The Answer, Japanese Popstars & ASIWYFA for Glasgowbury

Northern Irish fest Glasgowbury has unveiled its first batch of acts. The headliners at this year's 'small but massive' event, which takes place from July 19 – 21 are; Downpatrick's The Answer, Derry dance duo Japanese Popstars and instrumental rockers And So I Watch You From Afar.

Also set to play over the course of the weekend at Eagle's Rock are: Little Bear, Axis Of, Ed Zealous, In Their Thousands, More Than Conquerors, Trucker Diablo, The Bonnevilles, Runaway GO, PigsAsPeople, Vanilla Gloom, Robyn G. Shiels.

The festival, now in its thirteenth year, will join in with Derry's 'City of Culture' celebrations too. On the Friday there will be a special Derry showcase, and the fest will also link with Derry-based CultureTECH festival and host a technology-inspired tent, featuring screenings, gaming and interactive activities.

Creative Director, Paddy Glasgow: “Every year, Glasgowbury aims to reflect the great success of our homegrown music scene and 2013’s line-up is arguably one of our best and most vibrant."

Tickets for Glasgowbury 2013, priced from just £35, are on sale now from [link]www.glasgowbury.com[/link]