JOOLS Holland and The Bees have been confirmed as the first headline acts at this year's Larmer Tree Festival near Salisbury.

This year's event runs from July 13-17, with tickets on sale now.

The festival will open with two performances from Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Isle of White band The Bees headline on the Friday night.

As ever, there is a real international flavour to this year's event with music from The Cat Empire, Otis Lee Crenshaw, Moishe's Bagel, The Goondocks, Flipron, Show of Hands, Lunasa, Szapora, and Tango Siempre.

The festival, which attracts 4,000 revellers every summer, has been running for 15 years and is set in the peaceful and majestic setting of the Larmer Tree Gardens, in the heart of the remote and beautiful Cranborne Chase.

To book tickets call 023 8071 1820.