Bristol's Summer Series is already bragging an exciting four days with headliners George Ezra, Kaiser Chiefs, Jessie J and Seasick Steve. So an announcement of their support acts is most welcome.

Bristol born Raleigh Ritchie will support George Ezra on Wednesday, June 24 while I Am Kloot kick start the weekend supporting Seasick Steve on Friday June 26. Support acts for Jessie J and Kaiser Chiefs are yet to be confirmed.

Bristol Summer Series takes place from Wednesday June 24 to Saturday 27 at Bristol's Harbourside Amphitheatre. The opening night will feature George Ezra with the Kaiser Chiefs taking centre stage the Thursday night. Both gigs are now sold out.

Tickets are available for Seasick Steve and Jessie J, for more information head on over to the official website.

London’s intimate festival Summer Series at Somerset House with American Express returns this year with an impressive line-up of support acts to complement the A-list headliners.

Somerset House has a history of showcasing premier up-and-coming acts in the highly coveted support slots. Artists like Alt-J, Chet Faker, Jess Glynne, Kiesza, Jessie Ware and Patrick Wolf are among those who have opened the gigs in the past and have since gone on to enjoy widespread critical and commercial success.

Support acts announced include C Duncan, Dre Island, Zak Abel and Songhoy Blues. Check out the full line-up below.

Summer Series takes place over a week and a half midsummer from July 9-19 at Somerset House, London. For more information on the line-up and tickets, head over to the official website. Tickets cost £29.50 plus booking fee.

Line-up

July 9  CHROMEO + ODESZA
July 10  GARY CLARK JR. + SONGHOY BLUES
July 11  PASSENGER + STU LARSEN
July 12  CHRONIXX + DRE ISLAND
July 13  GEORGE EZRA + FLO MORRISSEY
July 14  NICK MULVEY + AURORA
July 15  ANGUS & JULIA STONE + TBC
July 16  JAMES BAY + THE BEACH
July 17  KWABS + ZAK ABEL
      + RALEIGH RITCHIE
July 18  BELLE AND SEBASTIAN + C DUNCAN
July 19  JESSIE J + TBC