Dizzee Rascal and Gok Wan, as a DJ, have been announced as headliners for next year's Pub in the Park St Albans.
The much-loved British grime rapper will be taking to the stage Friday, September 5, with pre-sale tickets available from Thursday (Novemebr 14), followed by general sale a day later.
Dizzee Rascal will be joined by Gok Wan's "electrifying DJ set" to kick off the festival.
The MC achieved huge success in the 2000s and early 2010s with his 2009 album 'Tongue n' Cheek boasting four number one singles on the UK Singles Chart - 'Dance Wiv Me, 'Bonkers', 'Holiday', and 'Dirtee Disco'.
As for Gok, his DJ lockdown livestreams nicknamed "isolation nation" inspired him to take the concept on tour, with St Albans one of the UK dates.
September 6 will feature Ministry of Sound Classical, who'll be bringing a full orchestra on stage to perform club classics, and a DJ set from the iconic Judge Jules.
A statement On the Ministry of Sound website reads: "The Annual Classical, set to a thrilling laser light production, is brought to life by the stunning 50-piece London Concert Orchestra and sensational vocalists.
"Featuring ultimate dance hits from the 90s including: The Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy Hey Girl, Dario G – Sunchyme, Faithless – Insomnia, Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now and many more."
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The "lazy Sunday" will wrap up the weekend once again with English rock band Squeeze.
Squeeze rose to fame during the late 1970s with top-ten hits including 'Cool for Cats' and 'Up the Junction' and reunited in 2007 after they disbanded (for the second time) in 1985.
A statement from Pub in the Park St Albans said: "We've got loads more to announce in the coming weeks, expect more chart toppers and feel good acts!
"Tickets are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of St Albans’ biggest weekend!"
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