Justin Timberlake & The Killers To Headline V Festival

Justin Timberlake and The Killers have been confirmed as the blockbuster headliners of V Festival 2014.

Also confirmed across the two days are Ed Sheeran, Paolo Nutini, Example, Lily Allen, Elbow, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Bastille, Rudimental, Chase & Status, Alesso, Kaiser Chiefs, Manic Street Preachers, Above & Beyond, Tom Odell, Sub Focus, Train, Blondie, Jason Derulo and Rizzle Kicks.

Completing the first wave of acts are John Newman, Sam Smith, Katy B, Embrace, Janelle Monae, Kodaline, Miles Kane, The Human League, Newton Faulkner, Starsailor, Aloe Blacc, Alex Clare, Nina Nesbitt, The Strypes, Birdy, Foxes, Ella Eyre, The Stranglers, The Magic Numbers, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot, George Ezra, The Wailers, M People, All Saints, The Wonder Stuff, The Rifles and very special guests Chic featuring Nile Rodgers.

V Festival Directors Bob Angus, Simon Moran and Dennis Desmond commented: “We’re very excited to announce the V Festival line-up, and proud to bring headliners Justin Timberlake and The Killers, following on from their sold out Wembley Stadium show in 2013, with both headliners summer festival exclusives.

“We have pulled together a line-up of huge depth with a variety of artists across many musical genres and 2014 is set to be another fantastic year in V Festival’s 19 year history.”

With many more names to be confirmed, the dual hosted V Festival takes place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2014.

Tickets go on sale Friday 7 March at 9.00am from www.VFestival.com.