The Saturdays and The Wanted have been announced as the headline acts at Brighton's new one-day music festival.

And tomorrow (Thursday, May 23) The Argus will announce another big name in the world of pop who will perform at the brand new festival SD2 at Stanmer Park on Sunday, September 29.

One of the biggest boy bands in the world, The Wanted, 

A spokesman for the festival said: "The band have over 4 million fans on Facebook and their ferociously infectious tunes, rock solid friendship and laddish charms have stamped all over the typical boy band mould and brought a blast of much needed fresh air to British pop music.

"Their set is guaranteed to be a euphoric affair and this is their only appearance in Sussex in 2013."

Since forming in 2007, the multi-platinum-selling band The Saturdays have scored 11 Top 10 singles including hits All Fired Up and Higher.

The SD2 spokesman said: "They will take the stage and Brighton by storm at SD2."

SD2 promoter Matt Priest said: “We're delighted to launch SD2 to Brighton and Sussex.

"We have assembled some of the best pop acts the UK has to offer - The Wanted are a global phenomenon and The Saturdays have established themselves as the country's biggest girl band."

Tickets go on sale on Friday morning and a free bus back service back to Brighton or park and ride is available for SD2, after it finishes at 9pm.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/SD2festival, www.twitter.com/SD2festival and www.SD2festival.co.uk.