Cornbury’s final farewell festival is set to go out with a bang as organisers confirm an international superstar as its headline act.

The Cornbury Music Festival has signed up Bryan Adams as headliner on Saturday July 8 2017.

The three-day festival, which has been an Oxford stalwart for more than a decade, will take place at the Great Tew Park next year.

Signing Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has been something of a life-long ambition for festival director Hugh Phillimore.

He said: “Ever since I saw an awesome performance at Wembley way back, I’ve been trying to bag a show with Bryan – pestering him for over 20 years.

“We’re all very excited that he has agreed to join us for our Finale It will definitely be worth the wait.

“We’ve had a fantastic run over the last 13 years and we are very proud of the lovely event we’ve created.

“We’ve hosted a marvellous annual party for our loyal audience, the odd royal, multigenerational families, aristocracy, Prime Ministers, film stars, farmers, rockers, and ladies who make exceedingly good cakes.

“We have found ourselves in the centre of a wonderful community and are proud that we’ve been able to benefit many local causes over the years.

“Join us for what’s going to be one hell of a farewell party.”

The festival has seen performances from Joe Cocker, Amy Winehouse and Robert Plant in its 13-year history.

Tickets for the 2017 festival go on sale on December 1 at 9am.