A NUMBER of acts signed to Kidderminster College's MAS Records will be wowing the crowds when they take part in the 2004 Ross-on-Wye International Festival.

Episonic, from Bristol, will be joined by other MAS acts The Boswells, Girls Love Ponies, King Rich, Ambush and Cantaloop on Saturday, August 21.

The bands will be performing alongside Roland Gift, The Fine Young Cannibals and The Commitments.

"This is a very exciting opportunity for us," said Episonic drummer Jess Webb.

"We are getting a lot of coverage, and our music is getting to a lot of people."

Episonic consist of Mike Kingston on vocals and bass, Matt Barnes on vocals and guitar, and Jess Webb on drums.

The Ross-on-Wye International Festival is one of the top cultural events in the Herefordshire region.

All profits made from the festival will be reinvested into next year's event.

For more information on the Ross-on-Wye International Festival access the website on www.rossonwye-intfestival.co.uk or ring 01989 565760.