Multiple Appearances
The Rolling Stones and U2 are the only bands to have headlined the event more than once, and U2 have played twice in one year. Thin Lizzy are the only band to headline and come back as a support act. Several other acts, listed below, have supported a headliner and returned as a headliner themselves.
| Act | Years |
| Oasis | 1995, 2009 |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | 2001, 2003 |
| Robbie Williams | 1998, 1999 |
| The Rolling Stones | 1982, 2007 |
| Stereophonics | 1999, 2002 |
| Thin Lizzy | 1981, 2011 |
| U2 | 1981, 1983, 2001 (twice) |
Some acts, listed below, have appeared more than once but never as a headline act:
| Act | Years |
| Big Country | 1983, 1987 |
| James | 1993, 1998 |
| Dara | 2000, 20011 |
| Moby | 2000, 20011 |
| The Charlatans | 2002, 2007 |
1. The second of two concerts that occurred in this year.
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