So is everyone excited about the first acts to be confirmed for Summer Sundae? We know we are.

If you haven't already heard then please, read on. The massive picture above might have given the first one away, but just in case, it's John Lydon and post-punk icons Public Image Ltd, who are set to release their first new material in 20 years in April.

So we get the artist formerly known as Johnny Rotten – Sex Pistol, jungle-goer and fan of Country Life butter – on stage, here in Leicester. Should be interesting.

Also just confirmed for the Summer Sundae bill is dubstep star Katy B, who had massive success last year, being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize after racking up top choons like On A Mission and Lights On.

Then there's Asian Dub Foundation, Reverend and the Makers, Francois and the Atlas Mountains, Jonathan Richman, Juan Zelada, Lazy Lester with Little George, Rachel Sermanni, Cashier No 9, Goodnight Lenin and Leicester's own Grace Petrie, who's having to take a break from being asked to perform at Glastonbury by Billy Bragg this year while the fields have a rest. So, there you go. Phew. We're getting tired just thinking about them all. And this is just the first lot of acts.

There'll be loads more to come in the next few weeks.

So watch this space for more announcements, plus interviews with the artists.

Summer Sundae takes place at De Montfort Hall from August 17 to 19. Early bird tickets are on sale, with adult weekend with camping at £105. Call 0116 233 3111 or visit:

http://summersundae.com