THIS year's Stompin' on the Quomps event at Christchurch Quay will see Jools Holland singer Louise Clare Marshall make a return to the stage.

The al fresco smooth jazz event will take place on Saturday August 6 from 12noon until 10pm with five professional bands performing throughout the day.

This year's line-up will also include Lemon Grove, Dutch band Bazar Bazaar, The Baddest Blues Band Ever plus Not Just Sax with Louise Clare Marshall, and Taverners Big Band completing the line-up.

Organiser Adrian Dwyer said: "We know that Louise thoroughly enjoyed performing at Stompin' last year and are thrilled that she wants to once again join an impressive line-up of professional jazz musicians."

He added: "We hope to see as many people as possible, from families to nonagenarian grandparents picnicking, dancing and soaking up the Stompin' atmosphere."

Programmes are available at the Christchurch Information Centre, The Regent Centre and the Captain's Club Hotel.