LINDISFARNE Festival takes place on Beal Farm, Northumberland, from Thursday, September 1 to Sunday, September 4, and is shaping up to be a real showcase of arts, music, culture and nature, all set in an area of outstanding beauty overlooking Holy Island.

The music line-up boasts an eclectic range of sounds from the likes of Reef, British Sea Power, Cuban Brothers and Beardy Man, and the festival for over 18s promises to provide a range of new and existing features.

Performers will be on stage until 4am, plus workshops, high-end food vendors, glamping, street performers, an evening bonfire, the BBC Introducing Stage, DJ, comedy and poetry marquees

From Thursday night people will have the opportunity to pitch their tents and enjoy some warm-up entertainment from a range of acts including Hannabiel and the Midnight Blue.

The event will also showcase the best of up-and-coming North-East talent. Headlining the Saturday afternoon take-over is Coquin Migale, recently signed to Fierce Panda, the band have received BBC Radio 1 plays and rave reviews from their stint at The Great Escape

For camp-shy festival-goers, there's a range of glamping tent packages courtesy of Belle Hotel and a partnership with Virgin Trains means attendees can travel to Berwick for 20 per cent off their rail fare (full details are on the website).

The Jibba Jabba poetry tent will make a comeback this year, featuring both Kate Fox and Rowan McCabe and, for a giggle or two, the comedy marquee will also be in full force, starring Duncan Oakley, Mick Ferry and David Hadringham.

Dancing till dawn will certainly be the order of the day in the DJ marquee which will be in full swing across the weekend, with Shindig’s Mark Lowry and Let Their Be House DJ, Glen Horsborough.

The festival also celebrates both nature and the arts. For those early risers, Holy Island guided walks will be on offer alongside a range of workshops across the weekend from creative writing, African American step dance, rapping, street art, ukulele sessions and a drumming circle.

There are also plenty of characters and street performers. Fire eaters, a walkabout musical ensemble, tribal drummers and the chance to enjoy a drink and chat around the evening bonfire are further highlights thanks to local craft beers plus food from Fat Hippo, Dandelion Café, Tandoori Hut, Mutley’s Crepes, Caraway Kitchen and Streetzerria.

Conleth Maenpaa, owner of Nokomis and Bor Events and Founder of Lindisfarne Festival, says: “Anyone that has ever been to Lindisfarne Festival will tell you that it is much more than just the music. Being in an area of outstanding natural beauty for one, helps to set our festival apart, enabling people to unwind and relax into the weekend. We are proud of our musical line-up which boasts a really diverse range of talent but we are also excited by the range of activities, entertainment and workshops we have available. There really is something for everyone. Our aim is to build a festival that the North-East can be proud of for years to come and we urge people to round up their friends and family and come and join in the fun.”

Weekend tickets are available to buy at £85 for a weekend ticket and £50 for a Saturday ticket. Ten tickets for the price of eight are also on offer for group bookings and all tickets include free camping.

Line up and information about ticket sales can be found via the festival’s facebook, twitter and Instagram page and website lindisfarnefestival.com/.

Tickets from: www.lindisfarnefestival.com/index.php/2016-tickets