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Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 07:51 GMT 08:51 UK
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Kyle Falconer of The View
The View's Kyle Falconer made a return visit to Belfast
Thousands of fans have descended upon Ormeau Park in south Belfast for Northern Ireland's largest music festival.

Chart toppers Razorlight headlined day one of Tennants Vital, playing a string of their hits including In the Morning and America.

Other acts on the main stage included Manic Street Preachers, the View, the Hold Steady and Nice N Sleezy.

Las Vegas act The Killers take centre stage on the second and final day, headlining a bill which includes Kasabian, Mark Ronson, The Shins and Albert Hammond Jnr.

It is a chance for Killers fans who missed out on tickets for July's Oxegen festival in County Kildare to see the band perform their best loved songs such as All These Things I've Done, Mr Brightside and When You Were Young.

However, unlike at this year's Oxegen, where festival-goers spent two rain-soaked days knee-deep in mud, fans can expect weather conditions to be dry, with the chance of a little bit of sunshine on Wednesday night.

The Killers
Brandon Flowers of the Killers is set to play in Belfast
Up to 15,000 people were expected on both nights, and Liam Coll, who is helping to organise the event, said people should come well prepared.

"With our weather being unpredictable I would urge people to bring jackets and to dress appropriately for the outdoors," he said.

Police have warned motorists that there will be no parking along the Ormeau embankment.

The embankment will be closed from 1800 BST until midnight with diversions in place.

Digital viewers can watch the concert via the red button on BBC Interactive.

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