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Ramblin' Man Fair organisers announce new acts for their festival in Mote Park, Maidstone, in July

14:30, 16 February 2015

updated: 14:47, 16 February 2015

New acts have joined the line-up for a new rock festival set to be staged this summer in Maidstone.

The Ramblin’ Man Fair, being staged by The Rock Collective in Mote Park on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, already has Marillion, Scorpions and Camel.

Among the new acts announced is American blues artist Seasick Steve, who already has a following in Kent.

British heavy metal band Saxon
British heavy metal band Saxon

Also in the line-up will be heavy metal band Saxon and Blue Oyster Cult, one of the most influential American rock bands of all time.

Other acts announced for the main stage are: The Temperance Movement, The Quireboys, Solstafir, Blue Pills, Toseland, FM and No Hot Ashes, while on the progressive stage will be: Anathema, Haken, Alcest, Knifeworld, Anna Phoebe and Unto Us.

Masters of progressive metal Dream Theater
Masters of progressive metal Dream Theater

Bob Wayne, Buck & Evans and Jess & the Bandits are all on the country stage on the first day, while Mick Ralph’s Blues Band, Randy Bachman and VerseChorusVerse will be performing on the blues stage on the Sunday.

The festival will also include food stalls, a beer festival, music cinema and luxury camping.

Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk, and there are a number of accommodation packages details of which can be found by visiting www.ramblinmanfair.com

Seasick Steve
Seasick Steve
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