When did V Festival start?

August 17, 1996
The V Festival/First event date

Who started V Festival?

V Festival was the brainchild of Warrington’s own Simon Moran, whose SJM Concerts promoted the event. Tickets were priced at £25, with many Latchford residents given free passes for the day as 35,000 people descended on the park.

Is V Festival coming back?

Cilesta Van Doorn, Executive Director of Brand and Marketing at Virgin Media says, “We are thrilled to announce that V Festival will be returning in 2020 – with a virtual twist! Festivals are a catalyst for connecting to each other, and they’re often social events as much as they are musical.

Where is the V Festival this year?

Chelmsford2017, 2016, 2015
Weston Park2017, 2016, 2015.Weston-under-Lizard2014Hylands Park2014Hylands House2013, 2012, 2011.
The V Festival/Event locations
Broadcast across three nights, the festival will be without the crowds of 170,000 it drew in its heyday across sites in Staffordshire and Essex – but the performers will still be heading back to Hylands Park in Chelmsford while fans can watch from the comfort of their sofa.

What is the purpose of V Festival?

V Festival, which was last held in 2017, is becoming a broadcast TV show hosted by Maya Jama. A partnership between Virgin Media, ITV and Manning Gottlieb OMD, the festival aims to help music fans enjoy the summer by staying connected through the pandemic.

What’s V Festival called now?

Rize Festival
V Festival, which debuted in 1996, was last staged in 2017. It was replaced by a new event in Chelmsford, Rize Festival.

Is V Festival 2020 live?

The bash will be broadcast as part of a three-part television special on August 21, 22 and 23 on ITV2 and will feature virtual performances from Dizzee Rascal, Olly Murs and Anne-Marie, who will play at the southern location of the original V Festival site at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex.

How can I watch V Festival 2020?

How do I watch V Festival 2020? V Festival 2020 is airing on ITV2 at 7pm everyday from Friday 21st August until Sunday 23rd August.

Who performed at V Festival 2020?

V Festival 2020 will be broadcast as a three-part television special on 21, 22 and 23 August. Festival headliners are Olly Murs, Dizzee Rascal and Anne-Marie, who will perform live from the original V Festival site at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex.

How can I watch V Festival?

The whole thing will be broadcast on ITV2 across three nights, from Friday August 21 until Sunday August 21. Each hour-long episode, hosted by Maya Jama and Joel Dommett, will kick off at 7pm, and will also be available to watch on catch-up through ITV Hub for 30 days afterwards.

Where does the V Festival take place in England?

V Festival, often referred to simply as V Fest or VF, was an annual music festival held in England during the third weekend in August. The event was held at two parks simultaneously which shared the same bill; artists performed at one location on Saturday and then swapped on Sunday.

When does V Festival close for the night?

The V Festival Arena will open at 12noon on Saturday and Sunday and the bands will finish at 11pm. Once the arena is closed you can return to your tents or remain in a section of the arena that stays open. Films will be shown throughout the night in the Stage 3 Arena on Friday and Saturday. Some food and drink stalls will remain open.

What was the first year of V Festival?

The first year featured just two outdoor stages and one tent. Year two saw the arrival of more big bands, like Blur, The Prodigy, Foo Fighters, The Chemical Brothers and Daft Punk. 1997 also welcomed the arrival of the NME Stage, where acts included Ash and Echo & the Bunnymen.

When does the next Virgin Music Festival start?

Virgin Fest will now launch, again at the Banc of California Stadium + Exposition Park, in the Summer of 2021 with our vision of combining immersive entertainment, technology, wellness, gaming and eco-consciousness with the world’s leading popular music artists from the cutting edge. lnclusivity is the driving force of Virgin Fest.

When did V Festival start? August 17, 1996 The V Festival/First event date Who started V Festival? V Festival was the brainchild of Warrington’s own Simon Moran, whose SJM Concerts promoted the event. Tickets were priced at £25, with many Latchford residents given free passes for the day as 35,000 people descended on the park.…