Oxegen

The Jades - Live set from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 20, 2009 11:19 AM | No Comments

All members of The Jades come from Kilmuckridge in county Wexford and first met at primary school.
As Yvonne says, "We have been in a band together for what feels like forever at this stage! We learned our spellings together in primary school and formed the band after finishing our leaving certs. We have taken a year or two off in between the time to pursue college and other things, but hey!, what good relationship hasn't!"

Before the band came together, each member had built up considerable experience performing locally in musicals and shows, but The Jades was the first formal band any of them joined when they came together after finishing school. They first came to public attention in Ireland through their colourful live shows and their appearances on the RTE series You're A Star.

IMRO Stage - Nightbox

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 10:19 PM | No Comments

Nightbox are a 4 piece band from Wicklow, Ireland who are tipped as the "ones to watch in 2009".
The band got together while in school and since forming, have gone from strength to strength. They have set out to write infectious pop music with catchy melodies, hooks and rhythms which will leave you wanting for more. Through their highly energetic live show they appear to gain more and more attention every time they gig, consistently attracting more and more fans and hype. They've supported Iglu And Hartly and will release their debut single and album over the next few months.

Check out the set from the IMRO New Sounds Stage @ Oxegen 09

IMRO Stage - Villagers

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 10:09 PM | No Comments

The Villagers Live set from the IMRO New Sounds Stage @ Oxegen 09

IMRO Stage - Blood or Whiskey

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 9:56 PM | No Comments

Blood or Whiskey play the IMRO New Sounds Stage @ Oxegen 09

IMRO Stage - Cap Pas Cap

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 9:53 PM | No Comments

"Edgy, daring and sparky, Dublin band Cap Pas Cap play a hugely alluring post-everything game. There has only been a handful of releases to date, but each one has seen them pulling new shapes from the bag. Their best moment to date was last year's hypnotic and spacey We Are Men single on the Skinny Wolves label, a pointer to the new-wave-no-wave-what-wave terrain they're calling their own. Cap Pas Cap's debut album should be one of this year's highlights."
- Jim Carroll, Irish Times. 'Top 50 Irish Bands right now, Article'

IMRO Stage - Dark Room Notes

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 9:24 PM | No Comments

Dark Room Notes Live set from Oxegen 09

Imro Stage- The Chakras Live set from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 9:17 PM | No Comments

The Chakras rocked the Imro New Sounds Stage at this years Oxegen. Don't believe us? Listen for yourself.

IMRO Stage-Director Live set from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 16, 2009 9:02 PM | No Comments

Saturday night headliners of the IMRO New Sounds Stage, Director.

Welcome Home !

By 2FM Moderator on July 15, 2009 10:22 PM | No Comments

Well, would you believe that you can re-live Europe's biggest music festival for the next 7 days right here ! Isn't technology a wonder. Browse by day here or scroll through it all below.

There is a mountain of replays, videos and picture's below so please be patient and allow the page to load. Oh and by the way, its best viewing this website using Firefox or the latest version or Internet Explorer.

So sit back and get ready to re-live that moment where you had your hands above your head, were surrounded by tens of thousands of other people, sweat pumping, water flying, muck covered from head to toe but immersed in pure good ol dirty festival rock n roll.

Oxegen 09, You came, you saw, now re-live the experience as the last bit of mud falls from behind your ears.

Scroll down below and listen back until midnight on Sunday to live sets from Kings of Leon, Elbow, Lady Ga Ga, Script and 28 acts on the all Irish IMRO stage plus so much more.

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Florence and the Machine

By 2FM Moderator on July 13, 2009 8:34 PM | No Comments

Jenny Huston talks to Florence from Florence and the Machine @ Oxegen 09

Concerto for Constantine Live from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 13, 2009 4:11 PM | No Comments

Concerto for Constantine are three Dubliners: singer and guitarist Mark Greaney (formerly JJ72's frontman and songwriter), bassist Gavin Fox (formerly of Turn, Idlewild and Vega4), and drummer Binzer (formerly of The Frames, BellX1).
They got together in late August 2007 and began rehearsing. It was raw. It was visceral. And having enough gigs under their collective belt from over the past decade they knew immediately that it worked. Bones shivered, hearts beat faster and ears hurt. A beautiful thunder was born. As individuals, the experience and talent is impressive. As a band it is colossal. This is three men at the top of their game, playing the music that they have always wanted to play.

