Latest acts for Live at Leeds 2020 announced

Indie favourites Mystery Jets, two times Mercury Prize nominee Ghostpoet and London five-piece Shame join a lineup which already includes DMA's, Pale Waves, Tim Burgess and Ezra Furman.

The festival takes place on Saturday, May 2 at venues across Leeds.

Previous artists that have appeared at Live at Leeds in the early stages of their careers and gone on to huge achievements include Sam Fender, Sam Smith, The 1975, Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.

Fickle Friends, Alfie Templeman, Rhys Lewis, Brooke Bentham, Ryan McMullen and and The Wytches have also joined the lineup.

Leeds label Dance to the Radio are bringing a host of new acts to the festival, including Bradford's Fling, Jake Whiskin, Sfven, Leo Cosmos and Low Hummer.

Live at Leeds Booker JoeHubbard comments on the recent additions: “We’re delighted to announce the addition of 70 artists to Live at Leeds 2020.

"Joining DMA’s and Pale Waves are Shame, making their first appearance back in Leeds since a storming show at Stylus.

"Fickle Friends return with new material – their new single’s Pretty Great.

"We’ll have Mystery Jets – good news for all those who missed out on tickets to their sold out Wardrobe show, and a big scoop in twice-Mercury nominated Ghostpoet, who will be releasing his highly anticipated fifth album in 2020.

"As always with LAL there’s a host of exciting new talent, Alfie Templeman, Chinatown Slalom & Oscar Lang are all ones to watch for sure – and some of the best local acts about with Sfven, Jake Whiskin, Beauty School and Leo Cosmos amongst plenty there."

Tickets are on sale now.