The Knife & Alabama Shakes for Norway's Oya festival

The Knife have been announced as the second headliner for this Norway's Oya festival.

The Knife, who have announced a forthcoming album 'Shaking The Habitual'their first in seven years, will be taking to the Øya stage on Saturday 10th August alongside metal legends Slayer, who will play their first outdoor show in Oslo.

Also added to the line-up are Alabama Shakes, Atlanter, Azealia Banks, Disclosure, Jupiter Bokondji and Okwess International, Kvelertak, Metz, and Solange.

They join the previously announced headliners Blur, plus Black Debbath, Blood Command, Electric Wizard, HAIM, Angel Haze, Goat, Of Monsters and Men, John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen, Monica Heldal, Danny Brown, and Skaters.

Plus Okkultokrati, Sandra Kolstad, Nils Bech, Rebekka Karijord, Truls, and Tones.

Oya Festival takes place in the Medieval Park, the place where the capital of Norway was founded a thousand years ago, and is located in Gamlebyen, the oldest part of Oslo, in Norway, happening from Tuesday 6th until Saturday 10th August 2013.

The 60,000 capacity event is set within an area of trees, green grass and water, and well equipped with stages, shopping streets and small shops serving food and drink. Festival goers can swim from one stage to another or take a short walk to the city centre of Oslo.

Øya is the most environmentally friendly festival in the country, boasting 100% ecological food and green ethics.

Tickets are priced at 2350 NOK (approx £265). To buy tickets, click here.

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