Have a listen to their Oxegen set here:

www.myspace.com/concertoforconstantineofficial

Wallis Bird Acoustic Session at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 10:53 PM | No Comments

Wallis Bird's "To My Bones" in the 2fm Green Room backstage at Oxegegn 09.

Connor from The Villagers talks to Jenny Huston

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 10:47 PM | No Comments

Connor from The Villagers talks to Jenny Huston about life at the heart beat of The Villagers, supporting Bell X1 and today's appearance at Oxegen. Enjoy.

Carosel Acoustic Session Live at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 10:44 PM | No Comments

Carosel with Sun Is Shinning in 2fm's Green Room backstage at Oxegen 09.

Telepathe Talk to Dan Hegarty at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 10:30 PM | No Comments

Telepath knocked into 2fm's Dan Hegarty in the Green Room backstage at Oxegen 09. They then went on to play to a crowd at The Red Bull Music Academy at 6pm when everyone was eating there dinners of...warm beergreasy burgers and tayto crisps!

Day 3 at Oxegen...so far

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 8:54 PM | No Comments

Well the Ting Tings have just finished up on the Main Stage with Katie declaring she's an Irish Power Ranger. We've also had loads of bad Irish accents, Katy Perry covering Don't Stop me Now and then covering girls in cheery chopstick, a half dressed Lady GaGa, a huge sing alone of Jump In The Pool with Friendly Fires, a punchy little set by The Foals, Starsailor covering Elvis tunes and there's still plenty more to come.

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Razorlight chat to Dan Hegarty

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 7:22 PM | No Comments

Razorlight popped into the 2fm roadcaster to talk to Dan before hitting The Main Stage at around 9pm tonight. Here's tell little conversation about "Stepping up to the plate" and all sorts of philosophies about music festivals.

Razorlight chat to Dan

Razorlight Live at Oxegen 09

Jason Mraz Visits Jenny Greene

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 7:10 PM | No Comments

Jenny Greene caught up with a certain Jason Mraz at Oxegen 09 before his set in The Heineken Green Spheres tent later tonight. If the weather doesn't change it looks like its going to be a packed gig but before he takes to the stage he talks to Jenny about "Inviting the sunshine in", his third album that sling shot him into the limelight and of course his smash hit single "I'm Yours".

The Twang call in to 2fm for a chat and a session

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 5:11 PM | No Comments

Birmingham's The Twang called into 2fm's Green Room at Oxegen for a chat with Dan Hegarty about all that's going on in their hectic gigging schedule. The Twang are going to round up The Hot Press New Bands stage this weekend with a headline slot that will finish up sometime around midnight. Revels can forget finishing off Oxegen 09 on a quite note if they head along to see them. as you can discover below.

Charles from White Lies talks to Jenny Huston

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 4:48 PM | No Comments

12 months ago most people would be asking who are "White Lies"? Today they play to thousands of fans on The O2 Stage at Oxegen 09. They're not on for another 15 minutes but we can see people flocking over to their from the 2fm roadcaster to hear tunes such as "Farewell to the Playground" and their new single "Death". But before the madness ensues catch what their bassist Charles and see what he had to say to Jenny Huston.

Calvin Harris talks to Jenny Greene at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 4:37 PM | No Comments

Before hitting the Main Stage on this, very strangely dry, Sunday morning Calvin Harris called into talk to Jenny Greene. You wouldn't think this man just arrived in from T in the Park based on the energy filled set he delivered... which featured this year's summer anthem "I'm Not Alone". Have a little look in as Jenny and Calvin talk new albums, Dizzee Rascal, Kylie and sunburn.

