MUSIC megastars are preparing to grace the stage in Chelmsford for this year’s V Festival which kicks off on Saturday.


Some of the big names on the bill this year are Pink, Craig David and Busted. 


Having been previously rumoured for a UK return, Jay Z, the husband of Beyonce, will be headlining in what will be his first UK show since his world tour in 2013.


With more than 100 million records sold, the 2017 Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee is one of the bestselling musicians of all time and will have more than a decade’s worth of material to choose from.


Stormzy, Jason Derulo, Sean Paul and George Ezra have also been confirmed in the latest line-up announcement, while also among those also set to take to the stage are Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit, Dizzee Rascal, James Arthur, the Vamps, the Wombats and Scouting for Girls.


Ellie Goulding will be bringing her electro-pop sound to Hylands Park for her fifth V Festival appearance.
For details on ticket availability and pricing, visit www.vfestival.com/tickets.