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Roger Taylor of Queen joins Fish, Madeline Bell and Toyah Willcox on stage at Wickham Festival

It was a Kind of Magic as Roger Taylor of Queen brought the third day of the Wickham Festival to a fantastic finish.

The rock legend provided guest vocals for the SAS Band at the end of a rousing set which saw Toyah Willcox, Fish and Madeline Bell perform their own and others’ hits.

There was also a guest slot from Bill Oddie who had earlier given an enlightening talk on behalf of the League Against Cruel Sports.

Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor brought some Queen magic to the SAS Band

But it was Taylor who stole the show with Queen hits It’s a kind of Magic and Radio Gaga as well as a special tribute to David Bowie.

The songs came so thick and fast that there was no time for the planned finale but there was more than enough to delight the 5,000-plus fans who had been treated to a sensational warm-up show.

At the end of a chilled afternoon in the hot unbroken sunshine, American country singer Gretchen Peters gave the perfect melodic set. What a voice! It was a true highlight of the whole festival as she played songs from her distinguished 30-year career.

Those relaxing in the sun and letting the music wash over them were abruptly roused as Chas & Dave turned up the volume and the atmosphere.

There was a right old knees-up in the Big Top as the Cockney duo raced through their hits at breakneck speed hardly allowing the crowd to draw breath.

Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn played a superb set

They were followed by the Trevor Horn Band with a special guest slot from X Factor winner Matt Cardle – and what a treat that proved to be!

Even the reality show’s greatest cynics could not have failed to be impressed by his amazing voice. His version of I’m Not in Love – accompanied by 10CC’s Lol Creme – was spine-tingling.

And his vocals and high energy in the powerhouse finale of Relax had the audience cheering their delight at a great talent who proved an unlikely but hugely welcome addition to the festival which still has one day left to run.

And there is a great line-up in store for the Sunday send-off headlined by folk festival favourites Lindisfarne. They are preceded by Hayseed Dixie, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Steeleye Span among many others so get down to the picturesque Hampshire site for an unforgettable day in the sunshine.

Tickets are on sale on the gate at £60 for the day or £40 after 6pm. Children aged 10-16 are half price and under 10’s are admitted free. There is ample free parking.

Pictures courtesy of Paul Brett

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    Newly confirmed.  The inimitable John Otway Band will be at Wickham next summer on Sat. 3rd Aug.  Same night as Skipinnish & Tanjus the Henge.  You can still save £70 on 4-day earlybird weekend tickets via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets if you book before Xmas.

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    Is he bringing Wild Willy Barrett? 😳😳😳

    Sonia Adams Mell Gardner Andy Hawkins Colin Lacey Paul Ratcliffe

    OMG ... this is shaping up to be the best line up ever! Will have Beware of the Flowers as an earworm for the foreseeable future, but that's a price worth paying 😁

    Wickham Music Festival Any chance of booking Attila too? And yes, I know I'm being greedy

    The line up is looking so good!

    Wickham Music Festival - thank you again. Any chance of The Devil's Prefects and JollyRoger?

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    Paul Day 😁

    Martin Turners Wishbone Ash, Focus, Turin Brakes, Los Pacaminos, Albert Lee

    oh joy, rock royalty

    Brilliant, I look forward to seeing him.

    Any chance of getting Doris Brendel. Rick Parfitt Jnr and The RPJ Band. Clive Jackson. Nell Bryden, or even Kim Thompsett

    Great stuff so far, thank you! Only a handful of acts and I'm already worrying about clashes in stage times ;) Got one of the early EarlyBird tickets and Glamping ...so very happy so far...this'll be my 5th Wickham, you never disappoint :)

    How about Hawkwind great festival band.

    *Tankus* the Henge!

    Madder Mill Molly I think there'll be a few of us at this one 🙂

    Track Dogs said they hadn't heard yet - but were up for performing again. Is that possible?

    Had legit no idea who he was last time but dad said id like him so i went and listened. Laughed so hard my ribs hurt cant wait for round 2

    Please, I beg you, don't put Tankus and John on different stages at the same time ;)

    Colin Foster

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    Newly confirmed. 3 Daft Monkeys will be at our 2024 Wickham Festival on Fri., Aug. 2. Other bands already confirmed inc. Tankus the Henge; Skipinnish; & The Men They Couldn't Hang. More to be announced shortly. www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets ... See MoreSee Less

    Newly confirmed.  3 Daft Monkeys will be at our 2024 Wickham Festival on Fri., Aug. 2. Other bands already confirmed inc. Tankus the Henge; Skipinnish; & The Men They Couldnt Hang.  More to be announced shortly.  www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets

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    Another fantastic band! Thank you 🙂

    Dammit Actb Smith looks like I’ll be missing a great lineup next year. Bet you’re glad you got early tickets now!

    Can’t wait

    Can’t wait to volunteer again 😊

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    Megan James Astrid must be thrilled with the line up so far for Wickham! All her favs x

    So happy that 3 Daft Monkeys Are at Wickham next year. They were awesome at South Petherton earlier this year 😊

    Brilliant band! 😊

    Fab line up already… add Alabama 3 please!!!! 😎❤️

    Yessss, excellent, one of my favourites😁

    Great craic are those 3 Daft Monkeys.

    Yusss!

    excellent news three daft monkeys

    Excellent!

    Yay 😃

    3 Daft Monkeys!! Can't wait

    Great so far! Please get Tide Lines back!

    Happy days!

    Brilliant festival Wickham Music Festival

    Awesome!!! Got my ticket months ago, so am so excited!! xx

    Not excited yet....

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    Excellent 🤘🤘

    Brilliant 😍

    Can we have the SAS band and Alabama 3 back please 🙏

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    Pleased to confirm that The Men They Couldn't Hang will be back at Wickham in 2024 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. Always a great live band. ... See MoreSee Less

    Pleased to confirm that The Men They Couldnt Hang will be back at Wickham in 2024 as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.  Always a great live band.

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    Great 😊

    Nice!

    Any more confirmed yet?

    Jonathan Coppock Helen Coppock Edward Coppock

    Simon Tremlett ..this year we are going !

    Which night are they playing ?

    YAY - thank you Wickham Music Festival 🥰

    Great live act well done

    Fantastic - very much looking forward to seeing them

    Great news!!👏👏👏👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    Finn Murphy McSweggan

    Excellent news! My favourite band and my favourite festival!

    Tmtch and tankus? Looking like its going to be a great year so far

    Deirdre Arthur

    Yay. Well happy.

    Steven C Turner

    Yay!!!

    Wow 👌 remember these guys back in the day on our support bill....Great times.....Lewi 🎶🎙🎸🎧🎸🎼

    I would appreciate Graham Nash again, sadly never got to see him in 2018, but completely understand if he’s out of budget

    Thats just great news !!!!

    Ooh amazing news.

    Always a good slot!

    Ticketyboo 😁

    🙌

    Woo hoo!

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    Delighted to announce that top Scottish band Skipinnish are newly confirmed for the 2024 Wickham Festival on Sat. 3 Aug. Same day as Tankus the Henge. Lots more artists being announced this week. Earlybird tickets still available via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets
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    Please consider Robert Plants Saving Grace, his latest project which is very folk based.

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    Superb. One of my absolute favourites......Thanks Peter and Team! Starting to drool already.....

    Hurrah. My favourite

    Jim Irvine

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