A THREE day folk festival will return to Bury for the fifth time — boasting an eclectic line-up at venues across the town centre.

The fifth annual Homegrown Festival will be held on October 13, 14 and 15, but will not be held in its usual home of The Met because of improvement work taking place.

Instead musicians will perform at The Castle Armoury Drill Hall, The Elizabethan Suite and The Fusilier Museum.

Headline acts at this year's event include contemporary and traditional folk artists Steeleye Span, Turin Brakes and Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Turin Brakes are known as a renowned indie band, highlighting the diversity of the festival, while Steeleye Span are classed as a more traditional folk act.

Other acts confirmed to appear include singer-violinist Nancy Kerr, multi-instrumentalists Moulettes, duo O’Hooley & Tidow, pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick, Devonshire based Jim Causley Trio, Marry Waterson & David A Jaycock and new duo James Delarre & Saul Rose.

More acts will be announced in the coming months, with the festival bringing thousands of folk fans to Bury every year.

David Agnew, artistic director at The Met, said: "Homegrown is inspired by the world's interest in an invigorated English folk scene and is probably the most diverse folk festival around.

"From traditional to contemporary folk music, audiences can explore a vibrant mix of emerging and established artists.

"Having Turin Brakes alongside Steeleye Span and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain really shows how varied the folk scene is, and just goes to show that folk isn’t always as traditional as people think."

The Met has temporarily closed its doors during the project, which aims to increase the venue's capacity and attract more national talent to perform in the town.

Bury Metropolitan Arts Association (BMAA), the charity that runs The Met, has spent the past four years securing funds for the redevelopment project, which is due to be completed at the beginning of November.

The capital investment will restore the building’s heritage features and transform the interior to increase capacity and improve facilities for everyone who uses the venue.

It is expected to be completed by November. Tickets are on sale now, with prices varying for each concert. For more information visit themet.biz/homegrown