Fairport Convention's Cropredy Festival which takes place from 11th - 13th August have announced that Madness will headline the opening night of the festival.

Other artists announced today include 

Maia, Gilmore & Roberts, Headspace, Anthony John Clarke and Dave Pegg, Richard Digance, Pierce Brothers, Demon Barbers XL and Babylon Circus.

Cropredy will also welcome the winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.

Unlike many festivals Cropredy Festival has always stuck to the one stage ensuring the festival goer won't miss an act, and for the artists the opportunity to play in front of at least 10,000 people, rather than an unsigned tent being watched by one man and his dog.. 

The Cropredy 'Fringe' - entertainment provided by the two pubs in the village - act as satellite stages. Indeed, many of the acts who have appeared at the festival, have performed at The Brasenose Arms and The Red Lion on their way.

Tickets for Cropredy Festival are £130