CALNEFEST returns for a seventh year this Saturday (June 3), with Britpop idols Space mingling with the finest local talent at the Recreational Ground.

Attracting an average audience of more than 4,500, the ambitious Calnefest organisers still want the festival to get bigger... and better... year on year.

Glenis Ansell, the new chair of the Town Development and Planning Committee, says the lineup has been crafted carefully to put Calne and its surrounding areas on the map musically.

"As well as Space, with have a newcomer in the acoustic tent called Kyle Lammie, a very talented young man from Box; Dr Meaker, who hails from Bristol, is headlining in the Dance Tent ;and Doctor Who actress and comedienne Bethany Black is headlining in our new Cocktails and Comedy Tent. It's quite a line up!" she said.

"We are very lucky to have built up a network of fantastic contacts to support the six-strong festival committee. The council and local businesses such as Sainsbury's are so supportive, we are indebted to them.

"It's very important to us to keep ticket prices at a reasonable rate so that it remains accessible for the community yet continues to evolve."

Ticket prices in advance are available from www.seetickets.com for £10 per child, £15 per adult or £30 for a family ticket that can include up to two adults and up to three children.

Mrs Ansell says that despite signing big names local businesses, bands and charities remain at the heart of the festival and they work closely with the schools to source the best local talent and give them an outlet to reach a new audience.

"It's truly a community event rather than a money making exercise," she said.

"We also allow people to bring their own picnics to enjoy in the ground and provide up to 10 hours of entertainment, so it's fantastic value for money.

"Over the years, we've gradually increased our investment in Calnefest. We've also put £10,000 back into the community to support local charities and provide funding to John Bentley Academy for musical support and education for disadvantaged children."