Oxegen 09 - Day 3

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 1:26 PM | No Comments

Well we're nearly there, we've got one day to go and we've got a jam-packed schedule lined up on 2fm and 2XM for the rest of the day. There'll be exclusive interviews, in studio acoustic sessions and live sets from throughout the weekend. Coming up on 2XM there'll be yesterday's performances from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elbow and Doves... and that's only for starters. You can also catch all the latest news and video exclusive video interviews and sessions right here, so don't go anywhere!

Day 2 - Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 12:57 PM | No Comments

Day 2 at Oxegen... As always there was rain, there was mud and there was bucket loads of great music. Kings of Leon capped off a great day with a headline set on the Main Stage which was attended by none other than Hollywood A-lister Natalie Portman along with Kelly Jones of The Stereophonics and Pete Doherty. Pete was a busy man as he ran down to the main stage after playing a game of pool backstage with Shane McGowan and Nick Cave.

Whilst this highly skillful game of pool was going on Bloc Party were doing their thing on The Main Stage following a very wet but powerful set from Guy Garvey and company. Other sets that Oxegeners have been talking about all around the site include performances from Daniel Merriweather, Howling Bells, James Morrison and Little Boots.

Crookers Live from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 12, 2009 12:46 PM | No Comments

Crookers made a rare appearance in Ireland last night as they tore apart the Dance Arena at Oxegen with a set full of the finest remixes and original beats that you're going to come across. Mr. Spring gave his set a spin through the night but don't worry...here it is for you again.

Little Boots talks to Jenny Greene

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 10:57 PM | No Comments

Little Boots meteoric rise through rock'n'roll royalty has left her with little time to sit back and take it easy but us nice folks at 2fm offered here the opportunity to chill out for a while and take some time out with Jenny Greene. Let's see what she had to say.

Patrick Wolf talks to Dan Hegarty

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 10:31 PM | No Comments

What a flamboyant man this is...it is of course Patrick Wolf talking to Dan Hegarty down at Oxegen 09. Not only did he give us all an insight into his music and life as a musician but Dan also managed to pick up a fashion tip or two. We're all eagerly waiting to see what tips Dan implements to his outfit tomorrow but in the meantime here's the interview for your viewing pleasure.

Joe Echo live from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 10:10 PM | No Comments

Ciaran Gribbin aka Joe Echo is a richly talented singer/songwriter and former frontman of Belfast band Leya.
The Joe Echo sound is upbeat, groove orientated and passionate - music that moves your heart and soul as well as your feet! He's currently recording new material and working with award winning producer Chris Potter (The Verve, The Rolling Stones, U2).

Listen to his set from the IMRO stage.

Day 2 in Pictures...So Far

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 9:58 PM | No Comments

Distractors and Jenna Toro Live from Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 9:44 PM | No Comments

This year 2fm are recording all the up and coming talent from this island on the IMRO New Sound Stage for you. So here are the musical delights of Distractors (Above) and Jena Toro (Below). The bench mark on this stage was set yesterday by the likes of David Kitt and Heathers but these folks stepped up and matched an impressively high standard.

Distractors

Jena Toro

Sneaky Soundsysytem talk to Jenny Greene

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 9:03 PM | No Comments

Well the picture says it all... Aussies Sneaky Soundsystem come to Europe with rave reviews and tales of crazy parties in tow. Jenny Greene was lucky enough to sit down and chat to them and get a tale or two out of them. They also talk all things Oxegen, Prince and The Scissor Sisters. Do have a listen.

Director pop into 2fm at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 8:52 PM | No Comments

Director...one of Ireland's most talk about up and coming Irish talent over the past few years. They've 2 albums in the bag and they're busy traveling far and wide promoting "I'll Wait For Sound" which came out in May of this year. Dan's been plugging these guys for a long time and now they meet to discuss all things Oxegen.

Hockey talk to Jenny Huston

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 8:44 PM | No Comments

Hockey are relatively new to the Irish airwaves but here at 2fm we're thinking that they're here to stay. This ultra-cool Portland band have a heavy schedule this summer with further dates at T in the Park, Bonnaroo and have already played Glastonbury. They dis their set at the Hotpress New Bands Stage at 7 this evening and they won't be forgetting the crowds reaction anytime soon. But if you want to see know what they were expecting have a look at this.

