GUILFEST 2005 will bring headline acts back to their roots from July 15 to 17 at Guildford's Stoke Park.

Paul Weller, the former Jam frontman, and legendary rockers Status Quo have both confirmed they will be playing the 14th annual Guilfest, and it will be a homecoming for both acts.

Both Weller (pictured above) and Rick Parfitt - who, along with Francis Rossi, was in Quo's original line-up - are from neighbouring Woking, as is the festival's organiser Tony Scott.

With more stages, more attractions and even a larger beer tent, Guilfest 2005 has increased its capacity to 17,500 per day. While much of the line-up is still under wraps, an enticing mix of international, national and up-and-coming stars is promised.

BBC Radio 2 has come on board for another year and will be broadcasting from the festival.

In addition, the best comedy acts will be featured, a huge Kidzone will cater for the younger generation, and more than 100 stalls featuring arts and crafts from around the world are to set up shop in the bazaar.

Guilfest began life as a folk and blues festival in 1992. Still organised by Tony Scott, the festival has found its niche in the "older than Reading but easier to get into than Glastonbury" market.

In 2003, Jamie Cullum played on the Uncut stage and, within a year, was selling out at the Royal Albert Hall. That year, The Darkness also played one afternoon as Alice Cooper headlined in the evening.

Tickets are on sale now. A weekend pass costs £75, concessions are available and children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Weekend tickets, including camping on a site adjacent to the festival ground, cost £85. Day tickets are £35 per person.

For tickets and further information, contact 01483 454159 or log on to www.guilfest.co.uk