Santigold announced for Underage Fest

Santigold, formerly known as Santogold, leads the list of new additions for this year's Underage Festival.

Santigold will be appearing as an exclusive UK date alongside her appearance at this year's Field Day. Other confirmed acts include The Horrors, Patrick Wolf, Lion Club, Lo-Fi Culture Scene, Underground Heroes.

Underage Festival has also announced a new partnership with Youth Music, giving young people an opportunity to perform on the 'Music Is Power' stage. Youth Music's Underage campaign launches tomorrow, 1st April 2009. Young musicians in any genre can sign up on the microsite www.youthmusic.org.uk/underage and the four best acts will be selected to play alongside established artists such as Ladyhawke, Tommy Sparks, Kissy Sellout and more.

The previously confirmed acts for 2009 feature The Pigeon Detectives are to headline. Joining them will be Mystery Jets, Metronomy, Ladyhawke, Rolo Tomassi, Hadouken!, First Aid Kit, Golden Silvers, Marina And The Diamonds, The Whip, The XX, Esser, Tommy Sparks, Tinchy Stryder, Kissy Sell out, Caspa, Pull In Emergency, Rosie & the Goldbug, Rusko, The Chapman Family, TomB Crew DJ, Video Nasties, and more.

Underage Festival 2009 which returns to Victoria Park, Hackney, London on Friday 7th August 2009 is an event for 14 to 18 year olds (strictly no over-18s; 18-year olds are welcome) and is run by London's Underage club. Youngsters are able to attend this festival on their own. The bars will be soft drinks only and there will be food available on site.

Tickets are on sale priced at £26.50. To buy tickets click here.

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