ONE of the greatest party bands to emerge from the 1970s, Boney M, have been announced as Wychwood Festival's Friday night headliner alongside legendary punk-rockers, The Undertones.

Founded by German producer Frank Farian, the bands hits are unmistakable including 'Sunny', 'Rivers of Babylon' and Christmas favourite 'Mary's Boy Child'. Celebrating 40 years this year Boney M have unveiled an anniversary album packed with new songs and remixes that will kick-start the weekend's celebrations in true Wychwood style.

Ahead of Friday's headliner, legendary punk rock and new wave band, The Undertones will perform at Wychwood. Having emerged from Derry in 1977 with high profile fans like BBC Radio One's John Peel, their punkpop gems 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'My Perfect Cousin' flooded the UK charts and with last year as the 35th year since the release of the iconic, Teenage Kicks, this is one not to be missed.

The legendary bands provide the perfect soundtrack to kick-start the 11th annual Wychwood Festival, joining an already impressive array of heritage and world music acts joining the likes of previously announced UB40 and Sunday headliner Ladysmith Black Mamboza.

Also returning by popular demand, BAFTA award-winning children's entertainer and firm family favourite, Justin Fletcher, aka Mr Tumble is back to open Sunday's mainstage. Justin, who has starred in children favourites as The Tweenies, Timmy Time and Shaun the Sheep, is destined to draw in thousands of eager fans to the Sunday midday slot, Fletcher's performance will be a favourite for families across the weekend.

Wychwood Festival takes place 29 - 31 May on Cheltenham Racecourse. Visit www.wychwoodfestival.com for details.