Mr Johnston will take over the police authority's role and will be able to set the police force budget and appoint the chief constable.

BBC: Police commissioner: Ian Johnston elected in Gwent

The UK Border Agency decided not to award the players visas and Johnston said he will look elsewhere to strengthen the squad.

BBC: Raiders fail to sign Fijian trio

This year's performers will be Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Christian Love, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten.

BBC: The Beach Boys