mega Hollywood heavy weights like Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon.

13. In 2008, REM singer Michael Stipe, Josh Hartnett and Helena Christensen were all spotted side of stage watching Kings Of Leon.

14. Hollywood A Lister Natalie Portman shunned a side of stage view and joined fans in the pit for Kings Of Leon’s majestic 2009 headline set. Portman was accompanied by an entourage from film “Your High-ness” including co-star Danny McBride (Pineapple Express).

15. In 2010, Sherlock Holmes and Wedding Crashers star Rachel McAdams enjoyed mingling with fans in the VIP area while beyoncé watched husband Jay-Z from the side of the main stage.

16. The artists’ catering menu is carefully planned up to 2 months in advance of the event. Over 15,000 meals will be served to artists, tour managers, lighting engineers, festival staff and more over the duration of the festival.

17. Twelve chefs a day are working flat out to feed the stars. Over the weekend they expect to get through 500 kilos of mixed vegetables, 2,000 kilos of potatoes, 150 kilos of beef fillet and over 1,000 chickens.

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18. Oxegen’s catering director revealed they receive lots of compliments: “Dizzee Rascal’s band told us it was the best festival food they’d ever had on any tour – and they tour a lot!”

19. Many bands put in special requests for traditional Irish fare. The Prodigy tucked into home-made Irish Stew before their headline slot on the Vodafone Stage in 2010.

20. And what do all the artists drink throughout the weekend.... • 203 cases of Heineken! • 75 bottles of premium Russian Vodka • 3000 cups of coffee and 1 dozen macchiatos • 4 bottles of Ritzina • Red Bull energy drinks and bio green tea • 60 litres of freshly squeezed OJ • 48 bottles of Marquis de Riscal • 136 bottles of Merlot Reserve • 59 bottles of champagne • Oh and bags and bags of Haribo Tangfastics (all above approx)

21. In 2010, our artist liaison team were kept busy making sure that all the acts special requests were catered for. One artist even requested that our team cut up lots of paper into confetti. Our lucky staff also sorted through bags of peanut M&Ms to make up red only boxes for one star!

22. Our spies in the artist area also revealed that one top act playing in 2010 had an entourage of almost 100 people!! Here’s a run-down of some of the more unusual rider requests we’ve had! - Organic Fruit Popsicles / A ‘Solitude Room’ / Oven roasted tofurky / Polo mints & KY Jelly / Beef Jerky / 1 jar of jalapeno peppers / Royal Jelly Elixir / Un-sweetened coconut water / ‘Trapp Calm’ scented candles and one band that cannot be named would NOT play without ‘Fiji Water’ and black towels!

23. After their performances, artists can sink into the Buddha Bag swamp backstage and really relax before they join the festivities!

24. Oxegen is proud of its green initiatives! The carbon footprint at Oxegen 2010 was 15% smaller than 2009.

25. 2010 saw over 116,000 people use the park and ride system over the course of the weekend saving over 40 tonnes of CO2 emissions!

26. Diesel usage was reduced by 20% in 2010 compared to the 2009 festival.

27. No waste water goes into the grounds at Punchestown. All waste water is stored until it can be pumped offsite and disposed of in an eco-friendly way!

28. To promote car-pooling, we offer free parking to cars with 4 or more occupants! Or simply join Tripmi.ie and find other fans that are travelling from your area! For more info, visit www.tripmi.ie.

29. All beer for the festival is all produced in Ireland which helps us reduce our carbon footprint even further!

30. In 2010, fans helped recycle over 1000 bags of waste per day – the best response ever at an Irish festival.

31. Our luxury campsite is renowned for giving fans that extra special festival experience. Check out all Tangerine Fields or the solar panelled podpads at oxegen.ie.

32. Tangerine Fields promises that all used sleeping bags and tents will be recycled or donated to homeless charities at the end of the weekend.

33. Podpads use solar energy to provide campers with light and power over the weekend.

34. Save yourself the chore of hauling camping equipment around and pre-order your essentials from the Cosy Camper service on our website. Then simply collect your stuff when you arrive and you’re good to go! Or have Scouting Ireland pitch your tent for you!

35. Forget the hassle of purchasing a car park space. Dublin Bus operates a shuttle service from Dublin to Punchestown while Bus Eireann operates on all other routes from various locations in Ireland. Priority is given to buses so it’s the quickest way to travel to Oxegen.

