tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44616275949729005702010-03-11T16:27:56.541ZThe latest news, rumours line-up and ticket info for Download Festival 2010Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125downloadfestyhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-58396212236209453362010-03-05T01:05:00.000Z2010-03-05T01:05:19.070Z2010-03-05T01:05:19.070ZJust to let you know guys, that very soon I will be handing the content management of this blog over to my girlfriend.<br /> <br /> I'm currently running two other festival blogs and I simply cannot keep up to date with Download festival as well. You probably have noticed that I've not been updating anything.<br /> <br /> I am keen to give you a decent service and this is why I shall be handing over this blog.<br /> <br /> All the best and have fun at Download 2010!<br /> <br /> Durkin<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-5839621223620945336?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/M1UcYK_VGcw" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/03/necessary-changes-to-blog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-10659994010277916152010-02-24T09:00:00.000Z2010-02-24T09:00:03.954Z2010-02-24T09:00:03.954ZHere is a quick post to let you know about another band that will almost definitely be on the line-up this year.<br /> 3 Inches of Blood have announced that they are "90% confirmed" for Download festival 2010.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-1065999401027791615?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/azDcxtwMUgs" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/3-inches-of-blood-90-confirmed-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-3609832910691514052010-02-23T16:10:00.000Z2010-02-23T16:10:56.673Z2010-02-23T16:10:56.673ZFinding out the latest Download festival information is what we all love to do! We're only a new site but this will be hard on our agenda for next years festival.<br /> <br /> We'd like to draw your attention to the official Download festival forums. They are proving to be an excellent place to find out all the latest news and rumours.<br /> <br /> Join the converstations by following <a href="http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Official Download festival forums">this link</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-360983291069151405?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/EGsZ89bOXsE" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/download-forums-prove-awesome-for-news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-63523063041739593142010-02-18T09:00:00.000Z2010-02-18T09:00:06.593Z2010-02-18T09:00:06.593ZDownload is working hard to reduce the amount of litter and waste that is left at the site every year. One of the ways they are going to combat this problem this year, is to promote recyclable tents to you.<br /> <br /> Taken from the official website:<br /> <br /> "<i>One of our biggest problems we face during this daunting operation is removing piles and piles of camping equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, ground mats and more – and a huge majority of it all goes straight in to land fill, clogging up the environment. Not very nice.<br /> <br /> The good news is that finally some bright spark has come up with something very special in the camping world – the <b>recyclable tent</b>! (what took them so long?!)</i> "<br /> <br /> If you would like to find out more information about the recyclable tents the please follow the link to the companies store:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://bit.ly/9g4nFw">http://bit.ly/9g4nFw</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-6352306304173959314?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/ms3sC2a6TNw" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/recyclable-tents-ready-for-download_18.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-47944184871445381782010-02-17T12:00:00.001Z2010-02-17T12:00:09.424Z2010-02-17T12:00:09.424ZWould you like your band to play at Download festival 2010? Well Download organisers (in association with Red Bull) are giving you the chance to get up and entertain the masses this year with an Emerging Talent Competition.<br /> <br /> As well as a slot at Download, recording sessions at Red Bull’s brand new HQ are also on the table plus a UK wide tour in support of a major act. <br /> <br /> However you will need to impress the panel of judges, which this year will not only include <b>Charlie Simpson</b> of <b>Fightstar</b> but also <b>Andy Copping</b>, Vice President of Music at <b>Live Nation</b>, and <b>Beckie Sugden</b> from <b>The Agency</b> if you want to stand a chance of doing any of these things.<br /> <br /> For more information on the competition, please visit the link below:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://redbullbedroomjam.com/">http://redbullbedroomjam.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-4794418487144538178?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/qxkWMRl7BJw" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/want-to-play-at-download-festival-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-46445416187104684052010-02-17T09:00:00.000Z2010-02-17T09:00:02.157Z2010-02-17T09:00:02.157ZI'm always extremely impressed with the effort that goes into the official Download festival website, and the brand new 2010 site is no exception.<br /> <br /> Go and check out the official website for all their latest news, a bustling forum and other interesting Download related stuff!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/home/" target="_blank" title="official download website">http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/home/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-4644541618710468405?