Seth Lakeman has been confirmed to complete the bill at this year’s Behind the Castle music festival, taking place at Sherborne Castle, Dorset on Saturday 13 June.

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The multi instrumentalist folk singer songwriter stormed last year’s inaugural event and when singer Emily Maguire was forced to withdraw from the bill following an arm injury Seth jumped at the chance of a return visit to the atmospheric surrounding of Sherborne Castle on 13 June.

“Seth was a star attraction last year with his band and had the whole festival jumping in the sunshine,” says Behind the Castle director Ian Lyster. “I can’t wait to see what he brings as a solo act in the more intimate surroundings of Stage 2. Seth is a well-loved performer in these parts as his sold out show in Yeovil a few months ago proved.”

He joins the previously confirmed The Waterboys, Show of Hands, Larkin Poe, Nizlopi, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Emily Barker, Moulettes, Megson, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, The Willows, Lizzyspot, Jaywalkers, Tom James, ODi and Aimee.

Set against the imposing backdrop of Sherborne Castle, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and home to the Digby family since 1617, Behind the Castle is a perfect one-day distillation of the classic summer festival.

In other words, it’s all about the music – and there’s lots of it – but Behind the Castle also delivers superb family-friendly facilities with free entry for carers for the disabled, food stalls run by local producers and a range of trade stalls, not to mention the brilliant kids area run by the amazing Jumparoo. Megson will also lead the popular kids’ concert.

Local beers, ciders and wines are served from the festival’s three bars.

Tickets – £46 (adults, £55 with camping), £25 (8-17yrs, free camping), U8s free. Family tickets £125 (2 adults, 2 youth, £143 with camping), £85 (1 adult, 2 youth, £94 with camping). Available from www.behindthecastle.co.uk or Ticket South ticket line 023 8071 1818.

Times – The campsite car park opens at 9am, the main car park opens at 10am. The festival site opens at 10.30am and music will begin at 11.30am. The finish time is around 11pm and the campsite must be vacated by 11.30am on Sunday 14 June.

Behind the Castle is proud to partner with Sherborne Food Bank.