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Get ready for the ultimate festival lineup. From an incredible mix of iconic headliners to epic singalongs under the stars, The Main Stage is the place where memories are made and CarFest truly comes alive.

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Briony May Williams

After years of baking at home and cultivating her creativity and skill, Briony first came to the public’s attention as she launched onto our screens during nine stressful weeks in the tent on the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.

Progressing through the competition to the semi-final, Briony’s humour and warmth, coupled with her resilience and ingenuity saw her become a firm favourite with the audience.

JESSIE J
JESSIE J
Tom Jones
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nile-roger
Rick
Rick Astley
Sugababes
Sugababes
Sophie-Ellis-Bextor
Sophie-Ellis-Bextor

JESSIE J

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Jessie J is a BRIT award winning and Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter known for her seismic vocals, confessional lyrics, empowering attitude, dynamic stage presence, a great sense of humour, and genre-blending music.

Having sold over 20 million records worldwide, she first rose to international fame with her debut album Who You Are (2011), which yielded six Top 10 smashes including ‘Price Tag,’ ‘Domino’ and ‘Who You Are.’

Jessie J’s voice continues to ring out in nearly every corner of the globe, with sixth studio album Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time – her first in nearly eight years – released in November 2025.

Tom Jones

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Tom Jones is one of Britain’s most iconic and charismatic performers, with a career spanning over six decades. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and quickly became known for his powerful baritone voice and electrifying stage presence. From soul and pop to gospel and blues, his versatility has earned him global acclaim, countless awards, and millions of record sales. Still thrilling audiences worldwide, Tom continues to reinvent himself while celebrating the timeless songs that made him a legend. He remains a true icon of British music across generations worldwide.

Nile Rodgers & Chic

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Nile Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist.

As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like ‘Le Freak’, the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times."

His work in the CHIC Organization including ‘We Are Family’ with Sister Sledge and ‘I’m Coming Out’ with Diana Ross and his productions for artists like David Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran have sold over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, and Beyoncé reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.

Rick Astley

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Rick Astley’s story is a remarkable career of two chapters. Way back in 1987, he became an unlikely global phenomenon as his era-defining smash ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ established him as an international chart-topping, BRIT Award winning global star - a status heightened by further hits such as ‘Together Forever’ and ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’. But then he stepped away from the spotlight, seemingly leaving that chapter of his life firmly in the past.

Rick’s second chapter then started when he celebrated his half-century by returning to the top of the charts with 2016’s ‘50’. The somehow still boyish singer, songwriter and producer has stayed at the top of his game ever since, leading to collaborations with everyone from Foo Fighters to Blossoms.

Sugababes

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Sugababes are one of the UK’s most iconic and era-defining girl groups, known for their distinctive harmonies, fearless style and string of chart-topping hits. Originally formed in 1998, the group broke through with ‘Overload’ and went on to dominate the 2000s with smash singles including ‘Freak Like Me,’ ‘Round Round,’ ‘Push the Button’ and ‘About You Now.’

With multiple BRIT Award nominations and millions of records sold worldwide, Sugababes became synonymous with bold, boundary-pushing pop. Now reunited as the original lineup, they continue to captivate audiences with their unmistakable sound, proving their influence and appeal remain as powerful as ever.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

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With an impressive musical career that spans over 25-years, Sophie has achieved five top 10 albums and eight top 10 singles. With hits including ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Get Over You’, ‘Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer)’ and many more, ‘Freedom of the Night’ is the beginning of a return to Sophie’s distinctive sound, embracing her musical roots across pop, disco, and dance.

Most recently, after featuring in the epic final scene of Emerald Fennell’s film ‘Saltburn’, Sophie’s beloved 2001 hit ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ saw a huge resurgence, charting at #2 in the UK Singles Chart and #58 In the Billboard Top 100, with the song reaching over 11 billion global streams across all streaming and social platforms.

Gabrielle
Gabrielle
James-Morrison
James-Morrison
The-Proclaimers
The-Proclaimers
Gok-Wan
Gok-Wan
Rick-Parfitt-Jnr
Rick-Parfitt-Jnr
The-George-Michael-Singers
The-George-Michael-Singers

PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Gabrielle

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One of the UK’s most influential singer-songwriters, Gabrielle has achieved a succession of major awards with highlights including two BRITs, two MOBO Awards and an Ivor Novello Award. After earning a new generation of fans during her show stealing performances on ‘The Masked Singer’, Gabrielle has gone on to perform with some of the world’s biggest artists.

