Kindly note the following:
- All dogs brought to the festival must be on a leash
- Please do not bring any food and drink to the festival (other than baby food or if you have specific dietary restrictions). There will be food and drink outlets at the festival.
Thank you!
Our planned Entertainment Schedule can be found below. Please note that published acts and times may be subject to change and cancellation in the event of unforeseen circumstances:
Mixtape play an eclectic range of covers from heavy rock to soul, blues and pop. Something for everyone and guaranteed to get the audience dancing.
For more details contact Bradley via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003845302104
Harvest Moon - are a jazz trio/quartet featuring keys, sax and vocals playing all the well known jazz standards. Perfect for chilled out or vintage events, garden parties and over dinner. Also playing upbeat favorites for a complete party. With PA and lighting to complete the occasion.
Formed in 2019, The Rodents are a five-piece Essex based covers band playing classics of rock, indie and pop including The Jam, The Rolling Stones, Muse, The Cure, Elton John, Stevie Wonder to name a few. Available for parties, functions, weddings etc.
For more info, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/The.Rodents1 or email: therodentsessex@gmail.com.
The Suffolk Slappers Get ready to shake, rattle and roll with the Suffolk Slappers, the ultimate rockabilly experience! Meet The Suffolk Slappers - A three-piece band based in Suffolk who specialise in Rockabilly music. With a passion for the classic sound of the 50’s and 60’s, The Suffolk Slappers have been tearing up stages across the country with their high energy performances and infectious tunes. Led by frontman Mike Gage, the band also features drummer Alfie Row and double bassist Billy Payne. Whether you’re a fan of classic Rock ’n’ roll or just looking for a good time, The Suffolk Slappers are sure to get you dancing!
Feel free to contact us for enquiries:
Email address: thesuffolkslappers@gmail.com
Mobile number: 07900646576.
Instagram: @thesuffolkslappers
Facebook: The Suffolk Slappers
Buskerteers Choir are an award-winning community choir based in Essex. They set the choir up in Jan 2020 to busk for charity and since doing so have raised over £60,000. They were nominated for a Pride of Britain Award for their work throughout the pandemic in 2021 and have made numerous TV appearances on ITV and BBC One.
The Buskerteers Choir is all about having fun, singing songs and supporting good causes. Anyone can join the group - there’s no audition and no requirement to read music. They rehearse in Brentwood on Monday nights during term time but there are multiple choir locations across Essex including Chelmsford, Southend, Rayleigh, Colchester, Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Thurrock.
You can book a free taster session on their website at www.buskerteerschoir.com.
A Tribute to Amy Winehouse by Sammy B is a respectful tribute to the late great star. Revisiting songs from Frank, Back to Black & Lioness. Sammy emulates Amy’s quirky moves and style. 2024 sees the release of the film Back to Black and Sammy is very proud to be booked to perform her tribute at a cinema in Redhill, Surrey to celebrate its release in April.
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For more details or to book please go to: www.sammyb.co.uk or www.facebook.com/sammybstributetoamywinehouse.
Come and have a photo taken with Ariel, the Little Mermaid, and receive an item of treasure to 'seas' the day!
We are pleased to welcome Darren Osborne to the festival this year. He will be at the festival for 15 minute private psychic readings.
Darren says, "I have been a psychic medium for many years and have the ability to connect to the spirit world enabling people to connect with their loved ones."
Further details about Darren can be found at: http://darrenosbornemedium.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/darren.osborne.391.
Jenna Miller from Spirit of the Dog charity will be judging the competitions this year. More can be found out about Jen below these boards.
Animal Aid Festival 2024 are delighted to welcome Jenna Miller as guest judge.
Jen is Operations Director and Chairperson of the Spirit of the Dog Charity. Her extensive career, spanning over a decade, reflects her unwavering dedication to supporting dogs in diverse settings including veterinary, private, government and rescue environments. Her keen interest in dog law has led her to play a pivotal role in assisting Expert Witnesses on Dangerous Dog Act cases. Initially joining Spirit of the Dog in 2018 as Canine Care Coordinator, Jen's exceptional commitment led to her appointment as chair in 2020. She remains steadfast in her mission to champion canine welfare and provide exemplary care for every Spirit Dog.
Your DJ/host for the day will be DJ Hills - Hillary Webster. Hillary has 30 years' experience in the entertainment (music & dance) industry and currently is resident DJ at The RUSSC, Romford. As well as DJing, she has successfully run Hills n Toes Line Dance Club in Romford for 25 years.
Hillary is contactable at https://djhills.co.uk/, https://hillsntoes.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/hillary.kurtwebster/.
This year’s Guest of Honour- rescue - ‘Harvey Ross- Wells’
"Hello! My name is Harvey! I'd like to tell you my story...
I was born in Serbia, and while I was there I had a human. I loved them lots and lots, but they wouldn't let me be with them to give them cuddles and kisses, they wanted to me stay outside on a chain, i didn't like that
Then, they took me to a place that was very grey and caged. In this place gave me a green hose pipe tied around my neck to be a collar. It didn't feel very comfortable and I didn't like it there. I was so scared of all the big dogs We were all so hungry. They wanted to send me to a farm or somewhere they said, something about a colourful bridge.
Thankfully, a lovely human called Dragana saved me from the nasty place and i went to live with Vladimir and lots of other doggies at a Kennel. We got to eat food every day and play together a couple of hours a day - then had to stay in our kennel on our own. It was nicer there, but i wanted to be with a family again to give all my cuddles and love to!
After a long time, lovely human called Roxie sponsored me to go in a car (I don't like cars a lot) and come to the UK at the start of the year. Her and her man human Glenn looked after me! They gave me the best food and I got to stay with my friend Luna from the kennel so i wasn't all alone somewhere new.
Then, my pet Luke found me on something called "Book of faces" and he spoke to Roxie and pleaded to come and see me! He was worried I might not like his small human but really wanted me to live with him and his family. He came to see me and the silly person got down on the floor when it was all wet to make me feel safe! He was funny. he took me for a walk and he loved me straight away.
Then, he brought his small human to see me, and I decided to surprise him. I sniffed his small human and gave him kisses! Showed him that I'm a good boy and I could go home with him :
On 14th February, Valentines day apparently, Daddy Luke picked me up and took me home. I was really sad that I wouldn't live with Roxie, Glenn and Luna any more, but I was excited to see what my new home was going to look like!
Daddy Luke and Mummy Becca take great care of me, they bought me my own special pillow to sleep on their bed with them in case i get scared and they give me the tastiest foods that makes my tummy all happy. Mummy likes giving me "stinky sticks", I don't think they're that stinky, but they are delicious!
I love going for exercise with my Daddy and drag him out of bed and round the park 3 times a day so I can sniffle and snuffle and do my business.
And we go to a place called Foxy Farm with my cousins Ernie and Cassie - they're dogs from Romania so we are better at talking than some of the other dogs I meet. I can run around without my lead on there! oh its so much fun.
I'm really happy that I have a comfy forever home now with Daddy Luke and Mummy Becca, and I will always be thankful to Auntie Roxie and Uncle Glenn for saving me and helping me find where I belong.
Me and my family will be at the Animal Aid Festival this year and my daddy is entering me into the dog competition. Please come and say hello to me."