Pentangle have confirmed that they will reform to play a one-off anniversary gig at Londonโ€™s Royal Festival Hall next June.

The original band comprising Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox are reuniting for their Sweet Child double albumโ€™s 40th anniversary.

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The band has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence since the release of a definitive four CD box set โ€˜The Time Has Comeโ€˜ in March this year.

You can read Uncutโ€™s extensive four-star rated review of the box set here.

Pentangle also recieved a lifetime achievement award at the BBC Folk Awards this year.

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The one-off concert is to take place on June 29, 2008, exactly 40 years since Sweet Childโ€™s release.

Go to www.southbankcentre.co.uk for more details and tickets.