With a huge catalogue of sing along anthems including, ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of Reach’, ‘Sunshine’, ‘Give Me a Little More Time’, ‘When A Woman’ and of course ‘Dreams’ and with over 3 decades in the industry Gabrielle is loving being on the road with her band more than ever and continues to captivate audiences of all ages with her performances and songs.

James Morrison

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James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting have made him one of the UK’s most distinctive artists. Bursting onto the scene with his debut single “You Give Me Something,” he went on to release multiple platinum-selling albums and timeless hits like “Wonderful World” and “Broken Strings.” In 2025 he released his latest album Fight Another Day, a deeply personal and emotive collection that blends his signature blues-infused pop with raw, honest lyricism. Known for powerful live performances and genuine connection with fans, James continues to captivate audiences around the world.

The Proclaimers

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Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reide merged 31 years ago with their debut album ‘This Is The Story’ and Top 3 single ‘Letter from America’. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.

Gok Wan

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Gok Wan MBE is amongst the most respected and recognizable personalities across media and fashion, with award winning presenting on TV, critically acclaimed books and more recently, creating the Isolation Nation movement, using his DJing and passion for uplifting and uniting people.

Rick Parfitt Jnr

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RPJ Band are a veritable rock supergroup, made up of some of the UK’s finest session musicians currently touring with major artists. Fronted by the electrifying Rick Parfitt Jnr, they’ve earned the reputation as “the band no other band wants to follow.” Delivering a stadium-worthy rock show packed with anthems, bangers, and massive singalongs, RPJ Band guarantees a high-energy, full-throttle experience that leaves crowds breathless, sweaty, and begging for more.

The George Michael Singers

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The George Michael Singers celebrate the music of one of Britain’s greatest ever artists with a powerful and heartfelt live show. Featuring musicians and vocalists who performed and recorded with George Michael, the show honours his extraordinary catalogue, from Wham! classics to timeless solo hits including “Faith,” “Careless Whisper” and “Freedom! ’90.” Blending soul, pop and gospel influences, they recreate the sound, energy and emotion that made George a global icon. More than a tribute, this is an authentic celebration of his musical legacy, delivered by those who knew his music best and shared the stage with him worldwide.

JESSIE J
JESSIE J
Tom Jones
tom-jones-mob

JESSIE J

X

Jessie J is a BRIT award winning and Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter known for her seismic vocals, confessional lyrics, empowering attitude, dynamic stage presence, a great sense of humour, and genre-blending music.

Having sold over 20 million records worldwide, she first rose to international fame with her debut album Who You Are (2011), which yielded six Top 10 smashes including ‘Price Tag,’ ‘Domino’ and ‘Who You Are.’

Jessie J’s voice continues to ring out in nearly every corner of the globe, with sixth studio album Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time – her first in nearly eight years – released in November 2025.

Tom Jones

X

Tom Jones is one of Britain’s most iconic and charismatic performers, with a career spanning over six decades. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, he rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and quickly became known for his powerful baritone voice and electrifying stage presence. From soul and pop to gospel and blues, his versatility has earned him global acclaim, countless awards, and millions of record sales. Still thrilling audiences worldwide, Tom continues to reinvent himself while celebrating the timeless songs that made him a legend. He remains a true icon of British music across generations worldwide.

nile-roger
nile-roger-mob
Rick
Rick Astley

Nile Rodgers & Chic

X

Nile Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist.

As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like ‘Le Freak’, the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records, and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times."

His work in the CHIC Organization including ‘We Are Family’ with Sister Sledge and ‘I’m Coming Out’ with Diana Ross and his productions for artists like David Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran have sold over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide while his innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, and Beyoncé reflect the vanguard of contemporary hits.

Rick Astley

X

Rick Astley’s story is a remarkable career of two chapters. Way back in 1987, he became an unlikely global phenomenon as his era-defining smash ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ established him as an international chart-topping, BRIT Award winning global star - a status heightened by further hits such as ‘Together Forever’ and ‘Whenever You Need Somebody’. But then he stepped away from the spotlight, seemingly leaving that chapter of his life firmly in the past.

Rick’s second chapter then started when he celebrated his half-century by returning to the top of the charts with 2016’s ‘50’. The somehow still boyish singer, songwriter and producer has stayed at the top of his game ever since, leading to collaborations with everyone from Foo Fighters to Blossoms.

