Making its debut at Stoneleigh Park, situated just outside Coventry, the festival will feature Britain’s best-loved farmers, including Clarkson’s Farm personalities Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan and Charlie Ireland, stepping away from agricultural duties to take centre stage. Running from May 22 to May 24, the Hawkstone Music Arena — named after Clarkson’s beer brand — will showcase performers including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Groove Armada, Blur’s Alex James, Sara Cox and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson.
Friday: The Launch Night
Proceedings commence with the Young Farmer DJ Battle, presented by Capital Radio’s Chris Stark, where Britain’s finest agricultural turntablists will battle for supremacy. The Hot House Flowers and the rock-and-roll dynamism of Rick Parfitt Jnr will follow, before the evening culminates with the iconic Groove Armada (DJ Set), reports CoventryLive.
Bringing the opening night to a spectacular close, the ‘Queen of the Kitchen Disco’ herself, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, will deliver her sparkling pop classics to the countryside setting.
Saturday: The All Star Farm Party
Saturday transforms into an uplifting celebration of British musical talent. The country sounds arrive via chart-topping pair The Shires.
The venue will also become one enormous communal sing-along with two energetic DJ performances. Sara Cox will deliver her Power Wower collection of festival anthems whilst Chris Moyles provides his trademark high-octane 90s DJ showcase.
The nostalgic mood persists with definitive tribute performers Noasis, before Massaoke takes centre stage with their roster of crowd-pleasing singalongs.
Sunday: Non-Stop British Classics
The festival concludes on its final day with a homage to British musical heritage. Festival attendees can anticipate a nostalgic journey featuring the enduring classics of 10cc and the heartfelt country melodies of One Night in Nashville before the weekend culminates with two spectacular headline acts.
This occasion represents the debut public appearance of Ricky Wilson Presents the Fabulous Adjustable Band. Fronted by the Kaiser Chiefs vocalist, this supergroup will showcase a rotating lineup of prominent musicians.
Ultimately, Blur’s Alex James’ Britpop Classical will bring the festival to a close with a fresh interpretation of the 90s’ greatest anthems. Festival Director Chris Hughes saidd: “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.”