THE first UK country music group to get an album in the top 10 is set to perform in Chepstow.

The Shires will play at Chepstow Castle as part of the two-week Castell Roc in August.

Festival organiser Carole Mutlow said: “The duo formed in 2013, becoming the first UK country act to chart in the top 10 of the UK album charts and are taking the world of country music by storm, so we are lucky to have them perform at Castell Roc.”

They are due to perform on Saturday, Augut 20 and the following day Scottish duo The Proclaimers – who are best known for hits including Letter from America take to the stage.

Also in the line-up for the festival are Jools Holland, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the Blues Band and tribute acts Fleetwood Bac and Bohemians.

The festival closes on Monday, August 29 with a tribute to David Bowie and Motorhead frontman Lemmy who both died of cancer recently.

Concert organisers will donate £1 from every ticket sold for A Tribute 2 to Cancer Research.

The concert will feature the David Bowie Experience and Motorheadache.

For more information about the festival visit www.castellroc.co.uk.