A POPULAR Bradford district festival is going to be even bigger this year as it is to start a day earlier.

In years gone by, the Bingley Weekender, hosted at Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club on Wagon Lane, has lasted for three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Today, organisers have announced the festival will begin with an 'Opening Party' on Thursday, August 3.

The headliner for that day is set to be announced on Monday, June 5.

Organisers have also said that Thursday entry is exclusive to weekend ticket-holders only.

The bill for the weekend already includes headliners Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Ian Brown, and Travis.