ELKIE Brooks and Tony Hadley are just two of the names headlining at this year's Ross-on-Wye International Festival.

From August 7-17, the festival will feature a varied line-up of music, drama, opera, comedy and dance performances.

With over a dozen hit singles to her name, Elkie Brooks will perform a combination of her former hits and new material, including jazz and blues tracks from her recent album Trouble in Mind with Humphrey Littleton.

Former lead singer of Spandau Ballet and recent star of the TV series Reborn in the USA, along with Elkie, Tony Hadley will perform a selection of 80s hits along with songs from his forthcoming solo album.

Also appearing will be Orchestra Baobab from Senegal, fresh from success in the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards, where their latest recording was named album of the year.

The festival box office opens May 27, and it will also be possible to book tickets on line on the new website (www.rosson wye-intfestival.co.uk) from the same date.