KEMP Hospice has confirmed the first acts set to perform at its first ever live music festival this summer.

To celebrate the charity's 50th anniversary this year, KEMPfest will bring an all-day family music event to the SHED Food & Drink in Crossway Green, near Stourport, on Sunday, August 18.

The first acts confirmed include famous 80s Birmingham band Fuzzbox, whose hits including Pink Sunshine, Love Is The Slug and Self! featured in the Top 40 charts.

Lead singer Vix Perks said: "I have very fond memories of my family and I having days out in Stourport as a youngster. I haven’t been there for ages, so it’ll be great to come back.

"Fuzzbox are definitely up for this and we are so glad we can do this for KEMP."

Performing on the same stage are cult Wyre Forest acts including cover band The Institutions, festival regular Meg Shaw and Kev Donaldson from the acclaimed Kidderminster band The Murmur.

KEMPfest will also feature a comedy tent, family activities, a funfair, real ale and beer tent and festival food and merchandise stalls.

Organiser Shelley Stanley, from KEMP Hospice, said: "This is going to be a golden summer and I can’t wait to add more names to the KEMPfest line-up.

"We are thrilled to have 80s icons Fuzzbox performing live and having some awesome local bands onstage is going to be fantastic.

"We’re a hospice based in the Wyre Forest for the people of the Wyre Forest so to have some incredible local bands performing for us is going to be brilliant.”

She added: "We’ve never hosted a music festival before and it’s a way for us to say thank you to all the people who have supported us over the past five decades and also to raise money towards the vital work that KEMP does locally.

"Every ticket sold will make a huge difference to the people we care and support across the Wyre Forest district, and KEMPfest will be a great day out for the whole family.

"Great music, great entertainment, great food, great drink and all for a great cause.

"We’ve got more famous names to add to the line-up too over the next few weeks so now is the perfect time to get your tickets.”

Early bird discount tickets are on sale until May 31 at a cost of £12 for adults, £8 for youngsters, free for under-10s or £40 for a family ticket. Parking costs £5.

Call 01562 756077 or visit kemphospice.org.uk/kempfest.