V Festival 2011: The 10 must-see acts

The lineup for this year's V Festival is easily one of the strongest to date; from its internationally renowned headliners right down to today's best up 'n' coming acts.

With more than 80 acts playing across four stages in Chelmsford and Stafford as well as a comedy tent and a host of other activities on offer, we've selected ten must-see acts for this year's event.

Arctic Monkeys
V Fest first-timers the Arctic Monkeys will hopefully get crowds fist-pumping to their early floorfillers 'When The Sun Goes Down' and 'I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor' during their headline slot. What's more, it's one of the first opportunities to watch them perform their latest chart-topping album Suck It And See.

Watch the 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair' video below:



Pendulum
If you missed Pendulum's gigantic live set at Glastonbury or Global Gathering then fear not: The Aussie-British D&B collective will be on hand to deliver a speaker-splitting performance of 2010's Immersion, which will include the energy-packed 'Watercolour' and 'Witchcraft'.

Watch Pendulum's 'Watercolour' video below:



Eminem
One of his only UK festival appearances this year, Eminem has notched up more than enough iconic hits including 'The Real Slim Shady' and 'Stan' to keep the crowd bouncing for his headline set. With Rihanna also in attendance, a performance of their chart-topping 'Love The Way You Lie' isn't out of the question either.

Watch Eminem and Rihanna's 'Love The Way You Lie' video below:



N-Dubz
With speculation rife over their future, we suggest checking out N-Dubz before Tulisa falls into an X Factor-shaped hole and Dapz and Faz take on solo careers. With the new X Factor series launching the same day, Dappy's bound to put his foot in it, right? Right.

Watch N-Dubz perform a live mash-up of Jay Sean's 'Down' and Black Eyed Peas' 'Meet Me Halfway' below:


Rihanna
For those champing at the bit to see Rihanna bring her 'Loud' tour to the UK later this year, be sure to see her on the headline stage in the evening. With five albums and 14 Top 10s to her name, she's got pur-lenty of hits to choose from on the night.

Watch Rihanna's 'What's My Name' music video below:



Professor Green
Following the release of new buzz track 'At Your Inconvenience' and his second album imminent, expect Pro Green to perform a selection of new hits - including his new single 'Read All About It' - as well as all the classics.

Watch Professor Green perform 'Jungle' below:



Wolf Gang
Having released their debut album Suego Faults just weeks ago, indie symphonic-rock band Wolf Gang will be on hand to showcase their new material live and prove why they are one of the most exciting up 'n' coming bands in the UK today.

Watch Wolf Gang's 'The King And All Of His Men' video below:



Primal Scream
Catch Bobby Gillespie and co play one of their final, widely-acclaimed 'Screamadelica' tour dates on the 4Music stage. Celebrating 20 years since the release of their Mercury Prize-winning breakthrough LP, expect an impressive showing from the band the BBC have labeled Britain's best live act.

Watch Primal Scream perform 'Loaded' live below:



Maverick Sabre
Following the success of his debut single 'Let Me Go' last month, the 20-year-old's own brand of soul-meets-hip-hop is one to keep a firm eye on at this year's festival and beyond.

Watch Maverick Sabre perform 'I Used To Have It All' live below:



Labrinth
He might only be one solo single into his career (last year's 'Let The Sun Shine'), but after busying himself producing for the likes of Tinie Tempah and Ms Dynamite, we reckon Labbers is due to air some more of his solo work.

Watch Labrinth perform 'Pass Out' with Tinie Tempah below:



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