WEST Cumbrian music festival Glassonbury is back with another line-up of leading local talent.

Having started out in 2009, the all-day event at Glasson Rangers Rugby League Club, in Maryport, has continued to grow.

Having been hit by torrential rain last time out, organisers are hoping for some favourable weather when the event returns on Saturday July 1.

There will be nine acts on stage from 1pm onward, with hometown band The Mayfair Suite wrapping things up with a headline appearance.

The festival will see another local act, The Low Keys, make their debut live appearance, having been drafted in as a late replacement for Bugenhagen, who have been forced to withdraw.

Well-established Whitehaven trio Mama-Sang and the Robot play their blues-influenced rock 'n' roll originals, and there are acoustic sets from solo acts Flick Lister and Cory Spedding.

Collision - whose set was worst hit by the weather last time out - will have the chance to impress with a full set this time out, and are on top form following high-profile appearances supporting 5ive and at the recent TownFest.
Mama-Sang and The Robot

Female-fronted classic rock four-piece No Idea, who have previously appeared at the Maryport Blues Festival, take their place on the bill, and top West Cumbrian covers band Out On Bail bring their set-list of instantly-recognisable hits from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Status Quo and Foo Fighters.

It is left to The Mayfair Suite to round out the night. Having established themselves as festival regulars over the past three years, they have also found themselves on the bill at Cumbria's most recent "Madchester" nights, and played shows across the region.

They close the show with a set that encompasses indie, rock, pop and psychedelic sounds, and well-known anthems.

One of the festival founders, Ross Easterbrook, says: "We've built up a really good following, and sold out three years running.

"We've always looked to give local people and new bands a chance, and there's rock, pop and some acoustic stuff as well, so it covers all bases.

"It started out as just our way of raising money for charity, but it's grown and grown. I look forward to it every year."

This year's festival raises money for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and the Unique children's charity.

Tickets priced £7 are available from the rugby club, and from The Laundry Basket and Muddy 4 Paws, both in Maryport.