EXCITEMENT is building for when a newly revamped music festival returns to its spiritual home at Stowford Manor Farm in July.

The old Trowbridge Pump Festival seemed beyond saving when its former director, John Alderslade, announced that the event had been placed into voluntary liquidation because of falling ticket sales and a volunteer shortage in 2016.

But like a phoenix from the ashes, a group of 10 people formed a committee, put on a downsized festival at the White Horse Country Park in Westbury last July, before securing a return to Stowford once again.

One of the organisers, Nick Reed, says the focus for this year’s Trowbridge Festival is to reignite the atmosphere from days gone by whilst simultaneously breaking new ground for the July 20-22 event.

“We cannot wait for its return after six years away in Westbury,” he said.

“Tickets are selling out fast. We are sort of dipping our toe into the waters this year, that is why there are hundreds of tickets on show but maybe one day we can return to the times where there were 6,000 people.

“I grew up going to the old festival. My family took me along and they were involved in the organisation of it all so I am delighted to be part of the reviving process.

“There will not just be a traditional folk feel to it, there is a really great mix too.”

Top of the bill is Kiki Dee and Carmelo. Kiki is perhaps best known for duetting with Elton John for the song Don’t Go Breaking my Heart, in 1976. Kiki has teamed up with guitarist, composer and producer Carmelo Luggeri.

Following Kiki is national anti-establishment hero Beans on Toast; a hippy, a punk, a poet, a drunk, a die-hard romantic and an eternal optimist, singing simple songs that tackle significant issues.

RVSP Bhangra Band, veterans of Glastonbury, WOMAD and Boomtown blend traditional Punjab music with dance beats and mainstream pop.

“We all worked really hard to make this possible and now we are so excited to see it return to Stowford,” added Mr Reed.

Tickets cost £90 per person for a weekend of camping.

There will be plenty of parking and camping space with a space set aside for disabled access camping. To book tickets visit www.trowbridgefestival.co.uk