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Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the bill for new 'Farm-Fest' at Stoneleigh alongside Jeremy Clarkson

Local News by James Smith 1 hour ago  
The inaugural Great British Farm-Fest will be held this May (image supplied)
The inaugural Great British Farm-Fest will be held this May (image supplied)
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In a world-first mashup of muddy boots and electric guitars, the Great British Farm-Fest has announced its full music line-up for the biggest farming party in UK history.

Opening for its inaugural year at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, 22-24 May, the festival will see the nation's favourite farmers swap the fields for the main stage. 

The Hawkstone Music Arena will host three nights of performances from Britpop legends, chart-topping DJs, and the nation's favourite TV farmers.

As the daytime agricultural displays wind down, the arena will ignite with a five-hour farmer's party each night, featuring TV stars, famous chefs, farming heroes and musicians.

Friday: The Launch Night

The festival kicks off with a high-energy fusion of dance and disco.

The evening begins with the Young Farmer DJ Battle, hosted by Capital Radio's Chris Stark, where the UK's top agricultural deck-spinners will compete for glory.

The momentum builds with a set from The Hot House Flowers and the rock-and-roll energy of Rick Parfitt Jnr, before the night reaches a fever pitch with the legendary Groove Armada (DJ Set).

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Closing the first night in style, the 'Queen of the Kitchen Disco' herself, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, will bring her shimmering pop anthems to the heart of the countryside.

Saturday: The All Star Farm Party

Saturday shifts gears into a feel-good celebration of British music.

The country vibes come courtesy of the record-breaking duo The Shires. The arena will also turn into a giant sing along session with two high-energy DJ sets.

Sara Cox will present her Power Wower set of festival bangers while Chris Moyles delivers his signature high-energy 90s DJ set.

The nostalgic atmosphere continues with the definitive tribute act Noasis, before the night reaches a fever pitch as Britain's greatest festival act, Massaoke, takes the stage with a setlist of singalong hits set to prove that the farming community knows exactly how to party. 

Sunday: Non-Stop British Classics 

The festival hosts a tribute to British music history. Festivalgoers can expect a trip down memory lane with the timeless hits of 10cc and the soulful country sounds of One Night in Nashville before the weekend reaches its grand finale with two massive performances. 

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The event marks the inaugural public performance of Ricky Wilson Presents the Fabulous Adjustable Band.

Led by the Kaiser Chiefs frontman, the supergroup will feature a revolving door of high-profile musicians. While the official line-up for the festival is shrouded in secrecy, the band's warm-up gig at the Farm-Fest launch party included Natalie Imbruglia, Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten), Simon Fowler (Ocean Colour Scene), Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) and Gary Stringer (Reef). 

Finally, Blur's Alex James' Britpop Classical will close the festival with a reimagination of the greatest hits of the 90s.

The energy will remain high between musical sets as household names, including Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, Charlie Ireland and Adam Henson, with appearances from Farming Heroes and Farm-Fest ambassadors, take to the stage for a unique blend of farm chat and competitions. 

Speaking at the festival's launch at The Farmer's Dog pub, Jeremy Clarkson said: "We are going to get the farming message out to the public live. And have a great time doing it." 

Festival Director, Chris Hughes said: "We want to showcase the incredible talent of the British farming industry in a way that's never been done before.

"By pairing legendary farmers and TV favourites with world-class DJs and rock stars, we are delivering three days of unforgettable parties that put the heart of the countryside centre stage."

The Great British Farm-Fest is set to be the must-attend festival of the summer, proving once and for all that farmers know how to party harder than anyone else. Join the party, tickets available now.

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