Elbow talk to Dan Hegarty at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 8:40 PM | No Comments

As day two of Oxegen got going and the rain started pouring Guy and Pete from Elbow called into the 2fm roadcaster to have a chat with Dan Hegarty. Later on the Choice Music Award winners are set to play the main stage and it's safe to say plenty of singalongs will be heard. The most anticipated song of the festival...probably "One Day Like This". But were the guys going to give away anything about their set? Well, you can find out here.

Messiah J & The Expert talk to Dan Hegarty at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 8:26 PM | No Comments

So far Oxegen has seen the finest Irish music on display...Rock, dance, pop...and now hip hop because a certain duo called Messiah J & The Expert hit the Red Bull Music Academy earlier today in front of a packed tent. But before all of that they popped into our very own Dan Hegarty and filled us in about the little known about world of Irish Hip Hop. If there performance was anything to go by this world might expand in the near future because they've caused quite a stir down here. Why not go ahead and meet the Irish embassadors of Hip Hop?

Angel Pier and General Fiasco Green Room session

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 7:48 PM | No Comments

These scantily dressed men are General Fiasco and they played the IMRO New Sound Stage earlier today. They talked to Jenny Huston about signing a new record deal and gigging at Oxegen before knocking the socks off plenty of festival goers at Oxegen... and their own clothes by the looks of things. And you can get a taster of it with the acoustic track below.

General Fiasco Acoustic Track

Angel Pier will also be gracing the IMRO New Sound stage after 8pm but before that they too knocked into 2fm to say hello and to play a little tune for us. Do have a listen!

Elbow talk to Dan Hegarty at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 3:43 PM | 1 Comment

As day two of Oxegen got going and the rain started pouring Guy and Pete from Elbow called into the 2fm roadcaster to have a chat with Dan Hegarty. Later on the Choice Music Award winners are set to play the main stage and it's safe to say plenty of singalongs will be heard. The most anticipated song of the festival...probably "One Day Like This". But were the guys going to give away anything about their set? Well, you can find out here.

Howling Bells say hello to Jenny Huston at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 3:35 PM | No Comments

Super chique Aussie Rockers, The Howling Bells, talked to Jenny Huston live from Oxegen 09 earlier today. Later today they're O2 Stage bound and the Oxegen crowd are going to witness why these guys (and gal) have been flying up the ranking to rock super-stardom! But until the n why don't you get to know them a bit better.

Codes and ASIWFA talk to Dan Hegarty at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 3:17 PM | No Comments

As the rain began to fall again IMRO New Sound Stage bound Codes(below) and And So I Watch You From A Far (ASIWFA) called into Dan Hegarty to talk about what it's like playing at Oxegen 09 So whilst you're at home, indoors and dry why not listen to these.

Codes

And So I Watch You From A Far (ASIWFA)

Word On The Street

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 2:26 PM | No Comments

One and a bit days into Oxegen and there's plenty of chit-chat from around the Oxegen site to be reporting on. So far we have three leaders in the race for highlight of the festival. There was Republic Of Loose's tribute to Michael Jackson by finishing their set with "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough". The Script's homecoming set finishing with a cover of David Bowie's "Heroes", about which Danny said "Nothing can prepare you for that, it was the most amazing feeling ever". And then of course we had Snow Patrol pulling 2 girls out of the crowd to have a sing along with them.

And if that wasn't enough, just imagine how things went down when Blur's Park Life, Fun Lovin' Criminals Scooby Snacks and Pendlum's Slam blasted around Oxegen.

Howling Bells talk to Jenny Huston from Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 1:58 PM | No Comments

Super chique Aussie rockers, The Howling Bells, talked to Jenny Huston live from Oxegen 09. Later today they're O2 Stage bound and the Oxegen crowd are going to witness why these guys (and gal) have been flying up the ranks to rock stardom. But until then why don't you get to know them.

