first acts announced for Greenbelt

Lou Rhodes, The Dodge Brothers, and The King Blues are amongst the first acts announced for this year's Greenbelt which happens at Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham over bank holiday weekend from Friday 27th to Monday 30th August 2010.

Lou Rhodes, The Dodge Brothers, and The King Blues are joined on the line-up by Jars of Clay, Ugly Duckling, Michael McDermott, Thomas Truax, Belleville, Benjamin Stead Trio, Blake, De'Borah, Ellie Williams, Erin Matthews, Extra Curricular, Hannah and the Boy, Harry Bird & the Rubber Wellies, Jon Gomm, judyshouse, Justin Grounds, Loz Bridge, Luke Leighfield, Sleepy Vole, Stagger Rats, Stephen Langstaff, The Cut Ups, The Floe, The Momeraths, The Standards, and Vandeville Falls.

Greenbelt is an all-age Arts Festival with its roots in the Christian faith and a welcome that's wide and inclusive. It's a place to learn, to experience, to be. It's like nothing else in the world, and that's what keeps thousands of people keep coming back year after year.

Greenbelt features a great range of music on 5 stages and showcases brand new artists and bands. In addition, the Festival hosts a selection of varied talks, workshop and debates; exploring contemporary issues, faith, social justice, politics ­and more.

Greenbelt has announced the first speakers on the bill who include John Bell, Peter Tatchell, Lucy Winkett, Clare Short MP, Stanley Hauerwas, Oliver James, and Richard Rohr.

Greenbelt also has a visual and performing arts programme, exploring a variety of alternative worship styles, and runs a daily Children's Festival.

Early bird tickets are now on sale until until 31 July, prices are as follows Adult - £88; Concessions £58; Youth (11-17) £50; Kids (4-10) £44; family ticket (2 kids/2 adults) £231. Infants aged 0-3 years can attend for free but still need a ticket.

To buy tickets, click here.

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