TENNENT'S VITAL 2011

Furious-Red

After much speculation and fervent pleading from music fans and commentators alike, Tennent’s Lager today confirmed that, as part of a major deal with promoters MCD, Tennent's Vital will be back this August 23rd and 24th. The good news doesn't end there, Northern Ireland's favourite festival is also confirmed for 2012 and 2013.

The two day music spectacular will take place in Ward Park, Bangor, the venue which was put on the international music map by Snow Patrol when they played Northern Ireland’s biggest ever outdoor music show there last summer.
The last Tennent's Vital in 2007 drew a combined audience of over 45,000 across two days to see headline acts The Killers, Kasabian, Razorlight and Manic Street Preachers, perform in what has since been cherished as one of the most celebrated music events ever held in Northern Ireland. Over the years, Tennent's Vital fans have been treated to performances from Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol, White Stripes, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Kaiser Chiefs and New York Dolls. The standard has been set high but this year's line-up, which will be announced later this month, is guaranteed to surpass it.

Announcing the three year music investment, Aisling Duffy, Head of Marketing with Tennent’s NI, said:

"It really is a case of 'back by popular demand'. Over 3000 fans joined facebook campaigns to bring Tennent’s Vital back and we received that message loud and clear. However, we felt it was important to hold off until we could deliver the level and mix of headline bands and incredible supporting acts that made Tennent's Vital such a great festival experience.
Tennent’s has a hard earned reputation for associating itself with innovation and excellence in live music. We know the fans will not only be delighted to have Tennent’s Vital back for a guaranteed three year run; they'll also be blown away by the line-up."

The details of that line up are being kept under wraps until May 25th but fans who visit www.facebook.com/tennentsvital will be first in line to hear about news and competitions. They’ll also be able to apply to win tickets to an exclusive Tennent’s Vital launch party. From May 26th – the day after official launch – they'll be eligible for a 'facebook fan' ticket pre-sale, accessing tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Aisling Duffy says, “Tennent’s has a rich heritage in music here in Northern Ireland and in Scotland where T In The Park is now in its 18th year. Northern Ireland wants and deserves its own major festival and we believe that, working in close partnership with MCD, we’re the team to deliver. This is going to be live music at its best and we’re just as excited about Tennent’s Vital 2011 as any fan out there!"

Welcoming news that Tennent’s is committing to three years' of major music Festivals in Northern Ireland, Joy Bond, Events Manager with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, said, "This is fantastic news for Northern Ireland. The scale, quality and, indeed, the reputation, of Tennent’s Vital will attract audiences from right across these islands and beyond. It is a superb boost for all of us with an interest in promoting Northern Ireland as a visitor destination and will reinforce our image as a European centre for contemporary live music.

"Tennent’s is to be commended for the confidence it has shown in making such a substantial three year investment in our cultural infrastructure."

bodhrandude

Is this a camping festival with multiple stages? Its about time Northern Ireland had a music and camping festival that could equal the Republics Oxe and EP.

Shando316

bodhrandude wrote: »

Is this a camping festival with multiple stages? Its about time Northern Ireland had a music and camping festival that could equal the Republics Oxe and EP.

No mention of camping so I would assume this is just 2 seperate days, much like they're had in the past.

My prediction for the headliners is The Strokes and Muse.

Mushy

I can see the Offspring making an appearence anyway.

Shando316

Mushy wrote: »

I can see the Offspring making an appearence anyway.

Don't get my hopes up!

the_doctor199

Shando316 wrote: »

No mention of camping so I would assume this is just 2 seperate days, much like they're had in the past.

My prediction for the headliners is The Strokes and Muse.

Muse is an exclusive to Reading/Leeds afaik, I'd say Eminem and The Strokes would be good shouts, maybe even Rihanna?

Furious-Red

How about Strokes and Offspring

Mushy

Furious-Red wrote: »

How about Strokes and Offspring

I....have....no....holidays....from....work:(

honru

Strange that this would return with Belsonic running at the same time... I figure this one will cater for the bigger acts.

Mushy

Any announcement yet?

hynesie08

Mushy wrote: »

Any announcement yet?

First headliner revealed tonight at 8

Furious-Red

I heard that Eminem was confirmed in a local paper recently with Pulp under him and Arcade Fire/Strokes the 2nd day. Suppose we will find out in 2 hours

Furious-Red

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQVEvolIIVI

TommyJoe15

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennents_ViTal

Look at the speculated line up for this year

Furious-Red

TommyJoe15 wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennents_ViTal

Look at the speculated line up for this year

What? Only Eminem was announced so far

ko4jm6y9iwv2lc

Whats the story with presales, is it through Facebook?

curry-muff

Desiree Hissing Crap wrote: »

Whats the story with presales, is it through Facebook?

Well you have to join the page but all it tells you is the password is 'recovery'.

Strong rumours that Mumford and Sons and Muse to be confirmed soon, definitely going if those two are added.

Shando316

Presale link:
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/180046B7ECB769B4?did=tvital2011

Password is RECOVERY

JumpRope7

What's the story with this? I immediately bought tickets as soon as eminem was announced; the 70 quid was reasonable for one of the greatest artists alive on his own in my book but will my ticket get me in both days?? If so, that is unbe-****ing-lievable value!

Furious-Red

More artists for 24th August coming your way on Monday... enjoy the weekend!

the_doctor199

JumpRope7 wrote: »

What's the story with this? I immediately bought tickets as soon as eminem was announced; the 70 quid was reasonable for one of the greatest artists alive on his own in my book but will my ticket get me in both days?? If so, that is unbe-****ing-lievable value!

No, separate tickets for each day.

ru437z9t8fidq2

does anyone have any idea how someone would get to this from galway?

the_doctor199

Cesar Unkempt Vessel wrote: »

does anyone have any idea how someone would get to this from galway?