36. After its success for the last few years, park and ride is back. Avail of the shuttle bus to Oxegen from Park and Ride situated at Goffs off junction 8 off the N7.

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37. For those travelling by car, the car parks open at 10am Thursday and close at 3pm on Monday and are open 24 hours a day between these times.

38. 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. Do this and walk less! Check oxegen.ie for further details.

39. There are approximately 52 miles of fencing used across the site. That’s roughly the distance between Dublin and Dundalk…

40. Approximately 4,000 people will be involved in the smooth operation of the event.

41. There will be a traffic light system in operation on the backstage artist road as a mix of shuttle buses, jeeps, golf buggies and bicycles transport artists to and from the stages.

42. Approx 160 articulated trucks will be on site over the duration of the festival.

43. Twenty Six 25,000 Litre water tankers will be positioned around Punchestown. These tankers will be continuously replenished throughout the festival weekend.

44. Oxegen will be running off 14 megawatts of power – each megawatt could power a town the size of Kildare for a weekend. 28,000m of cable will be used to transfer this power.

45. Oxegen is the only festival with its own 24 hour Centra convenience store; in fact there are 2 on site.

46. In 2010, Bui Bolg, the guys behind Oxegen’s iconic giant ‘Stonehenge’-esque entrance also produced more exciting and crazy structures to help fans find their way around.

47. Oxegen has two action packed funfairs - one in the main arena and one in the Blue Campsite. The braver among you can now be catapulted at speeds reaching over 160kph by one of Europe’s largest travelling slingshots!

48. Our campsite entertainment in 2004 was a small outdoor stage. In 2011, it is very different with a funfair, The Tribute Stage, Silent Disco, Ox Box and even our own beauty parlour.

49. Lockerhouse’s secure locker facilities make sure you keep your belongings safe. Each locker also has a phone charging facility. Book your locker at www.lockerhouse.co.uk.

50. From sushi to seaweed sausages, wok and roll, wraps galore, the crepes crypt to name but a few, there are hundreds of food options available on site to suit everyone’s taste and budget!

51. Stay spanking clean this year at Oxegen with the FREE hot showers provided in the blue campsite.

52. The Silent Disco brings aural pleasure to fans every night in the blue campsite. Clubbers are given a set of wireless headphones and two separate DJs broadcast to them live via dedicated FM channels. It makes for a surreal spectacle!

53. We’ve got one of the largest Facebook communities in Ireland with over 200,000 fans. Find us at www.facebook.com/oxegen.

54. The official Oxegen iPhone App was the must have festival essential in 2010. Over 12,500 fans downloaded it, propelling it straight to No.1 in the iTunes App chart. The app has returned for 2011.

55. The Oxegen website, iPhone App and Twitter pages were all No.1 in their respective categories over the festival weekend as fans embraced the technological revolution and used online platforms to stay in touch with each other, catch up on the latest news and even interact with the stars!

56. Oxegen dominated the digital landscape in 2010 and was shortlisted in 6 categories in the 2010 Irish Web Awards including Best Music Site, Most Innovative Website, Best App and Best Facebook page.

57. Many of the attractions and features that you’ll see onsite this year were inspired by fans on The Official Oxegen forum. Organisers and fans interact on the forum year round to discuss potential improvements and

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come up with new ideas. In 2010, we implemented requests for increased ATMs, phone charging and Fancy Dress Friday.

58. Will Jay-Z be back at Oxegen this year to accompany his wife Beyoncé? His performance was one of the standout moments of last year and he told fans: “You might be the wildest crowd I’ve ever seen… I feel like Ireland could be my second home’!

59. It’s no surprise that The Black Eyed Peas are back at Oxegen! In 2010, frontman Will.I.am told the crowd: “Oxegen is one of the best festivals in the world. You’re really special to us. Out of all the places in the world we’ve been, we’ve asked; “Where is the love?” – and the love is definitely here in Ireland”.

60. Another returning star is Calvin Harris. After he came off stage in 2010 he tweeted: ‘Oxegen was the gig of my life...! I’m going back to London now. Not had very much sleep at all. All sorts of weirdness went on!?’

