Thousands of music fans are expected to attend Hull’s biggest one-day festival on Saturday.

Humber Street Sesh features more than 100 acts, spread across 10 stages at Hull Marina, including international artists.

This year’s headline act has been announced as singer-songwriter Fiona-Lee, with other performers including Walt Disco, The Kairos, Flat Moon, Gravy and The Family Battenberg.

Since it started in 2012, Humber Street Sesh has grown to become Hull’s biggest music festival showcasing the talents of grassroots and local musicians.

Founding director Mark Page said the festival was “far more than one day of live music”.

“It is an important part of the region’s grassroots music ecosystem, giving emerging artists a meaningful platform while creating work for hundreds of local people and bringing thousands of visitors into Hull.

“It celebrates the creativity, independence and community spirit of the city, while generating genuine social and economic value across Hull and East Yorkshire,” he said.

According to organisers, more than 500 local people are employed to deliver the festival on the day, with previous independent reports valuing its wider social impact at about £1m.

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