Our annual pilgrimage to the Port Eliot festival is almost upon us. In one week’s time we’ll be down on the banks of the River Tiddy setting things up for a long weekend of joy and enlightenment.

Alongside the talks and the readings from regular contributors and other favourite writers, a big part of what happens on our stage is live music. This year’s line-up is as eclectic and as brilliant as ever. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, sequenced in the order of appearance.