MORE talent has been announced to play the Stockton Weekender music festival.

Indie pop five piece Frankie & The Heartstrings, from Sunderland, and James Skelly & The Intenders - the new band of The Coral frontman James Skelly - are among those announced.

Bo Bruce, who reached the final of the last series of BBC One's The Voice, has also been added to the festival which takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July.

Primal Scream and Dexys are to headline the two day music marathon and will be joined by the likes of Spiritualized and Scottish duo The Proclaimers.

Organisers the Tees Music Alliance say another 30 plus acts are still to be announced.

Stockton Weekender partner Vela is currently running a competition for young artists to win an opening slot at the event.

For more details visit http://www.velagroup.co.uk/rte.asp?id=5&itemid=37&task=View.

Early bird tickets are still available for the event at the cost of £25 a day, £35 for the weekend or £70 for camping.

Prices will increase from May 1 onwards.

As in previous years each adult ticket entitles the holder to two free under 14s tickets.

Tickets are available online from the website www.stocktonweekender.co.uk or call 01642 606612.