Big names at V Festival

Line-up for this year's event confirmed...

11:32 28 February 2012

Nicki Minaj, The Killers and The Stone Roses are among the acts confirmed for this year's V Festival.

Those who manage to get hold of tickets will also get the chance to see performances from Tinie Tempah, Tom Jones, Ed Sheeran and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

The festival, which is in its 17th year, will be held between the 18 and 19 August at two sites, Hylands park in Chelmsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire,

Olly Murs, who also appears on the bill, said:

"Coming back to play at V Festival for a second year is fantastic! I've been going to the festival as a punter for years, so performing there is always going to be special - especially on that main stage.

"I'm bringing my full 10 piece band with me this year, it's going to be immense - I can't wait"

Other acts set to perform include Emeli Sande, Example, Dappy, Pixie Lott, Snow Patrol, Miles Kane and Madness.

Festival Director, Bob Angus, has said that fans should only buy their tickets from official outlets to avoid any disappointment, explaining:

"As in previous years, we want to again emphasise how important it is for fans to buy their tickets from official outlets listed on VFestival.com.

"This will ensure they donÂ’t miss out on what promises to be the hottest ticket this summer."

Tickets go on sale on Friday 2 March from 10am, with official outlets listed on the V Festival site.