Download Festival announces first acts

Just as eFestivals tipped last week, the Download Festival has announced the first acts with The Offspring, and Lostprophets as two of the Download weekend headliners. The final headliner to be announced tomorrow at 4pm.

Also announced for the line-up are Finnish goth rockers HIM and veteran metallers Judas Priest as 'very special guests'. There will be two further bands announced tomorrow at 7:30pm as well as the third headliner at 4pm, plus more bands will be announced over the coming weeks.

As we said last week, eFestivals believes the third headliner will be Kiss.

Download is held over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2008 at Donington Park, Leicestershire.

Tickets for Download 2008 will go on sale this Friday 8th February at 9am. Priced at: a full weekend ticket £130, standard camping £20, camper van £40, family zone camping £20, lockers £11, parking £10 in advance or £15 on the day. Check back with eFestivals on Friday morning to get tickets.

Disabled customers can call 0121 767 9729 to discuss accessibility arrangements. Please note, disabled customers will be provided with one free ticket for their helper, where required. Should additional helper tickets be required, please call the disabled access ticket line on 0121 767 9729 or email access@downloadfestival.co.uk.

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