Kiesza has been announced as the headliner for this year's BARE in the Woods festival, which takes place in Co. Laois this June.

The Canadian pop star, who first made it big with her song 'Hideaway' and its brilliant video in 2014, will headline the event alongside House of Pain and Helmet at Garryhinch Woods in Portarlington from June 9th - 11th.

Other new acts just announced for the festival include a Dance Arena stage that will see sets by Dan Shake, Cinema, Damiano Von Eckert, Phare, Mr Beatnik and Josh McGowan.

They join the previously-announced HamsandwicH, Mike Skinner & Murkage present Tonga, UK hip hop/grime artist Akala, Danish experimental pop trio WhoMadeWho, Rubberbandits, Right Said Fred, Alvarez Kings, Jon Stevens (INXS), The Frank & Walters and RSAG, with more acts TBA.

Tickets are on sale now from barefestival.com.