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Virtual Woo Fest to be streamed live to homes and gardens

Worcester Editorial 13th Jun, 2020   0

ORGANISERS behind a well-loved county music festival impacted by social distancing measures have vowed the show will go on; ensuring proceeds can continue to support a local hospice.

Woo Fest, which is held each year at the Drum and Monkey pub in Upton upon Severn, will be held virtually on Saturday, July 4 with the festival streamed live to homes and gardens around Worcestershire and beyond.

And, in a new move, the event will feature pre-recorded sets from well-known artists including Nigel Clark from Dodgy and Andy Bennett, formerly of Ocean Colour Scene.

The family-friendly festival will also feature Woo Fest regulars such as Arcadia Roots, Come Together, Killerstream, Loose Lips, Nick Parks and Vincent Flatts.




Luke Simons, festival organiser, said: “We know many people are sad to be missing out on the festival season this year and the chance to listen to live music in the sunshine. We were sad to think there might not be a Woo Fest in 2020 because every penny taken from the event supports the amazing care provided by St Richard’s Hospice locally.

“Then it dawned on us; if people couldn’t make it to the festival, we could bring the festival to them! So, supported by the wonderful team at creative communication agency, DRPG, the show will go on with a virtual festival streamed live on Saturday, July 4.”


Since its inception in 2014, Woo Fest has donated all its proceeds to St Richard’s Hospice and to date has raised close to £60,000 for the charity, which cares for patients and their loved ones facing serious progressive illnesses.

The festival was set up by Mr Simons and his sister, Ria, in memory of their father, John Simons, who was cared for by the hospice before he died in 2013.

“We would like to thank every single person involved in Woo Fest to date. And we’d love you to join us virtually this year by setting up a festival in your own home or garden. You could decorate in festival style, dig out your festival hats and fancy dress, get the barbecue on and enjoy your favourite festival tipples. Woo Fest will bring the music!

Woo Fest will be live streamed at www.drpgroup.com/en from 3pm to 11pm on July 4.

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