Thousands expected at Camp Bestival Shropshire as it returns for second year
Camp Bestival Shropshire is being held at Weston Park.
Thousands of people are descending on Weston Park as Camp Bestival Shropshire returns for a second year.
The family festival combines live music, children's entertainment and wellbeing activities and attracts people of all ages from across the country.
Kicking off today (18 August), the event will see the likes of The Human League, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Melanie C, and Sam Ryder all performing.
For younger festival goers, there'll be performances from Mr Tumble and The Cuban Brothers, Dick and Dom, Mister Maker, and Horrible Histories.
Last year was the first Camp Bestival Shropshire, and organisers are hoping this year's event builds on the success of its launch.
Camp Bestival curator Rob da Bank said: "We're definitely building on what we established in the first year. We've almost doubled our sales from last year.
"Hopefully lots of people coming back from last year, and a whole new gang too. we've rejigged the site and made it even better. Just can't wait to open the gates."
The festival is designed specifically for families, attracting thousand from across the country and even Europe.
Rob added: "We have a huge audience of 4-9 year-old kids, but also teens here, grandparents in their 70s and 80s.
"Aside from the music, there's everything from wellness through to arts and crafts, to extreme mountain biking. The name of the game really is to try and tick every box for every age group, which is impossible, but we try!"
Who is performing at Camp Bestival Shropshire?
The party starts today (18 August) with Rudimental, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Confidence Man as headliners. Junior Andre will make his Camp Bestival debut alongside Manchester legends Bez & Rowetta, The Bootleg Beatles and Dub Pistols who will deliver a DJ set.
On Saturday (19 August), The Human League will lead the headlining trinity opened by DJ legends Groove Armada and DJ Sara Cox. 90s pop icons Melanie C and Dick and Dom as well as the children’s idols Mr Tumble and Mister Maker will also be on stage.
Headlining the final day on Sunday (20 August) is rock band Primal Scream, Space-Man Sam Ryder and singer-songwriter Ella Henderson. East 17 will deliver a Christmas themed set, mixed with crowd favourite, Mr Motivator. A fireworks spectacular will bring Camp Bestival to an end on Sunday night.