Blur bassist reveals festival plans on his farm

Alex James the Blur bassist has revealed that he aims to host a four day event - called 'Alex James presents Harvest' - between September 9 - 12.

It will be a celebration of music and food will feature celebrity chefs and the likes of KT Tunstall and is a sister event to the one launched by TV presenter Jimmy Doherty at his farm in Suffolk.

James said:

"We'll throw open the farm gates for Harvest this September. My family are looking forward to a celebration of all our favourite things - food, the farm and music. What more could we ask for?"

The musician and broadcaster notoriously turned his back on fame and developed a cheese-making business after the breakdown of the Britpop heroes.

Blur then reformed for a series of shows in 2009 - including that massive Glastonbury performance - and are expected to head back into the studio this year.

Lead singer Damon Albarn recently confirmed the rumours.