Tickets for the first MFor Festival are selling faster than anticipated as the team behind this inaugural event confirm the full music and activity line up.
Kicking off at Lydiard Park on Saturday 27th July from 11am, the MFor Festival promises to be both a music festival and a family-friendly community event.
The Wiltshire-based Red Devils, the official parachute display team of the British Army will joining the fun, parachuting in, weather permitting, at around noon.
Graham Stobbs, co-organiser and founder of Synister Music, said: “We’re so thrilled with the support we’ve already seen in ticket sales from across Swindon, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas – and also from local businesses and organisations – who are queuing up to support this unique community music festival.”
“We would especially like to thank Tom Falding, Bailey Farr, Swindon Borough Council and Lydiard Park, who have really become part of the organising team and supported us in getting this first event off the ground.”
Other local businesses that have supported the event are Sky’s The Limit Entertainment – providing the inflatable assault course, Farrs Catering of Swindon – for providing food vendors and a fun fair and Bring The Game Over – providing virtual reality games’ experiences on the day.
The music line-up features headline act Years & Years who will be appearing as part of their Palo Santo World Tour.
Other acts include special guest Ella Eyre, HRVY, Becky Hill, Toploader and opening the music will be Swindon’s own Jahmene Douglas.
Jahmene is set to start the music at 3pm with headliners Years & Years taking to the stage at about 9pm.
Co-organiser Debra Collins. “MFor is not just about the music, fun, family and community is at the heart of this great event and everything we do. Axe throwing, archery, crossbow, assault course, inflatables and so much more are included free to guarantee an exciting day for everyone. We are truly humbled by everyone’s support.”
As part of the festival money is being raised for veteran charity Walking With The Wounded and other local projects.
The MFOR Music Festival takes place on Saturday July 27. Gates open at 11am and the finish time is 10:30pm.
Ticket prices were tiered and now cost £37.99 per adult until the end of May. Children’s tickets are £12.99 (aged five to 13 inclusive) and must be accompanied by at least one full-paying adult. Under fives go free – one young child per full-paying adult. VIP tickets for fast track access and extra benefits are £70 each. Information and tickets are available on the website at https://www.mforfestival.co.uk
