THE legendary Bulldog Bash bike festival is revving up for take off next month.

The line up of The Bulldog Bash 2004 has been confirmed, and the legendary Chuck Berry will be making a guest appearance.

A second outdoor stage has been added featuring rock acts such as Tokyo Dragons and Hurricane Party.

The event takes place at Shakespeare County Raceway, Long Marston, near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, on Thursday, August 12, to Sunday, August 15.

This will be the 18th annual Bulldog Bash, which is set up by bikers and run by bikers.

Chuck Berry will be headlining on the main stage on Saturday, August 14, from 10pm to 11pm.

There will also be trade stalls of every description, a huge fairground, and tattoo and piercing stalls.

The Bulldog Bash evolved from a tiny gathering 18 years ago to become Europe's biggest and best biker and rock festival.

Tickets for the 2004 event cost £45.