The Prodigy Are Announced As Sonisphere 2014 Festival Headliners

Festival Crowd Header
The Prodigy

Dance/Rock icons The Prodigy join Iron Maiden and Metallica as the third headline artist to be announced for an historic Sonisphere festival in 2014.

Prodigy will kick off the weekend with a bang on Friday night followed by Iron Maiden on Saturday night and Metallica closing the festival on Sunday.
  
Emerging out of the UK’s early 90s rave scene, The Prodigy created a seismic shift in contemporary music by welding together industrial beats, punk-rock attitudes, aggressive vocals and searing guitars with their own unique take on dance culture, bringing rock, metal and rave fans together for the first time and becoming one of the most vital live acts in the world as a result.
 
 Their festival headline slots have become legendary around the globe and so it is only fitting that they bring their uniquely brilliant stage show to headline at Knebworth Park for the first time, to make Sonisphere 2014 a truly memorable 40th Anniversary celebration.

Says Liam Howlett:

"We cant wait to play Sonisphere 2014 , we will be hittin u with some brand new beats and noise, Respecto The Prodigy"

Team Sonisphere says

‘Here it is! We are ecstatic to announce that the Prodigy will be making a triumphant return to Knebworth to take up the position as the Friday night headliner on Sonisphere 2014, having previously played a legendary show with Oasis in 1996 to a 250,000 strong crowd. Famous for the sort of energy fuelled, insane and pulsating show that you can feel in your bones, we know that The Prodigy will bring something very special to Sonisphere. Adding this to the already announced headliner sets of Iron Maiden and Metallica is pretty much guaranteed to get the very  foundations of Knebworth House shaking.’
 
As previously announced, Iron Maiden and Metallica have never before appeared on the same UK bill, and will be playing no other dates in the UK this year. In addition Iron Maiden will be bringing their hugely acclaimed “Maiden England’ World Tour to a spectacular finale at Knebworth, featuring a setlist reaching even further back into their 80s catalogue than before, while Metallica will be performing their interactive ‘By Request’ set where fans will be able to vote online for any tracks from their 140-song catalogue, with the 17 most-popular choices being performed that night.
 
 Making this event even more special is the fact it marks 40 years of rock concerts in the legendary grounds of Knebworth House. Sonisphere 2014 marks the return to Britain of the Sonisphere Festival which for the past five years has been the biggest pan-European festival, playing to audiences of over 1.5 Million fans.
  
 Early Bird Weekend tickets for Sonisphere 2014 are on sale now priced at £170 (Limited availability). The highly popular £50 deposit scheme will also make a return in 2014. All Campsites open Thursday.

Published on 11 December 2013 by Wayne Feltham

Recent News More news

  • UK Festival Trends 2026: What's Shaping the Season Ahead

    As we head into 2026, the UK festival scene is evolving in exciting new directions. From sustainability commitments to wellness spaces and tech-enhanced experiences, here's what festival-goers can expect from the season ahead.

  • Music Legend Billy Ocean Announces Summer 2026 Tour with Special Gues

    Global music icon Billy Ocean has announced a summer 2026 tour with special guest Marti Pellow. The tour includes various headline dates across the UK, showcasing their iconic hits and captivating performances. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, October 17.

  • Kaiser Chiefs First Headliner for Wychwood's 20th Edition

    Wychwood Festival 2026 kicks off with a bang as Kaiser Chiefs are revealed as the first headliner for its 20th edition. The festival promises a perfect blend of music, comedy, food, workshops, family fun, and camping under the idyllic Prestbury Hills from 29th to 31st May 2026 at Cheltenham Racecour

  • The Streets to headline Bristol festival

    Chart-topping UK band, The Streets, known for their unique sound and energetic performances, are scheduled to headline a large music festival in Bristol, thrilling fans with their iconic hits.

Upcoming Festivals Browse all

  • Black Deer in the City

    25 October - 26 October 2025

    Black Deer in the City is an exciting new urban festival bringing country music and culture into the heart of London. This two-day event will take place on 25–26 October 2025 at the historic Tob...

  • Other Voices Cardigan

    30 October - 01 November 2025

    Immerse yourself in the eclectic rhythms at the Other Voices Cardigan, a unique music festival from October 30 to November 1, 2025. Experience the convergence of vibrant music, inspiring talks, and cu...

  • Terminal V Halloween

    01 November 2025

    Join thousands of music fans at Terminal V Halloween, Edinburgh's ultimate indoor Halloween festival. Each year this legendary rave transforms the Royal Highland Centre (Ingliston Showground) into a b...