
Features 5 Bands To See At V Festival ‘09
Ahh, the annual fashion parade that is V Festival is upon us again. As usual, this years installment has thrown up a mixed bag of a lineup, with some of the biggest bands around sharing stages with acts that have more than likely been the subject of a centre-fold poster in Smash Hits. So to sort the wheat from the chaff, here’s your very own cut out and keep guide to the 5 bands we think you should definitely check out.
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