App-Fest returns from July 27 to 30 at Hillworth Farm, Longdon, close to Upton.
The pageant began life in a pub backyard however outgrew its unique dwelling of the Farmer’s Arms in Apperley.
Additionally on the invoice this 12 months are Starsailor, The Feeling, The Undertones, Toploader plus Cheltenham’s personal The Vince Freeman Band.
Organiser Dan Pardoe mentioned: “This 12 months goes to be one thing further particular, by far the most important and most fun occasion I’ve ever organised.
“As an impartial pageant proprietor with no sponsors or buyers, it has at all times been about slowly constructing the occasion in a sustainable method that provides longevity for years to come back.
“This 12 months I’ve thrown a few of my guidelines out of the window to carry some nice artists to App-Fest.
“I’ve even gone that further step by introducing our first ever ‘Legends Slot’ with world well-known Tony Christie, who this 12 months shall be displaying the way in which to App-Fest.”
The pageant will even characteristic a variety of tribute bands.
Dan mentioned: “We’ve got added celebrated tribute band T.Rextasy endorsed by The Spirit Music Group, native band The Johnny Money Roadshow that includes Clive John, endorsed by the Money household, Take That Rule the World as featured on Graham Norton and Coldplace, the world’s #1 Coldplay tribute.
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“Returning this 12 months by widespread demand is Rob Lamberti – The Music of George Michael, who was wonderful in 2022.
“These are simply a few of the nice bands I’ve put collectively for you this 12 months.”
Dan mentioned that as ever, his ethos for this occasion is about households and bringing collectively native communities to take pleasure in nice music in a secure, pleasant atmosphere.
App-Fest donates a proportion of its earnings to worthwhile causes and this 12 months it’s all about dementia and psychological well being, with charity particulars quickly to be introduced.
