Well, we really couldn’t have a 25th anniversary celebration without the much-loved Stars now could we! We’re genuinely delighted and thrilled to announce that this towering, unapologetic, powerhouse of a woman will be gracing our stage one more time.

STARS is the front woman and lead singer of iconic Yorkshire band, BANG BANG ROMEO. The critically acclaimed “voice of a generation” and presence that is STARS, has been called up to tour the world with artists such as P!NK, Sting, Rag n Bone man, and Spandau Ballet to name but a few…

As well as opening legendary festivals and venues such as Isle of Wight Festival, Leeds & Reading, Wembley Stadium, Berlin Olympia Stadion and the world renowned Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland following in the footsteps of Nina Simone and Prince, STARS and her band secured a Top 10 UK chart position with their debut album in 2019, with A Heartbreakers Guide To The Galaxy.

STARS is unapologetically proud of her identity as a “Plus Size Lesbian Woman” and has graced the cover of the UK’s largest LGBTQ magazine, Attitude, to talk about her coming out story and rollercoaster of a journey being a lesbian woman in a mining town and male dominated industry.

On her return to the festival, STARS says – “To return for the 25th year anniversary means so much to me. This is the place I fell even further in love with my community, the place I met and proposed to my beautiful fiancé, the place I found lifelong friends and managed to sport and semi-maintain a mediocre tan… The work the women’s festival does for our community is unchallenged, and it’s an honour to be back on one of my favourite stages in the world. Let’s sing, cry, dance and going f****ng nuts together, shall we?” Oh yes, we shall! ❤️

Priority entrance will be given to wristband holders. IF we have space, non-wristband holders will be able to pay on the door. Your wristband unlocks access to incredible shows, concerts, workshops, and so much more, while directly supporting our vital non-profit work organisation…we thank you.

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