August 16, 2005 12:09

Nine Black Alps to headline V Festival Volvic Stage

The band will replace 22-20s…

Nine Black Alps are to headline THE VOLVIC STAGE at this weekend’s V FESTIVAL.

They replace 22-20s on Saturday at Staffordshire’s Weston Park (August 20) and Chelmsford’s Hylands Park (August 21).

A statement from 22-20s said: “22-20s hugely regret that we will not be able to play at this year’s V Festival due to illness.”

They added: “We are confident that Nine Black Alps will play a blinding set and wish them luck and apologise to the fans for having to pull out.”

A statement from Nine Black Alps said: “We were sorry to hear the 22-20s have had to pull out, but we're honoured and delighted to have been added to the V Festival bill at the last minute. We're looking forward to having a great weekend indeed."

The V Festival will take place this weekend and features performances from Oasis, Scissor Sisters and [a][/a].