61. Our favourite random fact about this year’s artists must be this one: eels lead singer E’s father Hugh Everett III is the originator of the many worlds theory in quantum physics!

62. paolo nutini will complete a hat-trick of Oxegen appearances this summer after stunning performances in both 2009 and 2010. Paolo’s currently working on the follow up to his Ivor Novello winning album ‘Sunny Side Up’.

63. It’s 20 years since ‘Screamadelica’ was first released. The seminal album from primal scream brought acid house and techno crashing into the mainstream and you’ll be able to hear it performed in its entirety at Oxegen this summer.

64. the saw doctors hold the record for the most Oxegen appearances. This will be their seventh time here- the only year they missed was 2006!

65. Fans will be hoping for an Oxegen duet from Last Shadow Puppets collaborators Alex Turner and Miles Kane. Turner’s arctic Monkeys and Kane both play the festival on Saturday!

66. foo fighters brilliant new album ‘Wasting Light’ debuted at No.1 in 12 countries! It sailed straight to the top of the US Billboard chart, clocking up 235,000 sales and becoming the band’s first US No.1 album.

67. From selling just 28 tickets to their first show to international success and stadium tours, it’s been a meteoric rise to fame for the script. In an exclusive interview with oxegen.ie, frontman Danny O’Donoghue told us why Oxegen is so special for them: “We connect with the Oxegen audience because we were the Oxegen audience.”

68. the strokes headlined the very first day of Oxegen back in 2004 – appropriately enough on American Independence Day, July 4th. It’s brilliant to welcome them back!

69. It’s an Oxegen festival first for coldplay – they’ve sold over 50 million albums worldwide!

70. Oxegen star beyoncé has dominated the music charts this decade spending the most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, more than any female artist. She has had more Top 40, Top 20, Top 10 and Top 5 hit records over the past 10 years and more cumulative time spent at #1.

71. In another amazing festival first, we’ve teamed up with some of Ireland’s hottest high street names to offer fans unbelievable discounts. Simply present our Oxegen 2011 ticket or Ticketmaster confirmation email at point of purchase in any branch of eurocycles, a|wear, great Outdoors, schuh and gourmet burger Kitchen to receive exclusive discounts!

72. Oxegen is the only festival in Ireland with its very own radio station on oxegen.ie. Brought to you in association with drinkaware.ie, the station plays tracks from all your favourite Oxegen 2011 stars and features special guests, some amazing competitions and lots of behind the scenes gossip.

73. ‘Your Heineken, Your Oxegen’ allows music fans to upload or create their own Heineken bottle design on the facebook app found on the Heineken and Oxegen Facebook pages and on www.yourheineken.ie. The winning bottle as voted for by the public will be available to purchase on Heineken.com and the winning designer received tickets to Oxegen 11.

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77. Keep your Heineken chilled all weekend with the Heineken Cold Rooms located at each of the campsites. Drop in your Heineken cans anytime up until 2am each night and you can collect them chilled at your leisure all weekend. Visit www.heinekenmusic.ie for more info.

78. The Heineken Green Spheres tent is the biggest of its kind in Europe. Make sure to head in and check out some of the great acts playing there over the weekend.

79. Once again this year, we’re putting out a call to all fans to dig out their favourite costumes for Fancy Dress Friday. We’ll be going round the campsites on Friday looking for the most creative costumes. The winner will receive the very first tickets to Oxegen 2012.

the stoRY so faRWith the unbeatable combination of an unrivalled line-up and an amazing atmosphere, Oxegen is widely regarded as one of the world’s top music festivals.

Oxegen debuted in 2004 and since then Punchestown (Naas, Co.Kildare) has hosted some of the world’s greatest acts and witnessed many unforgettable moments.

It’s a weekend dedicated to great entertainment, where festival-goers can experience everything from the high octane thrills of the festival funfairs to the communal silliness of The Silent Disco.

Over the last few years, we’ve placed the fans at the centre of the Oxegen experience. From choosing the artists they most want to see, to telling us the kind of improvements they want to see on site, our fans have without doubt helped make the festival what it is today.

2004 It all started here! The very first Oxegen came to Punchestown Racecourse in the summer of 2004. The Strokes, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, Scissor Sisters, Muse, Snow Patrol and The Cure were just some of the bands that made our debut year unforgettable! 2004 also began a fine tradition of showcasing the hottest new bands with The Killers and Razorlight among those appearing on The New Bands Stage.

