Expect 11 hours of non-stop live music and children's attractions, including a bouncy castle and a real ale bar at this annual rock 'n' blues festival.

The bar opens at 11.30am with the first band kicking off at noon and the last finishing at 11pm.

The line-up will feature some of Sussex's top local groups including More, Blues Business, Willie Austen, After Midnight, Roosters, Nightsea Crossing, Sticky Bun and Evening Sun.

The sounds will range from rock and pop to blues classics.

Besides great music, there will be plenty of good beer and food, stalls, face painting, a balloon race and other activities, making it a perfect day out, or weekend.

More and more guests have pitched their tents over the past years so they can party until the early hours then head to one of the many great local pubs for a Sunday roast.

The first festival took place in 1997 following a private event put together by Peter Fancourt, who still chairs the festival.

Since then, a total of 25 different bands and more than 6,500 people have enjoyed the festival.

This year's event is purely a charitable one, with everyone giving their time, performance and skills free and all proceeds going to charity.

Some of the facilities and equipment are provided by supporters' donations and the generosity of sponsors.

Hundreds of music fans are likely to attend the event, making a serious contribution to charity.

Tickets cost £6 in advance and £7.50 on the day. Children's tickets are only £1. For more information, visit www.rmf.org.uk.

Preview by Philippa Jacks, features@theargus.co.uk