An eagerly anticipated five-day music festival will be coming to a village in July.

The 22nd edition of Bures Music Festival will feature acts from across the East Anglian area and bands from overseas.

Among the acts which will be performing are UK Beach Boys, Funk 2K, Litter Kings and the Ashton Jones Project.

The festival kicks off on the Wednesday evening with a choral night at St. Mary’s Church, which will also host a jazz night 24 hours later.

Thursday evening will also see a competition held at the village recreation ground where young and upcoming musicians will face off against one another.

The winner of the competition will claim a £150 cash prize and be granted the chance to open proceedings on the final day.

On the Friday evening, the live music will start in earnest as Bernie Marsden headlines and gets the crowds ready for a weekend full of entertainment.

At least six different bands will be performing on the Saturday and Sunday, while refreshments will be available on site.

Visitors are asked not to bring food to the festival on the Saturday, however picnics are permitted on the Sunday.

Alcohol can be purchased from a licensed bar however must not be taken into the main arena.

Any profits raised from the five-day event will go toward charities and community projects in the Bures area.

A camping pass is available for those looking to stay on site during the festival.

Organisers say there are a greater range of facilities for those looking to pitch up and stay overnight.

The festival begins on Wednesday, July 4 and runs through until Sunday, July 8.

Tickets and passes for the event are available online.

Those purchased in advance will receive a discount.

Visit www.buresmusicfestival.com/.