HOMETOWN hero Caity Baser is among acts set to perform at the Ageas Bowl as The Hundred returns for a third summer of unmissable sporting and music entertainment.

The Southampton pop sensation, a former pupil at Thornden School, is among the hotly-tipped breakthrough artists who will perform as part of the schedule to support returning double champions Southern Brave in August.

Each match day will feature a live performance from a BBC Introducing artist with ARXX, The Manatees, and Mauvey also set to take the stage at the home of Hampshire Cricket in West End.

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Hailed as one to watch by Rolling Stone and NME, 20-year-old pop singer Caity Baser has seen her enormous fanbase explode in a matter of months.

She recently enjoyed a sold-out UK tour, including a homecoming date at Engine Rooms.

Her viral hit singles Friendly Sex and X&Y both helped Caity become the name on everyone’s lips last summer, but it was her live performances at Reading & Leeds festivals - just before two sold-out shows at London’s XOYO - which captured the attention of the UK and beyond.

Also hailing from Southampton, The Manatees (Jay, Tyler & Miller) combine hip-hop samples, funk inspired bass lines, thrashing guitars and candid lyrics to carve out their own soundscape within modern rock.

Hanni and Clara are alt rock gal pal duo, ARXX.

Artist and songwriter Mauvey willl perform his unique blend of alternative pop music, hip hop, R&B and soul. 

The dates at the Ageas Bowl are: ARXX for Southern Brave v Welsh Fire on August 4, The Manatees for Southern Brave v Northern Superchargers on August 6, Caity Baser for Southern Brave v Birmingham Phoenix on August 16 and Mauvey for Southern Brave v Oval Invincibles on August 19.

Daily Echo: Southern Brave's Craig Overton (centre) celebrates taking the wicket of Welsh Fire's Joe Clark during The Hundred match at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture date: Wednesday August 3, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET Hundred Men Southern.

Drum and bass favourites Rudimental will perform at The Hundred Final at Lord’s on August 27.

2023 also sees the return of The Hundred’s resident DJs including Char Stape for Southern Brave. 

Launched in 2021, The Hundred is cricket’s newest innovation, bringing together high-octane cricket with spectacular entertainment.

For the third year running, The Hundred has curated its music line-up in collaboration with BBC Music Introducing.