Parklife, Manchester’s music festival, has announced that “big plans” for the festival's eighth edition are set to be revealed in the New Year. The event takes place on 9-10 June 2018.

Taking place within the city's Heaton Park, Parklife builds on its reputation as one of the UK's leading summer festivals.

The event sees its music offering explore a mix of hip-hop, grime, pop, indie and electronic music.

A festival that truly embodies the impassioned spirit of Manchester, each edition has sold out year on year, the organiser claimed.

Parklife boasts a total of 16 areas spread across two days of music as well as a VIP arena that offers exclusive attractions and special guest DJs.

“For 2018, Parklife continues to grow and fans can expect a world-class selection of artists plus an all-new theme to mark the occasion,” the organiser said in a statement.