Some of the world's most renowned global artists will play at a spectacular festival of light, architecture and sound this weekend.

Acts such as Courtney Pine, The James Taylor Quartet, Nitin Sawhney and Ozomatli will perform as digital projections and streams of light illuminate the De La Warr Pavilion and the coastline.

Organisers say: "The Pavilion will provide a stunning backdrop for the event.

"Architects, artists and engineers in light will create a unique visual experience using the walls, cavities, corners, surfaces and clean lines of the architecture. We hope people will fall under the magical spell the lights, sound, sea and sunset will cast."

Courtney Pine headlines tomorrow night. Over the past decade, the legendary saxophonist has transformed the British jazz scene.

His debut album, Journey To The Urge Within, was the first jazz album to get into the UK Top 40 and he was later awarded a CBE for his contribution to jazz.

Also playing on Friday is The James Taylor Quartet, who play Hammond organ-led jazz, funk and rock, and Alex Wilson.

Topping the bill on Saturday night is musician, writer, artist and composer Nitin Sawhney.

Nitin's unique fusion of Asian and Western music got him shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and won him the South Bank Show Award for Popular Music in 2000.

Playing alongside Nitin will be Ozomatli, whose sound has been described as a "booming multicultural street party", tenor saxophonist Steve Will-iamson and former Jazz Warrior Dennis Rollin's jazz/dance outfit Badbone & Co.

The Tindersticks provide a grand finale on Sunday night. Formed in 1992, the band have a massive recording history and a cult following.

Their music is a fusion of romanticism and indie-rock. Their date at Bexhill will be one of only two gigs they have chosen to play this year.

Also playing on Sunday will be James Yorkston, Orka and DJ Nick Brown (Intoxica).

The festival is expected to attract crowds of up to 2,500 each day. Tickets cost £16 each evening, £30 for two or £39 for three. Admission is from 6pm and the music finishes at 11pm.

For further details and tickets, call the box office on 01424 787947 or 01424 787927.