BLUES fans will be heading for Fort Purbrook near Portsmouth in September for the fifth annual Blues at the Fort Festival.

The line-up for the event, taking place on Portsdown Hill on September 19 and 20, has just been announced with some top acts including The Blues Band and The Hamsters.

All the proceeds will go to sporting activities and charities in the area. The Hamsters, a hard rock band who specialise in playing the music of Jimi Hendrix headline on Friday night with the Blues Band topping the bill on Saturday. For tickets call Havant Tourist Information Centre via 023 9248 0024.