Oasis were this afternoon revealed as the surprise headliners of this year’s V Festival at Weston Park.

The Britpop kings will join Las Vegas four-piece The Killers at the top of the bill for the two-day extravangza this summer.

The Mancunians’ old rivals Blur were initially rumoured to be playing the music festival.

Also confirmed today were reformed Midland ska legends The Specials and this year’s Mercury Prize winners, Elbow.

Razorlight, Fatboy Slim, The Ting Tings, Happy Mondays, pop band The Saturdays and extrovert newcomer Lady Ga Ga will also appear.

The event, now in its 14th year, will be held on August 22 and 23.

Festival director, Bob Angus, said: “We’re genuinely thrilled to have such an eclectic line-up this year.

“Our headliners, The Killers and Oasis, are two of the biggest acts in music today and with them being joined by some really exuberant newcomers, this summer’s V Festival is set to give festival fans something to shout about.”

Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday. See www.vfestival.com