The first acts to be announced for this years Solfest are The Stranglers, Cast, The Saw Doctors, and The Damned 

Also on the main stage line-up are Kate Rusby, Camille O'Sullivan, Wilko Johnson, Mostly Autumn, Lau, Kanda Bongo Man, Po' Girl, The Travelling Band, Bikini Beach Band, Pikey Beatz, and Room Full of Owls.

And on the Drystone Stage are Rory McLeod, 3 Daft Monkeys, Sharks Took The Rest, Super Best Friends Club, The Blind Hearts, and Mostly Acoustic Cumbria.