The organisers have made the decision with the 'heaviest of hearts'.
Towersey Festival was founded five years before Glastonbury The Towersey Festival is coming to an end after a staggering 60 years. Denis Manners MBE began Towersey in 1965, making it five years older than Glastonbury, and his grandchildren Mary Hodson and Joe Heap are now co-directors.
Let’s come together to celebrate music, dance, friendship, and memories one last time.’ The 60th anniversary of the four-day festival will begin on August 23. The ticket cost for one adult for the whole weekend is £224.72, with Billy Bragg and The Staves headlining the final hurrah. As well as enjoying music and comedy, revellers can take part in workshops in everything from medieval dancing to axe-throwing and lantern-making.
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