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Nestled on the edge of the Lake District, Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre will open its doors for three weeks of music from some of the world's top performers.

Gateway international Roots Festival will feature reggae, traditional and contemporary folk, dancehall and dub

The Vibraphonic festival is held across eighteen venues around Exeter and it brings together an eclectic line-up of artists and DJs with it that all perform over much of March.

The festival has already had the likes of Audio Bullys, Mr Scruff and Misty In Roots in the past, so expect more of diversity this time around

Unfolding across a myriad of venues in the capital's East End, the Word Festival is set to unravel the magic of the 'word' exploring everything from blogs and Boggle, to poetic lyricism to lyric poetry

Hammerfest is an indoor metal and rock festival boasting an incredible 50 live acts performing across six arenas in just two days.

The festival will take place at Pontins Holiday Camp in Prestatyn in North Wales and with bands like Bullet For My Valentine, Saxon and Exit Ten performing in the past, festival-goers can expect more of the same this time around