British songbird Natasha Bedingfield is to take centre stage as part of a two-day music festival next month.

She will be joined by country singer Darius Rucker, who last performed on the Island as a member of the popular band Hootie & the Blowfish.

The concert will also feature performances by Dizzy Reed of Guns N' Roses, reggae singer Tessanne Chin, tribute bands for Aerosmith and The Eagles and local group Secret Po-Po.

R&B superstar Mary J. Blige and Grammy Award-winner Robin Thicke will open the festival at the National Stadium on Friday, August 14.

The event is organised by Sheldon Posey, promoter of TOC Entertainment and Heart and Soul Productions.

Tickets can be purchased online, www.bdatix.bm. They cost between $90 and $250.