Leo Sayer is set to play Wickham Festival – five years later than planned.
The chart-topper was due to headline the much-loved event in 2020, only for it to be Covid-cancelled.
With Sayer now living in Australia, this is the first time his return has been possible and he'll appear on Saturday August 2 on the same bill as another 70s icon, Tom Robinson.
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Fisherman’s Friends and Talisk will be among those appearing on Friday August 1 with Oysterband on the Sunday (August 3) with Peatbog Faeries, Kate Rusby and Reg Meuross.
Organiser Peter Chegwyn said: "It has taken a few years to get him but we are delighted Leo Sayer will be playing Wickham at last.
"We were desperately disappointed when the 2020 festival was cancelled along with just about every other music event in the country.
“And I know Leo Sayer was very upset too. We had several conversations where we did everything we could to try and make it work but in the end it just wasn’t possible.
“We are very excited that he is finally going to play at what is almost a homecoming for him. We actually grew up a few hundred yards from each other so it will be great to welcome him here at last.”
Leo Sayer added: “I was genuinely very disappointed not to be able to play Wickham in 2020. It was a horrible time for so many people and we kept hoping the event would be able to go ahead and give everyone a much-needed lift.
“As it turned out all major events were cancelled which was so sad as this would have been a special one for me. So, I am thrilled to be able to sign up for this year’s event. We will make it a great night to make up for what we missed out on before.”
(Image: Wickham Festival) Wickham Festival regulars travel from as far afield as America, Europe and even Australia to enjoy the family friendly event which enjoys a unique atmosphere.
Aside from the music, there's storytelling, dance displays, music workshops, a traditional crafts fayre; real ales festival and children's attractions.
Tickets from wickhamfestival.co.uk
(Image: Wickham Festival)
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