A SELL-OUT crowd enjoyed Saddleworth’s own mini version of Glastonbury.
With the demise of the Cotton Clouds festival, last staged at neighbouring Saddleworth Cricket Club in 2019, Wellifest has hit the right notes with music lovers.
It returned in 2021 after a break for Covid and the 2022 proved another top draw event introducing an eclectic line-up of performers for a family orientated audience including tribute acts Foo Fighterz and The Chain (Fleetwood Mac).
Sadly, heavy rain cut short the Chain set and forced the cancellation of headliners Manchester Ska Foundation.
The 1,500 tickets for this year’s event, organised by the Rotary Clubs of Saddleworth and Oldham Metro, were snapped up well in advance, ensuring the sound of music reverberated around the hills once more.
Tony Burke and Frank Bolger, joint chairs of the organising committee, said: “Thousands came – and what a weekend they had! Record numbers attended, creating a fantastic family and community event.
“The festival was a huge success despite torrential rain and lightning bringing it to an early finish. The main act Manchester Ska Foundation have agreed to open Wellifest 2023.”
Combined with the Saddleworth Show, the event is expected to raise multiple thousands for charity and good causes.
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