Coldplay and Beyoncé drew Oxegen 2011 to an unforgettable and powerful close on the Main Stage last night.

Beyoncé was, quite literally, crowned the queen of Oxegen last night after delivering a show stopping performance. Arriving on stage resplendent in a sequined costume, Ms Knowles was accompanied by an y all-female backing band and a shock-squad of pneumatic dancers.

Kicking it off with "Crazy In Love', Beyoncé was given a rapturous reception by the excited crowd.

"Ireland is one of my favourite countries to play. You all have so much fun and so much soul".
The crowd went wild when she launched into "Single Ladies' , throwing their hands in the air to its iconic dance. She told them:

"I just want you all to know at the back, that I can see you" she said as the crowd chanted Olé, olé, olé .
Genuinely awed by the crowd screaming and chanting her name, the diva declared "[There's] so much love out here".

Her medley of Destiny's Child hits, including "Bootylicious', "Say My Name' and "Survivor' served as a stunning reminder of just how many hits she's amassed.
Her anthem to female empowerment "Girls Run The World' drew a huge response from the ladies in the audience. However, one cheeky audience member had prepared his own response to the question Who Runs The World? with a sign that read "Men Do"!

During her rendition of "Halo', Beyoncé came down into the pit to shake hands with fans. She held her microphone out to a male fan, who was lucky enough to sing the line "You're my saving grace" to the megastar. A star-struck fan handed Beyoncé a garland of flowers, which she wore for the remainder of the performance and held as a "Halo' as she descended back into the pyramid set from which she emerged.
It is safe to say, she surpassed all expectations and hype that surrounded her visit to Punchestown.
The excitement didn't end there for Oxegen fans, as Coldplay were next up on the Main Stage. Although Beyoncé was a hard act to follow, Coldplay proved they were more than worthy of their status as Oxegen's finale headliners.

Festoon lighting led the way on the site road as Coldplay made their way to the stage. The sky darkened as night approached, but the headliners' set lit up the stage. Patterns of fluorescent UV paint covered the guitars, drum kit, piano and speakers, the stage glowed throughout the set, matching the neon laces on Chris Martin's trainers.

An explosive pyrotechnic display introduced the group to the stage, which they opened with "Hurts Like Heaven'. Butterfly shaped confetti was blasted from the stage and beach balls were introduced to the crowd during the group's rendition of "Lost'.
Fans were delighted when the frontman unexpectedly greeted them in Irish saying:
"Hello Oxegen! Please excuse my Gaelic... Dia is Muire duit a chairde? Cad e an sceal? How are you doing?" Although he had the lines written on his hand to ensure he got the words right, his pronunciation was pretty impressive.

The crowd gave a tremendous cheer as the group introduced Kildare local Christy Moore for an incredible version of Christy's classic, "Ride On'. Christy and Chris' voices complemented each other beautifully through their interesting harmony of the track.
"In all the years the Oxegen festival has been going in Co. Kildare, it's never has its local son come on and sing ... been fans since we were kids. He is coming on to sing our favourite song of all time. Please welcome Christy Moore".

"Rule the World' prompted a huge crowd sing-along with Martin saying "Let's make this an Oxegen to remember. From the front to the back...1..2..3..Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooooooooohhh" and he conducted the audience.

Signing off their epic set list Chris Martin gave a round of thank yous "Thanks Christy. Thanks to everybody who took care of us. Thanks to everyone in the field. In the front, the back, the middle and the sides. Thanks for giving us the best job in the world. Thanks for giving us U2. We'll see you soon we hope!"

Closing the set just as they opened Coldplay left the stage to another display of fireworks, rounding off their set perfectly and ending on a high!