The acts have been confirmed for a one day charity festival in aid of Deal based charity Martha Trust.

A host of local acts are set to perform within the grounds of Solley's Ice Cream Parlour, Ripple, in what has become the charity's biggest annual fundraiser.

The event takes place on Sunday June, June 27 from noon to 8pm.

Festival goers can look forward to musical styles from modern hits to bluesy beats, Rock to Funky House.

Performers include Sarah Banks, Your Shout, Andy Lawrence and brand new for this year, Fnkhaus, Pop Nation, PLAY and The Martellos.

Entertainer and singer Sarah Banks will once again take to the stage to be your compere for the day.

There will be plenty to keep the kids busy too with six hours of children’s entertainment organised by creative arts workshop Leader and event planner Lizzie Willis- and her dedicated team of workshop leaders. All the children’s activities are included in the ticket price.

There will also be face painting and hair glitter by Summer Faces and possibly a visit from the Kent Fire and Rescue.

Traditional activities like Hook a Duck and a Coconut Shy will be held plus merchandise and Martha Trust will have a tent.

Disability friendly conveniences, Mobiloo, will make the event totally accessible for all thanks to a grant from Deal Town Council.

Visitors can bring a picnic or enjoy food and drink from one of the onsite vendors and bars. There will be a selection of local food and beverage vendors that include a BBQ and full bar by LilyRoos, Dough Dough Pizza serving delicious pizzas, The Larder serving delicious Vegan and Vege food plus a Meat Feast stall , Drink Outside the Box horsebox bar, Rent A Bar, Real Deal Roasters, GinSane and of course Solley’s Ice Cream. Slush drinks, popcorn, waffles and candy floss will be supplied by Winnie & Flo.

Martha are open to one more food stall being involved so if you would like to learn more about being involved, please contact the charity.

All vendors will be donating 20% of their sales back to Martha. There will be a big auction plus a raffle and barrow of booze to win on the day.

The event has been sponsored by some fantastic businesses including hosts Solleys Ice-cream, Superior Healthcare, Agents Giving, Jenkinson Estates, Deal Rental Bureau, Bloody Mary’s, Cook Fabrications, Postage Supermarket, SMET Training, Hardmans Solicitors who have chosen Martha as their Charity of the Year, Premier Signs & Graphics, Marc One Security, Roger J Goldfinch & Sons and Mark One Sound & Light.

If your business would like to learn more about sponsoring this event or can supply a raffle or auction prize, please contact Fundraising on 01304 610448 or email fundraising@marthatrust.org.uk

Doors open at 12 noon and tickets, in advance, cost £30 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children under 16 years of age), single tickets cost £12 per adult and £5 per child.

Kerry Banks BEM, Fundraising and Events Officer for Martha Trust said: "After an incredibly challenging year due to Covid19, we are really excited to be working with Solley’s Farm Ice cream again this year, especially with them being long term supporters of Martha."

Sophie Conner, marketing and communications officer for main sponsor Superior Healthcare said: “Superior Healthcare is really excited to be sponsoring Martha Trust’s Music on the Farm event this year. We’re proud to have such a meaningful relationship with a like-minded organisation, and are so happy that we can give back something to the community, especially given how difficult the recent months have been.”

Katie Morrison, Director- Solley’s Ice Cream “Once again we are incredibly proud to be part of Music on the Farm. Martha is an extremely important local charity which are delighted to be long-term supporters of plus we love visitors on our farm- this event really is the highlight of our year!

This year, we are delighted to have Mobiloo present, making a total inclusive event for all”.

You can purchase tickets online by clicking here or by calling 01304 610448.

Tickets are also on sale from Solley's Ice cream, Church Lane, Ripple, Deal.

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