FOLLOWING the news in December that Starsailor are set to headline at Lakefest 2016, the organisers have unveiled a further two headline acts.

Primal Scream and We Are Scientists have been confirmed to take to the stage at the summer festival, with three further headline acts due to be confirmed in the coming months.

Returning for its fifth consecutive year, the family-friendly festival will be held in the grounds of the magical Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury, on August 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2016.

Scottish rock band, Primal Scream, originally formed in 1982. With hits including: Loaded, Movin’ on Up, Come Together, and Rocks, the band are due to release their brand new album, Chaosmosis, in March. This is the band’s 11th studio album, following their critically acclaimed ‘More Light’ album. With a huge cult following, this is a monumental booking for Lakefest.

We Are Scientists exploded onto the UK music scene with one of 2005’s iconic dance rock records, With Love and Squalor. Years of touring followed, as did a second album, Brain Thrust Mastery, that spawned now-classic nightlife anthem After Hours.

Main stage slots at Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, T in the Park, and festivals all over Europe, as well as appearances on Later with Jools Holland, all served to cement their legacy. Their fourth album TV En Francais is due to be released in March.

Starsailor have enjoyed endless hits for over 15 years; notably Four to the Floor – a track that remains as popular now as when it was first released. Having attracted attention world-wide, the band have supported a variety of legendary bands including: The Rolling Stones, The Police, The Killers and U2.

Lee Martin, Lakefest director, said, “We have put a huge amount of work into building the right line-up for this year, and I’m so excited to share this latest news with our loyal supporters.

"Lakefest 2015 exceeded all of our expectations and was a staggering success for the team. When we sat down in August to plan 2016 we already knew he who we wanted on our stage for 2016 and it’s a dream come true to be able to take the festival forward in such an immense way. "There is obviously an impressive change of venue to take into account for this year and so many new and exciting things set to take place. We stick to our roots and are four guys who had a vision to put together a music festival – ensuring that the right music is in place is our priority. We couldn't be happier with how things are shaping up and want everyone to come along and enjoy what is 12 months in the making. It’s a hobby for us, it’s our passion, and it’s going to be awesome."

This news comes in the same week that Lakefest were announced as winners of Best Small Festival in the Festival Kidz awards for 2015. The link to this can be found at festivalkidz.com/blog/festival-kidz-award-winners-2015.

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are still available. Organisers recommend booking now to avoid disappointment. These are available to buy at http://lakefest.co.uk/buy-tickets

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Notes to Editors

* Lakefest is an annual, family-friendly, music festival held at Eastnor Castle, near Ledbury. Lakefest is known for its outstanding line-up of bands and local talent, suitable for all ages and fami-lies. Camping and Glamping is available onsite.