Headline acts announced for Y Not Festival

DJ Fatboy Slim, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Blossoms and The Kooks have been announced as the headline acts for next year's Y Not Festival in Derbyshire.

The event returns to Pikehall, near Matlock, from 29 July to 1 August.

Other acts announced include Tinie Tempah, La Roux, Groove Armada, Razorlight, Feeder, Bastille and Sugababes.

The four-day festival will mark its 20th event after first being held in 2005.

Other acts announced on Monday include Gabrielle, Everything Everything, The Coral, Sports Team, The Lightning Seeds, Inhaler, DMA's and Embrace.

Festival organisers have said Nile Rodgers & CHIC will headline on Thursday, Blossoms will take to the main stage on Friday, Fatboy Slim on Saturday and The Kooks will close the four-day event on the Sunday.

Fatboy Slim said: "I can't wait to play at Y Not Festival for the first time next year.

"I've heard great things about the Peak District and can't wait to see what the festival has to offer.

"We're gonna eat, sleep, rave, repeat all weekend long. I'm looking forward to the summer already. See you in the fields."

Kevin Moore, festival director, said: "Celebrating 20 years of Y Not is a huge milestone for us, and we wanted to mark it with a really special line-up.

"From legendary headliners to exciting new talent, 2027 is all about celebrating everything that makes this festival what it is. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Pikehall."

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