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/VuIMfsHEB-I" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/brand-new-download-festival-website.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-5451093231285856602010-02-16T01:24:00.000Z2010-02-16T01:24:09.289Z2010-02-16T01:24:09.289ZPinch yourself to make sure you are awake guys. <br /> <b>Rage against the Machine</b> have been officially confirmed as one of the headliners for Download festival 2010!<br /> <br /> Aerosmith was also confirmed as the third joining Rage and AC/DC.<br /> <br /> More line-up news coming soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-545109323128585660?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/yK0Djw7xQsE" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/headliners-confirmed-for-download-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-15682722616710403052010-02-02T12:46:00.001Z2010-02-02T12:47:54.945Z2010-02-02T12:47:54.945Z<img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pA_SRrP57Yk/S2genOd8eOI/AAAAAAAAAww/wKC-KtOqGJc/s1600/download-festival-flags-banned.jpg" id="thumb" />Download festival organisers have confirmed that flags will be banned from the main arena this year, due to an overwhelming number of complaints in 2009. <br /> <br /> The following news was posted on the official Download festival forum yesterday evening. <br /> <br /> "Due to an overwhelming number of complaints from people and now we have had chance to view the footage from previous years and can see what everyone means (and not see the acts on stage!), we will be banning flags on sticks in the main arena.<br /> <br /> “Hope you all understand that this is to ensure that everyone can enjoy what’s on stage.”<br /> <br /> We would like to know what you think about this news? Please leave a comment and let us know!<br /> <br /> I searched all over the forum but I'm sorry, I couldn't actually find a direct link, so it must be hiding somewhere.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a200784/download-festival-2010-bans-flags.html" target="_blank" title="digital spy">Source</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-1568272261671040305?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/0i9HTJFRj70" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/flags-banned-for-download-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-31114785592076126092010-02-01T12:52:00.000Z2010-02-01T12:52:31.510Z2010-02-01T12:52:31.510ZIf you want to go to Download festival 2010 then now is the time to get hold of your ticket!<br /> <br /> Visit the <a href="http://downloadfestival.com" target="_blank" title="downlaod festival 2010">official website</a> to buy a ticket for this years bash, where AC/DC have already been confirmed as one of the headlining acts.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-3111478559207612609?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/JuRABV0YOxw" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/02/download-2010-tickets-on-sale.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-8968341237436169212010-01-27T15:53:00.000Z2010-01-27T15:53:32.793Z2010-01-27T15:53:32.793ZThe official ticket sale day for Download festival 2010 is very close.<br /> <br /> Tickets will go on sale on 29th January, just two days away! <br /> <br /> If you have not previously registered for a ticket, or haven't subscribed to the official newsletter then you will need to register before you can buy a ticket.<br /> <br /> Head over to the <a href="http://downloadfestival.com" target="_blank" title="download festival website">official website</a> to find out more information.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-896834123743616921?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/u_-rM8eArHs" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/01/tickets-for-download-2010-on-sale-soon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-1332519030692060122010-01-26T13:55:00.001Z2010-01-26T13:57:14.143Z2010-01-26T13:57:14.143ZThe new official Download festival website has been launched, and with it a few bands have been confirmed, namely Australian rockers <b>AC/DC</b>!<br /> <br /> <b>Them Crooked Vultures</b>, <b>Deftones</b>, <b>Stone Temple Pilots</b>, <b>Bullet For My Valentine</b>, <b>Megadeth</b>, <b>Motörhead</b>, <b>Wolfmother</b> and <b>Volbeat</b> have also all been confirmed by the organisers, with many more to come in the next few coming months.<br /> <br /> Awesome!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-133251903069206012?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/WFE2yr8NIqE" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/01/acdc-and-others-confirmed-for-download.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-45580314748551714852010-01-24T14:18:00.002Z2010-01-24T14:19:53.433Z2010-01-24T14:19:53.433ZIt appears that Download festival will be launching a brand new official website in the next few days. <br /> <br /> The index is currently a locked up box with a count down underneath, so we assume this is a count down to the launch of their 2010 site.<br /> <br /> Of course January is the time where all the news and rumours start kicking off, so stay tuned! <br /> <br /> View the site official site <a href="http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/2010/index.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2findex.aspx">here</a>.<br /> <br /> This looks to be the official logo:<br /> <br /> <img src="http://forums.downloadfestival.co.uk/image/logo_forums.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-4558031474855171485?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/8AyAQ4QVoZU" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/01/new-official-download-website.