T in the Park and TRNSMT organisers have announced their plans for a new music festival.

DF Concerts is set to revive its Connect event at the home of the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh.

They said some of the biggest names in the world will appear at the three-day event, which will boast ‘boutique luxury’ camping facilities, including pre-pitched bell tents.

It will take place at the 15,000-capacity arena at the Royal Highland Centre, at Ingliston from August 26 to 28 with the first acts to be confirmed later this week.

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Connect, will be DF Concerts’ first camping festival since the demise of T in the Park in 2016.

Franz Ferdinand, Björk, Mogwai, Jesus & Mary Chain, Kasabian, Goldfrapp, Elbow, Bloc Party and Paolo Nutini performed at Connect when it was staged at Inveraray Castle in Argyll in 2007 and 2008.

It was originally launched to a fill a gap in the market for an event with a ‘more chilled’ atmosphere than T in the Park, but did not return after the 2008 financial crash.

Connect will be the second major new event of the summer to be staged by DF Concerts at the Ingliston site.

Madness, Fatboy Slim, James, Snow Patrol, Biffy Clyro and 50 Cent will be playing shows at The Big Top in June.

DF Concerts chief executive Geoff Ellis said: "The team have worked tremendously hard to bring together a fantastic music line-up worthy of the Connect name and we can’t wait to share that with everyone.

“During initial planning discussions around the relaunch of Connect, we realised we had to make some changes and to remaster the original festival proposition for today’s audiences.

“One of the biggest considerations we had was around public transport and ensuring the event was accessible to festival goers from across the country.

“The Royal Highland Centre provides a purpose-built event site that is readily accessible by public transport for each of the three days.

“This not only makes it easy to attend, but hugely supports our ambition to deliver a more sustainable festival now and into the future.”

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Festival manager Katt Lingard said: “We’re so excited to welcome our guests, showing them everything that Connect has to offer, from incredible artists and entertainment to our focus on wellness and the arts, all served alongside a fabulous of range food and drink.”

Royal Highland Centre chief executive Alan Laidlaw said: “Connect is yet another major event that confirms the Royal Highland Centre is on track to re-establishing itself as a major Scottish music venue.

"The centre’s proximity to the airport and motorway, as well as our fantastic tram and bus links to the city centre, mean that it is a well-connected, ideal location for hosting high-capacity events.

“In addition, there are four hotels within walking distance to the site, ready to welcome guests from across Scotland and beyond."