Nocturne Live: Soft Cell join Blenheim Palace concert line-up

The full line-up for a concert series featuring Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow at Blenheim Palace has been revealed.

The palace in Oxfordshire will be hosting Nocturne Live over four days in the summer.

British pop band Soft Cell have now been confirmed, alongside the likes of Sugababes, Heather Small and Shaznay Lewis.

The event will run from 13-16 June at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Soft Cell's Marc Almond said he and Dave Ball "couldn't wait" to reunite and welcome everyone to the palace.

The Tainted Love singer added: "To me, Soft Cell has always been a fluid thing. Dave and I will get together when we have something new to say, or something to celebrate.

"We'll do things when the time feels right. Whenever we do something together, it feels like it might be the last time. And, at that moment, it is."

Other confirmed acts include the Fatback Band, Heaven 17, former Spice Girl Melanie C, Crowded House and Turin Brakes.

The palace has been running Nocturne Live events since 2015 and confirmed 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan would be headlining this year's event.

Previous performers have included Lionel Ritchie, Elton John, Kylie Minogue, Nile Rodgers, Lauryn Hill, Noel Gallagher, Gregory Porter, Van Morrison, Tears for Fears, Gladys Knight, Elvis Costello, Simple Minds and Ennio Morricone.

Follow BBC South on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2240.