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-46801201370539103342010-01-12T09:00:00.001Z2010-01-12T09:00:03.976Z2010-01-12T09:00:03.976ZIf you've only just started looking at the news and rumours for Download festival 2010 then you might be interested to read on.<br /> <br /> Download is expected to contain four major features this year, all of which will shape the festival. Here they are...<br /> <br /> <h3>Reunions and Classic Rock Acts</h3>Andy, the official organiser of Download festival 2010, has confirmed that there will be more reunion bands and more classic rock band at this years festival in general. <br /> <br /> <h3>Themed Days and Stages</h3>Andy has also confirmed that there will be themed days at the festival, as well as stages that will have a running theme throughout the festival weekend.<br /> <br /> <h3>More Nu-Metal</h3>Fairly self explanatory, but its rumoured that Download will contain more Nu-metal this year. <br /> <br /> <h3>"Something a Bit Special"</h3>Andy has promised "something a bit special" as its the 30th anniversary of Monsters Of Rock.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-4680120137053910334?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/iSsWWlnJhZc" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/01/things-to-expect-at-download-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-36396752808342190282010-01-11T12:22:00.000Z2010-01-11T12:22:17.187Z2010-01-11T12:22:17.187ZThe official Download Festival website has announced that Download has won the 'best festival of 2009' poll that took place on radio station Planet Rock.<br /> <br /> Listeners were invited to vote for their favourite festival, and when the lines were closed, Download Festival 2009 came out on top!<br /> <br /> "Any festival that is good enough to put Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Journey, ZZ Top and Dream Theater onto the same stage on the same day is doing something right," said the radio station.<br /> <br /> The official website also commented on the news:<br /> <br /> "Thanks a lot if you voted for us" they said. "we’ll be gunning for a hat trick in 2010 – we’re not gonna let you down"! <br /> <br /> More news soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-3639675280834219028?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/vbilOBrbhvo" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2010/01/download-wins-festival-of-year-award.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-61628867476566456872009-12-25T09:00:00.000Z2009-12-25T09:00:07.613Z2009-12-25T09:00:07.613ZMerry Christmas everybody. I hope you have a wonderful day.<br /> <br /> See you in the new year where rumours will start to heat up!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-6162886747656645687?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/YmuCoXPoacc" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/merry-christmas-from-download-festy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-57415253300064631132009-12-25T00:55:00.000Z2009-12-25T00:55:08.851Z2009-12-25T00:55:08.851ZThe offer of being able to buy a Download Festival 2010 ticket at 2009 prices has now ended as of Christmas Eve 2009. <br /> <br /> The official website revealed that fans, "came in your thousands to take advantage of the offer."<br /> <br /> "we’d like to say a massive thank you to all of you who bought Early Bird tickets to Download 2010," they also added.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-5741525330006463113?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/KE-NT8qRSG0" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/download-early-bird-offer-over.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-61616760875955530892009-12-21T13:24:00.001Z2009-12-21T13:24:48.424Z2009-12-21T13:24:48.424ZFive Finger Death Punch are pretty likely to take a slot at Download Festival 2010 say sources. <br /> <br /> eFestivals have marked them down as a 'strong rumour' and other sources have mentioned that the band have self-confirmed their appearance. <br /> <br /> More news and rumours soon, thanks for reading.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-6161676087595553089?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/PkzwM5Z_yww" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/five-finger-death-punch-for-download.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-74567356250986985342009-12-19T18:48:00.001Z2009-12-19T18:59:21.561Z2009-12-19T18:59:21.561Z<img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pA_SRrP57Yk/Sy0f5AS7KLI/AAAAAAAAAng/iwnXV-XoAF4/s320/acdc.jpg" id="thumb" />The rumours of AC/DC playing this years Download festival look particularly strong this year, and they only continue to gain strength as time passes, and the weekend gets closer. <br /> <br /> There have now been several leaks across the internet, all suggesting that the band have confirmed their place.<br /> <br /> Again, like the <a href="http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/metallica-confirm-download-festival.html">Metallica Rumour</a> the band confirmed the gig on their official website only to take it down again days later.<br /> <br /> Its all hotting up!<br /> <br /> Leave a comment and let us know what you think.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-7456735625098698534?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/9nCOTCJDqtQ" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/acdc-download-rumour-grows.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-64335517887862836772009-12-19T18:42:00.002Z2009-12-19T18:42:59.832Z2009-12-19T18:42:59.832ZHave metal legends Metallic booked themselves a place at Download Festival 2010?