The Las Vegas-based lads, who are due to headline this year's Tennant's Vital concert at Ormeau Park, were just one of the 100 or so acts to feature at this year's Oxegen festival.

Over the course of the three-day weekend, thousands of fans battled heavy rain, chilly winds and puddles of mud to catch a glimpse of some of their favourite bands including Ulster rockers Snow Patrol, who jetted across from the Live Earth stage on Saturday afternoon to headline the closing of Saturday night's show, along with Muse.

Since its inception three years ago, the Oxegen music festival has managed to attract some of the biggest names in the music industry, making it one of the must-see music events every summer.

And this year was no exception.

2007 saw the return of Londoners Razorlight - who were also at the environmental awareness gig Live Earth - last year's indie favourites The Kooks, Bloc Party, Arcade Fire, The Thrills, Maximo Park, Interpol and Daft Punk.

Appearing for the first time were The Gossip, Scissor Sisters, Mika and pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne as well as songwriting legend Brian Wilson from iconic American 60s group The Beach Boys.

Besides being treated to a dazzling array of music over the three days, revellers also enjoyed a few chuckles inside the new comedy tent, which featured Irish comedians Joe Rooney, Jarlath Regan and Michael Mee.

While many braved the conditions by camping (and frolicked in glee during the momentary bursts of sunshine) in tents, some took advantage of the ready-made accommodation at Tangerine Fields which featured tents, teepees, pod-pads and yurts.

And as thousands of Ulster fans - who abandoned personal hygiene for a few days - prepare to make their way home today, organisers are busy planning for next year's event.