Oxegen 2011 Highlights

There are so many highlights from this year's Oxegen Festival. From watching Black Eyed Peas boost a move to seeing Foo Fighters rock the entire site, there was so many perfect moments this year.

THE ACTS

I have to say my highlight of this year was seeing Beyonce perform and the amazing Coldplay follow her with a sensational set.

After performing earlier on Sunday at T4 in the park in London, Beyonce flew to Punchestown, Co. Kildare by Helicopter yesterday and wowed crowds with her sexy dancing and phenomenal voice.

Black Eyed Peas Headlined On Friday

Although she only played for one hour and she played the exact same set list as Glastonbury (even saying the same quotes) she was still amazing to see, and had a great interaction with the audience.

Wearing a sexy see-through piece and her signature Afro curls, Beyonce began the show with 'Crazy In Love'. As well as playing a mix of the Destiny's Child hits, the singer also performed her new tune 'Girls (Who Run The World)'.

The wife of Jay-Z was great with the crowds and even went into the front row of the audience. One lucky fan got his five minutes and she gave him the microphone and let him sing a line of 'Halo'. She also took a flower hair band from a devoted fan and told the audience; "Ireland is one of my favourite places in the world to perform, cause ya'll got so much party."

Beyonce rocked the stage in front of 60,000

Ending with 'Halo' the graceful singer descended under the stage holding a flower head piece made by a fan in the audience.

But I have to say the performance of the entire weekend was from Coldplay. At 10.25pm last night tens of thousands of festival goers rushed to the main stage to cheer on the English band.

Photo via The Irish Times

Unlike Beyonce they strayed from their Glastonbury set and Chris Martin seemed way more comfortable speaking to the audience. The husband of Gwenyth Paltrow opened the show speaking Irish "Cead Mile Failte," he screamed down his microphone. "Conas ata tu, how are you all?" he added.

Mixing newer tunes with old classics like Yellow and 'God Put A Smile On Your Face' Coldplay sealed the deal for me this weekend. They have been dubbed one of the best live bands in the world and I can definitely second that.

With a fireworks display and the releasing of massive balloons the band clearly wanted to make their mark on one of Europe's biggest music festivals.

Amanda Brunker played the main stage on Saturday.

A gorgeous and extremely humble Chris thanked the audience for supporting the band. Saying "Beautiful Irish people out on a sunday."

Then after playing a sensational 'Everything's Not Lost' Chris was over the moon with the reaction from the crowds "All the shit we've been through as a band is worth it, when we hear 60,000 Irish people singing our song back to us."

Danny O'Donoghue of The Script jumped into the crowds on Friday night.

My personal favourite was their performance of 'Polotik' as that is my number one favourite song. The band also played an old classic 'Shiver' and Chris revealed that was the first song they ever played in Ireland, over 11 years ago.

Chris Martin completely bypassed my expectations and I would see them again in a heartbeat. Overall Oxegen 2011 was amazing.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

As well as the musical entertainment Oxegen did well this year to add new forms of fun. Firstly the 2,000 square foot Pennys Pop Up Shop was a massive hit, with queues going out the door all weekend.

As well as that the Captain Morgans tent was debuted this year. Every half hour male and female dancers danced to the cheering crowds in front of the Captain himself. I have to see the choreography was outstanding, and it was nice to get away for a while and chill with a Captain Morgans.

VIP AREA

Daniella, Louise and Roz in the VIP area.

I had a VIP Media pass so I spent some time in the VIP area. Celeb spotting was great in the private outdoor area. Irish stars such as Fade Street's Louise Johnston was spotted with Oxegen TV presenter Daniella Moyles and top model Roz Purcell.

Backstage celebs enjoyed playing fooseball, games of pool and played mini golf. VIP's also get a real bar (unlike the arena) where they could purchase any drink they wanted. And the most important thing about the VIP treatment is REAL toilets!

Also seen in the exclusive area as was model Caprice,  Xpose stars Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon. My highlight of the VIP area was meeting MTV presenter Laura Whitmore. The Bray blonde looked gorgeous in person and was really nice to chat too.

Gorgeous Laura interviewing The Script

Other celebs seen in the VIP section were Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah, The Script and Example.

OVERALL

I honestly would say that this has been the best Oxegen festival yet.

For the first time in years there was no mud, puddles or constant rain. This year punters could relax in the sunshine, sit on the grass and listen to the great music the world is producing right now.

I cannot wait for Oxegen 2012!

