CarFest 2023 Music Headliners Announced As The Festival Gears Up For Another Bank Holiday Weekend Of Family Fun!

Craig David, McFly and Texas Billed for CarFest 2023

London, 7th February 2023 - Motoring and music enthusiasts - it’s time to gear up for cinch presents CarFest as the countdown to the greatest family fundraising festival begins! To kick off the party, CarFest has announced its stellar music line-up taking to the stage across the weekend of 25th-27th August at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire. 

Fan-favourites McFly are back again to headline on Friday with 2023 marking 20 years since they first started gigging. Festival goers can expect to sing their hearts out to their timeless anthems of the last two decades. Headlining on Saturday is the legendary Craig David, who will return to his Hampshire roots after rising to global fame 25 years ago. Texas will be tearing up the stage as Sunday night’s headliner to close off what will be an epic Bank Holiday weekend. 

Rick Astley will also be gracing the stage once more since his last appearance in 2020 - it’s safe to say he’s ‘never gonna give up’ CarFest. The other main-stage stars confirmed for 2023 include Alex Horne and the Horne Section, Billington & Quinn, BoyzLife, The Bootleg Beatles, The Dolly Parton Experience, The Feeling, Rick Partfitt Jnr. and Reef, as well as DJ sets from Gok Wan and James Haskell. Also, guests better burst out their best moves for The Village People when they perform their classic hit ‘YMCA’ on the main stage.

But it’s not just live music - CarFest has also announced its cohort of celebrities at this year’s event, such as Anton Du Beke, Ben Miller, Jimmy Carr, Rob Brydon, Russell Brand, and plenty more. Guests can expect discussions on a wide scope of topics within the entertainment world across the festival’s many star-studded stages, as well as opportunities to have their burning questions answered. 

Following the momentous success of last year, CarFest 2023 will again host a whopping seven magical festivals in one: AdventureFest, FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, SpaFest, StarFest, and of course, CarFest! Whether visitors love exploring the great outdoors, watching cars performing jaw-dropping stunts, or just want to hear from some of their favourite celebrities and wellness gurus, CarFest will have something for everyone. 

The brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest will be entering its 12th year this August, and it promises to be the best yet. With enough activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained - from live music, adventure and comedy to classic cars, famous faces and cookery demonstrations, it’s the perfect way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend. 

Created in 2012, CarFest’s sole purpose has been to raise funds for UK children’s charities. Since its conception, the festival has raised millions for its partner charities. In 2023, CarFest will raise funds for BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, My Black Dog, Rainbow Trust, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy and local Hampshire based charity Naomi House & Jack’s Place.

Tickets are available to purchase here: www.carfest.org

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Editors notes

CarFest

CarFest is the brainchild of presenter Chris Evans. Taking place at Laverstoke Park Farm, the festival features an incredible combination of cars, food, live music and family entertainment. Launched in 2012, the weekend-long festival was created to raise funds for UK children’s charities. Since its inception, the festival has raised over £25 million for its charity partners. CarFest is run by CarFest Management Ltd on behalf of Chris Evans.

cinch presents CarFest will this year be supported by cinch as headline partner, Kwik Fit-Michelin as sponsors of the track and Motorsport Paddock, Napoleon Grills as sponsor of the Great British Cook Out and Timothy Taylor as Official Beer Partner. 

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Fundraising details

In 2023, a guaranteed 15% of the price of each ticket, will be donated to UK children’s charities. 

BBC Children in Need will receive 50% of the total funds raised directly by CarFest. The following six charities will each receive 7% of the funds raised: Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, My Black Dog and Young Epilepsy. Local hospice Naomi House/Jack’s Place will receive 2%. The remaining 6% will be donated to a number of other charities that will be confirmed over the coming months.