August 19th, 2008 by Phil Lythell

This years sold-out event was attended by over 150,000 people despite fears of bad weather, headliner cancellations and online ticket scams. Demand for the event was strong with many fans paying over twice face value in a last-minute scramble to secure tickets.

This year’s V Festival line-up featured some of the biggest hitters in contemporary popular music. Sets from the likes of Stereophonics, The Verve, Kaiser Chiefs and Amy Winehouse amongst others ensured that the event was a huge success.

Only days after their show at Brixton Academy, The Kings Of Leon proved why they are one of Britain’s best loved American exports. The band recently announced the dates for their 12 night UK tour which kicks off in Brighton on the 1st December. The band has sold out the majority of these dates and tickets for the London shows are selling for as much as £200 on ticket trading sites.

As Britain’s August festival fever continues, ticket brokers and opportunists are cashing in on strong last minute demand for the Carling Reading and Leeds Festivals selling tickets for close to £500 for a single weekend camping ticket, originally purchased for £155.