Oxegen 04’s debut was a resounding success and represented a high watermark in Irish festival history.

2005 A sold out crowd reveled in a sun soaked weekend packed with incredible music in 2005. Rock behemoths Green Day, Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age went down a storm while The Prodigy, Snoop Dogg and LCD Soundsystem underlined the festival’s unrivalled ability to satisfy all musical tastes.

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2006 Our generation witnessed The Who’s first Irish show in over three decades at Oxegen ‘06. Soul legend James Brown played what was to be his last ever performance at an Irish festival and Arctic Monkeys confirmed their reputation as the world’s hottest new band.

Fans welcomed the addition of more toilets and the introduction of hot showers – a first for any Irish festival and a big hit with campers.

2007 Voted one of NME’s top three festivals, Oxegen returned in 07 with a typically impressive line-up and a whole range of new attractions and facilities. Headliners Muse and The Killers delivered stunning shows and other bands to rock Punchestown included Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, Daft Punk, Arcade Fire and outstanding new talent in the shape of CSS, Gossip and Klaxons.

The Green Campsite also made its debut in 2007, with a host of luxury camping options available for the discerning camper.

2008 Oxegen 2008 won Best European Festival at The UK Festival Awards. Oxegen became a full on four day event this year - fans could begin their Oxegen experience earlier by camping on Thursday night with three days of music from Friday to Sunday.

Headliners this time out were Kings of Leon, REM and Rage Against the Machine. A new wave of talent graced Punchestown for the first time, including MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Black Kids.

2009 In 2009, the festival raised the bar yet again with a sensational line-up and some brilliant new features on site.

The big talking point in the run up was the hugely anticipated return of Blur. It’ll live long in the memory of anyone who was there, especially the incredible rendition of ‘Tender’ which provoked perhaps the biggest mass singalong ever seen at the festival!

Kings of Leon, The Killers and Snow Patrol also reaffirmed why they’re big favourites with Oxegen fans with equally breath-taking headline sets.

Once again, Oxegen 09 was voted by fans from across Europe as the Best Overseas Festival at the UK Festival Awards.

2010 Oxegen 2010 burst on to the festival scene with its most impressive line-up to date and was awarded Best Line-Up at The European Festival Awards.

Propaganda kicked off things on Thursday night with live DJ sets from the Blue Campsite ensuring that early fans were entertained from the moment they pitched their tents. The Live Stage also broadcast the World Cup Final on the biggest mobile screen in Europe.

Fancy Dress Friday got fans in the party mood and Arcade Fire rounded off the first day on the Main Stage in epic style.

Saturday saw three of the biggest names in music play Oxegen - Jay Z, The Black Eyed Peas and Muse.

Mumford & Sons rousing set packed out the Heineken Green Spheres tent and 30 Seconds to Mars made thirty fans’ dreams come true as they were invited on stage with the band mid-performance.

Eminem’s highly anticipated performance closed the Main Stage on the Sunday and was widely regarded as one of the finest headline sets ever seen at the festival.

Oxegen 2011 has a lot to live up to but we’re well up for the challenge...

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an gaRda síochánaThe following traffic arrangements will be in place for the Oxegen Concerts at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare from Thursday 7th to Monday 11th July 2011.

traVel rOutes

blue route 1. Traffic from the M1, N2, N3, N4 and N11 will travel via the M50 to the N7 (Dublin / Limerick Road). Traffic will travel southbound from the N7 to (Exit 9) into Naas and onto the Blessington Road via the R410 and onto Punchestown Racecourse.

2. Traffic from the North / South East / South / South West intending to use the Park and Ride Facility will travel along the (M50, N7, N8, N9, M9, N80) M7 northbound / southbound, Blue Route, to Exit 8 and follow directional signage to the Park and Ride site.

The Blue Car Park is accessed from the Naas / Blessington Road (R410), approx. 1km down the Walshestown Road on the right hand side. Two site access gates will be used to filter traffic off the Walshestown Road, Gates 1c and 1b.

red route 1. Traffic travelling from South Dublin can travel via the N11, N81 (Tallaght / Blessington Rd) through Ballymore Eustace (R411) and the follow directional signage to Punchestown Racecourse.