Sugababes
Sugababes
Sophie-Ellis-Bextor
Sophie-Ellis-Bextor

Sugababes

X

Sugababes are one of the UK’s most iconic and era-defining girl groups, known for their distinctive harmonies, fearless style and string of chart-topping hits. Originally formed in 1998, the group broke through with ‘Overload’ and went on to dominate the 2000s with smash singles including ‘Freak Like Me,’ ‘Round Round,’ ‘Push the Button’ and ‘About You Now.’

With multiple BRIT Award nominations and millions of records sold worldwide, Sugababes became synonymous with bold, boundary-pushing pop. Now reunited as the original lineup, they continue to captivate audiences with their unmistakable sound, proving their influence and appeal remain as powerful as ever.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

X

With an impressive musical career that spans over 25-years, Sophie has achieved five top 10 albums and eight top 10 singles. With hits including ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Get Over You’, ‘Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer)’ and many more, ‘Freedom of the Night’ is the beginning of a return to Sophie’s distinctive sound, embracing her musical roots across pop, disco, and dance.

Most recently, after featuring in the epic final scene of Emerald Fennell’s film ‘Saltburn’, Sophie’s beloved 2001 hit ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ saw a huge resurgence, charting at #2 in the UK Singles Chart and #58 In the Billboard Top 100, with the song reaching over 11 billion global streams across all streaming and social platforms.

Gabrielle
Gabrielle
James-Morrison
James-Morrison

Gabrielle

X

One of the UK’s most influential singer-songwriters, Gabrielle has achieved a succession of major awards with highlights including two BRITs, two MOBO Awards and an Ivor Novello Award. After earning a new generation of fans during her show stealing performances on ‘The Masked Singer’, Gabrielle has gone on to perform with some of the world’s biggest artists.

With a huge catalogue of sing along anthems including, ‘Rise’, ‘Out Of Reach’, ‘Sunshine’, ‘Give Me a Little More Time’, ‘When A Woman’ and of course ‘Dreams’ and with over 3 decades in the industry Gabrielle is loving being on the road with her band more than ever and continues to captivate audiences of all ages with her performances and songs.

James Morrison

X

James Morrison is a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter whose soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting have made him one of the UK’s most distinctive artists. Bursting onto the scene with his debut single “You Give Me Something,” he went on to release multiple platinum-selling albums and timeless hits like “Wonderful World” and “Broken Strings.” In 2025 he released his latest album Fight Another Day, a deeply personal and emotive collection that blends his signature blues-infused pop with raw, honest lyricism. Known for powerful live performances and genuine connection with fans, James continues to captivate audiences around the world.

The-Proclaimers
The-Proclaimers
Gok-Wan-mob
Gok-Wan-mob

The Proclaimers

X

Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reide merged 31 years ago with their debut album ‘This Is The Story’ and Top 3 single ‘Letter from America’. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.

Gok Wan

X

Gok Wan MBE is amongst the most respected and recognizable personalities across media and fashion, with award winning presenting on TV, critically acclaimed books and more recently, creating the Isolation Nation movement, using his DJing and passion for uplifting and uniting people.

Rick-Parfitt-Jnr
Rick-Parfitt-Jnr
The-George-Michael-Singers
The-George-Michael-Singers

PLUS MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Rick Parfitt Jnr

X

RPJ Band are a veritable rock supergroup, made up of some of the UK’s finest session musicians currently touring with major artists. Fronted by the electrifying Rick Parfitt Jnr, they’ve earned the reputation as “the band no other band wants to follow.” Delivering a stadium-worthy rock show packed with anthems, bangers, and massive singalongs, RPJ Band guarantees a high-energy, full-throttle experience that leaves crowds breathless, sweaty, and begging for more.

The George Michael Singers

X

The George Michael Singers celebrate the music of one of Britain’s greatest ever artists with a powerful and heartfelt live show. Featuring musicians and vocalists who performed and recorded with George Michael, the show honours his extraordinary catalogue, from Wham! classics to timeless solo hits including “Faith,” “Careless Whisper” and “Freedom! ’90.” Blending soul, pop and gospel influences, they recreate the sound, energy and emotion that made George a global icon. More than a tribute, this is an authentic celebration of his musical legacy, delivered by those who knew his music best and shared the stage with him worldwide.

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