Cornbury Music Festival to return in 2018 after ‘wave of support’

Cornbury Festival is set to return in the summer of 2018, following “an unprecedented wave of demand from fans”, the organizers have changed their mind and decided to keep the Oxfordshire-based event going for at least one more year – to celebrate its 15th year in July 2018.

Known as “Poshstock” by the broadsheet media because of the celebs and VIPs it attracts each year – including former Prime Minister David Cameron.

Festival director Hugh Phillimore said “So many people have sent messages since July – our audience love the event and want it to keep going.

“Literally hundreds of our supporters, together with bands, agents, managers, sponsors and media partners telling me I shouldn’t let such a jewel in the festival calendar end.”

Cornbury Music Festival began in 2004 and has seen appearances from Amy Winehouse, Blondie, and Elvis Costello.

Other previous acts include Tom Jones, Seal, Robert Plant, Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison, The Pretenders, Crowded House, and Hugh Laurie.

The 15th festival will take place at Great Tew Park from 13 to 15 July. The event was originally based in Cornbury Park before moving in 2011.