A HOST of stars have been confirmed for this year’s Wickham Festival.
The Proclaimers, Midge Ure and the Saw Doctors will headline the event from Thursday, August 3 to Sunday, August 6 with tickets selling fast.
Top attraction and Saturday headliners are old favourites the Proclaimers whose anthem I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) is expected to bring the party.
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Live Aid co-founder and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure will close the four-day festival on the Sunday night with the Afro Celt Sound System also returning for a high-profile set.
Last year’s headliners the Saw Doctors proved such a huge hit they have been invited back for top billing on Friday night while Thursday will be headed up by perennial favourites Show of Hands.
Other artists include Mary Black and Mary Coughlan on Friday, Fisherman’s Friends on Saturday along with Eric Bibb and folk favourite Barbara Dickson.
Sunday sees the return of regulars the South (formerly the Beautiful South) along with The Zombies as well as Toyah and Robert Fripp.
Organiser Peter Chegwyn said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have such a strong line-up who are proving massively popular with the fans.
“The Proclaimers have headlined here a few times, the most recent being in 2019 when they played a stunning set which got the Big Top rocking. They always go down well. It has been a while since we had them here but I’m sure it will be worth the wait.
“By contrast, the Saw Doctors played here last summer and were so good that we immediately booked them for a return visit. They are a real fun, party band who get the place going.
“They were delighted to be invited back and loved our unique atmosphere and the fact they always get such a good reception.
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“We are delighted to welcome Midge Ure to Wickham for what promises to be a great final evening. With Show of Hands and so many others joining us, we fully expect this to be another memorable festival.
“Once again we will have a wide range of craft and food stalls, a great selection of beers, late-night comedy and plenty of entertainment for young children.
“It really is wonderful to see so many happy smiling faces with everyone having a fantastic time in a safe environment.”
Four-day tickets are currently on sale at £220 with under 16’s admitted half price and under 10’s being allowed in for free. Day tickets are also available starting at £60. A weekend camping pass starts at £35 and parking is free. For more information go to wickhamfestival.co.uk.
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