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20,000 Flock to New Farm Music Festival
24 May
Summary
- A festival combines farming elements with music and entertainment.
- Over 20,000 people attended the event on Saturday alone.
- The event aims to celebrate British farmers and their produce.
A novel event, described as a fusion of a music festival and a country fair, has successfully attracted a significant number of attendees. This Great British Farm-Fest, held across 300 acres at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, features a diverse program including hundreds of animals and evening performances by bands, DJs, and notable guests.
On Saturday alone, the festival saw over 20,000 people, with expectations for the weekend total to reach approximately 55,000 visitors. Festival director Chris Hughes indicated plans for the event to become an annual fixture, emphasizing its role in celebrating British agriculture and farmers.
The festival aims to showcase the skills and produce of Britain's farmers, merging the traditional joy of a country fair with the excitement of a modern music festival. Hughes stressed the importance of the event providing a platform for ordinary farmers to connect with a grateful nation.
Notable personalities, including Jeremy Clarkson, Alex James from Blur, and 10cc, were advertised to appear. The event also highlighted the spirit of farming, exemplified by a moment where the crowd willingly relocated a barrier to accommodate an RAF Falcons landing.
