Kings of Leon to headline Vital

The Southern rockers - who played the festival back in 2005 - are the first act to be announced for the 2013 festival, which returns to Boucher Road Playing Fields.

The band will headline Tennent’s Vital on Wednesday, August 14 with details of the second date and more exciting line-up news set to be unveiled by organisers next month.

After a two year hiatus, Kings of Leon are back and ready to make their long awaited live return to Europe this summer.

The band posted images of their return to the studio on their official Facebook page last week, fuelling excitement amongst fans, with anticipation for details of their 6th album rapidly growing.

The Followills made a big impression when they burst onto the scene in 2003 with their debut release Youth & Young Manhood.

Since then, they’ve sold out arenas across the globe and cemented their status as one of the world’s biggest and most in-demand rock bands.

Nicola McCleery, Head of Marketing for Tennent’s NI, said: “We are thrilled to reveal the first details of Tennent’s Vital 2013.

“We’re incredibly excited that Kings of Leon will be taking to the stage at the festival this August, as we’re sure our fans will be. They’re one of the finest bands in the world and a phenomenal live act, and I’m sure they’ll treat us to an unmissable set.

“Since its return in 2011, Tennent’s Vital has sealed its place as the highlight of Northern Ireland’s music calendar and we’re delighted that our partners at MCD have secured another huge international act for this summer.

“We’ll have more news on the rest of the line up next month with many more top acts in store - details will be revealed very soon!”

Tennent’s Vital 2012 saw the likes of the Foo Fighters, The Stone Roses, The Black Keys and Florence and the Machine play to 60,000 music fans at Boucher Road Playing Fields, and this year’s event will once again bring some of the best musical talent on the planet to Belfast for an unforgettable festival experience.

Fans can get their hands on tickets for Wednesday, August 14, when they go on sale this Friday, April 12 at 9am from www.ticketmaster.ie