Latitude have announced a string of new acts appearing on the first day on this year’s festival.

Emmy The Great, one of the most charming songwriters to come out of the anti-folk scene, will play the Sunrise Arena on Friday July 18.

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Singer/songwriter Tom Baxter and jazz singer Beth Rowley, will both play the Uncut Arena, joining Nizlopi, The Bookhouse Boys and Golden Silvers.

Joining the abundance of new talent on Huw Stephen’s BBC Introducing Lake Stage will be up and coming Liverpool band Wave Machines.

With just days to go until the festival kicks off Uncut are highlighting the must-see acts on our Countdown to Latitude.

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For a full line-up and travel information see www.latitudefestival.co.uk