T in the Park 2008 Festival

History T in the Park is a major music festival that has been held annually in Scotland since Acts appearing in the opening year included Scottish rock band Gun, Oasis, The Manic Street Preachers and Rage Against the Machine and have appeared in many festivals, including It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. T in the Park was originally a two-day festival but since 2007 has taken place over three days, and introduced in 2008 was the chance to upgrade a weekend camping ticket to allow camping access on the Thursday - the day before any musicians performed.

Acts and Performances 1994 Gun Oasis Rage Against The Machine Manic Street Preachers

Cost Standard Ticket( Thursday – Sunday) – £180 Day Ticket – £72.50 Two Day Ticket - £140 Teepees and Wigwams - > £1000

Stages and Performance Arenas There are four stages within the park, where the biggest and most popular acts perform. There are also many other performance areas such as the King Tuts Wha Wha tent, Pet Sound Arena and the Slam Tent, where DJs and bands such as the Basement Jaxx perform. There is also a big wheel and two fairgrounds for younger people to enjoy.

Acts and Performers 2008 REM Red Hot Chili Peppers Feeder The Feeling

Campsite The campsite located on site gives everyone the chance to pitch up the day before the festival and stay the duration. This makes it easy for people travelling long distances and gives people a more enjoyable and memorable experience. Also available is the orange campsite, where a tent and all equipment for the weekend is supplied.

Acts and Performances July 2009 The headline acts scheduled to perform in 2009 are: Friday 10 th Kings Of Leon Saturday 11 th The Killers Sunday 12 th Blur and Snow Patrol Other acts such as Razorlight, Keane, Franz Ferdinand, Pendulum, Lily Allen and James Morrison are set to make an appearance.