The full line-up for Watford's free music festival in The Parade 'Big Summer Sounds' has been revealed.

The event will be staged on Sunday, May 17, as the Watford Borough Council's Big Events series continues into year two.

The headline act – X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson – will take to the stage near the pond at 8.15pm when she will serenade the crowd with songs from Billie Holiday’s Lady Sings The Blues.

But the stage will also offer a platform to Watford Folk Club and young band Midnight Trio who are from the town’s West Herts College.

Maia, a psychedelic sci-fi folk pop band and award-winning live act, will play at 5pm, followed by energetic, yellow-suited Britain’s Got Talent boogiers The Jive Aces at 6pm.

Will Fletcher, drummer for Maia, said: "I have been listening to the new Rebecca Ferguson single and I’m very surprised by how jazzy it is. Big Summer Sounds is an interesting mix of acts, including jazz and folk. It’s a free event too, so it should be brilliant."

Ian Clarkson from The Jive Aces added: "We love the festivals – seeing the other bands and hearing music that we would not normally listen to. My friend used to live in Watford and I would go there a lot and go to all the rock and roll clubs. We can’t wait to come back!"

For the full line-up of acts performing at Big Summer Sounds, and when they will be on stage, visit www.watfordbigevents.co.uk.