THE first acts for the 2014 Stockton Heath Festival have been announced.

The festival, which runs from July 3 to 6 will see Shakespeare, American music and a turn from Warrington Male Voice choir.

Oddsocks will return with an outdoor Shakespeare performance, while Warrington Male Voice Choir will hold a concert at St Thomas’ Church.

New acts for this year will include top tribute group Fake That and a finale night with the acclaimed Diane Shaw and her show of soul and motown music.

The organisers are still calling on local acts to get involved in the event performing on the festival field on the Saturday and Sunday – whether you are a musician, singer, dancer or entertainer.

If you would like to contribute to this year’s entertainment e-mail hello@stocktonheathfestival.co.uk, through the webpage stocktonheathfestival.co.uk or facebook.com/StocktonHeathFestival.