The annual dual location festival jamboree that is V Festival returns this weekend to Chelmsford and Stafford. The line up is a veritable who’s who of musical talent from the past three decades plus some emerging talent, together with a collection of the UK’s best stand up comedians.

The Virgin Media Stage line up includes headliners Beyonce, bringing her high octane performance and outstanding voice, plus multi-million album selling American rockers Kings Of Leon.

Other artists appearing on the main stage are: The Script, Stereophonics, Jessie J, and Emeli Sande and many more.

To gear up for what is sure to be an absolutely huge weekend of music, we want to share with you a couple of special playlists on DEEZER to get you ready and prepared for both the massive headline acts like Rita Ora, Basement Jaxx and Jessie J! And also, the "ones to watch"…

HEADLINERS playlist...

The 4 Music Stage, is also awash with talent of the highest order including legendary DJ’s Calvin Harris and Steve Angello, plus The Courteneers, Rita Ora, Labrinth, and Kendrick Lamar.

The Arena, which always has great atmosphere will be host to Basement Jaxx, Ocean Colour Scene, Jaguar Skills, DJ Fresh, Ellie Goulding, and Travis.

The Futures stage has an exciting mix of established artists and up and coming talent.

ONES TO WATCH playlist.....

The Glee Comedy Tent welcomes some of the UK’s finest comedians including the phenomenon that is Eddie Izzard, plus Jon Richardson, Paul Chowdhry, Josh Widdicombe, and Shappi Khorsandi to name but a few.

Full details of Chelmsford line up here

Full details of Stafford line up here

Tickets are still available Chelmsford, Stafford