More For Summer Sundae

James Yorkston, Lionheart Brothers, Dirty Projectors and more

26 March 08 - 6 Music can exclusively reveal that the Summer Sundae Weekender line up has been expanded to include a host of new bands.

The Count And Sinden, Dirty Projectors, James Yorkston And The Athletes, Royworld, Those Dancing Days, Benga, Zombie Zombie, The Lionheart Brothers and Frightened Rabbit have all been confirmed to appear at the event.

They will be joining a bill that already features Supergrass, Roisin Murphy, Lightspeed Champion, Tom Baxter, King Creosote, of Montreal, Nina Nastasia, Jeffrey Lewis, Rachel Unthank, Whitest Boy Alive, Dengue Fever, The Coral and Simian Mobile Disco.

The event tales place at De Montfort Hall and Gardens in Leicester on the 8, 9, 10 August.

Summer Sundae Weekender started in 2001 as a one day, two stage event but has rapidly grown into a three-day national, multi award-winning festival with a reputation for championing new talent.

BBC 6 Music will once again this year broadcast live from the event with artist performances, interviews and coverage throughout the weekend.

Tickets are available now. For more information click here

To check out last year's Summer Sundae mini-site where you can see pictures, video sessions and presenter video diaries click here

Matt Everitt