The jewel in the crown of Northern England's festival calendar, Beat-Herder, has announced its Friday night headliner.

Kicking off proceedings in the Ribble Valley will be Manchester rock legends James, replacing former headliners Primal Scream, who have sadly had to cancel their appearance due to Bobby Gillespie's recent injury.

He slipped off a speaker stack and fell seven feet, injuring his back. 

Fresh from a new album and arena tour and known for their string of hit anthemic singles including Sit Down, Come Home and She's a Star, iconic English rockers James will bring their own brand of britpop to the Beat-Herder main stage on 15th July.

Previously announced acts include folk-pop troubadour and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Donovan, Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow, reggae giants Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption and German house maestros Booka Shade.

The Bolton News: Thousands of revellers enjoyed the sunshine and sounds of Beat-Herder festival near Skipton last summer

Todd Terje will be playing his infectious Norwegian disco live in his Sunday main stage headline slot, while beat-boxer extraordinaire and production whiz Beardyman will invite MCs Leen and Serocee to make a brand new album live, inspired song titles made up by the audience.

Acid house and techno veteran A Guy Called Gerald and co-founder of avant-dubstep label Skull Disco, Appleblim are confirmed for Trash Manor.

Elsewhere The Fortress, one of the most exhilarating stages at Beat-Herder, is set to pop off courtesy of BBC Radio 1 DJ B.Traits who headlines the Friday.

Over at the magical Toil Trees stage, the house and techno heartland of the festival nestled deep in the woods, Beat-Herder will play host to some of today's biggest DJs, including Riton, Dirtybird co-founder Justin Martin, and Andhim, Defected stalwart Sonny Fodera and a special Doorly & Friends takeover, featuring fellow Dirtybird head honcho Claude VonStroke, Derrick Carter and Will Tramp.

Legends in the drum 'n' bass scene, TC feat MC Jakes will headline The Ring on Saturday, joining the festival's burgeoning all-star cast of D&B favourites including Jauz, Delta Heavy, A Skillz and jungle veteran General Levy.

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Never one to rest on their laurels, the 2016 edition will boast not one but two new areas.

For the first time in its history, Beat-Herder will be teaming up with esteemed psychedelic party crew Sunrise.

Expect top production, wild sounds courtesy of the mighty Opus Sound System, UV eye candy and the best psychedelic music ranging from chilled to psybreak and right right through to full on stompers.

Also new for 2016 is The Illustrious Society stage, the "home of the Good, the Glitterati and the Intelligentsia" will be setting up at Beat-Herder. Suits, steam punk or vintage attire are mandatory for entry. 

Originating from roots as a free rave on the Lancashire moors in 2006, Beat-Herder Festival has grown to where it is today thanks to a swift word-of-mouth growth and a devout army of fans who come back year on year.

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Despite its increasing popularity, the organisers intentionally cap the tickets at an intimate 12,000 to maintain it’s egalitarian feel. Beat-Herder is a friendly, barmy, hedonistic oasis hidden amidst the relative calm of the Ribble Valley. 

Beat-Herder takes place at Dock Ber Farm, Sawley, Ribble Valley, from July 15 to 17. Click here for more details and tickets