One of the biggest pop festivals of the year gets under way tomorrow.

Madonna, The Kooks, Fatboy Slim, The Feeling and Usher are among the stars playing at Radio 1's Big Weekend, in Mote Park, on Saturday and Sunday.

Today's Kent Messenger is packed with star interviews and the latest news about the event.

Throughtout the festival, kentmessenger.co.uk will also be regularly updated with news, interviews and information.

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Meanwhile, don't miss your chance to get involved in our online debate about the event.

So far we have heard from many Maidstone residents who were not lucky enough to get tickets for the event - do you feel the same?

But we also want to hear from those who did get tickets. What are you most looking forward to about the Big Weekend?