Free family music festival to return to Elemore Country Park

Following the success of its inaugural event last year, Elemore Country Park will once again host an afternoon of live music and free family entertainment on Saturday 24 August between 11am and 5pm.

The Lake Poets will headline the event, with performances from This Little Bird, Jesica Thoroughgood, King Ink and more.

Families will be able to enjoy free activities such as face painting, balloon modelling, juggling and magic.

The Time Bandits will be on hand to share the story of the Stephenson Trail and Nature Makers will host drop in craft sessions throughout the day, while princesses and superheroes will also be attending to meet children.

Hetton Ward Councillor Cllr Claire Rowntree chairs the Elemore Project Group. She said: "It is fantastic to see the Elemore Family Music Festival return for 2024 after a brilliant, successful first year last year.

"All throughout the transformation of Elemore Country Park, the plan was for it to become a real community space with local residents at its heart, and this festival is the perfect chance for the local community to come together in the space to see some fantastic music acts and enjoy some free family fun and entertainment."

A bar and food vendors will be on site for refreshments, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs to the event.

For more information on the Elemore Family Music Festival, visit: www.mysunderland.co.uk/elemorefestival