<br /> <br /> Well it certainly looks likely after the band confirmed a slot at the 2010 festival on their official website, only to take it down again a few days later.<br /> <br /> Thoughts and comments? We want to hear them!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-6433551788786283677?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/k1JzovTKn3k" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/metallica-confirm-download-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-83454262634652579412009-12-01T09:00:00.001Z2009-12-01T09:00:03.656Z2009-12-01T09:00:03.656ZInside sources have revealed that Soundgarden could be reforming before the summer of 2010, making them a hot candidate for Download Festival 2010.<br /> <br /> Remember! chief Download Festival organiser Andy has stated that he is interested in including reunion bands in this years line-up.<br /> <br /> The band are also renowned for hitting the UK on their tours, so there is a good chance they could be at this years festival.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-8345426263465257941?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/O_O1Fzyxs2g" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/12/soundgarden-for-download-festival-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-53225527306444921932009-11-30T13:19:00.000Z2009-11-30T13:19:24.977Z2009-11-30T13:19:24.977ZRumours hint that Guns N Roses could be making an appearance at Download Festival 2010.<br /> <br /> The band have recently added DJ Ashba to their line-up and they have already commented that he will 'add to the live experience.' <br /> <br /> You may already know that the band has also stated that they will be hitting the road again sometime soon...starting in Asia.<br /> <br /> Could they play Download we wonder?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-5322552730644492193?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/JO2JL0MhN9E" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/11/guns-n-roses-could-play-download-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-43199966637130220212009-11-29T12:00:00.000Z2009-11-29T12:00:00.769Z2009-11-29T12:00:00.769ZRumours of Kiss playing at Download Festival 2010 look unlikely after the band confirmed tour dates at the same time the festival is on.<br /> <br /> <b>June 12, 2010 Stockholm Stadium<br /> June 13, 2010 Malmo Stadium<br /> June 14, 2010 Valhall Oslo</b><br /> <br /> See more <a href="http://www.kissonline.com/tour/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /> <br /> The band had originally been rumoured to make an appearance following the news that they were going on tour, but this makes it look like they won't be able to make it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-4319996663713022021?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/xQe9tJsNtl8" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/11/kiss-rumoured-for-download-performance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-9147816712167623242009-11-28T14:35:00.000Z2009-11-28T14:35:23.583Z2009-11-28T14:35:23.583ZThe rumour of Rammstein playing at Download Festival 2010 has taken a blow this week, as the band have announced dates at another festival.<br /> <br /> The rockers have confirmed dates for <b>Austria’s Nova Rock Festival</b> which takes place on the same weekend as Download festival 2010.<br /> <br /> This doesn't completely rule them out of playing, but it certainly makes the chances a lot less.<br /> <br /> Leave a comment and let us know how you feel about this news.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-914781671216762324?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/KiBfMetBtWM" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/11/rammstein-rumour-takes-blow.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-18370020226065551992009-11-23T15:24:00.000Z2009-11-23T15:24:49.625Z2009-11-23T15:24:49.625ZExciting news! Download Festival bagged 'Event of the Year' at this years Classic Rock Awards.<br /> <br /> Andy Copping went up to accept the award, and found himself in front of the Rockerati, which included members of Led Zeppelin, Queen, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, The Who, ZZ Top, Iron Maiden amongst many others.<br /> <br /> The director of Download Festival, John Probyn said a massive thank you to "everyone who contributed towards the staging of this fantastic event and the recognition they have obtained through this prestigious award."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-1837002022606555199?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/Y23sXO_V1Q4" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/11/download-festival-wins-at-classic-rock.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4461627594972900570.post-67776625522606993632009-11-23T15:20:00.000Z2009-11-23T15:20:17.571Z2009-11-23T15:20:17.571ZDownload Festival 2010 Tickets have been put on sale for a limited time only. <br /> <br /> The Early Bird tickets have been released as a reward for the hugely positive response to Download Festival 2009.<br /> <br /> The good news is they are also locked at the same price as last year, so if you want to spend the same amount as you did this year, now is your chance to get your hands on them!<br /> <br /> Follow the link to buy Download Festival tickets:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/" title="download festival 2010 tickets" target="_blank">http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4461627594972900570-6777662552260699363?l=www.downloadfesty.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/downloadfesty/~4/AiWsW-0Kvio" height="1" width="1"/>Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321672595264561787noreply@blogger.com0http://www.downloadfesty.com/2009/11/early-bird-tickets-on-sale-now.html