Shropshire Star

Headliners announced for Llangollen Fringe Festival

The headline acts for Llangollen's Fringe have been announced with organisers calling it the biggest in its 23 events.

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Emmanuel Jal, a former boy soldier in Sudan who rose to prominence in the hip hop world is among the top names.

Joining him will be psychedelic singer and songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, adventurer and film maker Bruce Parry, the Bud Pistols, and Electric Swing Circus.

Stand up comedy acts will also be on show with the return of Band For A Day, a Ska themed Steam Train ride and music canal boat trips.

It runs from July 19 to 27, and tickets are now on sale at £70.

Festival tickets and dates and times for all concerts and events are available from or by calling the Fringe box office on 0800 1455 779