Rick Astley will headline Camp Bestival in Shropshire this year following his success at Glastonbury Festival.
The 57-year-old pop legend will take the main stage alongside artists Faithless, Paloma Faith, McFly and the Scissor Sisters.
In the news, Rick said: “I'm really looking forward to performing at Camp Bestival, it's become one of the best events in the UK and I'm looking forward to being there!”
Camp Bestival returns to Weston Park this summer August 15-18. Tickets go on sale on February 2nd at 9 a.m.
Families can also use their festival ticket to explore new activities for 2024, including Parkour & Freerunning, Football Club, Synchronized Swimming and Wall Climbing.
Rick Astley will headline Camp Bestival in Shropshire this year following his success at Glastonbury Festival
Camp Bestival returns to Weston Park this summer August 15-18. Tickets go on sale on February 2nd at 9 a.m
Unveiling the line-up, festival co-curator Rob da Bank said: “Take off your dancing shoes, get out your rave gear and prepare your best embarrassing mom or dad singalong voice as we do this brand new line-up for the camp to be revealed.” Bestival Shropshire 2024.
“Get ready for one of only two Faithless festival shows in 2024, back with their full live spectacle.” Cue Rick Astley and McFly, Paloma Faith, all the Scissor Sisters hits with Jake Shears and grab it to The Darkness, the air guitar.
“Oh yeah, and did we tell you McFly, Level 42 and Sara Cox are there too?” And for the revelers who still can't wait to get going after lights out… Gok Wan, Craig Charles and Ellie Sax will also be playing until the early hours of the morning.
“Exposing new talent and promoting new bands is always high on my agenda, so I’m delighted to be able to announce a rare UK show from Say She She alongside Flowerovlove, The K’s and Coach Party.” And that's just the beginning! See you at the front…'
Rick was in top form last year when he took to the Pyramid stage for an energetic performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
Wanting to impress, the singer wore a salmon pink suit as he stood on stage and put on a show in front of thousands of fans gathered at Worthy Farm.
The 57-year-old pop legend will take the main stage alongside artists Faithless, Paloma Faith (pictured), McFly and the Scissor Sisters
Families can also use their festival ticket to explore new activities for 2024, including Parkour & Freerunning, Football Club, Synchronized Swimming and Wall Climbing
And it wasn't just his outfit that didn't disappoint people, as his performance was positively received by music fans, with some claiming the singer should have headlined the festival.
Spectators and festival goers alike hailed the '80s star's set as “amazing” and the “highlight” of the festival, while also branding him a “legend.”
“There's something incredibly endearing about Rick Astley.” That's a truly wonderful achievement. “This could actually be the highlight of Glastonbury 2023,” said one.
While another shared: “Rick Astley…. Where you've been hiding all these years! Smashed it today with a hot @glastonbury set!! Come back, we love you.'
“Rick Astley – wow, what an achievement!!!!” came the response from a third fan.
A fourth music lover said: “There is an alternate universe where Rick Astley is the main headliner at the Pyramid Stage and I would be perfectly happy there.”
“Don't say it, don't say it… 'Rick Astley should have headlined the Pyramid last night, not these old people,'” tweeted a fifth.
“What a great set from Rick Astley! The man is a legend!” remarked a sixth viewer.
Rick was in top form last year when he took to the Pyramid stage for an energetic performance at the Glastonbury Festival
With another declaring, “Say it! Rick Astley could rock the headline slot on a Friday! No debate. That's it!'
The Together Forever singer not only thrilled the audience with his own songs, but also took the opportunity to perform some covers.
Rick certainly surprised the audience when he sat down at the drums to play a powerful version of AC/DC's “Highway To Hell.”
While pop fans may have been thrilled, he also sang a rendition of Harry Styles' “As It Was.”