DRONFIELD'S annual music extravaganza is back on Sunday for a ninth year with headliners Carus and the True Believers, all the way from Australia, and Leicester singer-songwriter Dave Gander, both returning after memorable sets last year.
They are joined by some top local bands including Julian Jones, cats:for:peru, Eight Long Hours, The Problem With Marie, Calder, Russ & The Fox, Badge, Willie Brown's Rhythm Method and Cedar House.
The event to raise funds for local charities is h
eld outside Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club on Carr Lane Recreational Ground and runs from noon to 11pm. Organisers hope to create a real festival atmosphere with other attractions as well as the music such as licensed bar, tombola, barbeque, bouncy bastle, jamming/music workshop, children's games, face painting, carnival entertainers and food and drink stands.
Singer-songwriter Carus Thompson has been writing and performing his own songs since the age of 12 – and has now amassed well over 300 tunes.
From Perth, Western Australia, he melds reggae, country, folk, rock, funk and groove and likes to build a connection with every audience.
He remains an independent artist and has a steadily growing and loyal following encouraged by word-of-mouth, grass-roots support and endless touring.
Festival organiser John Aspinall said, "After last year's festival we are very confident of an exceptional day once again in August. To attract the kind of talent that we have playing this year is a massive bonus for us and we just hope the numbers come to enjoy what will be a great, great day.
The charity has over the years raised over £20,000 in donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, The Cavendish Centre for Cancer Care, Rygate Respite Centre, Sincere Support, The St John's Ambulance Brigade and local youth groups.
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