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IT'S THE story which refuses to go away. Nearly three weeks after the last note sounded at Oxegen, tales of what did and didn't happen on Campsite A continue to be told. The charges are of tents set on fire, robberies, security personnel unwilling or unable to deal with problems, a mini-riot and unprovoked attacks on bystanders.

There have been news reports about these claims in several newspapers, calls to RTÉ Radio One's Liveline and an outpouring of anger from fans on online messageboards. Perhaps most interesting is concert promoter MCD's reaction to the criticism. The Irish Independent reporter's call to spokesman Justin Green provoked the following statement: "We must warn you that in the event that an article critical of the event is published, we will take whatever action is necessary to prevent damage to the Oxegen event or MCD Productions."