'Going to be special' - EMF to headline Cindyfest

The alternative rock band EMF is best known for the hit single Unbelievable

Legendary 90s band EMF are due back in their home county of Gloucestershire for a homecoming performance later.

The Cinderford group will headline Cindyfest, a free event featuring a number of local bands on two stages.

EMF, which started in the Forest of Dean and are known for their hit single Unbelievable, was honoured with a blue plaque in the town earlier this year.

Singer James Atkin said band had recently been touring the United States and they could not wait to be home.

"We're really excited, it's been such a long time since we've played in the Forest and in our home town," Atkin said.

"I think it's going to be special."

The band were honoured with a blue plaque in their home town earlier this year

The alternative rock band came to prominence in the 1990s, with Unbelievable reaching number three on the UK singles chart and number one in the US.

In March, Cinderford Town Council unveiled a blue plaque on the side of Cinderford Clock Tower in honour of the band.

Band member Ian Dench said: "When we did the blue plaque thing, I can remember driving up those windy roads from Gloucester and it reminded me of where we started and the excitement that I felt of going to the Forest."

A big crowd is expected in the town centre for EMF's performance which kicks off at 21:00 BST.

"People of the Forest, they're just up for it, just like the boys from EMF," Dench said.

"Everyone's up for it and we're going to have a great time."