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It's Britney, b*tch!

Britney Spears is set to headline this year’s Apple Music Festival alongside big names including Calvin Harris, Alicia Keys, Elton John and Robbie Williams

Pop queen is returning to London for her first high-profile show in the city for five years

BRITNEY Spears is returning to London for her first high-profile show in the city in five years to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Apple Music Festival.

The Toxic star will be among the big draws of this year's festival alongside huge names including Calvin Harris, Alicia Keys, Elton John and Robbie Williams.

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This will be Britney's first UK performance since she brought her Femme Fatale tour to Britain in 2011.

Britney's forthcoming album Glory is set to be released this month, making it her ninth studio record to date.

This year’s festival spans 10 days next month from 18 until 30 September.

Other acts set to thrill fans include Elton John, Calvin Harris, Robbie Williams, Alicia Keys, Bastille, Michael Buble, The 1975, One Republic and Chance the Rapper.

 Calvin Harris is also on the bill for the festival
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Calvin Harris is also on the bill for the festivalCredit: Getty Images
 Robbie will be entertaining the crowds at the Roundhouse venue in north London
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Robbie will be entertaining the crowds at the Roundhouse venue in north LondonCredit: Getty Images
 Fans will be excited to see Elton perform at the intimate venue
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Fans will be excited to see Elton perform at the intimate venueCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Alicia Keys will also be performing at the Apple Music Festival
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Alicia Keys will also be performing at the Apple Music Festival

Up until last year, the annual music event was known as the iTunes Festival until it was re-branded and became the Apple Music Festival.

Over the years, the event has featured a number of big names, and last year’s line-up featured Pharrell Williams, Ellie Goulding, One Direction and Disclosure.

 One Direction performing at the Apple Music Festival last year
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One Direction performing at the Apple Music Festival last yearCredit: Getty Images

Apple Music and iTunes users who live in the UK can win free tickets to the festival by entering prize draws on Apple Music, as well as through select media partners.

The artists performances are also live streamed and will be available to watch by Apple Music members around the world.

The festival will be taking place at The Roundhouse in Camden.

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