The first lot of names have been announced for Hobart's Festival Of Voices, with two prominent Aussies and a diverse US act announced for the July event.

Singer-songwriter Ben Lee and ethereal songstress Clare Bowditch have been named to headline the festival, along with American five-piece The Exchange, who blend a mix of rock, gospel, soul and R&B into their performances.

These artists will both perform and take part in workshops throughout the event, which runs from Friday 4 to Sunday 13 July in Hobart. For more details on venues and tickets, head to theGuide below.

The full Festival Of Voices program is expected to be announced next month sometime so stay tuned for more.