THE Modbury Players are hosting the first ever Modbury Music Festival

THE Modbury Players are hosting the first ever Modbury Music Festival on Saturday 26th July from noon until midnight.
The event is a 12-hour Musicathon featuring local artists and is in aid of St Luke's Hospice.
It is a festival with a difference as all the musicians are required to ask their friends, families and supporters to sponsor them to perform.
The event takes place in the Modbury Recreation Field. There will be a barbecue, ram roast, ice creams, a beer tent, cakes stall and other stalls and games to keep people entertained.
The music will be varied throughout the day with songs from the shows, contemporary guitar and singing, gospel singing, folk, jazz and music from the '50s, '60s and '70s.

Bands include local players, Swampash, Corner Band and Party Fish with young well-known artists such as Chris Swainson and Heather Winstanley also performing.
During the day there will be a belly dancing show and the evening will be rounded off by DJ Paul Wyatt.

The event has been organised by Sarah Wyatt, the Modbury Players committee and many other Modbury residents who have given their time freely to help. Sue McCallum, St Luke's Fundraiser has also helped to get the event off the ground with her knowledge and expertise and local businesses have offered their support.

Tickets are on sale from Pickles Hardware, Modbury and on the gate: £6 per adult £3 per child and £15 for a family ticket.