Stickleback Plasticus Overseeing the whole shebang this year will be the wonderful Stickleback Plasticus – expect glamour, dance, acrobatics, humour, improvisation and plenty of audience interaction from these seasoned street theatre pioneers! www.plasticus.freeserve.co.uk

Northern Lights Two Australian aerial acrobats perform a mesmerising spinning silks routine combining dramatic falls and somersaults with incredible flexibility www.tumbellina.com

UP II FALL Telma and Gemma are a double Chinese pole act from Portugal and Spain. They have been working together in London since 2005. Their act ‘Novos Caminhos’ combines dance, acrobatics, slides, falls and exciting tricks on the two poles.   www.gemmapalomar.com www.telmafernandes.com

In The Balance A stunning adagio act combining classical ballet lifts, hand-balancing, somersaults and dance. A display of pure strength and incredible flexibility with an evocative and uplifting soundtrack. www.tumbellina.com

Circomedia Circomedia is the leading centre for circus with physical theatre in Europe. Circomedia was founded over ten years ago by physical theatre expert, Bim Mason and choreographer and performer Helen Crocker. It rose out of the ashes of Fooltime, Britain’s first ever circus school – and ever since has attracted students from all over the world. They will be performing with their BTEC students. www.circomedia.co.uk

Duo Ssens This internationally acclaimed duo from Montreal present their award-winning static trapeze act – a sizzling love story exploring both sides of the trapeze. Tender and beautiful one second and dramatic and nail-biting the next, this incredible pair do all their stunning throws and catches without catch-ropes…this is definitely one not to be missed this harbour festival.

Bellatrix Bellatrix is the UK's leading female beatbox artist and one of few performing beatbox girls worldwide. A talented jazz double bassist, Bellatrix is a pioneering beatboxer who works with instrumentalists as well as live looping and playing bass whilst beatboxing. In 2007 she founded the UK's first all-girl beatbox crew The Boxettes. Bellatrix on MySpace

Jukka Juntti Jukka hails from Sweden and his corde lisse act is a compelling display of physical strength and incredible flexibility set to an upbeat soundtrack.

The Black Eagles These Harbour Festival favourites are originally from Tanzania and combine stunning acrobatic skills, energetic dance and an uplifting African soundtrack. www.theblackeagles.com

Hoop La La Fresh from their success on Britain’s Got Talent, Hoop La La return to the Harbour Festival with their unique blend of acrobalance, dance, comedy and of course, hula hooping! www.hooplala.co.uk

Arron Sparks Arron’s high-energy, streetwise act includes yo yoing, juggling and some very cool object manipulation. www.arronsparks.co.uk

The Great Vasili A rare chance to see the Eastern European circus phenomenon perform his own modern interpretation of the classic ‘Dance of the Sabres’. Featuring Chinese Pole, traditional vodka toasting and his unique daring handstand finale 5 metres above the heads of the audience. www.bongobolero.com

Fraser Hooper Insideout, outside in and back to front, Fraser’s day isn't going too well. Every time he opens his front door another cartoon calamity comes his way. This brilliant mix of clowning with live sound conjures up invisible cats, a modern kitchen, talking bumblebees, a London bus and a chaotic trip to the cinema. www.fraserhooper.com

Desperate Men Balloon Toss Join your hosts The Desperate Men for the infamous balloon toss – thrills, and most definitely spills! www.desperatemen.com