A two-day summer festival promising throwback tunes and family fun is set to return this July.
Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham will host the Essex Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch on July 11 and 12 to raise money for its mental health services.
On Saturday, the festival will deliver an 80s-themed experience, headlined by Odyssey and Heatwave and featuring tribute acts to Blondie, Madness, Elton John, Boy George, Whitney Houston, The Blues Brothers and Fleetwood Mac.
A second stage will showcase soul DJs and live acts throughout the day.
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Sunday will take on a family-friendly feel, with tribute performances to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo and more, complete with confetti, bubbles and festival-style production.
The event will also feature a children’s party tent, petting zoo, live wrestling, birds of prey, Punch and Judy shows, and dinosaur-themed attractions.
Fairground rides and additional activities will also be available, while the Rock Stage will return featuring local bands including Expose.
Funds raised from Essex Summer Fest will help the charity continue delivering vital mental health services across the community.
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