Blink 182 join Arctic Monkeys & Foo Fighters at Oxegen 2011

Blink 182 have been unveiled today as the third headliner, as early bird tickets go on sale from 9am for Oxegen which returns to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July 2011.

With 25 million worldwide album sales under their belt, pop punk trio Blink 182 formed in California in 1992 and released five studio albums including multi-platinum selling breakthrough album 'Enema of the State' before splitting up in 2004.

Last year the band got back together for the 51st Grammy Awards and a new album is planned for release in spring 2011, with Blink 182 expected to showcase a new track or two for their Irish fans.

From 9am today Oxegen are releasing a limited batch of early bird saver tickets at 2007 prices, these tickets will be available until Friday 31st December. Tickets can be secured with a €100 deposit and then pay the remainder over a further two instalments. General sale tickets will go on sale March 2011.

Tickets are priced at €179.50 (full price €199.50) for a 3 day NO camping ticket or €199.50 with camping (full price €224.50). For an extra €20 fans can purchase a 4 day ticket including camping which includes the Thursday also.

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Only headliners Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters are confirmed for Ireland's annual three day multi-stage music festival weekend offers festival favourites, big name international acts and a variety of musical styles held from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th July 2011. The festival will return to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas.

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