Eliza Carthy, James Yuill, Jackie Oates and more for Festinho

The first acts have been announced for Festinho held at Hinwick House, Wellingborough in Bedfordshire over the bank holiday weekend from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th August 2010.

The line-up confirmations are (in alphabetical order)AGT Rave Cru, Alucidnation, Belleruche, Chris Wood, Daft Pink, Digitonal, Funky Jim & Dr.Emily, Dr Rubberfunk, Echaskech, Eliza Carthy, Flevans, Heather McClell, Hexstatic, Hint, Jackie Oates, James Yuill, Lucky Elephant, Mixmaster Morris, Sam Carter, Sombrero Sound System, and The Kleptones (Live AV set) with more acts still to be announced.

Also announced is news that Big Chill co-founder Pete Lawrence will return to curate the Harvest Stage on Saturday and Sunday. Phonica Records will be programming one of the DJ stages on Saturday, and Soundcrash will also be programming at the event.

Tickets are priced at £70 (or £50 with no camping) for a full weekend adult ticket with camping. Tickets for under 14s are priced at £30 (or £20 with no camping), with under 5s able to attend for free but require a ticket. Sunday adult day tickets are also available priced at £20, under 14s £10.

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The festival offers a line-up of up-and-coming talent alongside more famous names across all musical genres, as well as art spaces, film screenings and plenty of Brazilian flavour.

Festival goers can expect Tea rooms, a Casino, Picture House, four bars, food stalls, a disco shed, Feel Good Woods, a kids play area, Body & Soul healing zone, cream teas, daily BBQs, fancy dress, Brazilian art workshops, samba, percussion, art exhibition areas, campfire sessions, high quality camping and plenty of good toilets with hot showers.

There will also be fun and games for kids (and, if there are any real grown ups, then them too) all over the site. Angel Gardens will be there alongside bedtime stories around campfires, a hidden Art Trail, Healers and the Kids Carnival.

A full programme of Cabaret and Comedy acts too, in the comfort of a cosy corner of the House. Site opens at 3pm Friday, and everyone must be off site by noon on Monday.

All profits from the event go to the ABC Trust (www.abctrust.org.uk), a UK based charity that supports community art projects in Brazil geared towards developing skills and interests amongst less privileged children.

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