Behind the Castle have confirmed their Full line up including: The Waterboys, Show of Hands, Larkin Poe, Nizlopi, Emily Barker, Moulettes, Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, The Willows, Megson, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Lizzyspit, Jaywalkers, Tom James, ODi, Aimee & Emily Barker. The festival takes place at Sherborne Castle, Dorset on Saturday 13 June between 11am-11pm.

Having just released the album of their career in the shape of Modern Blues, The Waterboys bring their swirling, heady blend of folk, rock, blues and soul to headline the second annual Behind the Castle music festival.

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.

“Last year’s first Behind the Castle was so well received by the performers and audience alike, we wasted no time in planning this year’s event,” says festival director Ian Lyster, 27.

“The aim is to present a full day of the finest music on an incredible site with an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere. The one-day format, with or without overnight camping, offers the chance to soak up a real music festival atmosphere without the need for taking weekday holidays.”

Behind the Castle is rightly proud of its family-friendly credentials with superb facilities, free entry for carers for the disabled, excellent food stalls run by local producers and a range of trade stalls, not to mention the brilliant kids area run by the amazing Jumparoo. There will also be a special kids concert led by popular acoustic duo Megson – always a favourite.

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, www.sherbornefoodbank.org