Nelly Furtado and Faithless to headline this year's Big Feastival
The festival, which takes place on Blur bassist Alex James' farm in Kingham, just an hour's drive from Swindon, will run from August 22 to 24.
Nelly Furtado will headline on Friday, while Faithless will take to the stage on Saturday.
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Alex James' Britpop Classical will close the festival on Sunday.
Other acts include Travis, The Wombats, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Rizzle Kicks.
Renowned chefs Raymond Blanc and Si King will also be present at the event.
Alex James said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be welcoming everyone back to the farm for our 14th year of Big Feastival.
"We've pulled out all the stops to create a weekend packed with incredible music, top-notch food, and something for the whole family to enjoy."
The festival will also feature family entertainment, comedy, and podcasts.
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Children's TV star Justin Fletcher, comedian Bridget Christie, and the Scummy Mummies podcast are among the attractions.
Cooking demos and workshops will be held by chefs including Simon Rimmer and Cherish Finden.
The festival will also have a range of family-friendly activities, including a farm park and a circus.
Tickets are on sale now at the Big Feastival website.
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