ENGLAND'S biggest indoor folk and roots music festival is taking place in Hampshire this weekend.

Over 10,000 people from all over the world are expected to descend on Fareham and Gosport to hear such artists as Glenn Tilbrook, The Levellers, Cara Dillon, pictured left, Show of Hands and The Phil Beer Band.

Singer/songwriter Glenn Tilbrook, who is still best known for his time as Squeeze front man, will be joined by a full band at Ferneham Hall tonight, where he will be playing plenty of Squeeze's hits, such as Cool for Cats and Labelled with Love, as well as songs from his critically-acclaimed new album,

The Levellers will be bringing their acoustic show to Ferneham Hall tomorrow, where they will be joined by special guest Nick Burbridge.

The band will be playing songs from all seven of their studio albums, including One Way, Beautiful Day and Just the One as well as new material.

On Sunday there's a rare chance to see top British acoustic duo Show of Hands at Ferneham Hall with a full band who recently appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as award-winning singer Cara Dillon.

From today until Monday there will be afternoon concerts daily from 1pm to 5pm in Ferneham Hall.

Tomorrow The Phil Beer Band will be taking to the stage at the Ashcroft Arts Centre.

Further events, including workshops, dance displays and a craft fair, are taking place at various venues around Fareham and Gosport.

Until April 12, various venues. Information: 023 9252 8017 or visit: www.gosportfestival.co.uk