The T in the Park organisers have today announced new acts that will be playing the Scottish festival. Joining the initial list include Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and Maximo Park.

Other acts that have been confirmed include Lily Allen, James Morrison, Paulo Nutini, The Ting Tings, Manic Street Preachers, Felix Da Housecat, Mogwai, The Mars Volta, Bjorn Again, Simian Mobile Disco, Hockey, The Script, The Gaslight Anthem plus many more.

Todays announcement strengthen T’s lineup for 2009 which will need to be big to beat last years which included rockers Rage Against the Machine. Acts previously announced for T in the Park 2009 include The Killers, Blur, Kings of Leon, Snow Patrol, Katy Perry, Razorlight, Elbow, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Pendulum, Peter Doherty, and White Lies.

T in the Park takes place in Balado, Scotland on Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, 27th February, at 9am.