Oxegen Day 2 - Let the games begin

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 1:40 PM | No Comments

Its a new dawn, its a new day and we're feeling...a bit rough to be honest! But that's not going to slow things down one bit. Coming up from 2pm on 2fm and 2XM there's live music from Doves, Elbow, Maximo Park and Director, and that's only for starters. Keep an eye on the web as all the acts from the IMRO New Sound Stage will be posted here and if it's anything like yesterday you won't want to go anywhere. As always there'll be bucket loads of exclusive videos from backstage Oxegen where you'll be able to catch interviews, sessions and all sort of mischief from the likes of Little Boots, Bloc Party, Sneaky Soundsystem, General Fiasco and Elbow!

Strap your self in, tune in and breathe in all that Oxegen 09!

Gerry Ryan Show Competition winners do Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 1:24 PM | No Comments

The Super Winnies (Paula Size, Nuala Lynam and Grace Fox - all from Kildare), and winners of the 2FM, Gerry Ryan show, are getting ready to perform with The Saw Doctors who open the Main Stage at Oxegen today, Saturday 11July.

The 2FM Gerry Ryan show and The Saw Doctors ran a competition to find 3 lovely ladies (The Super Winnies) to sing backing vocals to N17 on the main stage at Oxegen.

Snow Patrol Live From Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 12:33 PM | No Comments

After Snow Patrol dropped into talk to Jenny Huston they had the minor task of playing a few songs in front of 75,000 people. Apart from impressing every single one of them they also managed to drag a few people up on stage to sing along with them. They said playing to an Irish crowd is something special and it's clear to see why. Have a listen for yourself.

Oxegen 09 - Day 1 in Picture

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 12:18 PM | No Comments

A picture paints a thousand words... so we'll say no more.

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IMRO's Irish Acts Deliver Something Special

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 11:56 AM | No Comments

Just as their Irish counterparts did earlier in the day, Ireland's finest up and coming talent showed exactly why Irish music is going from strenght to strenght. As Blur, 2 Many DJs and Keane were rocking the big stages something special was happening in The IMRO New Sound tent. Apart from creating a real connection with the crowd these Irish acts played sets that matched, if not at times surpassed what was going on on other stages . If you don't believe us have a listen. Here's exclusive coverage from David Kitt's (above), Heather's (below), Cashier No. 9 and The Brilliant Things. The futures bright...the future's Irish!

David Kitt

Heathers

Cashier No.9

The Brilliant Things

The Flaws Live from Oxegen 09 - Day 1

By 2FM Moderator on July 11, 2009 11:40 AM | No Comments

Monaghan's The Flaws came, saw, conquered and left our ears ringing from the likes of "16" and "You & 1". These guys played a perfect set on The IMRO New Sound Stage and left everybody eagerly anticipating the follow up to their magic debut album Achieving Vagueness.We've got a funny feeling these guys are going to be at Oxegen for a long time to come.

2 Many DJs meet 2fm's DJs

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 11:12 PM | No Comments

The kings of remixes and Belguim's finest exports talks to Jenny Green about headlining the Dance Arena at Oxegen 09.

Snow Patrol talk to Jenny Huston at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 10:56 PM | No Comments

Jenny Huston caught up with Snow Patrol before they set Oxegen alight. Have a peep at the interview and make sure to keep your ears peeled for the set on 2fm in the coming weeks. As you'll see from the pics below, they gave it socks - it's not as if they know any other way to do it!

Exclusive Republic Of Loose session

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 10:40 PM | No Comments

Before Republic of Loose did what they do best on The O2 stage at Oxegen they called it 2fm for a visits and even played us a tune. As we have come to expect from Dublin's finest they entertained, charmed and stole the show yet again. Why not have a little look?

Japanese Popstars talk to Jenny Greene at Oxegen 09

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 10:24 PM | No Comments

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Things turned very Japanese today (with a Northern twist) at Oxegen as 2fm's Jenny Greene spoke to The Japanese Popstars about the Oxegen festival and their set in the dance arena and the all important question of whether there is a "The" before their name.

