If you thought that this year's V Festival couldn't get any better you'd be wrong.

V Festival has added Bell X-1, Amy Winehouse and Rachel Mari Kimber to the bill.

Bell X-1 have taken four years to hone their sound, and are now the latest band to invade the UK music scene from the talent breeding ground that is the Emerald Isle.

Rachel Mari Kimber is the latest act to make the UK acoustic scene stand up and take notice.

Originally from Cardiff, Rachel has been delighting audiences with her insightful lyrics and skilful guitar playing.

And it looks like Amy Winehouse will be joining Rachel in her climb to the top. Aged only 19, Amy has that rare talent of making music far beyond her years.

Published Wednesday August 6, 2003