ORGANISERS of the Live at the Marquee festival have unveiled the latest two acts to be added to the bill for next summer's music extravaganza. Veteran US thrash metals rockers Megadeth will play the venue for the first time on Monday, June 14, with British Ska outfit Madness set to play the Marquee on Friday, July 9.

This will be the second time that Madness have played the Marquee having sold out their gig at the venue in 2007.

A host of further top Irish and international acts are set to be announced over the coming weeks and months for the festival, which will return to Cork in June for the sixth year running.

Now firmly established as one of the premier events of its kind in Europe, Live at the Marquee has already played host to acts including Elton John, Rod Stewart, The Who, Christy Moore and Bob Dylan.

With a 5,000 capacity the distinctive red and blue marquee attracts more than 100,000 visitors to Cork for the three-week duration of the festival, generating millions of euro for the local economy.

Acts already announced for this year's festival include JLS, Kenny Rogers, Deep Purple, Christy Moore, Tony Bennett and comedian Dara O'Briain.

The Dockland's venue is also set to host a two-week run of the smash West End musical from Tuesday, July 20.

Tickets for the Megadeth and Madness gigs will go on sale this Friday morning priced at €39.50 and €59.80 respectively.

For more information about ticket availability and prices for the other gigs visit www.ticketmaster.ie.