The lineup for the Alternative Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals has been unveiled.

Running alongside the music, the Alternative Stage showcases the best in comedy, cinema and more from across the globe.

This year, the likes of Jason Byrne, Reginald D Hunter, Al Murray, Sean Walsh and Stephen K Amos will be tickling funny bones.

And festival favourite Scroobius Pip will also be there to play a full-band set showcasing his latest offering, plus DJ Kid Koala and Benjamin Zephaniah.

The acts join main stage headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure and Kasabian, plus other big hitters including Paramore, Florence and The Machine, The Black Keys and The Maccabees at the event, which takes place at across the August bank holiday weekend.

The BBC Introducing Stage is yet to be announced...

For full lineup details and more information, visit www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com