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The frontman of a BRIT Award-nominated Bristol band says he can't wait to return to "the best city in the world".

It has been revealed Bristolian post-punk band IDLES will play their biggest-ever gig at the Downs Festival this summer.

The lineup for the day festival on Clifton Down was announced this morning (February 28).

The local five-piece will grace the Downs Stage - the festival's main stage - at the event on August 31.

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Lead singer Joe Talbot said he can't wait to return to his hometown following the announcement.

"I can't wait to play Downs festival. It's a beautiful day run by beautiful people in the best city in the world," he said.

"The attitude towards the bookings exemplifies the greater Bristol attitude towards music and celebrating people's differences. Magic.”

It has been a huge 12 months for IDLES, whose popularity has soared following the release of their album Brutalism in 2017, followed by Joy as and Act of Resistance last year.

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They were recently nominated for Best Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards, narrowly losing out to Tom Walker.

Their success is reflected in their presence on the main stage at the popular Bristol day festival. There they will join icons Ms Lauryn Hill and Grace Jones in performing in front of the event's biggest crowd.