IMRO Stage Recordings

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 8:58 PM | No Comments

The IMRO New Sound stage has been pumping out the best in up and coming Irish music since 2pm today, and there's plenty more to comethroughout the weekend. Homestar Runner (above), Stone Motion and Prowler started proceedings and since then we haven't looked back. They guys really set the bench mark and you can find out exactly how by listening to their sets below.

Stone Motion

Prowler

Homestar Runner

The Script talk to Jenny Greene

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 8:08 PM | No Comments

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Before The Script took to the main stage they talked to Jenny Greene. The lads talk about their upcoming set, becoming an overnight success and what it's like playing to an Irish crowd.

Snow Patrol talk to Jenny Huston at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 7:26 PM | No Comments

Snow Patrol dropped into Jenny Huston to talk about there upcoming set later tonight. I won't say anymore, I'll let them do it for you.

Lilly's let loose!

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 7:18 PM | No Comments

Lily Allen played the Main Stage at Oxegen to probably the festival's biggest crowd yet. All the big hits were belted out by not only Lily but every single person in front of her. Festival Anthem so far...Smile perhaps? OXEGEN FRIDAY FREE 73.jpg

IMRO New Sound Stage

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 6:23 PM | No Comments

The IMRO New Sound stage makes it's first appearance at Oxegen this year and its line up is made up exclusively of upcoming Irish talent. So far today we've seen performances from Ruth Anne Cunningham (above), Stone Motion, The Brilliant Things (below) and a handful of others. Without sounding a bit OTT but what we have seen from this stage so far has been nothing but epic! If ever there was a reminder that Ireland's music is as strong as ever it is here. These acts have really been putting it up to there internationals mates on the other stages - this is 100% guaranteed Irish, and it's brilliant.

And the best thing about it is that there is plenty more to come. Tonight David Kitt's gig will be broadcast on 2fm and you'll be able to listen to all of the sets here for the next week. You won't want to miss a thing.

Angel Pier

Up and running and there's no turning back!

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 6:01 PM | No Comments

It's just after 6 and there's been massive performances from the likes of James, The Answer (both below), Therapy? and Jape. From 8.00pm the the 2fm crew will be presenting live sets from all the stages around the including Lily Allen's set which has seen crowds flocking from the camp sites to the arena in the last ten minutes.

Everybody has been talking Blur, Blur, Blur and that's only going to increase the closer we get to 11 o'clock but in the meantime crowds have got the likes of Pendulum and Republic of Loose to get them in the mood...it's going to be a long few days!

Duke Special calls into 2fm at Oxegen

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 4:40 PM | No Comments

Duke Special popped into the 2fmroadcaster to talk to Rick prior to his set on the O2 Stage later this evening. If anybody can lift festival goer's spirits after a rainy start it will be his man. Want to find out why? Have a listen to this.

Oxegen So Far..

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 4:29 PM | No Comments

So far we've had music from The Truffle Shuffles and Fight Like Apes and bucket loads of rain were only 2 and a half hours in! Jenny Huston and Jenny Greene popped into Rick prepared for all the elements that Oxegen had to throw at them and told him all about what's to come.

There's been all sorts of devilish behaviour going on and here's a few fine examples.

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Its Truffle Time With Rick at Oxegen!

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 4:03 PM | No Comments

This year's 2fm School of Rock winners, The Truffles Shuffles, popped by the 2fm roadcaster down at Oxegen and popped into Rick for a visit. After rocking the Hot Press New Bands Stage they decided it wasn't enough and pulled out this little performance exclusively for 2fm.

Fight Like Apes talk to Rick O'Shea

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 2:27 PM | No Comments

Fight Like Apes called by the Roadcaster and had a quick chat with Rick. They also played and acoustic version of Something Global. If you're looking for a taster of whats to come from the Heineken Green Spheres stage this might just be it.

And so it begins...

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 1:54 PM | No Comments

Live in studio music and interviews with Fight LIke Apes, Truffles Shuffles and Duke Special coming up on the RIck O'Shea Show at 2.30pm.There'll also be plenty of news from the campsite and some lucky festival goers will be in studio for a competion.

