Chase & Status have been announced as the headline act for the Southbeats Festival.

The duo will perform at Birchington's Quex Park in September alongside MC Rage to more than 10,000 music fans.

Spokesman Max Weston said: “We are delighted to be bringing one of the UK’s most prestigious acts to Thanet.

"With an impressive list of festival and club appearances this summer and a fourth studio album due for release later this year, the people of Kent are in for a real treat.”

Other acts due to perform at the festival include Fatman Scoop, Kano, Jaguar Skills, Low Steppa and So Solid Crew among many others.

Organisers say there are more acts still to be announced for the one-day festival which will take place on Saturday, September 24.

Tickets are available at £36.50 and can be bought from southbeatsfestival.com

VIP tickets cost £62.50.