The Fratellis frontman's new band set for Loopallu

Jon Fratelli, the lead singer with Scottish rockers The Fratellis will be bringing his new band Codeine Velvet Club to Loopallu this month.

Codeine Velvet Club is a collaboration between Jon and Glasgow singer Lou Hickey with them exploring a more retro direction and featuring strings, brass, choirs and lots more. The band's debut album will be released on Monday 18th November.

Also just announced are firm festival favourites The Dangleberries, along with one of the fastest rising acts in Scotland Pearl and the Puppets.

They join a bill which has the The View headlining, plus The Neville Staple Band, Lightning Seeds, Mumford & Sons, The Dykeenies, Kid British, and The Family Mahone. This year's festival will take place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September at Ullapool, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

Tickets for the festival are on sale, priced at £55, with camping £15 extra. Under-12s are free, though everyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Camping is an additional £15, and campervans/caravans £25.

To buy tickets, click here.

Situated in the pretty little fishing village of Ullapool on the shores Loch Broom Loopallu has activities for all ages in addition to the music. There are no acts confirmed yet for the event in 2009. The festival also offers local food and drink along with fringe events throughout the village.

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