Bill Bailey to headline at Wychwood Festival

Musical comedy star Bill Bailey is the latest headliner to be announced for the Wychwood Festival.

The television regular will appear on the main stage on Sunday night - bringing the family-friendly festival to a close.

Folk rock singer Lucy Rose will headline Wychwood's Big Top stage on Sunday.

Rappers Clement Marfo and The Frontline, Newcastle-based Shields and indie-folk five-piece Eliza and the Bear have also been confirmed to appear on the Smashing blouse stage in the Big Top over the the weekend.

For youngsters, CBeebies' Ben Faulks - aka Mr Bloom - will bring his TV show to life on stage while the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Telling Centre will return again with their  workshop and activity programme. 

Eighties chart-toppers the Human League  - best known for their 1981 number one Don't You Want Me - will top the main stage bill on the Saturday night of the fevent - now in its ninth year.

Ska legends the Beat will be on the main stage on the Friday night along with 2012 Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee.
Sunday’s line-up includes The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and audio-visual wizards Public Service Broadcasting have also been confirmed.

Wychwood takes place at Cheltenham Race Course from 31 May – 2 June and weekend and day tickets are now on sale - with under 10s going for free.

Full tickets details and much more information is available via the official Wychwood website.

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