Latitude headliner George Ezra has handpicked three up-and-coming acts for this year's line-up, in a festival first.

Ezra has chosen Lewis McLaughlan, Ella Clayton and Iris and Steel to perform on the festival's Alcove Stage on Sunday, July 23.

Ezra, who won the 2019 Brit Award for British male solo artist, said: “Latitude festival holds lots of brilliant memories for me, from being in the crowds to performing over the years.

"This year I am not only performing on Sunday but have been given the pleasure of curating the line-up for the Alcove Stage.

"These artists have been soundtracking my travels for the past few months and I can’t wait for them to light up the Alcove Stage.”

Beccles & Bungay Journal: This will be George Ezra's third visit to the Suffolk-based festival after performing in 2014 and 2019This will be George Ezra's third visit to the Suffolk-based festival after performing in 2014 and 2019 (Image: Jamie Honeywood)

Allowing a headliner to pick other acts is a Latitude first, and part of the festival's commitment to supporting the next wave of musical talent.  

Ezra first rose to fame after the Suffolk-based festival in 2014, when he performed on the BBC Music Stage to a packed-out crowd following the release of his first album, Wanted On Voyage.

The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Hertford returned to the festival in 2019 alongside fellow headliners Snow Patrol and Lana Del Ray.

This year's festival will also include a screening of Ezra’s acclaimed film End to End.

Beccles & Bungay Journal: Fans enjoying George Ezra headlining the Obelisk Arena on Friday night at Latitude festival 2019. Picture: Jamie HoneywoodFans enjoying George Ezra headlining the Obelisk Arena on Friday night at Latitude festival 2019. Picture: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie Honeywood)

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Scottish musician Lewis McLaughlin was inspired to take up songwriting by singer-songwriters like John Martyn and Villagers. 

Ella Clayton is a storyteller and singer-songwriter from East London.

Her songs resonate as honest portrayals of love and loss.

Iris & Steel are an all-female four-piece indie folk band that blends classical training and a love of folk and pop to create a timeless and original sound. 

Tickets for the festival are on sale and can be bought at www.latitudefestival.com/tickets

Beccles & Bungay Journal: George Ezra headlining the Obelisk Arena on Friday night at Latitude festival in 2019. Picture Jamie HoneywoodGeorge Ezra headlining the Obelisk Arena on Friday night at Latitude festival in 2019. Picture Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie Honeywood)