NOZSTOCK: The Hidden Valley, one of the country's longest-running festivals, has confirmed it will be going ahead this year, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Organisers of the event, which is held at Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, say it falls outside the 12-week social distancing period advised by the Government.

But they add that if it does have to be called off all ticketholders will be able exchange their 2020 ticket for the 2021 event, or obtain a refund.

Nozstock is due to be held on July 23-26.

In a statement, organisers said: "We have been working round the clock over the past week or so, talking to everyone involved, and taking advice.

"We are optimistic that predictions are realistic, and so are forging on with our plans to bring you the best party of the summer, and a much needed get-together, at the end of July."

Anyone with a query is asked to contact the festival by emailing info@nozstock.com.

The line-up for this year includes American disco legends Sister Sledge; comic Bill Bailey, and garage, grime and bassline DJ Flava D.

Nozstock is held on the Nosworthy family's working farm, and is decribed as "gloriously eccentric and fiercely independent."