Beyonce and Kings of Leon have been announced as the two headliners for this year’s V Festival.Organisers say Beyonce’s appearance will be her only European festival slot of the summer,Shropshire reports.

Beyonce to Headline V Festival 2013

The event takes place at Weston Park, Staffordshire and Hylands Park, Essex on 17 and 18 August.

Festival director Simon Moran said: “With our line-up already boasting acts including Beyonce, Kings Of Leon and Emeli Sande, the 18th annual V Festival is once again set to be an unmissable weekend.

“We have a reputation for bringing fans the best world class acts and breakthrough artists, 2013 is set to be another sensational year.”

Winner of the 2012 series of The X Factor, James Arthur, will perform as will former winners of the show Little Mix.

The Vaccines, Olly Murs, Paloma Faith, Rita Ora, Fun, Jessie Ware, Gabrielle Aplin and Rudimental will also play.

Beyonce’s planned performance at V is good news for the thousands of fans who missed out on the opportunity to get tickets for her Mrs Carter tour.
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