A brand new one day festival taking place by the seaside featuring the biggest names in pop music has launched.

SD2 is a great day out for all ages taking place in the picturesque setting of Stanmer Park on Sunday 29th September.

The first acts are confirmed today with many more to be announced over the forthcoming weeks for what is set to be the pop spectacle of 2013.

Headlining SD2 are The Wanted who will be joined by The Saturdays and Conor Manyard.

SD2 promoter Matt Priest comments “We’re delighted to launch SD2 to Brighton & Sussex. We have assembled some of the best pop acts the UK has to offer; The Wanted are a global phenomenon and The Saturdays have established themselves as the country’s biggest girl band.”

Another huge pop act will be announced on Friday morning when tickets go on sale with more acts to be announced eminently.

A free bus back service back to Brighton or park and ride is available for SD2.

Tickets are priced at £34.50 (plus booking fee) and are on sale from Friday 24th May at 9am from www.SD2festival.co.uk