2. Traffic from the South East (N9, N78, N80, M9) can travel via M9, the Carlow or Athy routes through Kilcullen and onto the Naas Rd. At Mylerstown Cross (Naas to Kilcullen Rd) traffic will turn right and onto Punchestown Racecourse.

3. Traffic from the South / South West can travel via the N8, N7, M7 turning off at Newbridge exit (Exit 12) and right at the top of the slip road towards Kilcullen (R413). Patrons will follow directional signage to Athgarvan School where traffic will turn left, through Athgarvan Village, straight onto Two Mile House to Mylerstown Cross and then turn right onto the R448 (Kilcullen Road) and immediate left to the L2023 (Rafferty’s Mill to Watchouse Crossroads) and right to the Red Car Parks.

4. Traffic travelling from South East can travel via the N81 (Tullow / Blessington Rd) through Ballymore Eustace (R411) and the follow directional signage to Punchestown Racecourse.

5. On the R445 (Newbridge to Naas Road), traffic will be directed right at the Jigginstown traffic lights onto the R447 (South Ring Road) and then the R448 (Kilcullen Road) to the L2023 (Rafferty’s Mill to Watchouse Crossroads) and right to the Red Car Parks.

The Red Car Park is located on the Ballymore Eustace Road, Naas (R411) Four site access gates will be used to filter traffic into the Car Park.

traffic issues

1. Parking and Traffic delays are inevitable with patrons strongly advised to use public transport to / from the event.

2. On site parking is limited and subject to a charge. park and ride parking and shuttle buses are free.

3. On site car parks are adjacent to the event site and are in green field locations. There will be at least a 60 minute delay in exiting on site car parks at the end of concerts as Public Transport, Coaches and Park and Ride Shuttles will be given priority.

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parK & ride

An Garda Siochana and MCD (Event Promoters) wish to urge all patrons attending the event to use the enhanced Park and Ride facilities available for this event. The Park and Ride facility has in excess of 7,000 car parking spaces on site with the ease of access / egress off the N7 network.

The Park and Ride facilities will be serviced by a dedicated fleet of coaches that will cater for all patrons needs.

all park and ride coaches will travel on dedicated routes and will receive priority both to / from the venue.

the park and ride centre will also be used for persons who wish to drop off and collect patrons attending the concert.

the park and ride facility will be free Of cHarge and all shuttles to / from will be free Of cHarge.

The park and ride facilities will be as follows;

goffs, Kill, co. Kildare. Goffs (North) Park and Ride site is located approx. 5km north of Naas on the main Dublin to Naas Rd (N7) and accessed by travelling from North and Southbound Lanes via the Johnstown, Kill / Sallins Interchange, exit 8 off the N7.

Goffs Park and Ride is intended to cater for traffic travelling from the North / North East / West (N1, N2, N3, M4 / N4, N7), the South East (N11, N81 via M50 and N7) and South / South East Dublin directions.

All vehicles will follow directional signage (VMS and finger post signage) from the N7 to the Park and Ride site and clearly follow Gardai / Car Parking directions on site.

public transpOrt access

shuttle bus - goffs park & ride Goffs Park and Ride is intended to cater for traffic travelling from the North / North East / West (N1, N2, N3, M4 / N4, N7), the South East (N11, N81 via M50 and N7) and South / South East Dublin directions.

Up to 90 shuttle buses, each with a capacity of 56 persons will be available to service the Park & Ride site over the course of each day.

park & ride coaches will receive priority both to / from the venue.

the park and ride centre will also be used for persons who wish to drop off and collect patrons attending the concerts.

the park and ride facility will be free Of cHarge and all shuttles to / from will be free Of cHarge.

shuttle bus – naas A shuttle bus service will operate between Naas and the Punchestown Site over the course of each day. Buses will travel from site to Naas town centre via the R411 (Ballymore Eustace Road) through the town centre to the Drop Off / Pick Up Point at Kavanagh’s Public House, Naas.

This service is subject to a cHarge.

bus Éireann Bus Éireann will be accommodated in a designated area with a capacity for 64 spaces on site. A separate queuing system will be in place for patrons of this system that will be well lit and sign posted.

bus Éireann coaches will receive priority both to / from the venue.

dublin bus Dublin Bus has provided services to and from Punchestown events successfully over a number of years. They have extensive experience in catering for demand to and from the site. Demand from Dublin (Parnell Square) is managed and monitored throughout the event day. The number of buses serving the route is adjusted to match the demand.

