The first acts for Longitude have been confirmed

The first few acts for Longitude have been revealed.

The Gentlemen of the Road, who have partnered up with Longitude and Latitude Festivals, have announced the first few acts and they are very exciting. On Sunday, July 16th, the following bands will play, Mumford and Sons with Baaba Maal, Glass Animals, The Very Best, Jack Garratt and Lucy Rose. Gentlemen of the Road made the announcement on Twitter this morning.

We're very excited to be taking over a day at @LatitudeFest and @LongitudeFest this Summer with a handpicked line-up! pic.twitter.com/XVH0x5ZiXL

— GentlemenOfTheRoad (@gotrofficial) March 1, 2017

Mumford and Sons have also announced the news on their website. The official announcement from Longitude Festival has yet to be released and will likely indicate the headliners for Friday and Saturday. Longitude will take place in Marlay Park on Dublin's south side. Along with an impressive line-up, the festival, which attracts people from all over the country, also has lots of other features to enjoy throughout the weekend. Previous years saw the likes of the Heineken Sound Stage, Casa Bacardi, The Bold Motel and the Coca-Cola lounge.