Truck Festival: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Amazons confirmed

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is to play this year's Truck Festival, it has been announced.

The pop singer's 2001 hit Murder on the Dancefloor had a boost in popularity recently after a scene from the film Saltburn went viral.

She said she was "incredibly excited" to play the festival at Hill Farm, in Steventon, Oxfordshire.

Ellis-Bextor is part of a second wave of acts announced for this year's event due to be held from 25-28 July.

The Amazons, Heartworms, The K's, Overpass, VLURE, Personal Trainer, The Clockworks, SOFY, Balancing Act, and Chilli Jesson have also been added to the bill.

They will join those previously confirmed, such as Jamie T, Wet Leg, The Streets, IDLES, The Kooks, Declan McKenna, Yard Act, Holly Humberstone, English Teacher, and Willie J Healey.

Ellis-Bextor said: "To be on a line-up with so many amazing artists is wonderful, and I can't wait to party with you all under the sunshine."

The Amazons said: "We're thrilled to be returning to Truck this summer. It's a festival that holds a special place in our hearts as the first main stage we ever played.

"It's time for another milestone this year, in front of one of the best crowds in the UK."

Festival director Matt Harrap said: "We're delighted to welcome some more amazing names to the line-up across the weekend...

"We're already planning the moment we get the glam out to Murder on the Dancefloor thanks to Sophie Ellis-Bextor joining the party."

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