A chart-topping band has been announced as the headliner for a new festival launching in Norfolk this summer.

Revel Festival will take place on Saturday, July 27 2024 at Fakenham Racecourse and it will feature live music, street food, local drinks and more.

The organiser is Jeremy Andersen, who lives in nearby Harpley and has worked in event management for 25 years. 

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Mr Andersen said: "I wanted to organise a one-night music festival in Norfolk that supports the local area.

Eastern Daily Press: The line-up for Revel Festival 2024 at Fakenham RacecourseThe line-up for Revel Festival 2024 at Fakenham Racecourse (Image: Revel Festival)

"Fakenham is a great location and the racecourse has all the infrastructure I need for the event such as parking."

The doors will open at 5pm and the live music is from 6pm, with four acts performing.

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They are MarthaGunn, Izo FitzRoy, The Rick Parfitt Jnr Band and the headliner is The Feeling, with the event ending at midnight.  

There will also be a guest DJ, street food from local traders and drinks provided by three Norfolk partners - Lacons Brewery, WhataHoot Distillery and Burn Valley Vineyard.

The event is for over 18s only and early bird tickets cost £40 (plus booking fee) at revelfestival.co.uk