Hot Chip and St Vincent among bands named for Green Man Festival

Electronic indie band Hot Chip have been announced as one of the performers. Credit: Zak Hussein/EMPICS Entertainment

Electro band Hot Chip and American singer-songwriter St Vincent are among the acts named to play at the Green Man Festival at the Brecon Beacons later this year.

Established in 2003, Green Man is a weekend event encompassing live music, literature, poetry and cinema.

Hot Chip are best known for songs 'Over and Over' and 'Ready for the Floor' Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Previous acts have included the likes of Van Morrison, Mumford and Sons, Billy Bragg, Jarvis cocker and Super Furry Animals.

This year's event runs from the 20th-23rd August.