Sally Barker star of BBC’s The Voice is the latest addition to the bill at Purbeck Folk Festival, taking place at Wilkswood Farm, Dorset between 21st Aug 2014 - 24th Aug 2014 .

With six solo albums to her name and a touring career that has seen her open for the likes of Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Richard Thompson and Fairport Convention, not to mention being a founding member of revered all-female folk outfit The Poozies (she left to start a family in 1996 and was replaced by Kate Rusby), Sally is no stranger to the music business.

She joins the already confirmed acts Turin Brakes, Eddi Reader, Lloyd Cole, The South, Nizlopi, Chris Wood and Idlewild Acoustic.

“There I was, thinking what a fantastic line-up we had, all complete, no space left on the bill,” says Purbeck Folk Festival director Paul Burke. “Then out of the blue an email arrived from Sally Barker. I have loved her singing for a long, long time – and then voted for her on The Voice.

“We didn’t think twice, just emailed back: ‘You wuz robbed. Come and play at Purbeck!’ Booking Sally is the icing on the cake for this year’s Festival. Thrilled!”

Now in its sixth year, Purbeck Folk Festival’s inclusive booking policy ensures an eclectic mix of outstanding, original young folk, established roots, traditional and world music in a fun, family-friendly environment. The four stages are contained in the farm’s barns and a marquee venue that hosts the Purbeck Rising final and open mic sessions.

Also added The Furrow Collective, Roving Crows, Moscow Drug Club, Flats & Sharps,The Jack Ratts, Lizzie Nunnery & Winter Mountain.

Music aside, Purbeck Folk Festival boasts a host of additional entertainment that includes an on-site cinema programme, art interventions and workshops, a fancy dress parade, a poetry slam, kids’ activity pen and a beer festival with 40 local real ales, 20 ciders and even a Dorset pils lager!

Until 30 June, weekend tickets (Fri-Sun) including free camping are on sale at just £90 (£45 12-17 years, £10 4-11 years, under 4s free). Day camping is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at £10 a night on arrival. A limited number of Festival day tickets will also be available.