From Friday June 2 till Sunday June 4, 2006 the 20th edition of the German open air festivals Rock am Ring (at the Nuremburg circuit) and Rock im Park (in Nuremburg) takes place. The first confirmed acts for this double festival have been announced.
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Depeche Mode starts on pole position as the first band to play at both festivals. Other confirmed international acts include Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, Korn, Kaiser Chiefs and The Deftones, featuring Abe Cunningham on drums (photo).
Pre-sales for Rock am Ring/Rock im Park 2006 started last Friday, 9 December. With an early bird offer, valid until Januari 31st, 2006, tickets are € 110. You can find more information about the festivals here.
Rock am Ring started in 1985. The first edition featured U2, Joe Cocker, Foreigner and Marillion among others.