ORGANISERS of a live music festival have released details of timings of this weekend's event.

Hardwick Hall at Sedgefield will host a concert by Madness on Friday ahead of Hardwick Live on Saturday.

Nineties favourites Ocean Colour Scene will headline the festival on Saturday which also features The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty, Buzzcocks, Soul II Soul, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Gabrielle and the Brand New Heavies.

There will also be a performance by tribute act The Bootleg Beatles, to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt Pepper album.

The main stage will play host to hour-sets from Soul II Soul at 3.20pm, The Buzzcocks at 4.50pm, Fun Lovin’ Criminals at 6.20pm and Pete Doherty at 7.45pm. Headliners Ocean Colour Scene will then end the festival with a set from 9.15pm to 10.45pm.

The Discovery Stage will see performances by The Sherlocks at 6.30pm, Gabrielle at 7.35pm and the Brand New Heavies from 8.30pm.

Up-and-coming acts from the region, DJs and comedians will also appear.

John Adamson, owner of Ramside Estates which runs Hardwick Live, said: "We’re looking forward to showcasing the stellar musical line-up to the Hardwick Live crowds and we hope revellers will join us in celebrating what’s set to be a weekend of incredible music at Hardwick.”

Some tickets for Hardwick Live are still available, priced £8 for children and up to £49 for adults, see hardwicklive.co.uk for details.