Festival announces final line-up after 26 years

Nozstock began in 1998 as a family barbecue, but its final ever line-up will feature more than 450 artists and performers

A Herefordshire music festival has announced its last ever line up after 26 years.

Nozstock: The Hidden Valley, staged at Rowden Paddocks in Bromyard, will return for the final time in July.

Organisers say they hope to "go out with a bang" and have blamed the impact of Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis for the festival's demise.

Artists include Andy C, Groove Armada, Boney M and award-winning hip hop group Arrested Development.

Run by the Nosworthy family, the festival had started as a barbecue event at the family's farm in 1998.

It soon turned into an intimate, eccentric and family-friendly event boasting music, food and comedy.

The four day event has since expanded considerably, with 10 stages and mopre than 450 artists and performers each year.

Discussing the last ever Nozstock, creative director Ella Nosworthy said: "We are obviously very sad to say goodbye to Nozstock, but with that being said, we are planning to make this our biggest one yet and give it the send off it deserves.

"If you have not been to the festival before, this is one year you cannot miss!"

Ms Nozstock said they have "absolutely packed" the line-up.

"[It will include the] very best artists, spanning a whole range of different genres and eras as well as comedians and live entertainment," she continued.

"I can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the farm one last time."

The festival will run from 18 July to 21 July.