Glastonbury Festival will welcome more than 1,000 acts playing across dozens of stages when it returns next week.

Plenty of household names will be gracing Worthy Farm including headliners Stormzy, The Killers and The Cure as well as Kylie Minogue in the Sunday afternoon 'legends' slot.

But of course, the festival will also play host to a huge number of solo artists and bands who are not quite so well known but are tipped for very big things.

Below are some acts you might not have heard of but should definitely check out, listed in order of when they're performing.

Pip Blom

11.30am - 12.15pm, Friday / John Peel Stage

Youthful Dutch quartet Pip Blom are the perfect band to kick things off on the John Peel Stage - which is renowned for championing the freshest new talent.

The indie rockers recently released their debut album, Boat, which has earned glowing reviews from plenty of critics, making them very much one-to-watch.

Expect plenty of catchy riffs and choruses at their Friday morning set.

Georgia

2pm - 2.45pm, Friday / The Park Stage

Georgia

Fast rising singer/producer Georgia is picking up plenty of interest right now and it's no wonder, with a number of top releases to her name.

The Londoner's voice can be likened to that of Swedish pop sensation Robyn and tracks such as Started Out, Feel It and About Work The Dancefloor will all draw a big crowd response at The Park Stage.

Looking for an act to kick-start Friday afternoon? Look no further than Georgia. 

Pond

4.30pm - 5.30pm, Friday / John Peel Stage

Fans of Tame Impala, who headline the Other Stage on Friday night, will love Pond.

They share a similar psychedelic rock sound and even some of the same band members.

Their biggest hits, the likes of Paint Me Silver, Sweep Me Off My Feet and Daisy, are all the perfect accompaniment to a hazy afternoon (if the sun shines) and they'll be sure to take the roof off the John Peel tent.

My Baby

5.05pm - 6.05pm, Friday on the Avalon Stage / 1.10am - 2.10pm, Saturday on the Truth Stage

With members hailing from Holland and New Zealand, My Baby's sound is a mix of blues, country and funk with a hint of EDM chucked in for good measure.

They're playing two sets over the weekend with a Friday performance on the Avalon Stage at 5.05pm and an early morning performance on the Truth Stage in Shangri-La.

Both of these sets are likely to be memorable, although the crowd will likely be a little livelier for the latter...

Low Island

1pm - 1.40, Saturday at Pussy Palure / 3.30pm - 4.15, Saturday at The Greenpeace Stage

Oxford four-piece Low Island

Oxford-based four-piece Low Island have been building up some steady momentum in recent years with a solid stream of releases.

They have a unique sound which combines indie with electronic and sound great live.

They're going to be busy on Saturday afternoon with two sets relatively close to each other, giving you a decent chance to see them.

Ezra Collective

2.45pm - 3.45pm, Saturday at West Holts / midnight - 2pm with Sons of Kemet, Sunday at The Wormhole

Ezra Collective at Thekla

Jazz music has enjoyed a huge resurgence in recent years and Ezra Collective have been very much at the forefront of its charge.

The five-piece is comprised of some incredibly talented musicians who always put on an energetic show when they perform live.

If you don't manage to watch their set at West Holts on Saturday afternoon, they're also playing along with Sons of Kemet at the brand new Wormhole Stage at midnight.

Palace

3pm - 4pm, Sunday / The Park Stage

Palace at Exchange

Palace, who formed in 2012, are back after a mini hiatus and their new material is sounding superb.

They have a raft of soulful indie-rock releases to their name which sound even better when performed live.

Their Sunday afternoon set at The Park could likely be a surprise highlight for many, especially if combined with the sun.

FKJ

3.45pm - 4.45pm, Sunday / Sonic

French multi-instrumentalist and singer FKJ (short for French Kiwi Juice) mixes electronic music, R&B, nu-jazz and French house music.

He is known in some quarters for his improvised 'Tadow' collaboration with Masego, which has had a staggering 138 million views on YouTube, but is also a very talented solo performer in his own right.

Fans of jazzy riffs and funky beats should definitely add FKJ to their must-see list.

Matt Corby

8pm - 8.40pm, Sunday / William's Green

Matt Corby at SWX

 

It is genuinely astonishing that Matt Corby isn't more well-known.

The Aussie singer-songwriter has one of the most incredible voices you're likely to hear at this year's festival, with an armory of beautiful songs to boot.

His soothing Sunday evening set will be idyllic for the final sunset of the festival, before the mayhem of the festival closer ensues.