THE first Bingley Weekender acts have been announced.

James, Echo & The Bunnymen, Billy Bragg, Miles Kane, Tom Grennan, Idles and more will play at the festival, with others to be announced soon.

The festival, which will run from August 30 to September 1 at the Bradford & Bingley Rugby Club, has been organised to fill the void left by Bingley Music Live.

There are plans for the Bingley Weekender to have a 'boutique feel', with street theatre and family entertainment with "some of the country's best live music acts".

It's hoped the new festival will be a boost to the local economy

Early bird tickets have sold out, but 'Tier 1' tickets are out now.

Visit www.bingleyweekender.co.uk.