LANCASHIRE’s Ribble Valley is again the setting for the popular Beat-Herder Festival.

The rural festival, winner of this year’s Extra Festival Activity Award, is celebrating its 10th anniversary after expanding from 'free party' origins to a three-day 12,000-capacity bonanza.

Acts announced for this year include Sugarhill Gang And The Furious Five, featuring Melle Mel and Scorpio.

There will also be Nightmares On Wax, MistaJam, 8:58, Dub Pistols, Mr Scruff & MC Kwasi, PBR Streetgang and K-Klass.

The line-up will also include Basement Jaxx, Parov Stelar Band, Martha Reeves And The Vandellas, Catz 'n Dogz, Plump DJs, Vanilla Ace and Dreadzone.

Visit beatherder.co.uk for further information and to book tickets.