Kendal Calling 2017 line-up announced as Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers and Franz Ferdinand take to the stage

The headliners for Kendal Calling 2017 have been announced - with Stereophonics, Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers and Tinie Tempah taking to the stage.

The long-standing rock band will be joined by Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys, who is returning one last time to present 'Pet Sounds' in its entirety.

As one of the UK's most enduring rock acts, Stereophonics will be making their Kendal Calling debut this year.

Richard Jones from Stereophonics said: “We’ve been fortunate to headline and play at some amazing festivals over the years and it’s an honour to play at Kendal Calling this summer a first for us in the Lake District.”

For those with early bird tickets, and heading to the festival on the Thursday night, Franz Ferdinand will be on hand to entertain.

No stranger to the fields having played a rip roaring headlining set at the festival in 2014, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will be returning to co-headline in 2017.

The Lake District festival is being held at Lowther Deer Park in Cumbria from July 27 - 30.

Joining the headliners are troubadour Jake Bugg, Scottish soul-bearers Frightened Rabbit, Seasick Steve, Editors, Slaves, Circa Waves, Nothing But Thieves, Lethal Bizzle, Kate Nash, The Hunna, Loyle Carner and veteran Merseyside psych rockers The Coral.

Over in the dance-orientated Glow Tent, Chart topping UK rapper Example returns to the festival to headline the stage alongside house DJ Tom Zanetti, Butterz members Royal-T, DJ Q and Flava D together as TQD, bass duo My Nu Leng, Mike Skinner and DJ sets from London soul collective Jungle and British electronica masters Faithless.

As well as music, festival-goers will also enjoy four days of arts installations, comedy performances, gourmet food, kid's entertainment and a real ale festival.

Kendal Calling founder Andy Smith said: “Drastic times cause for drastic measures and to that end we’ve gone the whole nine yards!

"We're excited to be welcoming no less than 6 headliners to the fields this year, including Brian Wilson’s last appearance on these shores as he performs Pet Sounds in full.”

Tickets are on sale now for £135.