So, if you attended the Coca Cola Zero Fest 2009, let us know in the comments below which event you attended, what bands you liked or disliked, what you thought of the venue and anything else you want to add.

Comment away!

Update: I’ve added a poll below, so you can now vote too.

International bands not coming anymore:

• Bullet for my valentine
• Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

We are still waiting for official word on what will happen further! Check computicket for more information.

It will still be an awesome day out nonetheless with the following lineup:

• OASIS
• SNOW PATROL
• PANIC! AT THE DISCO
• THE DIRTY SKIRTS
• ZEBRA AND GIRAFFE
• CASSETTE
• FOTO NA DANS
• ONE DAY REMAINS (JHB only)
• AKING (CT only)

BIG Concerts, the organisers of Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009, regrettably announce the cancellation of Bullet For My Valentine and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, who were scheduled to perform.

Both bands, who have concluded performance agreements with the promoter and have received payment in lieu of their performance, decided at the last minute to withdraw on their commitments to Coca-Cola Zero Fest 2009.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus cited personnel changes, which impacted on their ability to perform at the fest, while Bullet For My Valentine cited studio commitments, as they complete their new studio album.

BIG Concerts CEO, Attie Van Wyk said, “We are absolutely devastated by the cancellation of these two bands. Not only have they not fulfilled their agreements with us, but they have let their South African fans down in the biggest possible manner. And all at the last minute, leaving us in an unfortunate position of not being able to find suitable replacements at such short notice.”
Zayd Abrahams, Coca-Cola™ Strategic Marketing Manager, said: “Coca-Cola Zero is disappointed by the withdrawal of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Bullet For My Valentine; we are however looking forward to the awesome performances from Oasis, Snow Patrol, and Panic! At the Disco and some of the best home-brewed talent. All concert experiences that have been planned are going ahead and consumers can still expect a world-class production. “

Bullet For My Valentine have apologised to their fans in South Africa. Matt Tuck says: “We’re absolutely gutted to have to cancel these shows, we were proper looking forward to it, but we are really getting stuck in with writing new songs and we have a busy schedule to get everything prepared for recording the new album ‐ which we are all really excited about!”

Ticket holders are able to get a full refund for their tickets from Computicket if they so wish. This offer stands until Friday 17 April 2009.

Fans have an added bonus this weekend: OASIS, SNOW PATROL and PANIC AT THE DISCO will play extended performances at Coca-Cola Zero Fest. The fest has loads to offer this weekend – Big Sound, Bold Artists, Zero Heroes, Mist Angels, Chill Zones, Guitar Heroes and Zero Zones.

The Coca-Cola Zero Fest will take place at Johannesburg’s New Market Racecourse on Friday, 10 April 2009 and Cape Town’s Ostrich Farm on Monday, 13 April 2009.

The following international bands will be rocking Joburg and Cape Town:

• Oasis
• Bullet for my Valentine
• Snow Patrol
• Panic at the Disco

The local bands playing at the 2009 Coca Cola Zero Fest are as follows:

• Zebra and Giraffe
• The Dirty Skirts

There are still more bands to be announced, so stay tuned to 5FM or alternatively via RSS or fill in your email address below to get the latest updates from the mycoke.co.za!

Getting excited yet?

We have closed the comments on the Name Your Line-up post so that we can tally up all the bands and show you the results. We will present these results to Big Concerts and 5FM to let them know exactly who they should bring to My Coke Fest 2009 and beyond!

So, check back in a couple of days for the results and a brand new poll for you to vote on!

I’ll then post this list right here on My Coke Fest and also send the list on to Big Concerts! So get your voice heard!

Just remember: List only 4 International bands and 4 South African bands. Fire away!