Shane MacGowan, and Seth Lakeman for Trowbridge Village Pump

Shane MacGowan, leads the latest acts for the 36th Trowbridge Village Pump festival.

Shane MacGowan's performance will also feature Sharon Shannon, and their band.

Other acts confirmed include Seth Lakeman, Adrian Edmondson & the Bad Shepherds, Loudon Wainwright III, and Alabama 3 who will be making a return to Trowbridge.

Trowbridge Village Pump festival happens at Stowford Manor Farm, Wingfield, near Trowbridge, in Wiltshire and features internationally-known acts from the world of Roots/Folk and Blues music, and takes place in 2009 from Thursday 23rd until Sunday 26th July.

The 2009 line up includes Edward II, Saw Doctors, 17 Hippies, The Omega 3, O'death, Woodpigeon, Luka Bloom, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Steve Knightley, Ross and Jarleth, Achanak, Roy Bailey and Tony Benn, Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, Ian Siegal, and Hazmat Modine. With more names still to be confirmed.

All events take place in marquees and the compact site with three separate stages plus a childrens tent, comedy evening, workshops covering a wide range of interests, beer tents, and a myriad of trade stalls selling food and items from all over the world.

As well as the musical performances, you can also expect dances, workshops, informal sessions, street entertainment and a complete children's programme with music, childrens dances, storytelling, puppets, magic and circus skills.

Tickets are priced at £115 weekend with free camping, but if you buy before 1st July they are £105. Tickets for children between 10 and 15 years old are half price. Children between the ages of 10 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged under 10 have free entry with a ticket holding adult. To buy tickets, click here.

A new introduction in 2009 is the first Pump Factor competition to find a winning artist/artists to play on one of the main stages before the end of the festival.

Camping and car parking are all on site close at hand.

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