Black Eyed Peas confirmed for Oxegen 2011

The Black Eyed Peas, who performed at Oxegen in 2010, are the latest band confirmed for 2011 festival.

The American band join the Foo Fighters, Blink 182, Paulo Nutini and Arctic Monkeys, who had all been previously confirmed.

"The international superstars’ performance drew huge crowds in 2010 so it’s fantastic to welcome them back," a statement from the festival organisers read.

Will.I.Am's band have had four No.1 Irish singles and have sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

Oxegen returns to Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co. Kildare from Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 July 2011.

A limited batch of Early Bird Saver tickets frozen at 2007 prices are on sale now, and people can secure tickets with a €100 deposit before paying the remainder over a further two instalments.

Early Bird Saver tickets will be available until Friday 31st December. Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.ie and are also available in person from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide or via the their Telephone hotline: 0818 719 300.