The Big Feastival, the music and food festival released details of its first wave of artists and foodies for this years event.

The music acts revealed are BRIT-Award winning singer KT Tunstall, pop purveyors The Feeling, hip hop wonderkids Rizzle Kicks and legendary dance duo Basement Jaxx, with the likes of Norman Jay and the Cuban Brothers bringing their own unique dose of good times.

The Chefs are: Jamie Oliver's mentor and Italian legend Gennaro Contaldo, culinary maestro Bruno Loubet, top British chefs Valentine Warner and Mark Sargeant, Supper Club sensation Sabrina Ghayour and talented foodie Gizzi Erskine will all take to the stage to cook up a storm alongside Jamie Oliver.  

‘I’m very excited to have such great foodies and musicians back on the farm. The whole weekend was so enjoyable last year and Jamie and I are working to make it even better for 2013’ said Alex James.

‘Last year the atmosphere was incredible and it really was fun for all ages – tickets sold-out so I’d recommend buying them early, don’t miss out!’ added Jamie Oliver.

In between watching the experts in action, visitors can delve to new depths of culinary delight down ‘Street Food Alley’, tucking into an exciting menu of dishes featuring the best of the British street food scene. Highlights include Asian steamed buns from double award winning Yum Bun, mouthwatering meatballs from The Bowler and Napoli inspired street food from Pizza Pilgrims, with many more to be announced.

It’s not just about tasting great food, festival goers can get stuck in with a whole host of hands-on foodie features including the Chefs’ Secrets Cooking Classes, the Weber BBQ Experience, The Table Sessions and of course, the return of Alex James’s very own Cheese Hub. What’s more, they can shop till they drop from an award winning selection of artisan producers and boutique brands.

Brand new for 2013, The Big Feastival is delighted to welcome TV personality and the nation’s favourite farmer Adam Henson with his incredible Cotswold Farm Park to the Little Dudes Den.  Furry and feathered friends aside, big kids and little ones will find fun and games galore with an action-packed family programme of activities including art and craft workshops, kids’ kitchen masterclasses, country fayre games, welly wanging, bubble shows, a vintage funfair and the return of our haystack mountain. 

The Big Feastival 2013 takes place at Kingham, nr Chipping Norton from Sat 31st August to Sun 1st September

Tickets available from here