Brady will appear on Friday, August 8 accompanied by his band.

Enduringly popular, Brady has played with, among many others, The Johnstons, Planxty and Andy Irvine and he is widely considered one of Ireland's best interpreters of traditional songs.

Tickets for the festival are expected to go on sale from Saturday, March 1.

Organisers of the uniquely-friendly three-day festival of rock, pop and acoustic music are advising fans to book early - last year, all the tickets were sold weeks before the gates opened.

There are also substantial discounts for early purchase.

This year, Fairport's Cropredy Convention takes place on August 7, 8, 9. Running times are 4pm to 11.30pm on Thursday and noon to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

As in previous years, the festival offers three-day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) tickets, two-day (Friday and Saturday) tickets, and Saturday-only tickets.

Prices for tickets purchased before Sunday June 1 are: Three-day tickets £72, two-day tickets £62, Saturday only £42.

Prices for tickets purchased between Sunday June 1 and Thursday, July 31 are: Three-day tickets £76, two-day tickets £66, Saturday only £46.

Prices for tickets purchased after July 31 (including at the gate)are three-day tickets £80, two-day tickets £70, Saturday only £50.

If all advance tickets are sold, there will be no tickets available at the gate.

Children under 12 years old are admitted free provided they are accompanied by an adult ticket holder.

Camping is charged per vehicle (up to five occupants). For added convenience and security, tents are erected next to the camping party's vehicle.

Three-day camping costs £30 per vehicle, two-day camping is £25 per vehicle, and camping on Saturday night is free for people with a festival ticket. Motorcyclists, cyclists and backpackers arriving on foot can camp free of charge.

For extra ticket information, please consult the Tickets and Camping FAQ' on Fairport's website.