NOZSTOCK The Hidden Valley has announced the initial comedy lineup for July 27-29, with more to follow.

Nozstock has forged a reputation for hosting some of the finest UK comedy talent. Past luminaries have included Russell Howard, Phil Jupitus, Adrian Edmondson and Steven Frost.

Headlining Saturday night this year are the award-winning and mask-wearing hip-hop duo The Rubberbandits.

Made up of Mr Chrome and Blindboy Boat Club theirs is a satirical, lewd and at times hypnogogic blend of music, comedy and crank calls.

They shared a stage with Jessie J and performed to more than 20,000 people at Oxygen last year.

Also on the line-up are self-proclaimed ‘jester from hell’ Jason Rouse, Canadian funny man and regular on Russell Howard’s Good News, Tony Law, new kid on the block Darius Davies and a whole host of breakthrough talent.

Landscaped around a ramshackle Tudor farmhouse this small family-run event now in its 14th year started life as a party for relatives and friends and has grown organically over the years into an experience where a sense of belonging still holds true.