An Garda Siochana and MCD (Event Promoters) wish to urge all patrons attending the event to use Public Transport.

dublin bus coaches will receive priority both to / from the venue.

private coaches Private coaches will be accommodated in a designated area on site. A separate queuing system will be in place for patrons of this system that will be well lit and sign posted.

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drop-Off & pick-up facilities – taxi the only drop-off and pick-up facility for taxis at this event is at goffs park & ride, Kill in the main goffs car park off the internal roundabout. access will be as per the park & ride access from the Kill interchange (exit 8 off n7).

Advance publicity will advise patrons that Drop Off and Pick Up facilities will not be provided at the event venue in Punchestown.

patrons can access Oxegen via bus shuttles from goffs, all shuttles to / from goffs will be free Of cHarge.

drop-Off & pick-up facilities The only drop-off and pick-up facility for private cars at this event is at Goffs Park & Ride, Kill in the main Goffs car park off the internal roundabout. Access will be as per the Park & Ride access from the Kill Interchange (Exit 8 off N7).

Advance publicity will advise patrons that Drop Off and Pick Up facilities will not be provided at the event venue in Punchestown.

patrons can access goffs via bus shuttles from the Oxegen site, all shuttles to / from Oxegen to goffs will be free Of cHarge.

Vehicular access for the Mobility impaired Parking for the Mobility Impaired will be provided in a designated area accessed through Gate 2.

illegal parking No parking of vehicles will be permitted on any of the approach routes to this concert site on the days of the event. Parking restrictions will be in place on roads leading to the concert site. Vehicles found breaching the restrictions will be towed away and towing charges will be incurred in such cases.

emergency access route The Craddockstown Road, Naas has been designated as the event Emergency Route and will be manned by Gardai at all times for the duration of the event. This route will be used by emergency vehicles and residents only. No other vehicles including taxis, buses etc will be allowed access this route.

All residents will have resident car passes, issued by An Garda Siochana, Naas.

event signage All routes to / from the event site will have directional signage. The signs used for this event will be VMS (Variable Message Signs – Flashing Signs) and directional boards.

The signage will indicate Park and Ride Centre and also the RED and BLUE Car Park Routes.

All patrons attending are advised to pay attention to event signage and follow directions of Gardai and stewards when arriving and leaving the event site(s).

garda control room An Garda Siochana will have a Garda Control Room on site in Punchestown who will alert media in the event of any traffic alternations / disruptions during the course of the event.

For more details on the Oxegen event please refer to the following; www.oxegen.ie www.garda.ie www.mcd.ie

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check List 20111. yOur id Over 17? Have you got your ID to prove it? If you’re blessed with youthful good looks make sure you do! Passport, driving licence, Garda ID or official school/college ID and a colour photocopy of your passport. This year you can lock your ID safely away at Lockerhouse. See www.oxegen.ie for details.

2. yOur cOMpaniOn Under 17? You need to be accompanied by an adult 25 years or over. If you do not comply with this and are refused entry you will not get a refund. tHis Will be strictly enfOrced

3. yOur traVel arrangeMents Use Public Transport to beat the traffic www.dublinbus.ie or www.buseireann.ie. Get dropped off at Goffs for the FREE Park & Ride– see www.oxegen.ie/faqs. Driving - Remember follow “Oxegen Red Route” signs to Red Car Park and Red Campsite and “Oxegen Blue Route” signs to Blue Car Park and Blue Campsite.

4. yOur parKing ticKet Is €20 to purchase in advance or €30 onsite. Or get it free with 4 camping tickets in advance from a ticketmaster outlet see www.oxegen.ie/faqs

5. tHe WeatHer In Ireland it can be very unpredictable so be prepared for everything. Wellies and warm clothes as well as sunscreen and sunglasses! And don’t forget comfortable footwear.

6. yOur runningOrder & festiVal Map Download from www.oxegen.ie soon!

7. HaVe fun and lOOK after One anOtHer And remember don’t wander off on your own, it’s a big place. Stay with friends and people you know. Arrange a meeting point in case you get lost.