The first release of tickets to the popular Margate Soul Festival go on sale tomorrow with revellers in store for another bumper line-up.

The event, held across numerous venues in Margate, is a much-loved fixture in the summer and will run from July 31 to August 2 next year.

First release tickets on Friday are available to email subscribers only and general release will be next Thursday.

Venues next year include Olby’s Soul Café, Margate Winter Gardens, the Sunset Stage, Imperial Lounge and Lighthouse Bar.

This summer’s event saw more than 100 DJs and acts playing over three days, including UK jazz funk giants Incognito and Light of the World, with special guests Michelle John, Lukas Setto and Kent-based up and coming band Mad Yella, hailed as the next generation of British jazz funk.

For ticket prices, day and weekend passes, and for more information about acts when they are announced visit www. margatesoulfestival.co.uk

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