Bus to Belfast (not sure if they go direct or via Dublin) then it's a 15min train or bus from there.

TommyJoe15

This has the potential to be unreal. Hope to God Muse are announced Monday..will actually make my summer

Shando316

JumpRope7 wrote: »

What's the story with this? I immediately bought tickets as soon as eminem was announced; the 70 quid was reasonable for one of the greatest artists alive on his own in my book but will my ticket get me in both days?? If so, that is unbe-****ing-lievable value!

70 quid? what are you on about?

JumpRope7

Shando316 wrote: »

70 quid? what are you on about?

Sorry, thought the euro was A LOT weaker than it actually is. 60 odd euro for a full day festival which includes Eminem.. Certainly can't beat that!

hullabulloo

Does anyone know why o why this is on during the week?

Furious-Red

hullabulloo wrote: »

Does anyone know why o why this is on during the week?

More acts being announced tomorrow

the_doctor199

hullabulloo wrote: »

Does anyone know why o why this is on during the week?

It's always been on a Tuesday and Wednesday, Europe's biggest midweek festival was always on their promo stuff. Presumably done so they can get artists from Reading & V Festival to play.

the_doctor199

Kaiser Chiefs, Jimmy Eat World, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) and D12 added this morning.

JP Liz V1

The Tennents Vital festival which will be held in Ward Park, Bangor have today announced the rap icon, Eminem to play his 1st ever gig in Northern Ireland.
86 million album sales, the global superstar will play the second day of the festival on Wednesday 24th August. There will be a full supporting bill which will be announced soon but they just had to get this news out now. With five #1 albums and seven chart topping singles and 13 grammys and having also played Oxegen only recently but never having visited the north of this beautiful country history will be set right come August.
Tickets for Tennent’s Vital with Eminem, 24th August, will go on general sale from 9am Friday 3rd June. Tickets are priced at £49.50 incl booking fee and are strictly limited to 8 per person/transaction.Fans of Tennent’s Vital on Facebook can get exclusive priority access to the Tennent’s Vital pre-sale from tomorrow, May 26th.

Oneywu

How can you get a ticket? I presume that when they are made available on the website they will sell out quickly, is it just who manages to click on them first or what?

the_doctor199

Oneywu wrote: »

How can you get a ticket? I presume that when they are made available on the website they will sell out quickly, is it just who manages to click on them first or what?

Link to Ticketmaster page

Oneywu

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Link to Ticketmaster page

Thanks man, I knew the website but didn't know about the presale tickets...I got mine any way last night so its all good

honru

Is it me or does anyone find the lineup unusually random? One stage festivals like this generally keep acts in a similar vein and the main acts at this (Eminem, Kaiser Chiefs, Jimmy Eat World) are poles apart from each other.

Not that it's bad or anything, though I would skip Kaiser Chiefs.

ru437z9t8fidq2

can i just make sure that this ticket is actually for the whole day? it says eminem ticket it doesnt say any other act on the website?... i assume its for the whole day though?

honru

Cesar Unkempt Vessel wrote: »

can i just make sure that this ticket is actually for the whole day? it says eminem ticket it doesnt say any other act on the website?... i assume its for the whole day though?

Yes it is.

danny1796

i heard that Kasabian and Kings of Leon are gonna be there too now? apparently that was in the local papers. Anyone know?

Berns

45 minutes. 40,000 tickets. All gone - Eminem’s Tennent’s Vital gig at Ward Park has sold out.

http://www.facebook.com/officialcoolfm

saddened

Berns wrote: »

45 minutes. 40,000 tickets. All gone - Eminem’s Tennent’s Vital gig at Ward Park has sold out.

http://www.facebook.com/officialcoolfm

Yeh I know. I had access to the pre-sale, but very unfortunate for me as I need to be on the disability platform. The phone number given for this on Ticketmaster did not work, didn't ring or give an engaged tone, just nothing. I had no choice but to wait for this morning, but still no luck.
Life becomes a lot more complicated and harder when you have/get a disability that being treated worse because of it, is so wrong on many levels.
Live music-less for me it seems.

nommm

Anyone have any idea when the next headliners will be announced?

Just Like Heaven

nommm wrote: »

Anyone have any idea when the next headliners will be announced?

Late this week

ru437z9t8fidq2

fewtinsoffroth wrote: »

Late this week

Can i ask how do you know that? Did they announce that?

Just Like Heaven

Cesar Unkempt Vessel wrote: »

Can i ask how do you know that? Did they announce that?

Yeah, mcd.ie

"The line-up for August 23rd at Tennent’s Vital will be announced late next week amidst lots of speculation from music lovers"

Edit That being posted last Friday, So this week hopefully.

Oneywu

Does anyone know what the cheapest way to get up there from Dublin would be?

the_doctor199

Oneywu wrote: »

Does anyone know what the cheapest way to get up there from Dublin would be?

Dublin to Belfast bus is E20 or so and 24 hour, returning on the hour, then get either the train to Bangor or a bus and it's opposite the station.

Furious-Red

Headliner for Day 1 revealed tomorrow - find out first on facebook!

daveyeh

danny1796 wrote: »

i heard that Kasabian and Kings of Leon are gonna be there too now? apparently that was in the local papers. Anyone know?

Aww no, not the bloody Kings of Le-yawn. What next? The Denver Broncos?

Furious-Red

What about the Foo's? could they be in with a shot

ru437z9t8fidq2

Furious-Red wrote: »

What about the Foo's? could they be in with a shot

no they're in Germany >:(

danny1796

"Arctic Monkeys have confirmed on their website they will be playing on the 1st day of Tennents Vital" was shown on the Vital's Wikipedia page and it looked fairly official but it's now been taken down.
I got my hopes up...