WITH just two weeks left until Lechlade Music Festival bursts into life, the lure of chart topping headline bands such as The Hoosiers alongside many local acts are ensuring that tickets are selling fast.

Taking place at Riverside Park in Lechlade from Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28, the ‘Goodbye Mr. A’ band will headline alongside Dr. Feelgood and The Lambrettas over the bank holiday weekend.

Emerging acts such as Sisteray, J.J. Leone and Dirty Thrills join the headliners.

Organisers have also announced international performers on board, with bands from Los Angeles, Croatia and Berlin and DJs from Venice and Australia.

The festival boasts over 100 bands, tribute acts, performers and DJs across four stages with a diverse range of bands appearing with music on offer for all ages.

Festival Director Jennie Rainsford said: “We received almost 1000 applications to perform this year, several from outside the UK. Festivals are highly valued as a great way to reach new audiences.

“It enables us to select an increasingly high-quality line-up of fabulous music. One early aim of setting up the festival was to promote Lechlade as a fabulous place to visit. We’re delighted the message is reaching overseas.”

Alongside international acts, local acts are also appearing. Lechlade band The Casual Ties will perform to a home crowd. Also on the bill are heavy metal band Drogo from Malmesbury, Cirencester’s The Plucking Different Ukulele Band and Swindon’s Felix & The Funk.

Local choirs The Cotswold Voices and North Wilts Rock Choir will open the main stage on Saturday and Sunday, with Lechlade’s St. Lawrence School Choir opening the event on the Friday afternoon.

A new Dance Music Zone will feature over 20 top DJs and the workshop tent will feature young performers from local schools during the evenings after a packed programme of free family workshops during the daytime.

  • Festival tickets are still available through the festival’s website at lechaldefestival.co.uk.