WHEN local comedian Toby Foster and fellow radio presenter Steve White went to Silverstone for the British Grand prix, they had an idea.
That idea led to them planning a music festival in front of Europe’s biggest stately home featuring some of the 80s and 90s’ biggest names in pop.
Toby said: “We were watching the main stage on the Saturday afternoon where they had loads of bands on.
“We just thought that it would be a great thing for us to do at Wentworth Woodhouse, which is in the next village to us.”
They have gone on to book acts including Lemar, Dodgy, T’Pau, Heaven 17 and Tony Christie.
Steve said: “ It’s much more than that.
“We’ve got a fairground, comedy tents, unsigned bands, stuff for the kids to do. We want it to be a great day for all the family.”
The event, from 12 to 9.30pm on May 28, will take place in front of Wentworth Woodhouse, the largest stately home in Europe.
The music festival is the first of its kind to be held there.
“It’s great to be part of such an historic venue”, said Toby, who first came to prominence playing Les in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.
“It will provide the perfect backdrop for a wonderful day out.”
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