The line up for this year's Evolution Festival has been announced, and appearances by acts such as Kate Nash, The Streets, Does It Offend You Yeah? and CSS have all been confirmed. The Newcastle and Gateshead event, held on the May Bank Holiday (the one at the end of May), is expected to attract more than 60,000 music fans, but this year, unlike previous years, they'll have to buy a ticket to get in. They're only £3 each, however, and all the money will go straight to charity, specifically Water Aid.
Festival Director Jim Mawdsley says: "We are again extremely proud to put together such a diverse and exciting programme for Evolution this year. This event is without doubt the biggest music festival in the North and is a massive celebration of both our musical heritage and prominence on the world stage. It is only left for everyone to enjoy the whole weekend of gigs and events".
Here's the full list of who's been announced so far:
Spillers Stage: The Streets, Kate Nash, Reverend And The Makers, Duffy, Glasvegas, Lightspeed Champion, The Whip, This Aint Vegas
Baltic Stage: CSS, New Young Pony Club, Crystal Castles, Does It Offend You Yeah, Hercules and Love Affair, WhoMadeWho, The Ghost Frequency, Kinevil