HAMPSHIRE’S folk-rock hero Frank Turner will make a headlining appearance at this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival.

The Winchester rocker, famed for his raucous brand of punk-driven brand of folk, will headline the Festival Republic stage at the popular event, which takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

He will bring his captivating solo set to Reading on Sunday and wow the crowds in Leeds on Friday.

He is joined by Southampton five-piece Bury Tomorrow, who will delight the crowds on the Lock Up/Pit stage.

The band, who formed in 2006, have been described as a melodic metalcore band and have toured with the likes of Don Broco, Slaves, and Architects.

Metallica, The Libertines and Mumford & Sons headline the Main Stage at this year’s festival, which takes place across the weekend of August 28 – 30.

Other confirmed acts include All Time Low, Kendrick Lamar, The Maccabees, Knife Party, Jamie xx, Tyler, the Creator, and Mastodon.

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Southampton's Bury Tomorrow

Festival boss Melvin Benn said: “What a band to announce as our third headliner. The Libertines are part of the Reading & Leeds family and I can’t wait for the boys to walk on to our Main Stages in their rightful place at the top of the bill.

“I’m excited to announce over 50 other phenomenally talented acts today who will bring amazing performances for our fans. I really think we’ve got the ultimate line-up this year.

“Where else can you see Kendrick Lamar on the same day as Deadmau5 and Years & Years, or Marmozets on the same day as Azealia Banks or Metallica, or All Time Low on the same day as Knife Party or Mumford & Sons!

“It’s almost exactly six months to the Festivals and I already can’t wait until August Bank Holiday weekend.”