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It’s confirmed! Download to stay at Donington

After much speculation, we are delighted to confirm we’re back at Donington, loud and proud - just like a Marshall Amp turned up to 11!

Nominated for best festival in the country in the UK Festival Awards!

If you hadn’t already guessed award season is in full swing. And the good news is Download is getting props across the board.

Download Festival wins BT Award for Best Music Community, again!

On Thursday October 2 the Download site won Best Community for the second year running at the BT Digital Music Awards

12, 13, 14 JUNE 2009, DONINGTON PARK

The legendary, award-winning event, crowned “Top Festival of 2007” by Billboard magazine Download returns for its seventh year in 2009. 

With as yet unannounced, heavy rock superstars lined up to headline the Donington Park event over the weekend of Fri 12, Sat 13 & Sun 14 June 2009 – its sure to be rocking. Past headliners include Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden and KISS, so expect some heavy hitters.

With 3 stages and around 100 bands performing, Download Festival will be the ONLY festival to see some of the best heavy rock on the planet in 2009 - but of course, the complete, now fully established Download experience is about far, far more than just the music.

STAY TUNED TO HEAR WHEN TICKETS GO ON SALE AND REMEMBER… KEEP IT METAL!