SHED Seven and Doves will join James as headliners at the 2025 Wychwood Festival.

The event, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse between May 30 and June 1, has unveiled dozens of fresh acts, having confirmed indie legends James early this year.

As well as fellow headliners Shed Seven and Doves, the line-up now boasts Public Service Broadcasting, The Zutons, The Lottery Winners, Ibibio Sound Machine, Scouting For Girls and more.

Rick Witter, Shed Seven frontman, said: “We are really looking forward to coming back to play at the Wychwood Festival again in 2025.

“The last time we played there was an amazing atmosphere so we can’t wait to come back and recreate it. Expect big songs and rock and roll. See you down the front.”

After three years away, Manchester darlings Doves will top the bill on festival Sunday.

Firmly back on the scene and gearing up for a highly anticipated new album – Constellations For The Lonely – Doves’ emotive and atmospheric anthems like There Goes the Fear and Pounding are sure to round off a closing moment to cherish next summer.

Elsewhere, Public Service Broadcasting will bring their one of a kind combination of post-rock sonics and immersive historical storytelling, while The Zutons, the Liverpool band that gave the world a timeless singalong hit Valerie, promise a crowd-pleasing set.

Rising stars The Lottery Winners have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most entertaining live bands, and serve to add a fresh edge to the weekend, alongside R&B-inspired pop sensation Daniel Bedingfield as part of an exciting live comeback.

Festival favourites Scouting For Girls are sure to draw an enormous crowd to enjoy instantly recognisable and endlessly popular catalogue of hits, while the hypnotic rhythms of Ibibio Sound Machine and angular and upbeat dance-punk tunes from Home Counties are certain to get everyone dancing.

Public Service Broadcasting said: “We’re really looking forward to coming back to Wychwood Festival – it’s always been a great atmosphere in the past and it’s been too long since we were there. See some of you soon.”

Ibibio Sound Machine said: “We’re excited to be playing at Wychwood festival 2025 alongside so many great acts.”

Graeme Merifield, Wychwood Festival co-founder, said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to unveil next summer’s line-up today.

“The response to James as our first headliner last month was phenomenal, so we wanted to spread a little early holiday cheer by sharing the rest of our headliners, and more, much earlier than we usually do.

“Bringing Shed Seven to Cheltenham after their historic run with two number-one albums, and welcoming Doves during their exciting comeback year, has my heart pounding already!

“But it’s not just about chart hits at Wychwood, we’re also bringing HIITs in 2025. We’re absolutely delighted to have booked in a PE session on the main stage with Joe Wicks.

“This year’s Wychwood lineup is shaping up to be something truly special for the whole family.”

For more details on the Wychwood Festival – and to buy tickets – log on to wychwoodfestival.com.

The full line-up announced is:
James – Shed Seven – Doves
Public Service Broadcasting – The Zutons – The Lottery Winners – Daniel Bedingfield
Fisherman’s Friends – Ibibio Sound Machine – Scouting For Girls – Songhoy Blues – The Magic Numbers – Gentleman’s Dub Club – Goldie Lookin Chain – Skinny Lister – Lack of Afro – The Bug Club – Dub Catalyst – Home Counties – Doreen Doreen – The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican – Roving Crows – Whitney Social Club

PE with Joe Wicks

Howlin’ Petes: The Smyths – Barrioke – The Beatles Dub Club – Thrill Collins – Hip Hop Karaoke – The Ogretones – Witney Social Club – DJ Carlton (Temps Rising) – Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer

More than 100 workshops and family activities:
Circus Skills – Magic Workshops – Yoga for Adults & Children – Open Mic – Drumming – Street Theatre – Arts and Craft Workshops

Plus: Comedy – Storybox: Kids Children Literature Festival – Silent Disco – Healing Gardens