Echo and the Bunnymen have been confirmed as one of the headliners at this year’s Summer Sundae festival in Leicester.

The Bunnymen’s current touring incarnation comprises founder members Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant with Simon Finley (drums), Stephen Brennan (bass), Gordy Goudie (guitar), and Paul Fleming (keyboards).

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The three day, five stage, music festival takes place in the grounds of De Montfort Hall between August 10 and 12.

Also confirmed to play are The Magic Numbers, Gruff Rhys, The Pipettes and Uncut favourites Richmond Fontaine.

Another 90 artists are still to be confirmed for the event which is now in it’s sixth year.

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Previous years have seen sets from Patti Smith, Belle & Sebastian, Gomez, Calexico and Yo La Tengo.

Early bird ticket offer of £75 for the whole weekend ends this Friday (March 9).

More artist and ticket information available from here