THOUSANDS of music fans from across the country are attending a three-day festival in Hampshire.

People from as far afield as York and Manchester are soaking up the atmosphere at the Victorious Festival, which is being held on Southsea Common.

Some of the most exciting names in the industry are taking part in the event, which began yesterday.

Stereophonics, Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender are among the musicians performing on more than 15 stages until tomorrow.

Read more: Victorious Festival on Southsea Common: A summary of day 2

Up to 65,000 fans a day are expected to attend the festival to see a mixture of seasoned performers and up-and-coming acts.

Today The Wombats, Declan McKenna, Sugababes, Kula Shaker and Ocean Colour Scene are part of the build-up for Paolo Nutini on the main Common stage and Bastille on the second Castle stage.

Rising stars Inhaler, fresh from supporting Arctic Monkeys in Europe, are also due to appear today, alongside Canadian rockers We Are Scientists and London singer Dodie.

Tomorrow's line-up includes Nothing But Thieves, Suede, Becky Hill, Amy MacDonald, Embrace and Example, plus headliners Anne-Marie and Newcastle song-writing phenomenon Sam Fender.

Fans can also look forward to seeing 2018 headliners The Libertines, plus Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder, Editors, Metronomy and South Yorkshire band The Reytons, who sold out The Joiners in Southampton.

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