Tonight at Kendal Calling, the Mayor of Greater Manchester – Andy Burnham – made a surprise appearance to welcome Saturday headliners and the North West’s very own Blossoms to the main stage.
Andy Burnham said: “Kendal Calling, how are you doing? This is the Mayor of Greater Manchester reporting for duty!
“I’m just here to check that you’re all ok, yeah, all ok? You having a good time?
“Isn’t the North West of England the best place on earth? It is, isn’t it.
“And do you know where the coolest place in the North West is right now?
“It’s not Liverpool…
“It’s not even Manchester…
“It’s Stockport!
“Stockport, honestly it is. And do you know why Stockport is the coolest place in the North West?
“Because ten years ago, five lads got together and they formed a band, and they named it after the local pub. And ten years later, they smashed Glastonbury, and now they’re headlining the biggest festival in the North West.
“Kendal Calling, give it up for Stockport’s finest, the North West’s finest, give it up for Blossoms!”
Kendal Calling 2023 is in full swing, with thousands of music lovers enjoying the stunning scenery and sounds of Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District. The festival, which sold out for the 17th consecutive year, has a stellar line-up of acts from Thursday to Sunday.
Kasabian headlined the main stage last night and Royal Blood will headline tomorrow. Frank Turner headlines the second stage tonight and earlier today, Rick Astley appeared on the main stage.
Image credits:
Tom Martin / Kendal Calling
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