As many as 100 artists are set to perform at Liverpool’s inaugural Folk Festival.
The free event, taking place at the Albert Dock on the Bank Holiday weekend of August 26 to 29, will be the first of its kind in the city.
A further 450 performers have been confirmed with headline artists for the free festival include a mixture of established and up-and-coming names.
They include The Lost Brothers and Laura J Martin, Blair Dunlop, Benji Kirkpatrick, Gilmore & Roberts and Alasdair Roberts Trio.
Janice Long willl also be appearing after the BBC Radio 2 presenter was announced as the host of the main Dock Stage at Hartley Quay.
Ticketed events at Tate Liverpool include The Christians performing an acoustic set on Friday, August 26 while local legend Henry Priestman will be joined by rising star Sam Winston on the Saturday evening (August 27).
Tickets are £12 and available now by visiting the Tate Liverpool website.
Part of the Albert Dock Liverpool 175 strategy, and supported by Liverpool City Council, Folk Festival on the Dock will also feature the premier of a brand new sea shanty for the modern day.
Commissioned by Albert Dock, and written by Jason Ellis and Kathryn Rudge, Our Liverpool Song will be performed during a unique choral event on the Sunday (August 28, at 12.30pm).
Voices on the Water will see choirs singing the new song across the Colonnades at Albert Dock, paying homage to the role Liverpool has played in importing and exporting folk music around the world via the seas and its waterways.
A second free stage will provide a platform to promote new and local talent in Anchor Courtyard.
The Stan Ambrose Stage has been launched and named in tribute to the long-running BBC Radio Merseyside host of Folkscene, who recently passed away.
Clare Rawlinson, the Albert Dock’s marketing manager, said: “Folk Festival on the Dock will bring together the city’s rich music and maritime heritage in a wonderful music celebration to see out the summer.
“We have been overwhelmed by the number of acts wanting to perform at the event – all incredible talents on the international folk, roots and acoustic scene and with huge followings within the genre.
“It is going to be a fantastic weekend for families and music lovers alike!”
To view the full programme, visit the Albert Dock website.