Razorlight to headline Osfest 2012

Chart-topping band Razorlight are to headline a music festival in Shropshire, it was revealed today.

The band will take to the stage at Osfest, which runs from June 1 to 4 at Oswestry's Park Hall. The band is famous for hits such as America and Golden Touch and singer Johnny Borrell's romance with Kate Moss.

The news is expected to bring record crowds to the event, with the band due to take to the stage on the Sunday

Organisers today said they had big names and surprises lined up.

Osfest event director Carly Jackson today said she was delighted to reveal the band, who she described as 'one of the biggest and most talked about UK rock'n'roll groups of all time', as part of this year's line-up. She said: "We are absolutely delighted to have Razorlight at Osfest."

Miss Jackson said they had also booked Loick Essien, who appeared on a single by rapper Chipmunk. She said: "We still have plenty of surprises up our sleeves which will be released shortly, stay tuned."

Earlybuy tickets can be bought before February 14 or until they are sold out.

They cost £59.50 for adults and £55 for under 16s. Under 10s will get in for free.

Tickets can be bought online at www.osfest.co.uk by calling (01691) 680468 or from The Old Malthouse, Willow Street, Oswestry.