THE Proclaimers, Midge Ure and the Saw Doctors will head a star-studded line-up at Wickham Festival this year.
Tickets are selling fast for the event, which runs from August 3 to 6.
Topping the bill are the Saturday headliners and old favourites the Proclaimers whose anthem I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) will bring the party.
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Live Aid co-founder and Ultravox front man Midge Ure will close the four-day festival.
Last year’s headliners the Saw Doctors proved such a huge hit they have been invited back for top billing on the Friday night while the Thursday will be headed up by perennial favourites Show of Hands.
Other top artists include Mary Black and Mary Coughlan on the Friday with Fisherman’s Friends dropping anchor on the Saturday along with Eric Bibb and folk favourite Barbara Dickson.
Sunday sees the return of regulars the South (formerly the Beautiful South) along with The Zombies plus Toyah and Robert Fripp.
Organiser Peter Chegwyn said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have such a strong line-up who are proving massively popular with the fans.
"The Proclaimers have headlined here a few times, the most recent being in 2019 when they played a stunning set which got the Big Top rocking. They always go down well. It has been a while since we had them here but I’m sure it will be worth the wait.
“By contrast, the Saw Doctors played here last summer and were so good that we immediately booked them for a return visit. They are a real fun, party band who get the place going.
"They were delighted to be invited back and immediately said yes because of our unique atmosphere and the fact they always get such a good reception. Our regulars absolutely love them because they always put on a fantastic live show.
“And we are delighted to welcome Midge Ure to Wickham for what promises to be a great final evening. With Show of Hands and so many others joining us, we fully expect this to be another memorable festival."
Wickham Festival will also boast a wide range of craft and food stalls, a great selection of beer, late-night comedy and plenty of children's entertainment.
Tickets from wickhamfestival.co.uk
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