Heather heads up Wentworth Music Festival

MUSIC lovers can expect another powerhouse performance from a headline solo star as a festival with a backdrop to die for returns next month.
By Michael Upton
Published 1st Sep 2022, 14:10 BST
Updated 1st Sep 2022, 15:29 BST

Heather Small, formerly of M People but now going solo, will top the bill at Wentworth Music Festival on September 17 — following in the lofty footsteps of Tony Hadley and Tony Christie.

Heather post-M People career is perhaps most notable for the anthemic hit “Proud”, and festival organisers Toby Foster and Steve White were certainly beaming at the prospect of adding her to the line-up booked to perform on the front lawn of Wentworth Woodhouse.

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Toby said: “We started Wentworth Festival as a great local event for local people and the support we’ve had from residents and businesses around us has been incredible.

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    “We’ve watched the festival grow from the ground upwards.

    “Having survived the Covid crisis, which was obviously terrible for our entire industry, we’re now looking forward and the buzz around this year’s event is like something we haven’t experienced before.”

    Steve said the secret of the event was it was small but highly professional.

    “Our capacity crowd is just 5,000, surrounded by the most stunning outdoor countryside of Wentworth, so everyone has space to relax and enjoy the event,” he added.

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    Main stage acts this year include The Farm and The Christians, while the pop-packed line-up welcomes Baby D, Urban Cookie Collective, Brother Beyond and hit-making boy band 5ive.

    The “Teatime Tribute” slot this year plays host to Bulsara & His Queenies, performing their tribute show to Freddie Mercury and Queen.

    The main stage will be opened by brass band The Tin Soldiers and will also feature performances from Tiny Barbara’s Surf Club, featuring Toby and Big Shaun of the Everly Pregnant Brothers, while Wentworth Festival favourites Soul Sensation return.

    The Last Laugh Comedy Stage features Britain’s Got Talent runner-up Steve Royle, Nina Gilligan, Mick Ferry, Paul Tonkinson and Daisy Earl, while the

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    New Music Stage will showcase up-and-coming talent, including Shanghai Treason and The Rosadocs.

    There will also be kids’ entertainment, child-friendly comedy shows and funfair rides, as well as a bar and food and drinks outlets.

    Visit www.wentworthfestival.com for details of tickets, which can also be bought in person from Wentworth Village Shop.

     

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