Pub in The Park has announced the winners of its 'stars of the future' competition ahead of the festival's return to St Albans next weekend.

Organised by music media, events and management company Headliner, the contest sought out young talent from across Hertfordshire, offering them the chance to support one of the three headline acts at Tom Kerridge's food and music extravaganza.

After months of scouting, four acts have been selected to rock Verulamium Park from September 6-8.

Mike Miller will support Tinie TempahMike Miller will support Tinie Tempah (Image: Loudbird PR) The winners are: Mike Miller, who will support Tinie Tempah on Friday, Rolo Vango, who will support Scouting For Girls during Saturday's afternoon session, Matt McClafferty, who will support Olly Murs on the Saturday evening and Elena, who will support Paloma Faith on Sunday.

Matt McClafferty will support Olly MursMatt McClafferty will support Olly Murs (Image: Loudbird PR)

Over 100 budding musicians entered the competition which was narrowed down to 24 for the live heats at The Suet Yard, part of The Pioneer Club.

Elena will support Paloma Faith.Elena will support Paloma Faith. (Image: Loudbird PR) Headliner's A&R manager, Grace McGuigan, said: "It was great seeing so much new talent come through our venue.

"Being an aspiring artist myself, I know how daunting it can be to play in front of your peers - but they were all incredible."

Rolo Vango will support Scouting for Girls.Rolo Vango will support Scouting for Girls. (Image: Loudbird PR)

The judging panel was made up of: Nich Sethi, head of SoundOn EMEA, Emily Green, senior international A&R and catalogue manager, Warner Chappell Music UK, Toyin Mustapha, head of music partnerships at Tik Tok UK, Nim Jani of catalyst management and Rian Zoll-Khan of RNR Management.

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Headliner's CEO Paul Watson said: "We'd like to thank Pub in the Park for providing this opportunity and all those who entered the challenge.

"And a big congratulations to the winners. We're all looking forward to seeing them get their chance to shine on the big stage."

Pub in The Park first came to St Albans in 2019, and has returned in every subsequent year, taking up a traditional September slot at the end of the festival's summer roadshow.

As well as the musical headliners, the weekend will feature big name chefs and Simon Rimmer's Pod in The Park.

Tickets for Pub in The Park are still available and can be purchased at https://www.pubintheparkuk.com.