NICHE FEATURE: PAUL HARTSHORN
Music Festival The long-awaited festival is back better than ever without the hindrance of COVID restrictions. Blaby District Councillor Paul Hartshorn tells us more WORDS BY LEVITHA BIJI
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he Glastonblaby Charity Music Festival is opening its doors to the public on August 20 with no COVID restrictions to hinder the longawaited Blaby village event. Hosted at Leicester Lions Rugby Football Club, the festival is a great opportunity to get out and about this spring. There’ll be fantastic live music from many different artists throughout the day, plus a wonderful selection of stalls selling food. The performers playing at the festival are Kade Smith, The Collective, The Fazed, Jordan Eagles, and Daniel Butterworth. All funds raised during the event will be donated to four registered charities based in Leicestershire: Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, Archie’s Army, Travers Foundation, and Soft Touch Arts. A limited number of early bird tickets are available starting from £3.50. Children under the age of five go free. Tickets are on sale at glastonblaby.co.uk.
Want to perform on stage?
Travers Rising Stars is searching for the best local singers and bands. The competition is open to any solo artist or band between the ages of 13 and 30 from Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, or Rutland. Winners will perform on stage at Glastonblaby 2022 and win various prices such as valuable studio time! Apply at travers-foundation. org.uk.
