Shed Seven have been confirmed along with a string of new names for this year’s Stockton Weekender, taking place on Saturday 26^th and Sunday 27^th July. Joinig them is Hyde & Beast, Laurel, New Electric Ride, Red Kite, Dark Bells&  & Lilliput.

Teesside’s talent is well represented too with acts such as melodic Hartlepool rockers PALACE, Saltburn baroque racketeers By Toutatis, and recent 6Music Festival performers Weird Shapes.  

They join the previously announced Public Enemy, Happy Mondays, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Peter Hook & The Light, Reverend & The Makers, The Amazing Snakeheads and comedian Lee Nelson, at this years event.  

Stockton Weekender festival director Paul Burns said "It's great to add more artists of this calibre to our already fantastic line up. We have a history of programming some real surprises who go on to become huge names, and this year's no exception. 

We think that the 2014 Stockton Weekender will prove to be a festival that Teesside can be proud to call its own." 

Tickets for the festival went on sale in February and loyal festivalgoers have been snapping up the Early Bird Weekend ticket priced at £35 (subject to booking fees). 

The Early Bird Weekend price will be available until Wednesday 30^th April and on Thursday 1^st May, Day tickets will be released and Weekend prices will rise. 

The family friendly event, which offers a children’s activity tent and is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere, will once more offer two free Under 14 tickets for every adult ticket purchased, and the option to camp also returns, an additional cost of £30 on top of a Weekend ticket price. 

To help increase accessibility TMA have introduced the option to pay in instalments this year. Festivalgoers can reserve their tickets with a £10 deposit (per ticket) and then pay the rest off as they can, as long as it's all paid for by 25th July. This option is only available over the phone or in person and is subject to terms and conditions.  

Early Bird Weekend prices are £35 and £65 for camping. Ticket prices will increase in price from 1^st April onwards. Each adult ticket entitles the holder to 2 free Under 14s tickets. For more information and ticket links click here.