DEXY’S Midnight Runners, Seasick Steve, KT Tunstall, The Bombay Royale, Johnny Flynn and the Sussex Wit and Gentleman’s Dub Club are among the latest acts taking part in this year’s Larmer Tree Festival.

They will be joining an already stellar line-up that includes award-winning folk stars Bellowhead and two tone ska band The Beat.

Larmer Tree, which takes place on the Wiltshire/Dorset border, runs for five days from Wednesday July 17, with more than 100 bands and acts performing on six stages, alongside a comedy club featuring big-name headliners, free workshops and a variety of entertainment for kids.

“Confirming these acts brings us another step closer to creating our best festival yet,” says Larmer Tree music programmer and festival co-director James Shepard.

“We’re drawing together a massive cast of quality musicians to make sure everyone who joins us has an unforgettable experience, and there are two fantastic headliners still to be announced!”

Larmer Tree Festival limits daily capacity to 4,000 and has avoided corporate sponsorship to retain its original ethos of relaxation, escapism and stress-free fun. Curated by a local team who are passionate about what they do, Larmer Tree is perfect for festival first-timers and veterans alike.

Unlike most festivals, camping for tents is included in the ticket price, so even one-day visitors can take advantage of the onsite night club and late night sessions.

Formed by Kevin Rowland in 1978, Dexy’s Midnight Runners went on to receive worldwide acclaim with ‘never to be forgotten’ songs like Geno and Come on Eileen. At Larmer Tree Kevin and the rejigged Dexys will be performing their critically acclaimed new album One Day I’m Going to Soar as well as the old Midnight Runner hits.

Steven Gene Wold (better known as Seasick Steve) has been singing blues since the early 1960s, but it was not until his appearance on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny show on New Year’s Eve in 2006 that his popularity exploded. KT Tunstall, who appeared at last year’s Purbeck Folk Festival, burst on to the British music scene in 2005 when her debut album Eye to the Telescope sold over four million copies.