THE eyes and ears of music lovers from around the world are about to be focused on a North-East festival for the fourth year running.

Newcastle's leisure area at Jesmond Dene will host the Jezfest, on Sunday, August 25.

Last year's event, which went out live on the Internet, attracted more than 3,200 hits from enthusiasts as far afield as Japan, the US, Israel, Barbados and Spain, as well as drawing a crowd of about 5,000 to the event.

From noon to 7pm, visitors will be able to sample the latest in street culture. Activities will include a display of aerosol art and street dance.