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This year, for its 11th edition, the much-loved, family-friendly Hardwick Festival in County Durham has added an additional day. It takes place over three days from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August. The main stage features more big names than ever. In addition to the Saturday and Sunday headliners The Kooks and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Hardwick Festival plays host to guitar hero Johnny Marr, alt-rock heroes The Vaccines, indie legends The Cribs and pop favourite Melanie C.

Headlining Friday is Haçienda Classical, a magnificent celebration of the iconic Manchester club with an orchestrated twist. The continuous live DJ set will spin the biggest tracks of the era alongside a full orchestra, choir and guest vocalists.

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Dance music enthusiasts will also get their fix throughout the weekend with a heavy-hitting lineup of internationally renowned DJs.

Legendary New York DJ and remixer, Dennis Ferrer brings his heady mix of house and soulful techno to Hardwick Festival’s dance-focused Courtyard stage on Saturday.

Low Steppa, one of the most influential house music artists of the moment, headlines on Sunday, with ‘First Lady’ of Defected Records, Sam Devine and BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free also on the bill.

Craig Charles’ much-loved Funk & Soul Club is ready to light up the main stage on Friday with his infectious mix of classic funk, soul and disco.

FRIDAY

Main stage

16:00 - Keith Martin
18:00 - The Owl
19:30 - Craig Charles
20:45 - Hacienda Classical

Treehouse Arena

16:00 - Pete Wharrier
18:00 - Luke Una
20:00 - Smoove & Turrell

SATURDAY

Main Stage

12:45 - The Redroom
13:45 - Tom A Smith
14:45 - The Pale White
15.45 - Nieva Ella
16:45 - Scouting For Girls
18:00 - Melanie C
18:30 - The Vaccines
21:00 - The Kooks

The Courtyard

12:30 - Mark Hutchinson
14:00 - Mike Johnson
15:30 - Clara Da Costa
17:00 - Ryan McDermott
18:30 - Loeca
19:45 - Sorley
21:15 - Dennis Ferrer

Treehouse Arena

15:00 - Girlband
16:00 The War
18:00 - Riding The Low
18:45 - From The Jam
19:45 - Kevin & Perry DJ Set
20:45 - The Owl
21:45 - DJ Mike Johnson

Into the Forest

13:00 - James Parker
14:15 - Tony Hutchinson
15:45 - Bob Jeffries
18:00 - DJ Pippi
19:45 - HiFi Sean

SUNDAY

Main Stage

12:45 - Lizzie Esau
13:30 - Liam Fender
14:30 - Megan McKenna
15:45 - Lottery Winners
17:00 - Andrew Cushin
18:15 - The Cribs
19:45 - Johnny Marr
21:15 - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

The Courtyard

12:00 - James Parker
13:30 - Kev Cannon & Tony Hutchinson
15:30 - DJ Pippi
17:00 - Jeremy Healy
18:30 - Arielle Free
20:00 - Sam Divine
21:30 - Low Steppa

Treehouse Arena

13:15 - The Kairos
14:15 - The Voluntears
15:45 - Afflecks Palace
16:45 - Corella
17:45 - The Skinner Brothers
18:45 - CVC
19:45 - Ten City
21:00 DJ Linden C

Into The Forest

13:00 - Jake George B2B Charlie Bell
14:30 - Mark Hutchinson
15:45 - Angel
17:00 - Ryan McDermott
18:00 - Clara Da Costa
19:00 - Simon Gibb
20:00 Bob Jeffries

Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful setting, the event organisers offer an array of amazing experiences for all ages.= Child-friendly entertainment includes magic shows, ventriloquists, Punch & Judy, children’s workshops, interactive discos, and a fun fair.

There are rides for all ages of kids from big inflatable slides and merry go rounds for the smaller kids through to dodgems and fairground thrill rides for the adults. There will also be some comedy and circus acts on display.

The festival hosts a range of bars as well as wide variety of food vendors including Greek food, Indian food, pizzas and more.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit hardwickfestival.ticketline.co.uk

Stage times for this weekend's Hardwick Live Festival