Latitude: The Darkness, The Vaccines and Jo Brand added to line up

In 2023 The Darkness celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut album Permission to Land

The Darkness, The Vaccines and Future Islands have been added to this summer's Latitude Festival.

The Darkness, whose members Dan and Justin Hawkins grew up in Lowestoft, Suffolk, said: "We are returned to our home."

Comedy acts such as Jo Brand, Judi Love and Joanne McNally, have also been added to the bill.

X-files actor-turned-singer David Duchovny will also play songs from his album Gestureland.

Tens of thousands of people attend the festival, which features music, art, food and comedy

Tens of thousands of people are expected at Henham Park, Suffolk, from 25 to 28 July.

The Darkness' 2003 hit, I Believe In A Thing Called Love, won three Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello award.

The band said: "People of the flat lands, we are returned to our home!

"Celebrate with us at Latitude as we project both the rock and the roll in outrageous quantities.

"See you in the fields, thrill-seekers!"

London Grammar will also appear at the festival in Suffolk

London Grammar will also appear at the festival, along with Keane, Rag'n'Bone Man, Texas trio Khruangbin, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Rick Astley and comedian Sara Pascoe.

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The Vaccines first played the festival in 2015 and returned in 2021

It will be the third time The Vaccines has played the Suffolk festival.

It said: "The last time we played Latitude, it felt almost transcendent. A secret gig in the tent, and it was our first back since Covid, that brought tears of joy to our eyes! I can only imagine that watching the sun go down from the main stage as we play on Friday evening will feel just as special.

"We can't wait to come back!"

Adding to the comedy line up will be Grace Campbell, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones, Jake Lambert, Mark Simmons and Vidura BR.

Jo Brand said: "I am looking forward to giving my ageing memory another challenge at Latitude this year and lying face down in the mud, trying to eat sweets (that might have been another festival)."