The Darkness to replace Bowie as headliners: MCD
MCD has confirmed David Bowie's withdrawal from Oxegen due to illness and announced The Darkness as the new Sunday night headliners.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 30 Jun 2004
It would also appear that Muse are still in place to headline the Sunday night Ticket Stage.
In a statement released to press, MCD have said: "We wish David Bowie well and hope he has a quick recovery. We are disappointed that he has had to withdraw but are looking forward to OXEGEN which features performances from the hottest international artists of today. Across the weekend fans will see performances from Muse who were the highlight of Glastonbury, The Cure, The Strokes, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Belle and Sebastian, Wu Tang Clan and many many more."
In other Oxegen news, Razorlight have been added to Saturday's line-up in the New Band Stage.
Stay tuned to hotpress.com for Oxegen updates as we get them.
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