ACOUSTIC guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner has been announced as the latest act to be confirmed for Night Air at the Piers that takes place as part of the Bournemouth Air Festival.

The multi-platinum selling artist is set to release his new album Studio Zoo a few days before his appearance at the Wave 105 stage at Boscombe pier on Saturday, August 31. His appearance also comes hot on the heels of his appearance on the main stage at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival.

Newton joins the impressive line-up on the Saturday night, which includes Irish rockers Kodaline, Gabriella Cilmi, new girl band Neon Jungle and 80s pop icons Johnny Hates Jazz.

The Friday night line-up is equally impressive, with performances from Blue, The Feeling, Stooshe, Lucy Spraggen, Diana Vickers and Westlife Star Shane Filan.

Andy Shier, Wave 105’s Programme Director said: “We are thrilled at the latest act to be confirmed for Night Air at the Piers. Newton Faulkner is back by popular demand following his amazing performance at the 2012 show.

“We still have two more acts to be announced for the Saturday night, so watch this space.”

Tickets are on sale via the BH Live website, priced at £7, with limited numbers left for each night. Gates open at Boscombe Pier each day at 6pm, with the show running until 10pm.