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Tony Hadley and Eddi Reader get Wickham Festival off to great start

It was True Gold as Tony Hadley kicked off the Wickham Festival in style last night.

The Spandau Ballet frontman wowed a crowd of around 5,000 with a sensational set of old favourites and new material in an electric atmosphere under the Big Top.

He gave the fans exactly what they wanted in a memorable 90-minute gig which included Through the Barricades as well as True and Gold.

Tony Hadley
Tony Hadley wows Wickham on the opening night of the festival.

There was Perfect support from Eddi Reader who delivered an enchanting and upbeat set preceded by a lively gig from Blazin Fiddles, plus Kathryn Tickell and Superfolkus with Alistair Russell opening. With the rain holding off, it was a superb start to the four-day fiesta.

But there is still much more entertainment to come – and with the weather set fair for the next three days, it looks like being a fantastic festival.

Friday sees another superb line-up with the Stranglers headlining at 9.30pm preceded by Bruce Foxton’s From the Jam at 7.30.

With three more stages and dozens more excellent acts, there will be plenty of top quality music, not to mention the top quality food, a big array of craft and trade stalls plus a wide range of entertainment for children in a family-friendly, safe environment.

Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader really got the crowd going

The entertainment keeps on coming with X Factor winner Matt Cardle guesting for the Trevor Horn Band on Saturday followed by the SAS Band starring Roger Taylor of Queen, Fish, Madeline Bell and Toyah Willcox. Other top attractions include Chas & Dave and Oysterband.

And Sunday brings folk festival favourites Lindisfarne, Hayseed Dixie, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Steeleye Span among many others so get down to the picturesque Hampshire site for an unforgettable weekend.

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.

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    A touch of bluegrass!  The Thumping Tommys will make their Wickham Festival debut on Saturday 2nd August.  https://www.facebook.com/thethumpingtommys  Day & Weekend tickets now onsale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk

    A touch of bluegrass! The Thumping Tommys will make their Wickham Festival debut on Saturday 2nd August. www.facebook.com/thethumpingtommys Day & Weekend tickets now onsale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

    2 days ago

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    Fantastic

    Would love to have Kiefer Sutherland back with his band. They were brilliant.

    Don't know them, but they sound spot on Wickham Music Festival. Love a bit of Bluegrass 🎶🪕🎻🎶

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    Another artist confirmed.  The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at Wickham on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story.  Day & weekend tickets now on-sale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets

    Another artist confirmed. The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at Wickham on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform 'Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story'. Day & weekend tickets now on-sale via www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets ... See MoreSee Less

    3 days ago

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    Looking forward to the Woody Guthrie set

    That's the icing on the Wickham cake!

    Always such a fantastic lineup there…but also wow what a great photo!

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    The ever-popular Phil Beer will be appearing solo at #WickhamFestival on Sun. 3rd Aug. as well as joining with Reg Meuross, Marion Fleetwood & Geraint Watkins to perform 'Fire and Dust: A Woody Guthrie Story'

    Huzzah for @festivalwickham and Saturday 2nd August and another mighty HUZZAH for it is a particular favourite of ours, do thoroughly deserving of thrice Huzzah! http://Www.wickhamfestival.co.uk for tickets!! See you there. Is there time for one more Huzzah?

    We've updated the 'Line-Up' pages of our website to show who's playing (so far!) on which day. You can also view artist biogs & videos by clicking on artist photos.

    The wonderful singer-songwriter @NewtonFaulkner will make his #WickhamFestival debut on Friday, 1st Aug. Same day as @Fishy_Friends, @TaliskMusic, @FlookQuartet and many others.

    Another band confirmed! Legendary Geordie folk-rockers @lindisfarneband will headline the opening night of #WickhamFestival on Thursday 31 July.

    More artists confirmed! @IanProwse and Amsterdam will be at this year's #WickhamFestival on Sunday 3rd August. Ian toured with Elvis Costello last year and is touring with Levellers this Spring.