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This year's 2fm School of Rock winner, The Truffles Shuffles just kicked off proceedings in The Hot Press New Bands Tent. It was dreary, it was wet, there wasn't a huge amount of people there but mercy me they put on a show! Across the way The Dirty Epics are rocking the Heineken Green Spheres stage and by the looks of things SJ Wai knows exactly what she's doing. The Irish are really putting it up to the international acts comings up later on, all of which you'll be able to catch on 2fm. In the meantime were off to bathe in some more Irish music!

It's all kicking off at Oxegen...

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 12:47 PM | No Comments

It's all kicking off and it's only 1 hour until the biggest musical weekend of the year! Hold onto your hats people! If you're not heading to Punchestown you have absolutely nothing to worry about because we quite simply have every angle covered. Whether it's on 2fm, 2XM or online there'll be exclusive interviews, exclusive videos, in studio acoustic session and more live performances the you can shake a stick at. Now let the games begin!

Back Stage drive-by

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 12:57 AM | No Comments

The calm before the storm!?

By 2FM Moderator on July 10, 2009 12:47 AM | No Comments

Literally ! Word around the site is that a sea worth of rain is headed our way. None the less, tents are pitched, the bars are stocked. Stages are up and PA and lighting has been configured and is ready to rock. Oxegen 09 is here folks. First visitors to the 2fm Heineken green room will be the Script, so check back here tomorrow afternoon for the first of our Oxegen updates. Don't forget, you can get up to the second info by following our Tweets @ 2fmdotie

On the way...

By 2FM Moderator on July 9, 2009 11:42 AM | No Comments

Our ruck-sacks are packed. All the gear is loaded and we are ready for 3 days of world class rock n roll. Make sure you follow us on Twitter over the weekend (2fmdotie) and do let us know if you get up to any mischief over the weekend. Play nice,. expect the rain, drink with sense, don't forget some extra bog roll and most importantly, rock hard.

Best of Oxegen 08

By 2FM Moderator on July 6, 2009 6:44 PM | No Comments

Check out the best of our Oxegen 08 Podcasts featuring interviews from The Prodigy, Beardy Man, Feeder, Alabama 3 and many more.

The Countdown begins!

By 2FM Moderator on July 3, 2009 5:12 PM | 1 Comment

Get a taste for whats in store with an exclusive clip of Blur on stage in Hyde Park last night.

2fm & 2XM @ Oxegen 09 with Heinekenmusic.ie

By 2FM Moderator on July 1, 2009 9:46 PM | No Comments

This year RTÉ 2fm's Oxegen coverage is bigger and better than ever with coverage from everywhere around the Punchestown festival.

RTÉ 2fm and its digital sister station, RTÉ 2XM, will be providing more live music than anyone else with over 21 hours of live radio music and will be the only station live throughout the three day festival. This will quite simply be the biggest live music radio experience in the country!

RTE 2fm, RTE 2XM and RTE.IE/2fm are proud to partner with heinekenmusic.ie for Oxegen 09

RTÉ 2fm is the only station with full live music, the only one with full web coverage, the only one with a choice of listening, the only one with live on air coverage all weekend and the only one providing music to European radio. RTÉ 2fm does it to international standards, does it better and does it bigger!

RTÉ 2fm's live broadcasts from the festival will begin at 6am on Friday 10 July as The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show comes live from Punchestown. At 7pm Jenny Greene and Jenny Huston will takes over for a weekend of Oxegen's finest music, acoustic sessions and interviews along with Dan Hegarty, Cormac Battle and Mr Spring.

RTÉ 2XM starts at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday, 2fm takes over later in the day and runs until the live actions finishes.

There'll be plenty more from the festival on RTÉ 2fm's brand new website which will be constantly updated live from the Oxegen site with the live sets, exclusive videos, a festival photo gallery, blog updates etc. As if that wasn't enough, fans can listen back to lots of live shows online for seven days after Oxegen has finished. Fans can also follow what's going on at the festival on twitter at http://twitter.com/2fmdotie.

RTÉ 2fm are recording the all Irish IMRO Newsound Stage. These 30 or so upcoming Irish artists will be send to the 70 radio stations in the Eurosonic group of the European Broadcasting Union.

