POOLE’S exclusive Sandbanks beach has been chosen as the site of a new outdoor summer festival that is expected to attract around 5,000 revellers.

The inaugural Sandfest is set to take place on Sunday, July 9 from 2pm to 10pm and includes electronica veterans Faithless as well as renowned international DJs and other live acts.

Event organiser and co founder Ty Temel, who is based in Bournemouth, said that Sandfest could be the most talked about event of the summer, adding: “We are very excited to bring a very unique concept of a daytime outdoor beach event to the iconic and internationally famous beach of Sandbanks.

“The team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we can’t wait to show you who we’ve secured to play the beach event.”

Faithless known for their electrifying dance tracks, will be joined by Jay Welch, K1R3Y, DJ Luck & MC Neat and Big Narstie. More names are due to be revealed.

Ty added: “Imagine the scene - 5000 people enjoying the sounds of some of the worlds best DJs and live acts, in an amazing arena with funky food stalls and fully licensed bars and facilities for eight glorious hours in the sunshine.”

For more details see sandfest.co.uk