Coldplay - Lhuna (feat. Kylie Minogue) Lyrics

Coldplay - Lhuna (feat. Kylie Minogue) Lyrics

I'm all by myself, I don't need anybody else
I'm all by myself, no help
I'm all on my own quietly sleeping in my home
I'm all on my own, my own

Hello, won't you let me come in?
Lhuna, can't you hear how much I'm suffering?
Hello, won't you let me know?
'Cause I'm all alone, all alone

We are dreaming about Lhuna
The smell of her, the touch and the taste of her
Dreaming about Lhuna
Her and me simultaneously
[Coldplay - Lhuna (feat. Kylie Minogue) Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]

I don't know what the time is
I don't know where you've flown
And I don't know why you're so far from home

Hello, won't you let me come in?
Lhuna, can't you hear how much I'm suffering?
Hello, won't you let me know?
'Cause I'm all alone, all alone

We are dreaming about Lhuna
The smell of her, the touch and the taste of her
Dreaming about Lhuna
Her and me simultaneously
Her and me, effortlessly
Oh, her and me effortlessly

Coldplay - Violet Hill Lyrics

Coldplay - Violet Hill Lyrics

Was a long and dark December
From the rooftops I remember
There was snow
White snow

Clearly I remember
From the windows they were watching
While we froze
Down below

When the future’s architectured
By a carnival of idiots on show
You’d better lie low

If you love me
Won’t you let me know?

Was a long and dark December
When the banks became cathedrals
And the fog
Became God

Priests clutched onto bibles
Hollowed out to fit their rifles
And the cross was held aloft

Bury me in honor
When I’m dead and hit the ground
A love back home unfolds

If you love me
Won’t you let me know?

I don’t want to be a soldier
Who the captain of some sinking ship
Would stow, far below

So if you love me
Why’d you let me go?

[Coldplay - Violet Hill Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]
I took my love down to Violet Hill
There we sat in snow
All that time she was silent still

So if you love me
Won’t you let me know?

If you love me,
Won’t you let me know?

Coldplay - Death And All His Friends Lyrics

Coldplay - Death And All His Friends Lyrics

All winter we got carried
Away over on the rooftops
Let’s get married
All summer we just hurried
so come over, just be patient, and don’t worry
So come over, just be patient, and don’t worry
So come over, just be patient, and don’t worry
[Coldplay - Death And All His Friends Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]

And don’t worry

No I don’t wanna battle from beginning to end
I don’t want a cycle of recycled revenge
I don’t wanna follow Death and all his friends

No I don’t wanna battle from beginning to end
I don’t want a cycle of recycled revenge
I don’t wanna follow Death and all of his friends

And in the end
We lie awake, and we dream of making our escape

And in the end
We lie awake, and we dream of making our escape

Coldplay - Strawberry Swing Lyrics

Coldplay - Strawberry Swing Lyrics

They were sitting
They were sitting on the Strawberry Swing
Every moment was so precious

They were sitting
They were talking under Strawberry Swing
Everybody was for fighting
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing

Cold, cold water bring me 'round
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Cold, cold water what ya say?
When it's such…
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

I remember
We were walking up to Strawberry Swing
I can't wait until the morning
Wouldn't wanna change a thing

People moving all the time
Inside a perfectly straight line
Don't you wanna just curve away?
When it's such…
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day
[Coldplay - Strawberry Swing Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]

Ahhh...

Now the sky could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time

Could be blue
I don’t mind
Without you it’s a waste of time

Could be blue,
Could be gray
Without you I’m just miles away

Could be blue
I don’t mind
Without you it’s a waste of time

Coldplay - Viva La Vida Lyrics

Coldplay - Viva La Vida Lyrics

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy’s eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
“Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!”

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world
(Ohhh)

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn’t believe what I’d become
[Coldplay - Viva La Vida Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
(Ohhhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can’t explain
I know Saint Peter will call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh

Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall Lyrics

Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall Lyrics

I turn the music up, i got my records on
I shut the world outside until the lights come on
Maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone
I feel my heart start beating to my favorite song

And all the kids they dance, all the kids all night
Until monday morning feels another life
I turn the music up
I'm on a roll this time
And heaven is in sight

I turn the music up, i got my records on
From underneath the rubble sing a rebel song
Don't want to see another generation drop
I'd rather be a comma than a full stop

Maybe i'm in the black, maybe i'm on my knees
Maybe i'm in the gap between the two trapezes
But my heart is beating and my pulses start
Cathedrals in my heart

[Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall Lyrics on http://lyricslike.blogspot.com]
And we saw oh this light i swear you, emerge blinking into
To tell me it's alright
As we soar walls, every siren is a symphony
And every tear's a waterfall
Is a waterfall
Oh
Is a waterfall
Oh oh oh
Is a is a waterfall
Every tear
Is a waterfall
Oh oh oh

So you can hurt, hurt me bad
But still i'll raise the flag

Oh
It was a wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall
A wa wa wa wa wa-aterfall

Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall

Every tear
Every tear
Every teardrop is a waterfall