SELLOUT Cumbrian festival Kendal Calling has announced another wave of acts who will perform at the 2018 edition of the award-winning event.

The first new name added to the bill today is the proclaimed ‘King Of The North’, Bugzy Malone.

One of the most exciting figures in British grime, the star has become a name that thousands in the genre can’t look away from, with tracks such as ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Memory Lane’ bursting into the charts. 

Fellow grime superstar Lady Leshurr is also added to the bill today. Having been catapulted into the spotlight with her tongue in cheek ‘Queen’s Speech’ Youtube series, she’ll bring her mix of Jamaican slang and Brummie tones for a foot-stomping main stage appearance. 

Forever champions of grass roots talent, Kendal Calling will once again bring the finest up-and-coming acts from the Lakes and surrounding areas to the festival.

This year’s names include Lancaster label Bingo Records' full roster, with BBC Radio 6 Music favourites Mr Ben and the Bens performing along with Sun Drift, Dog Daisies and Family Selection Box.

Other local acts include The Lucid Dream, Molly Warburton, Good Foxy, The Chadelics, Late Night Legacy, Graces, Dansi, Sugarspun, Flynt, Bad Bambino, Valparaiso, Serene, Pariahs, Run & Hyde, Wolfpeake, Prowles, The Liars Club, Delagrave, and Indica Gallery. 

Those looking for gags amongst the music need look no further than Kendal Calling’s renowned Soapbox comedy stage. Leading the lineup this year are award winning funnyman Mark Watson and Live At The Apollo regular Hal Cruttenden.

Festival Director, Andy Smith said: “We were thrilled to have sold out this year’s Kendal Calling so quickly again but our work doesn’t stop there, sights are still set on making this one of the best years of the festival yet!

"We hope that these new additions are to the liking of our brilliant ticket buyers and that those who have missed out can join us next year.”