Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
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"We're losing three nightclubs a month."
— Tinie Tempah , Celebrity
"It's a terrible shame that venues are struggling to stay open."
— Glenn Tilbrook , Celebrity
Key People
Becky Hill is a British pop singer known for her hit songs and performances.
Fatboy Slim is a renowned British DJ and music producer.
Glenn Tilbrook is a British musician and co-founder of the band Squeeze.
Tinie Tempah is a popular British rapper and songwriter.
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Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
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