HOLLYWOOD superstar Kiefer Sutherland has been confirmed for the 2019 Wickham Festival.

The actor/director is bringing his band to the picturesque site in the heart of Hampshire where he will top the bill on the Village Stage on Sunday August 4.

It is a major coup for organisers to land one of the biggest names in showbusiness. The star of the hit series 24 and a string of blockbuster movies is now enjoying huge success on the music circuit.

With two hit albums and UK tours to his name, Sutherland’s brand of country music is a perfect fit for the four-day festival.

Organiser Peter Chegwyn said: “We are very excited to have secured such a massive star. It is amazing to think Kiefer Sutherland will be coming to Wickham!

“It shows just how the festival has grown in stature that we are now able to attract global superstars of this calibre. It is a rare chance for fans to get close to one of the biggest names in Hollywood who is also a very talented musician and singer.

“With hits like ‘Not Enough Whiskey’, the band deliver a really high quality show and I know our fans will love the music. With singer-songwriters Gilbert O’Sullivan and Ralph McTell headlining on the Valley Stage it will make a fantastic finish to the festival.”

Level 42 have already been confirmed to headline on Friday August 2 while the Saturday star will be confirmed early in the New Year once the singer has completed a nationwide arena tour.

Chegwyn added: “The festival has a real family-friendly feel with plenty to entertain young children as well as a great range of food, drink and craft stalls plus four days of fantastic music.

“The family-friendly, chilled atmosphere is the secret of our success and advance tickets sales are reflecting that. It is looking like a bumper crowd so fans are advised to buy early.”

Those buying now can save £50 on weekend tickets which make the perfect Christmas present and are now on sale at just £130 per adult or £65 for each Under 16 with Under 10's admitted completely free. Weekend camping can be booked at £30 per tent or caravan/motorhome.

Tickets are on sale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk which is regularly updated as more artists are confirmed for the 2019 festival which runs from August 1-4.