Oxegen - The Reaction


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geschrieben von: Oxegen geschrieben am: 26.07.2011 um: 14:22 Uhr

Now the dust has settled, we thought we'd take a look back at Oxegen and relive what was an incredible weekend!

First up, if you haven't seen them already, take a look at these amazing video homages to an unforgettable weekend:

There's also 100s of incredible pics from across the weekend in our photo galleries - check them out here and tag anyone you know!

Below is a round-up of reaction to Oxegen 11 - from the media, from the artists and most importantly from you, the fans. Kind of makes you want to be right back there ... now where did I leave that De Lorean?

What The Media Said:

"Whether you spent the weekend worshipping at the feet of the Queen B, or strolling down memory lane with Primal Scream, 2011 was arguably the most exciting year for OXEGEN - goers yet.' - Hot Press

""It is with a weary heart, a hoarse voice and very sore feet that I will leave this morning. Roll on 2012. Oxegen rocked." - Jennifer O'Brien, The Sun

"There really was something for everyone - the ravers, the indie kids, the pop pickers, the nostalgists and even the socialist punks." - Irish Independent

"Ireland's Hottest Music Weekend...World's Greatest Fans." - The Star

"... I reckon that Oxegen 2011 offered the best line-up so far. Each night seemed to top the last, with the Black Eyed Peas, Foo Fighters, Beyonce and Coldplay giving it socks. The National, Paolo Nutini, Fight Like Apes and Brandon Flowers were just some of the other first class performances of the weekend. A hugely diverse ranges of acts meant that there really was something for everyone this year." - Jennifer O'Brien, The Sun

"It's one of Europe's best loved festivals - and once again Oxegen proved a huge hit with music fans and some of the world's biggest celebrities.'- "Many acts were left stunned by the response they received from the world's fest fans, while a host of A-listers jetted in to sample a festival Irish-style.' - The Star

"2011 will be remembered as the year of the surprise collaboration - Tinie Tempah bust a rhyme with The Script, Fergie rocked out with Slash and Christy Moore joined Coldplay for signature tune "Ride On'. Throw in stellar shows be the National, Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, Primal Scream and Foo Fighters and you get one of the most thrilling Punchestown weekends yet. Here's to 2012' Hot Press

"Gods smile as festival closes on a high note' "Stunning sets from headliners Coldplay and Beyoncé send revellers home on a high" - Ken Sweeney, Irish Independent

"It was such a testament to the strength of the bill that both acts [Beyoncé & Coldplay] headlined separate nights at Glastonbury two weeks ago and are going straight on after each other on the main stage tonight in Punchestown" - Barry Egan, Sunday Independent

"Queen B Beyoncé pulled a Bootylicious finale last night to steal the show at Oxegen. The Pop diva thrilled 70,000 fans with a blazing performance, even upstaging headline act Cold play.' - Paul Martin, The Mirror

"Oxegen '11 turned out to be another truly remarkable three days of music' Hot Press

"As far as rapper Example was concerned it was the Irish fans who were the real stars of the weekend. He tweeted after his set: "Oxegen = Best Gig of 2011"- The Star

"The atmosphere was just like the weather. Bright and sunny. Everyone was friendly and clearly up for a good time. The 80,000 bon vivants on site yesterday and the day before were having the time of their lives" - Barry Egan, Sunday Independent

"There was no way I was going to miss her (Beyoncé) at Oxegen on Sunday night...and wow, what an evening it was. Incredible choreography and a voice to match, Miss Knowles aka Sasha Fierce, showed the thousands who had turned out to see her - as well as other performers at the event - just what makes her the global superstar she deservedly is." - Irish Daily Mail

"The Black Eyed Peas brought the love to the rain soaked Oxegen last night with a spectacular 1 million stage show." - The Sun

"Overall it was a superb weekend, letting Oxegen retain its title as one of Europe's top music festivals." - The Irish Examiner

What Oxegen's Artists Said:

"Oxegen!! One word: AWESOME! Thanks for singing in the rain!! We had a blast!!! - Danny, The Script

"You guys all showed up in fine form tonight...We're so happy to be back home. There's a reason why everyone loves this country" - Danny O'Donoghue, The Script

"It was one of the most memorable gigs of my career"- Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

"Ireland is one of my favourite countries to play. You all have so much fun and so much soul." - Beyoncé

"Hello Oxegen! Please excuse my Gaelic... Dia is Muire duit a chairde? Cad e an sceal? How are you doing?" Chris Martin, Coldplay

"I performed here last year ...and the Irish fans were just so incredible. I jumped at the chance to come back to Oxegen." Tinie Tempah

"Oxegen festival there is no way I could want to go home right now!" Eliza Doolittle

"It's great to be back in Ireland...welcome to the rock show. We've got a lot of songs and we're going to play until they look at us and say "Stop, stop, stop" Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

"It's been wicked. We've been all over the world but just love coming back to Ireland. This has been amazing Oxegen. And we will remember it for a long time to come." - Two Door Cinema Club

"We played here four and half years ago. It was very special and it's great to be back with you. This is a great festival with great people - we hope to be back to see you many times." My Chemical Romance

"I love playing to an Irish crowd - I used to come as a fan so to be playing here is unreal." - Una Healy, The Saturdays

"Sorry I'm a bit out of breath here, I'm having fun up here. Are you having fun today Oxegen? Make some noise for yourself because I'm having the time of my life up here." - Professor Green

"Oxegen rockin...wow Ireland always rocks." - Will.I.Am, Black Eye Peas

"Oxegen is everything you could hope a festival would be"- Kimberly Wyatt ,Her Majesty & The Wolves

"We're going to penetrate your ears Oxegen". ...."You guys look fantastic...there are some great bands playing Oxegen. Wow. This is a really awesome festival - All Time Low

And What You Said:

"It's brilliant craic and the music hasn't even started yet' - The Sun

"This is the highlight of the year! " Aoife O'Grady, Dublin - Daily Mirror

"It's savage craic here - I'd hate to be missing what we're enjoying!" Finian McGovern, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan - Sunday World

"We heard about this festival about two weeks ago and we just had to come." Kate Shedden and Brennan Huntly who came all the way from Australia for Oxegen - News Of The World

"It's been great. We've been having great craic with our neighbours on the campsite...Everyone has just been so happy." Clare McQuaid and Victoria Quinn, Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone - The Irish Times

"This year we wanted to visit a well known festival so it was here or Glastonbury. But getting in a visit to Dublin first decided us on Oxegen" Pete Hunt, Ascot England - Irish Independent

"We wanted to arrive early and start the party. The atmosphere is already amazing" Fiona Buckley, Cork - Irish Independent

"Oxegen was fab, Beyonce was amazing! Coldplay and Christy Moore - where would ya get it!" Fan tweet - Irish Independent

"Best weekend of my life. Foo Fighters were just unbelievable and Christy Moore with Coldplay brought a tear to my eye." Fan tweet - Irish Independent

"This is the highlight of our year" Aoife O'Grady, Dublin - Irish Independent

"We will definitely be back next year. The atmosphere, the bands, everything was great," Lorna O'Neil, Kilkenny - Irish Independent


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