The Real Slim Shady set for Oxegen festival

In what will be his first Irish appearance since the phenomenal sold out shows to 100,000 fans in Punchestown in 2003, the Real Slim Shady will once again wow his fans in what will be an amazing weekend for music lovers.

Hip Hop tops the bill across the weekend with Jay-Z and Black Eyed Peas also making an appearance at the festival, in what are sure to be sets you will not want to miss.

A stellar line-up awaits fans in a weekend that will see some of the world's biggest bands and artists descend on Naas, including Muse, Paolo Nutini, Kasabian, David Guetta, Stereophonics, Florence + The Machine, La Roux, John Mayer, Calvin Harris, Vampire Weekend, Faithless, Two Door Cinema Club, Empire Of The Sun, Goldfrapp and many more.

Tickets will go on general release on Friday March 12 at 8am nationwide and prices remain unchanged since 2008 with a 3 day camping ticket costing 224.50 Euro (incl booking fee).

The Oxegen campsite will open on Thursday where there'll be some fantastic entertainment on The Thursday Night Live Stage in the new Campsite Village. If you want to start the party early, for an extra 20 Euro you can purchase a 4 day camping ticket which includes your Thursday campsite stay.

Secure your ticket first by registering at www.oxegen.ie. Registered users gain exclusive access to a priority pre-sale. To qualify, you'll need to register at oxegen.ie before 6pm on Sunday March 7. Tickets can be bought at www.ticketmaster.ie.

Fans can also enjoy flexible payment and spread the cost of their ticket... at no extra charge! Pay a 120 Euro deposit to secure your ticket and then pay the remaining balance before April 30. Available via local ticket outlets, 24hr telephone lines and online. You'll be issued a receipt on payment and tickets will then be issued on payment of the balance outstanding. For more details please visit www.oxegen.ie.