Roskilde will take place on Thu, 01 – Sun, 04 July 2010

Where is Roskilde Festival

Roskilde is in Denmark and is located 25 miles from the capital Copenhagen

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Why Roskilde?

With Glastonbury sales falling face down into the murky depths of unpopularity, there is only one festival that could possible knock Glastonbury out of the number one spot in terms of top European festivals – and that is the Roskilde festival.

Discovered in the same year as Glastonbury, Roskilde showcases the biggest and best acts around. Not only do they have a hot line-up, but Roskilde also extends its entertainment to wall climbing, skating, cinema, plus a whole host of arts entertainment.

Roskilde 2008 will see the likes of Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, Sigur Ros, Judas Priest, Kings of Leon, M.I.A, My Bloody Valentine, Gnarls Barkley, Duffy, The Streets and much, much more.

Hostels near Roskilde

Roskilde Festival is only 25 miles from Denmarks capital Copenhagen where you can find really cheap hostels, either travel from there each day to the festival, or book a couple of nights before or after the event. Hostels can be booked from about 26 euros a night

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Hotels

If you have a bigger budget why not book a copenhagen hotel from alpharooms they have budget to 5 star hotels in the city.
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Flights to Roskilde Festival

Copenhagen Airport is the nearest airport to the Roskdile Festival, Alpharooms list all the budget airlines and others who fly to Copenhagen

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Tents Camping Equipment

Ok so you got your accomadation , travel and tickets next you need to sort out your camping gear. Firebox have some of the coolest gear going check out their festival guide.
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Top Roskilde Highlights

Muse – Hysteria – 2007

In 1997, Muse, a band continuously hailed as one of the best live acts, took to the stage on ‘97 and played one of the most ferocious and enthusiastic gigs that Roskilde had ever witnessed. The crowd, wildly enthused and terrifyingly mesmerized, jumped and heaved their way though the set, going particularly wild for Hysteria.

Oasis – Don’t look Back in Anger – 1995.

At the height of Brit Pop, Oasis swaggered on to the main stage at Roskilde, bringing with them a stroke of arrogant genius and unleashing it into the fervent audience. The crowd, fixated by the Gallagher brothers, screamed their way along to their set, and let rip to Don’t Look Back in Anger.

Guns and Roses – 2006

Guns and Roses obliterated Roskilde in 2006 with a sharp set of stomping Rock anthems and splintering guitar riffs – never a band to let fans down.

Top Five recommendations for Roskilde 2008 Line Up

Radiohead – A band that everyone should see once in a life time. If you aren’t a fan before the gig, you certainly will be afterwards.
The Chemical Brothers – The perfect festival experience; thousands of people rammed into a small space, dancing the night away and losing control. Watch out for ‘Do It Again.’

My Bloody Valentine – Distorted Pop for everyone.

Kings of Leon – An phenomenal live act that must not be missed.

Hot Chip – Another act perfect for festivals, lingering electronic beats and a great visual act alongside it.

Camping

Free with festival ticket.
The camping areas are open from Sunday 29 June at 08.00 to Monday 7 July at 14.00.

Roskilde Travel – Transport Information

Roskilde is located 35 km from Copenhagen.
It is accessible by the train which stops at the festival’s very own train station.
If you travel by plane, there is direct train connection from Copenhagen Airport to Roskilde Station.
If you arrive by train from Hamburg or Berlin, take the train from Copenhagen to Roskilde Station.
From Roskilde Station there are shuttle busses and trains directly to the festival area.

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Oasis will headline the Roskilde Festival this summer, it has been announced.

The Gallagher brothers join Coldplay at the head of the bill for the Danish event, with other names to be announced in the coming weeks.

Slipknot, Madness, Marnie Stern and The Soft Park are amongst the other acts set to play Roskilde, which takes place on July 2-5.

As reported yesterday, Oasis will also appear at Melt! in Ferropolis, Germany that month, before three shows at Wembley Stadium in September.

Full Roskilde Festival Line up so far

AMON AMARTH (S)
Viking metal wearing combat-ready armour.
BADDIES (UK)
Cool indie rock headed for the stars.
CANCER BATS (CAN)
Hardcore with taste of American South.
COLDPLAY (UK)
Redeeming guitar rock from the premier league.
DARKANE (S)
Melodic thrash metal following the proud Swedish tradition.
DEICHKIND (DE)
Entertaining techno rap.
DOWN (US)
Hard-hitting Southern metal.
DUNGEN (S)
Summer acid rock in Swedish.
GET WELL SOON (DE)
Indie rock with a certain Balkan tinge.
KATZENJAMMER (N)
Pirate folk with red lipstick.
KLOVNER I KAMP (N)
Hip hop heroes return.
MADNESS (UK)
Legendary ska-pop
OASIS (UK)
Stadium rock with tuneful evergreens.
SATYRICON (N)
Muscular black metal from the highest north.
SKAMBANKT (N)
Revolutionary Norwegian-language hard rock.
SLIPKNOT (US)
Masked and pitch-black thrash metal.
THE SOFT PACK (US)
Charming, sloppy post-punk.
MARNIE STERN (US)
The greatest guitar virtuoso in indie rock.
YOGA FIRE (N)

Coldplay’s performance will be one of only 3 festivals across the European Festival season. The others being Werchter and Arras. Coldplay’s first and last performance on the orange stage of Roskilde was back in 2003.

Coldplay are one of the worlds top rock acts, they sell out stadiums around the world and have sold over 30 million albums.

The four Brits broke through in 2000 with the album Parachutes. Since then they have rubbed shoulders with U2, Oasis and Radiohead. Bands that Coldplay is an obvious successor of with its grandiose arena rock and star-gazing ballads. A parade of hit singles and best-selling albums have kept Coldplay at the top of the game in the new millenium. Latest release is the EP Prospekt’s March which came out shortly after the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.

We are happy to start festival season 2009 with a name that has just won the award of ‘Best Act In The World Today’ in the leading music magazine Q as well as ‘World’s Best Selling Recording Act’ at the World Music Awards 2008.