The area's newest music festival is set to take over Eastleigh Football Club's Silverlake Stadium this bank holiday weekend. 

Playing the Field Festival will feature the likes of Feeder, The Coral and The Hoosiers. 

The event, set to become an annual fixture, promises a great live music line-up, globe trotting DJs, local music legends and other activities. 

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Saturday (May 24) is a family-friendly event with children of all ages welcome.

Sunday (May 25) is Dance in the Field day with the event open to strictly over 18s only.

Organisers, from venues and brands including Engine Rooms and Orange Rooms, promise it will rival the biggest festivals around.

(Image: Newsquest) The Under Cover Stage will feature top tributes to Oasis and Blur, alongside Mersey Britpop Bible, Mania the Abba tribute, Swiftogeddon and Sabrina Carpenter. 

In The Big Top, enjoy D.O.D, Alan Fitzpatrick and Boogie Wonderland, hosted by Soul 45.

Other highlights include a silent disco and the world's largest bouncy castle.

Tickets from playingthefieldfestival.co.uk