Listeners can get a sneak preview of these bands in the run up to Oxegen as Dan Hegarty presents an Oxegen IMRO Tasters show throughout the week prior to the festival. And there'll be other live highlights from Oxegen 2008 including The Manic Street Preachers and Republic Of Loose.

Tune into RTÉ 2fm and RTÉ 2XM at Oxegen on FM radio, DAB digital radio, Sky channel 0164, NTL channel 902, 944 and online at http://2fm.rte.ie/

Listen back online for a full week and exclusive videos at http://2fm.rte.ie/

Oxegen Line Up

By 2FM Moderator on July 1, 2009 9:36 PM | No Comments

THE OXEGEN COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

By 2FM Moderator on July 1, 2009 9:30 PM | No Comments

MORE ACTS ANNOUNCED AND HEINEKEN GREENSPACE RETURNS!

OXEGEN is now only 8 days away and as excitement reaches fever pitch, we're delighted to announce yet further fantastic additions to the 2009 line-up as well as the return of Heineken Greenspace.

Two of the hottest new bands around will open proceedings on The O2 Stage on Friday and Saturday. Brighton's Telegraphs new album has just received 4/5 in Kerrang and 8/10 in NME - check them out on Friday. Red Light Company were among HMV's top 10 tips for 2009 and kick off Saturday on The O2 Stage.

Known for their super-cool remixes and brilliant live shows, Metronomy will bring their electro sound to The Hot Press New Bands Stage. Joining them on Saturday's bill is the Ivor Novello winning singer-songwriter Iain Archer and the high octane Pulled Apart By Horses. Battle of the Bands winners Box Social and Seven Days complete the acts on The Hot Press New Bands Stage.

This year's line-up for The Dance Arena is already one of our strongest ever but now fans can also look forward to the myriad sounds of Evil 9, Gordo, DJ Philth, Bitches With Wolves, Louis Osbourne, Nialler 9 and Scott McNaughton. Popular DJ Arveene plays The Red Bull Music Academy on Friday and rising Cork band Fred are confirmed for Heineken Green Spheres on Saturday. The IMRO New Sounds Stage has also got further additions - Susie Soho, Prowler and Distractors.

Heineken Greenspace Returns

Heineken Music and OXEGEN are proud to announce the return of Greenspace. Providing the ideal place for a Heineken beer and the perfect vantage point for viewing performances on the second stage, Heineken Greenspace allows fans to step back from the crowds and soak up the occasion.

Featuring live footage from the main stage beamed to large screens, giveaways and the latest festival updates through bluetooth, funky furniture, interactive floor projections and special guests, Heineken Music are offering fans the chance to chill out in the company of friends.
In conjunction with the announcement of Greenspace, HeinekenMusic.ie kicks off a very special competition today whereby one lucky fan can win a VIP pass for 4 to the festival.

The prize includes a tipi equipped with liner, sheepskin rugs, blankets, tables, lanterns. They're also throwing in a goodie bag and crates of ice cold Heineken allowing the winner to become the Lord or Lady host of their very own Greenspace over the weekend.

Further details about this competition, the Heineken Green Spheres stage, music videos and interviews can be found on www.heinekenmusic.ie

Important Travel Advice
Fans are also encouraged to think ahead and book their bus travel now to help ensure speedier boarding for everyone. Dublin Bus operate a special return shuttle service from Parnell Sq West, Dublin 1. Tickets cost €20 and you can purchase in advance through Ticketmaster.ie. Bus Eireann also operate services from Dublin and nationwide - visit www.buseireann.ie for more info.

However you're travelling to OXEGEN, We strongly recommend you plan your journey in advance allowing AT LEAST an extra 3 hours travel time to and from the venue.
Please be aware that there will be at least a 90 minute delay exiting on site car parks at end of concert as Public Transport, Coaches and Park and Ride Shuttle Buses will be given priority.

PLEASE SEE HERE FOR FULL TRAVEL INFORMATION

PLEASE SEE HERE FOR FULL LINEUP!

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