Beyonce to play Oxegen festival at Punchestown
Pop superstar Beyonce has been announced as the headline act at this year's Oxegen festival in County Kildare. The singer will join a host of stars including Coldplay, The Black Eyed Peas, and Irish rockers The Script. It is Beyonce's first Irish date since 2009, when she performed in Dublin and at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. The festival will take place at Punchestown race course from 7 until 10 July. John Probyn, Oxegen's festival director, said: "We're always striving to bring the biggest and best music talent to Oxegen and they really don't come any bigger than Beyonce. "She is a truly incredible artist and an amazing live performer. This year we've got most of the artists headlining the UK's major festivals on one bill. "It's all about giving fans real value for money and delivering an unforgettable experience." Tickets for Oxegen 2011 are on sale now from €99.50 (£89).
