FINAL acts and venues have been announced for the Oxjam Southampton performance festival that is set to be held across the city.

The festival, which aims to promote regional talent and raise funds for Oxfam, is kicking off with a weekend celebration from July 25 to 27.

Venues including Southampton Art Gallery and various inner city pubs and cafes will host a range of performances.To help promote the festival vibe, there will also be cakes, face-painting in various venues and busking on the streets.

Confirmed acts include burlesque wonder Isabelle L’Amour, professional dance troupe Roynon Dance Swanmore, heartfelt singersongwriter Sasha Matthissen and garage rock two-piece The Golden Age.

All money raised will go directly to the charity to tackle local and national poverty.