A NEW outdoor music and comedy festival has been unveiled in celebration of Black Country Day.

Tickets are now on sale for the Black Country Musicom which takes place at Himley Hall on July 14, the official day of celebration for all things Black Country.

Oasish, the UK’s official number one Oasis tribute band, will perform alongside tribute acts representing Little Mix, The Spice Girls and Queen.

Top comics from around the country will also bring the laughs to the comedy tent.

Youngsters can enjoy rides at the fun fair, alongside sandpits, garden games, balloon modelling, face painting and animal encounters.

DJs, gaming tournaments, virtual reality, glitter artists and a chill out area will also be on hand to entertain teens.

There will be real ale and street food available to buy, with demonstrations of traditional Black Country crafts including canal art and glass blowing.

Councillor Pete Lowe, cabinet lead member for the Black Country Festival, said: "This is hugely exciting – it’s the biggest event we have ever put on for Black Country Day and it promises to be an absolutely bostin’ day out for all the family.

“There really will be something for everyone, and we will use the money generated from ticket sales to support other free events taking place across the borough to celebrate the Black Country Festival.

“I would urge people to snap up tickets for what will be a brilliant event, celebrating who we are and where we’re from.”

Vince Thurlby, of main event sponsors Jewson, said: “As a firm which is proud to trade right in the heart of the Black Country, we are delighted to be sponsoring the first Musicom at Himley Hall.

“It will be a fantastic day out.”

Tickets are £9 for adults, £5 for children aged five to 15 and free for under fives.